JP5308642B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To smoothly advance a game, and to promptly guide a game ball which enters, to a winning area, by preventing ball clogging and the situation that a game ball is clamped between a projecting member and front surface glass. <P>SOLUTION: A regular variable winning ball device 61 constituting a start pocket is provided with a movable part 63 on an approach port 67. A microcomputer 560 for game control makes the movable part 63 advance to the game area side inside the approach port 67 by driving a movable part solenoid 62 and thus executes control to keep in a state where the game ball can enter the start pocket. Also, by making the movable part 63 move back from the game area side, the control is executed to keep in a state where the game ball can not enter the start pocket. The movable part performs an advancing action to an oblique upper direction to the horizontal direction when advancing to the game area side. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a gaming board having a gaming area.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined number of game balls are prizes (prize balls) ) Is paid to the player. Furthermore, as a display result of the variable display of the special symbol (identification information) started in the variable display unit based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, a predetermined specific display mode (specific display result) is provided. There is a gaming machine that shifts to a big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) when it is derived and displayed. Note that the derivation display is to stop and display a symbol (excluding stop before so-called re-variation). When a big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening (one of the winning areas) is opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the game state shifts to a specific gaming state where it is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening is referred to as a round.

  In addition, the gaming machine includes a variable winning ball device that performs an operation from a closed state in which a gaming ball cannot be won to an open state in which a gaming ball can be won when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and is provided in the variable winning ball device. There is a gaming machine configured to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the fact that a gaming ball has entered (also referred to as a “V winning area”) in a certain area (also referred to as “V winning area”). . In the specific gaming state, generally, the accessory having a movable member is controlled to be opened a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and after the game ball enters the accessory and passes through the route member provided in the accessory. When entering the winning area, a prize ball is paid out. When the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the movable member is closed.

  Some of these gaming machines include a game ball winning device that advances forward with respect to the board surface and retreats backward. For example, in Patent Document 1, a projecting member having a passing ball detector is provided in a game area, and a game ball can be won when the projecting member projects, and when a game ball is detected by the passing ball detector, It is described that the configuration is such that the symbol variation condition is satisfied.

JP-A-8-238359 (paragraph 0010)

  However, in the structure of the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a plurality of game balls wins at the same time when the protruding member protrudes, causing a ball clogging, or the game ball accidentally passes at the timing when the protruding member performs the protruding operation. In this case, the game ball may be sandwiched between the projecting member and the front glass, and the projecting member may not completely project. In addition, the impact when the game ball is pinched also leads to failure of the winning device configured using the protruding member.

  Therefore, the present invention prevents a situation where a ball is clogged or a game ball is sandwiched between the protruding member and the front glass, so that the game can proceed smoothly and the entered game ball can be quickly entered the winning area. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be guided.

The gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine having a gaming board (for example, gaming board 6) having a gaming area, for example, a gaming medium (for example, a starting prize opening) provided in the gaming area (for example, a starting prize opening). Based on the detection of the game medium detected by the start detection means (for example, the start port switch 60) for detecting the game ball) and the start detection means, the identification information (for example, special symbol) is variably displayed and the display result is derived. Identification information display means to display (for example, special symbol display device 8), and display result prior to determining whether or not the variable display result of identification information is a predetermined specific display result (for example, jackpot symbol) before derivation display Determination means (for example, a part for executing steps S61 and S62 in the game control microcomputer 560) and a passage through which a game medium can enter in the game area are provided. By moving forward in the game area, the game medium can be guided to the start area, and by moving backward from the game area side, the movable member that does not guide the game medium to the start area ( For example, step S162 in the variable start winning device (for example, the normal variable winning ball device 61) having the movable portion 63) and the movable member control means for controlling the advancement and retreat of the movable member (for example, the game control microcomputer 560). , and a portion) to perform S173, the movable member is disposed in lower part of the passage, when the entry into the game area side, advances obliquely upward with respect to the horizontal direction (for example, plain variable when controlling the winning ball device 61 in an open state, as shown in FIG. 18, the movable portion 63 advances obliquely upward with respect to the horizontal direction), the movable member opposed to form a passage Upper wall portion which is characterized in that it comprises an inclined portion approaching the movable member in accordance with moving away from the game area side.

In the invention described in claim 1, since the movable member is configured to advance obliquely upward relative to the horizontal direction when the movable member advances to the game area side, the movable member advances to the game area side. By moving forward in a diagonally upward direction when operating, it is possible to prevent a situation where a ball is clogged or a game medium is sandwiched between the protruding member and the front glass, and the game proceeds smoothly. Can do. In addition, the game medium that has entered the variable start winning device can be quickly guided to the start area. In addition, the movable member is disposed below the passage, and the upper wall portion that faces the movable member and forms the passage includes an inclined portion that approaches the movable member as the distance from the game area side increases. Since it is comprised, the game medium which entered the variable start prize-winning device can be guided to the start area more quickly.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine as viewed from the front.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming 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. The lower part of the hitting ball supply tray 3 has a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3 and the speed at which the hitting ball launching device launches the game balls (that is, the strength of the spring that plays the game balls). And a hitting ball operating handle (operating knob) 5 for adjusting the height).

  The player can adjust the momentum of the game ball fired from the ball striking device by rotating the operation knob 5. Specifically, by rotating the operation knob 5 to the right, the speed of the game ball fired from the ball striking device gradually increases, and when the speed exceeds a predetermined speed, the game ball fired Enters the left area of the gaming area 7 from above through the hitting rail. When the operation knob 5 is further rotated to the right, the launched game ball enters the right area of the game area 7 from above. Therefore, by changing the rotation amount with the operation knob 5 rotated to the right, it is possible to adjust the momentum of the game ball launched from the hitting ball launching device, and to adjust the area into which the game ball is to be shot. .

  A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface 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. In addition, a game area 7 partitioned by guide rails is formed on the front surface of the game board 6.

  A variable winning ball apparatus 20 is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 7. Further, on the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, there is provided an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 that forms a start winning opening. The start winning opening can be made when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in an open state (also referred to as an open state). In addition, the start winning opening becomes impossible when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is closed (also referred to as a closed state). It should be noted that when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in the open state, it may be easier to win than when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in the closed state. In addition, when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is closed, the game ball is not completely unable to win, but compared to when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is closed. It may be difficult. The winning ball that has entered the start winning opening is detected by the start opening switch 60 and guided to the back of the game board 6.

  A special symbol display 8 as a variable display device that variably displays a special symbol as identification information is provided at the lower right in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In this embodiment, the special symbol display 8 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the special symbol display 8 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  For variable display of special symbols, after the start condition, which is the execution condition of variable display, is satisfied (for example, the hit ball has won the start winning opening), the variable display start condition (for example, variable symbol variable display is executed) The game is started on the basis of the fact that the big hit game is not executed), and when the variable display time elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that winning means that a game ball has entered a predetermined area such as a winning opening. Deriving and displaying the display result means stopping and displaying a symbol (an example of identification information).

  The small display is formed in a square shape. In addition, the special symbol display 8 may be configured to variably display, for example, a number (or a two-digit symbol) of 00 to 99, for example.

  Below the special symbol display 8 is a special symbol composed of four indicators for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the starting winning opening, that is, the number of reserved memories (holding memory is also referred to as starting memory or starting prize memory). A hold memory indicator 18 is provided. The special symbol storage memory display 18 increases the number of indicators that are turned on by one every time there is an effective start winning. Then, every time variable display on the special symbol display 8 is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  When the game ball is won at the start winning opening and detected by the start opening switch 60 and a predetermined number (or symbol) is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 8, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. Be controlled. By opening / closing control, the open doors 76A and 76B provided above the variable winning ball apparatus 20 are interlocked and opened, so that the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is open and the open doors 76A and 76B are interlocked. By returning to the closed state, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed. The state where the variable winning ball apparatus 20 performs the opening operation in response to the detection of the winning of the start port switch in this way is referred to as a starting operation state. Hereinafter, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be referred to as an accessory. In addition, the game board 6 is provided with various kinds of winnings. Hereinafter, the winning combination means the variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  An effect display device 9 such as an LCD for effect display is provided on the back side inside the variable winning ball device 20. The effect display device 9 variably displays a decorative symbol as identification information (variable display). In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 has, for example, three variable display portions (symbol display areas) of “left”, “middle”, and “right”.

  Above the special symbol display 8, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. When the game ball passes through the gate 32 provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol display 10 turns on the normal symbol (in this example, green and red alternately). The variable display of the six LEDs) is started. In this embodiment, variable display is performed by alternately changing the six LEDs arranged in the vertical direction between a green-lit state and a red-lit state. For example, at the end of the variable display, the six LEDs are displayed. If it stops in a state of lighting in green, it will be a hit. In the case of winning, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is open for a predetermined time. On the upper left of the normal symbol display 10 (lower right on the effect display device 9), there is provided a normal symbol start memory display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of balls passed through the gate 32. Yes. Each time the gate 32 passes, the normal symbol start memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one.

  Below the variable winning ball apparatus 20, there is provided a big winning opening through which the opening / closing plate 16 is opened by the solenoid 21 in a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state). The opening / closing plate 16 is means for opening and closing the special winning opening. The winning ball that has entered the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23.

  In addition, a winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 33 is provided below the gate 32, a winning opening (ordinary winning opening) 38 is provided at the upper left of the big winning opening, and a winning is provided at the upper left of the winning opening 38. A mouth (ordinary winning mouth) 39 is provided. The game balls won in the game ball winning openings 33, 38, 39 are detected by the winning opening switches 33a, 38a, 39a. The winning openings 33, 38 and 39 constitute a winning area provided in the game board 6 as an area for accepting game media and allowing winning. The start winning opening also constitutes a winning area that accepts game media and allows winning, and a winning area is also provided inside the large winning opening. When a game ball wins a winning area, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the player as a prize (prize ball).

  Further, on the game area 7, the big winning opening and the winning opening 33 that are opened and closed by the gate 32 and the opening / closing plate 16 are formed as an integrated member 34. The winning opening 33 is located directly below the gate 32, and only game balls that have passed through the gate 32 can win the winning opening 33. Specifically, on the game area 7, arc-shaped members 30 projecting arcuately on the left and right sides of the gate 32 are provided on the left and right sides of the gate 32. It is in a state covered with the member 30. Therefore, in this embodiment, it is possible to win the winning opening 33 only when the game ball passes through the gate 32, and the gaming ball enters the winning opening 33 from the other direction by being blocked by the arcuate member 30. There will be no winnings. In order to make it possible for only the game balls that have passed through the gate 32 to enter the winning opening 33, for example, instead of the arcuate member 30, the upper portion of the winning opening 33 is covered (the gaming ball can pass through). A plurality of nails may be arranged so that there is no gap.

  A projecting portion 33b projecting to the front side is provided at the lower part of the winning opening 33 (in this embodiment, the projecting portion 33b projects in a triangular shape on the front side when the gaming machine is viewed from the upper surface side). ing. The game ball that has passed through the gate 32 first hits the protruding portion 33b and wins the winning opening 33 when it jumps to the rear side successfully. In addition, although it has passed through the gate 32, when it hits the protruding portion 33b and jumps leftward or rightward, it may not win well at the winning opening 33. Further, a nail hole 32b in which a nail can be arranged is provided between the gate 32 and the winning opening 33, and a nail is arranged in the nail hole 32b or an angle of the arranged nail is adjusted. By doing so, it is possible to change the probability that a game ball that wants to pass through the gate 32 wins the winning opening 33.

  Decorative lamps blinking and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7, and there is an out port 26 for collecting the game balls that have not won a prize at the bottom.

  Two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided on the left and right upper portions outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a top frame lamp 28a, a left frame lamp 28b, and a right frame lamp 28c are provided. Further, a decoration LED is installed around each structure (variable winning ball apparatus 20 or the like) in the game area 7. The top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, the right frame lamp 28c, and the decoration LED are examples of a decorative light emitter provided in the gaming machine.

  In addition, a prepaid card unit that enables lending a ball by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  The game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through the ball striking rail, and then falls in the game area 7. When the hit ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol starts variable display on the normal symbol display 10. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of symbols can be started, the number of starting winning memories is incremented by 1 when the starting winning memory number, which is the reserved storage of the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10, is not the upper limit. That is, the number of LEDs to be lit in the normal symbol start memory display 41 is increased by one. When the stop symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined display result (win symbol), the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened for a predetermined number of times and the hit ball is started. You can enter the winning entrance. When the hit ball launched from the hit ball launching device enters the start winning opening and is detected by the start port switch 60, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 8 as long as the variable symbol display can be started. start. If it is not in a state in which the variable display of the symbol can be started, if the number of start winning memories which is the reserved storage of the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 8 is not the upper limit number, the starting winning memory number is increased by one. That is, the number of LEDs to be turned on in the special symbol start memory display 18a is increased by one.

  The variable display of special symbols (“0” to “9”) on the special symbol display 8 stops when a predetermined time has elapsed. If the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a big hit symbol (specific display result: specifically, for example, “7”), the first big hit gaming state (hit that starts without going through the starting operation state) of the big hit gaming state Transition to gaming state. Further, when the special symbol at the time of stoppage is a small hit symbol (predetermined display result: concretely, for example, “1”, “3”, “5”), the state shifts to the start operation state. In the start operation state, when a game ball wins in a specific area provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the state shifts to a second big hit game state (a big hit game state started after passing through the start operation state).

  Next, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 as viewed from the upper right side. As shown in FIG. 2, two open doors, a first open door 76 </ b> A and a second open door 76 </ b> B, are provided above the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 20. In addition, two advance entrances, a first entrance 71 and a second entrance 72 (not shown in FIG. 2) through which game balls enter, are provided above the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In this embodiment, when the first opening door 76A is in a closed state, the first opening 71 is covered by the first opening door 76A, and the game ball cannot enter the first opening 71. It is. Further, when the second open door 76B is in the closed state, the second open door 72B covers the second entrance 72, and the game ball cannot enter the second entrance 72. Further, in this embodiment, when the first opening door 76A is opened, the first entrance 71 is opened and the game ball can enter the first entrance 71. Further, when the second opening door 76B is opened, the second entrance 72 is opened, and the game ball can enter the second entrance 72.

  The first open door 76A and the second open door 76B do not completely cover the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72 in the closed state, but partially cover them. It may be. By doing so, when the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are in the closed state, the game is compared with when the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are in the open state. The sphere may be made difficult to enter the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72, respectively. Further, when the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are in the open state, the game ball enters the first approach compared to when the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are in the closed state. You may make it easy to approach the opening 71 and the 2nd entrance 72, respectively.

  In this embodiment, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are integrally formed as one component. Therefore, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are controlled to be in an open state at the same timing in conjunction with each other, and are controlled to be in a closed state at the same timing.

  In the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a decorative member 78 is provided below the open doors 76A and 76B. In the variable winning ball apparatus 20, a movable member 77 (not shown in FIG. 2) that is movable in conjunction with the decoration member 78 is provided on the back side of the decoration member 78. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, the decoration member 78 is formed in a shape imitating a sword, and is decorated with a color or the like corresponding to the sword. In addition, the decoration member 78 is disposed on the front side of the area where the game ball passes in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 so as not to affect the behavior of the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus 20. Is arranged. The movable member 77 is disposed on the back side of the decorative member 78 and is formed using a transparent or substantially transparent synthetic resin. When viewed from the front of the gaming machine (that is, viewed from the player), the movable member 77 is decorated. It is covered with the member 78 and cannot be visually recognized (or is difficult to visually recognize).

  A rotating body 86 that can be driven to rotate is provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 20. The rotating body 86 is provided with an opening 66 for guiding the game ball to the specific winning opening (V winning opening) on the upper surface, and the gaming ball dropped on the rotating body 86 is provided on the upper surface of the rotating body 86. It is configured to be able to win a specific winning opening by entering the. The rotating body 86 is also provided with an opening 66b that guides the game ball to the specific winning opening on the side surface, and is configured to be able to win the specific winning opening even when the game ball enters the opening 66b. Hereinafter, the opening 66 leading to the specific winning opening is referred to as a specific opening, and the side opening 66b leading to the specific winning opening is also referred to as a specific side opening.

  The opening / closing operations of the open doors 76A and 76B and the movable operations of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 will be described. FIG. 3 is a front view of the structural parts of the opening / closing mechanism portions of the open doors 76A and 76B of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the movable mechanism portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 as viewed from the front. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the structural parts of the open / close mechanism portions of the open doors 76A and 76B of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the movable mechanism portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 as viewed obliquely from the upper right.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the open doors 76A and 76B are integrally formed via a connecting portion 76C. Specifically, the open doors 76A and 76B are integrally formed by molding in advance using a synthetic resin material or the like. Note that the open doors 76A and 76B may be integrally formed by fabricating and assembling the open doors 76A and 76B and the connecting portion C as separate parts. An opening solenoid 75 for opening and closing the opening doors 76A and 76B is disposed on the back side of the opening doors 76A and 76B. The open doors 76A and 76B are controlled to be in an open state in conjunction with the open solenoid 75 being driven. The open doors 76A and 76B are controlled to be in a closed state in conjunction with the drive of the open solenoid 75 being stopped. In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the open doors 76 </ b> A and 76 </ b> B are shown in a closed state. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, when the open doors 76A and 76B are in the closed state, the first advance inlet 71 and the second advance inlet 72 are closed by the open doors 76A and 76B. The game ball cannot enter the entrance 71 and the second entrance 72.

  FIG. 5 is a front view of the opening and closing mechanism and the movable mechanism when the open doors 76A and 76B are opened. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the opening and closing mechanism and the movable mechanism when the open doors 76A and 76B are opened, as viewed from diagonally upward to the right. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, when the opening solenoid 75 is driven, the opening doors 76A and 76B are driven to rotate counterclockwise around the opening doors 76A and 76B as an axis. Open. Further, when the opening doors 76A and 76B are opened, a path of game balls to the first advancement inlet 71 and the second advancement entrance 72 is formed, and the first advancement entrance 71 and the second advancement entrance 72 are formed. The game ball is ready to enter. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, at least the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B that are integrally formed have predetermined surface portions 76a and 76b, and the surface portions 76a and 76b are opened upward. It is possible to guide the game ball to the first advancement inlet 71 and the second advancement entrance 72 while facing each other and below the first opening door 76A and the second opening door 76B.

  The second opening door 76B is smaller than the first opening door 76A. Each of the open doors 76A and 76B serves as a tray for guiding the game balls to the respective entrances 71 and 72 in the open state, but the second open door 76B is smaller than the first open door 76A. Therefore, the second entrance 72 is smaller in size than the first entrance 71 and is less likely to enter than the first entrance 71.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the open doors 76 </ b> A and 76 </ b> B are controlled to protrude obliquely upward in the open state. Such control makes it easy for the game balls that have fallen to the surfaces of the open doors 76A and 76B in the open state to be guided to the respective entrances 71 and 72 through the slopes of the open and close doors 76A and 76B.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, two bolt-shaped members 77 </ b> A and 78 </ b> A each having a spiral surface are formed on the left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. Among these, the bolt-shaped member 77 </ b> A is fitted with a nut-shaped member 77 </ b> C whose inner surface is spirally formed with a groove, and the nut-shaped member 77 </ b> C is connected to the movable member 77. The bolt-shaped member 78A is fitted with a nut-shaped member 78C whose inner surface is spirally formed with a groove, and the nut-shaped member 78C is connected to the decorative member 78. The nut-like members 77C and 78C have spiral grooves formed on their inner surfaces so as to engage with the grooves formed on the bolt-shaped seats 77A and 78A, respectively. In the example shown in FIG. 3, the nut-shaped member 77C is located on the back side of the nut-shaped member 78C.

  A movable member drive motor 77B for moving the movable member 77 and a decorative member drive motor 78B for moving the decorative member 78 are disposed below the bolt-shaped members 77A and 78A. In this embodiment, the bolt-shaped member 77A is rotationally driven by driving the movable member drive motor 77B. Further, the nut-like member 77C slides between the groove formed on the surface of the bolt-like member 77A and the groove formed on the inner surface of the nut-like member 77C in accordance with the rotational drive of the bolt-like member 77A. It moves upward or downward along the 77-shaped member. Then, the movable member 77 connected to the nut-shaped member 77C moves according to the movement of the nut-shaped member 77C. In this embodiment, the bolt-shaped member 78A is rotationally driven by driving the decorative member drive motor 78B. Further, the nut-shaped member 78C slides between the groove formed on the surface of the bolt-shaped member 78A and the groove formed on the inner surface of the nut-shaped member 78C in accordance with the rotational drive of the bolt-shaped member 77A. It moves up or down along the shaped member 78A. Then, the decorative member 78 connected to the nut-shaped member 78C moves according to the movement of the nut-shaped member 78C.

  In the example shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the nut-like members 77C and 78C are in the uppermost position. In this state, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are in a horizontal state in the variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  FIG. 7 is a front view of the opening / closing mechanism portion and the movable mechanism portion when the nut-like members 77C and 78C are moved downward most as viewed from the front. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the opening and closing mechanism and the movable mechanism when the nut-like members 77C and 78C move downward, as viewed from the upper right. In this embodiment, the nut-shaped member 77C is connected to the left end portion of the movable member 77. The nut-shaped member 78C is connected to the left end portion (sword tip portion) of the decorative member 78. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, when the nut-like members 77C and 78C move downward, the left end portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are lowered downward according to the movement of the nut-like member 77C. 77 and the decorative member 78 are inclined obliquely downward from the right end portion toward the left end portion. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are movable and tilted obliquely downward from the right end portion toward the left end portion on the front side of the effect display device 9. The display area of the effect display device 9 is overlapped.

  A rail member is provided at the right end portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78, and the right end portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 can move slightly in the left-right direction. That is, as the left end portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are lowered downward, the right end portions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are also pulled leftward. The right end part absorbs it by moving to the left.

  The decoration member 78 is equipped with a sword drive motor 79 for opening and closing the decoration member 78 itself. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sword drive motor 79 is driven when the decorative member 78 is moved and inclined obliquely downward from the right end portion toward the left end portion. Thus, the decorative member 78 is opened (in this example, the sword is opened in two in the longitudinal direction). In this embodiment, when the decorative member 78 is in a closed state, the movable member 77 is covered with the decorative member 78 and cannot be seen when viewed from the front, but as shown in FIGS. In addition, when the decorative member 78 is in an open state, the movable member 77 positioned on the back side of the decorative member 78 can be viewed from the front. Further, since the movable member 77 is formed using a transparent or substantially transparent synthetic resin material and forms a part of the path of the game ball as will be described later, the decorative member 78 is opened. Thus, the game ball passing through the movable member 77 can be visually recognized.

  The movable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with position sensors 91a and 91b for detecting the positions of the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78. In this embodiment, the upper position sensor 91a is disposed above the bolt-shaped members 77A and 78A, the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are moved upward, and the nut-shaped members 77C and 78C are positioned at the uppermost position. Then, it is detected by the upper position sensor 91a and a detection signal is output. In this embodiment, the lower position sensor 91b is disposed below the bolt-shaped members 77A and 78A, the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are moved downward, and the nut-shaped members 77C and 78C are positioned at the lowermost position. In this state, the lower position sensor 91b detects and outputs a detection signal.

  Next, the path of the game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described. In this embodiment, two paths for game balls are provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. Specifically, when the first open door 76A is opened, the first path through which the game ball entered from the first entrance 71 is allowed to enter, and the second open door 76B is opened. A second path through which the game ball that has entered from the second entrance 72 is allowed to enter. In this embodiment, as described above, the first entrance 71 is easier to enter than the second entrance 72, but by passing through the first route, compared to the case via the second route. As a result, it is difficult to reach the specific winning opening or the discharging opening in a short time and to win the specific winning opening. In addition, as described above, the second entrance 72 is less likely to enter than the first entrance 71, but the specific award is obtained by passing through the second route as compared to the case through the first route. It takes a long time to reach the mouth or the outlet, and it is easy to win a specific prize opening.

  First, a description will be given of a first path through which a game ball that has entered from the first entrance 71 passes when the first opening door 76A is opened. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a first path provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. A game ball that has entered from the first entrance 71 is detected by a first prize winning switch 71 a provided in the vicinity of the first entrance 71 and guided to the left in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. Then, it is guided to the lower left in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 through the inside of the path member 92 provided on the left side in the variable winning ball apparatus 20.

  As shown in FIG. 9, a first storage member 93 a that is movable back and forth with respect to the front direction is provided on the lower left side of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the game ball guided through the path member 92. The 1st storage part which stores temporarily is formed. Further, on the lower left side of the variable winning ball device 20, there is provided a discharge port 83 for entering the first entrance 71 and discharging the second and subsequent game balls guided from the first path.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing a mode in which the game ball guided from the first route after entering the first entrance 71 is stored. As shown in FIG. 10 (A), the game ball guided through the path member 92 is in a state where the path is blocked by the first storage member 93a and stored. Further, when two or more game balls further enter the first entrance 71 and are guided through the path member 92, they are already stored in the first storage section as shown in FIG. 10B. It is repelled by the game ball and discharged from the discharge port 83.

  FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an aspect in which the storage state of the game balls stored in the first storage unit is released. A first reservoir solenoid 90a (not shown in FIG. 11) for driving the first reservoir member 93a is disposed on the lower left rear surface of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, and the first reservoir solenoid 90a By driving, the 1st storage member 93a moves to a back direction. Then, the storage state of the game balls stored in the first storage unit is released and guided downward in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. Below the variable winning ball apparatus 20, there is provided an inclined portion 73 that is inclined obliquely downward toward the rotating body 86. The game ball is guided to the front side of the rotating body 86 and the inclined portion 73 is played through the game. The ball rolls and then enters the openings 66b and 84 of the rotating body 86 (the openings led to the specific winning opening or the opening to be removed). Although not shown in FIG. 11, a synthetic resin transparent plate extending upward is provided on the front side (stage end) of the inclined portion 73, and the game ball guided to the front side is a stage. It is configured not to fall from the front side.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the rotating body 86 is provided with a specific side surface opening 66 b in a side surface portion adjacent to the specific opening 66 provided on the upper surface. When the game ball is led to the front side of the rotating body 86 at the timing when the side surface on which the specific side surface opening 66b of the rotating body 86 is provided faces the front side, the gaming ball is stored in the specific side surface opening 66b. And enter the specific prize opening. Specifically, the specific winning opening is provided so as to be positioned below the rotating body 86, and the game ball that has entered the specific side surface opening 66 b is further added to the specific winning opening provided below the rotating body 86. enter in. In addition, a specific area switch 66a is provided at the specific winning opening, and a game ball won at the specific winning opening is detected by the specific area switch 66a. Note that the game ball that has won the specific winning opening and is detected by the specific area switch 66a is further detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a.

  The rotating body 86 is provided with a plurality of side surface openings 84 together with the specific side surface opening 66b. If the game ball is not guided to the front side of the rotating body 86 at the timing when the side surface on which the specific side opening 66b of the rotating body 86 is provided faces the front side, the gaming ball is opened to the specific side opening. It cannot enter 66b, and enters the side opening 84 other than the specific side opening 66b. In this case, the game ball cannot win a specific winning opening provided below the rotator 86 and is discharged from an outlet provided on the side of the rotator 86. In addition, the accessory discharge switch 85a is provided in the discharge port, and the game ball discharged from the discharge port is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. In addition, the game balls that have entered the first entrance 71 after the second and discharged from the discharge port 83 are also detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a.

  In this embodiment, the total size of the openings of all the side openings 86 provided on the side surface of the rotating body 86 is 9 with respect to the size 1 of the opening of the specific side opening 66b. is there. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the first entrance 71 and led to the first route enters the specific side opening 66b with a probability of 1/10 and wins the specific winning opening, and the specific area switch 66a Detected. In other words, it is a big hit with a probability of 1/10.

  Next, a description will be given of a second route through which a game ball that has entered from the second entrance 72 passes when the second opening door 76B is opened. FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are explanatory diagrams showing the second path provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. A game ball that has entered from the second entrance 71 is detected by a second prize winning switch 72a provided in the vicinity of the second entrance 72, and passes through the inside of the path member 94 provided in the variable winning ball apparatus 20. It is guided to the upper right in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 through. A second storage member 93b that is movable to the left and right is provided on the upper right side of the variable winning ball device 20, and a second storage unit that temporarily stores the game ball guided through the path member 94 is formed. Yes. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 12, the game ball that has entered from the second entrance 72 and led through the path member 94 is temporarily stored in the second storage section. In the following description, the first prize winning switch 71a and the second prize winning switch 72a may be collectively referred to as an “act winning prize switch”.

  A second reservoir solenoid 90b for driving the second reservoir member 93b is disposed on the upper right rear surface of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. When a predetermined time has elapsed with the game ball once stored in the second storage part, the second storage member 93b is moved leftward by driving the second storage part solenoid 90b as shown in FIG. The second storage part is opened. Then, the game ball once stored in the second storage unit is guided downward by the opening of the second storage unit, and is guided into the movable member 77. Further, by driving the movable member drive motor 77B and the decorative member movable motor 78B, the variable member 77 and the decorative member 78 move in conjunction with each other, and the movable member 77 and the decorative member 78 are inclined obliquely from the upper right to the lower left. It becomes the state. Further, by driving the sword drive motor 79, the decorative member 78 is opened in two in the longitudinal direction.

  When the movable member 77 is inclined, the game ball guided from the second reservoir passes through the movable member 77 and is guided to the path member 95 provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 20. It is burned. In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the decoration member 78 is controlled to be opened in two in the longitudinal direction, so that the game ball passing through the movable member 77 can be viewed from the front. The path member 95 provided below in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is slightly inclined obliquely downward from the left to the right, and the game ball guided to the path member 95 passes through the path member 95. It rolls to the right and falls onto the upper surface of the rotating body 86.

  FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the movement of the game ball after dropping onto the upper surface of the rotating body 86. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14A, the rotator 86 is driven to rotate at a constant speed in the clockwise direction after the open doors 76A and 76B of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 are opened. Start. The rotating body 86 may be driven to rotate counterclockwise at a constant speed, or the rotating direction may be reversed at a predetermined timing. A specific opening 66 is provided in a region of the outer peripheral portion on the upper surface of the rotating body 86. Further, a specific side surface opening 66 b and a plurality of side surface openings 84 are provided on the side surface of the rotating body 86. In addition, a plurality of groove-shaped portions 96 for guiding game balls are formed on the upper surface of the rotating body 86, and the game balls dropped on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 are identified through any of the groove-shaped portions 96. It is guided to the opening 66 or the side opening 84.

  FIG. 14B shows the movement of the game ball when the game ball falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 at the timing when the specific opening 66 is positioned on the front side with respect to the player. The rotating body 86 is arranged so as to be slightly inclined downward from the back direction to the front direction with respect to the player, and the game ball dropped on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 is grooved according to the inclination of the upper surface of the rotating body 86. It rolls in the front side direction through the shape portion 96. In the example shown in FIG. 14B, since the specific opening 66 is positioned on the front side, the game ball dropped on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 rolls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 in the front direction and enters the specific opening 66. Then, a prize is awarded to a specific prize opening 66A provided below the rotator 86, and as shown in FIG. 14B, it is detected by a specific area switch 66a provided in the special prize slot 66A and discharges an accessory. It is detected by the switch 85a. Note that a wall portion 66c is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the upper surface of the rotating body 86 where the specific opening 66 is provided, and the game ball that faces the specific opening 66 on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 jumps over the specific opening 66. Thus, it does not jump out from the rotating body 86 to the front side.

  14C and 14D show the movement of the game ball when the game ball falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 at the timing when the specific opening 66 is positioned on the side facing the front side with respect to the player. ing. A wall portion 66d is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the region facing the region where the specific opening 66 is provided on the upper surface of the rotating body 86, and the game ball dropped on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 is placed on the upper surface of the rotating body 86. It rolls in the direction of the wall part 66d through the groove shape part 96 according to inclination. Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, the game ball is blocked from traveling by the wall portion 66d and is temporarily stored on the upper surface of the rotating body 86. Next, when the rotating body 86 rotates clockwise and the specific opening 66 is located on the front side with respect to the player, the game once stored near the wall 66d as shown in FIG. The sphere rolls in the front side direction through the groove-shaped portion 96 according to the inclination of the upper surface of the rotating body 86. In the example shown in FIG. 14D, since the specific opening 66 is located on the front side, the game ball once stored near the wall portion 66d rolls the upper surface of the rotating body 86 in the front direction and the specific opening 66. Enter. And it wins in the specific winning opening 66A provided under the rotary body 86, and it detects with the special area switch 66a, and also detects with the accessory discharge switch 85a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the game ball that has entered the second entrance 72 and has passed through the second path falls into the rotating body 86 at the timing when the specific opening 66 is located on the front side, and when the specific opening 66 is At two timings, when it falls to the rotating body 86 at the timing facing the front side, it is detected by the specific area switch 66a and detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a at the specific winning opening 66A. May be.

  When the game ball falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 at a timing other than the timing at which the specific opening 66 is positioned on the front side and the timing at which the specific opening 66 is positioned on the side facing the front side, the upper surface of the rotating body 86 The game ball that has fallen down passes through the groove-shaped portion 96 according to the inclination of the upper surface of the rotating body 86 and falls to the side surface side of the rotating body 86.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, in this embodiment, groove-shaped portions 96 are formed in six directions on the upper surface of the rotating body 86, as shown in FIGS. 14 (B), (C), and (D). Thus, when guided to the two-way groove shape portion 96 of the six-direction groove shape portions 96, there is a possibility that the game ball will win the specific winning opening 66A and be detected by the specific region switch 66a. . Therefore, the game ball that has entered the second entrance 72 and led to the second path enters the specific opening 66 with a one-third probability and wins the specific winning opening 66A, and is detected by the specific area switch 66a. And is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. That is, it is a big hit with a probability of one third.

  FIG. 15 shows a game ball when the game ball falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 at a timing other than the timing at which the specific opening 66 is positioned on the front side and the timing at which the specific opening 66 is positioned on the side facing the front side. It is explanatory drawing which shows a motion. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15B, the game ball that has dropped onto the upper surface of the rotating body 86 passes through the groove-shaped portion 96 and falls to the side surface side of the rotating body 86 according to the inclination of the upper surface of the rotating body 86. In this case, if the game ball enters the side opening 84 as it is after falling to the side surface of the rotator 86, the game ball cannot enter the specific winning opening 66A. It is discharged from the discharge port provided on the side of (i.e., disengaged). Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, each side surface opening 84 provided on the side surface side of the rotating body 86 has a shape that is recessed inward so that a game ball flowing down to the side surface side can be fitted. However, the depth of the hollow portion is formed so as not to reach the specific winning opening 66 </ b> A provided below the rotating body 86. Therefore, the game ball fitted in the side opening 84 is guided to the left side of the rotating body 86 according to the rotational drive of the rotating body 86 without winning the specific winning opening 66A. A discharge port connection port 83a connected to the discharge port 83 is provided on the left side of the rotating body, and the game ball guided to the left side of the rotation body 86 is guided to the discharge port 83 from the discharge port connection port 83a. , And detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a.

  On the other hand, even if it falls to the side surface side of the rotating body 86, the game ball may stay on the inclined portion 73 without entering the side surface side opening 84 due to bouncing at the momentum of falling. In this case, as shown in FIG. 15B, when the specific side surface opening 66b is next positioned on the front side according to the rotation of the rotating body 86, the game ball staying on the inclined portion 73 is specified. The player enters the side opening 66b and enters the specific winning port 66A, and is detected by the specific area switch 66a and detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the game ball that has entered the second entrance 72 and passed through the second path cannot enter the specific opening 66 on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 and falls to the side surface side, the specific side surface is further reduced. There is a possibility of entering the side opening 66b and winning the specific winning opening 66A. If the opening located on the front side next to the rotation of the rotating body 86 is the side opening 84 other than the specific side opening 66b, even if the gaming ball stays on the inclined portion 73, the gaming ball The specific winning opening 66A cannot be won, and is discharged from the discharge port 83 through the discharge port connection port 83a provided on the left side of the rotating body 86 and detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a ( That is, it will be out of place).

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, an accessory discharge switch 85 a for detecting a game ball won in the specific winning slot 66 A and a role for detecting a game ball discharged from the outlet 83. Although the case where the object discharge switch 85a is provided separately has been shown, the detection may be performed using only one accessory discharge switch 85a. For example, a path through which the game ball that has won the specific winning opening 66A and a path through which the game ball has entered the discharge port 83 are merged on the back side of the game board 6, and one bonus discharge switch is provided for the path after the merge. 85a may be provided to detect both the game ball that has won the specific winning port 66A and the game ball that has entered the discharge port 83.

  A sensor for position detection is provided in the vicinity of the rotating body 86. The sensor includes, for example, a light emitting element such as a light emitting diode and a light receiving element such as a photodiode or a phototransistor installed so as to sandwich the rotating body 86. The sensor is provided below the rotating body 86 and rotates together with the rotating body 86. A slit (hole) is provided in the disk member. The slit is formed at a predetermined position in the inner region of the rotating body 86. Specifically, when the disk member rotates together with the rotating body 86 and the area including the slit comes to a position corresponding to the sensor installation position, the light is emitted from the light emitting element to the light receiving element side. Yes. Hereinafter, the light receiving element is referred to as a rotating body position sensor 87a. In this embodiment, the rotating body position sensor 87a is provided at a position for detecting the slit at the timing when the side of the rotating body 86 where the specific opening 66 and the specific side surface opening 66b are provided reaches the front side. ing. Therefore, the rotary body position sensor 87a outputs an ON signal at the timing when the side where the specific opening 66 and the specific side surface opening 66b of the rotary body 86 are provided reaches the front side.

  Next, the ordinary variable winning ball device 61 will be described. FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the ordinary variable winning ball device 61 as viewed from the upper right. FIG. 17 is a view of the normal variable winning ball device 61 as seen from the front, top, bottom and side surfaces. Among these, FIG. 17A is a view of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 as viewed from above. FIG. 17B is a view of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 as viewed from the front. FIG. 17C is a view of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 as viewed from the side. FIG. 17D is a view of the normal variable winning ball device 61 as viewed from the bottom.

  The operation of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 will be described. FIG. 18 is a cross-sectional view of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 cut along the AA plane shown in FIG. 16 in the longitudinal direction. Among these, FIG. 18 (A) is a diagram showing a case where the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in a closed state. FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a case where the normal variable winning ball device 61 is in an open state. FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the cross section shown in FIG. 18 as viewed from the upper right. Among these, FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a case where the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in a closed state. FIG. 19B is a diagram illustrating a case where the normal variable winning ball device 61 is in an open state.

  As shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61, a movable portion 63, which is a movable plate-like member, is provided below the entrance 67 through which a game ball enters. Further, a movable part solenoid 62 for moving the movable part 63 is disposed above the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61. In addition, the movable portion 63 and the movable portion solenoid 62 are connected by a rod-like connecting member 64. That is, one end portion 64 a of the connecting member 64 is connected to the movable portion 63, and the other end portion 64 c of the connecting member 64 is connected to the movable portion solenoid 62. The connecting member 64 is provided with a fixed portion 64b that is rotatably fixed between end portions 64a and 64c connected to the movable portion 63 and the movable portion solenoid 62, respectively. Therefore, the connecting member 64 performs a rotating motion around the fixed portion 64 b as the movable portion solenoid 62 is driven.

  When the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in the closed state, the movable portion 63 is housed in the entrance 67 as shown in FIGS. 18 (A) and 19 (A). The entrance 67 has an opening surface 67a that is large enough to allow one game ball to pass through. However, when the movable portion 63 is housed in the entrance 67, the board 67 The size of the opening of the normally variable winning ball device 61 (the size of A shown in FIG. 18A) is reduced by the thickness of the movable portion 63 that is a member, and the opening A of the normal variable winning ball device 61 is reduced. Becomes smaller than the size of one game ball. Therefore, in the closed state in which the movable portion 63 is housed in the entrance 67, the game ball cannot enter the start winning opening constituted by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61.

  When the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is controlled to be in the open state, as shown in FIGS. 18B and 19B, the movable member solenoid 62 is driven to connect the connecting member 64 to the fixed portion. The advancing operation is performed so that the movable portion 63 protrudes toward the game area side by rotating around the axis 64b. As shown in FIG. 19B, the movable portion 63 has a size that reaches the position of the opening surface 67a of the entrance 67 while the movable portion 63 protrudes from the back side in the entrance 67 to the game area side. An opening 63a is provided. Therefore, when the movable portion 63 moves forward and protrudes to the game area side, the opening portion 67a of the movable portion 63 increases the size of the opening surface 67a of the entrance 67, and the game ball passes through the opening surface 67a. It becomes possible. In addition, on the front side of the opening 63a of the movable portion 63, an inclined portion 63b that is inclined obliquely downward from the front side to the back side of the movable portion 63 is provided. In this case, the opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is a portion (B shown in FIG. 18B) from the most front end of the inclined portion 63b provided in the movable portion 63 to the upper end of the opening 63a. However, the size of the opening B of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is larger than the size of the opening A in the closed state shown in FIG. 18A, and is large enough to allow one game ball to pass. Therefore, in the open state in which the movable portion 63 moves forward and protrudes toward the game area side, the game ball can enter a start winning opening constituted by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61. Note that the game ball that has reached the opening B of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is guided into the entrance 67 by the inclined portion 63 b provided in the movable portion 63. In addition, an inclined portion 67b that is inclined obliquely downward toward the back side is also provided above the entrance 67, and the game ball that has reached the opening surface 67a of the entrance 67 is further above the entrance 67. It is guided into the entrance 67 by the inclined portion 67b. Then, the game ball that has entered the entrance 67 is detected by the start port switch 60.

  When the normal variable winning ball device 61 is controlled to be closed again, as shown in FIGS. 18A and 19A, the driving of the movable portion solenoid 62 is stopped, and the connecting member 64 is moved. It rotates in the opposite direction to the case where it is controlled in the open state with the fixed portion 64b as an axis. For this reason, the movable portion 63 performs a retreat operation inside the entrance 67 and the movable portion 63 returns to the state where it is housed in the entrance 67.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is controlled to be in the open state, an advance operation that projects obliquely upward with respect to the horizontal direction is performed. A movable part 63 is arranged. With this configuration, in this embodiment, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61, a ball clogging or a game ball is sandwiched between the movable portion 63 and the front glass (or a decorative portion 65 described later). It is possible to prevent the game from proceeding smoothly.

  For example, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the movable portion 63 performs an advance operation that protrudes perpendicularly to the game area, the game ball is accidentally caused at the timing when the movable portion 63 performs the protrusion operation. When passing in front of the movable part 63, the game ball may be sandwiched between the movable part 63 and the front glass, and the movable part 63 may not be completely projected. In addition, the impact when the game ball is caught may lead to a failure of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 configured using the movable portion 63. In this embodiment, the advancing operation is performed so that the movable portion 63 protrudes obliquely upward with respect to the horizontal direction, so that the game ball accidentally passes in front of the movable portion 63 at the timing when the movable portion 63 performs the protruding operation. Even if it happens, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being sandwiched between the movable portion 63 and the front glass.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the ordinary variable winning ball device 61 is provided with a decoration portion 65 that is a plate-like member having a predetermined decoration on the front side. . Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the passage route of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball device 61 is restricted so that the game ball enters from above the normal variable winning ball device 61 and flows downward. be able to. Therefore, it is possible to minimize the amount of game balls that can pass through the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 to the minimum necessary, and to prevent a situation in which the game balls enter the entrance 67 of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 more than necessary. be able to. Specifically, in a gaming machine, generally, a space through which one or more game balls can pass is provided between the game area on the game board 6 and the front glass, so that the movable portion 63 is located inside the game area. Even when the player is moving backward, the game ball may enter the entrance area 67 from the front side with respect to the game area. By providing the decoration portion 65 in the forward direction of the entrance 67, the game balls entering from the forward direction to such a game area are eliminated, and more than necessary game balls are placed in the entrance 67 of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61. A situation of entering can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the front side of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is covered with the decoration portion 65, the state in which the movable portion 63 moves forward or backward is shown. It can be difficult to recognize from the player. In this embodiment, as will be described later, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened for a long time (for example, 5.0 seconds) and when it is opened for a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds). There are two types of open states, and it is possible to make it difficult to recognize which open state the decoration unit 65 is, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened for a short time. However, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from being reduced.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of how the game proceeds in the gaming machine of this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 20, when the game ball passes through the gate 32 and the detection signal of the gate switch 32a is turned on, a lottery is executed by the game control means for controlling the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the lottery result is a win or a miss. Then, normal symbol variation (variable display) is started. In addition, the decorative symbol variation (variable display) is started in synchronization with the normal symbol variation (variable display). When the variation of the normal symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is controlled to be in the open state if it is determined to be a hit. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening and the detection signal of the start opening switch 60 is turned on, the lottery is executed by the game control means for controlling the progress of the game. In this embodiment, the lottery result is either a big hit or a small hit, and there is no loss. When the result of the lottery is a small hit, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game executes the lottery and determines one of the first small hit, the second small hit, or the third small hit.

  Then, the variation (variable display) of the special symbol is started. In addition, the decorative symbol variation (variable display) is started in synchronization with the special symbol variation. When the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, when the big hit is determined, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state). In this big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state), the big winning opening by the opening and closing plate 16 is controlled to open and close, for example, 16 times (16 rounds, 1 round opening permissible time is 29 seconds). Note that the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation (variable display) of the special symbol is performed in preference to the variation (variable display) of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation (variable display) of the normal symbol. Therefore, for example, even if the variation of the normal symbol is started during the variation of the decorative symbol synchronized with the variation of the special symbol, the decorative symbol is synchronized with the variation of the special symbol without being synchronized with the variation of the normal symbol. And continue to fluctuate.

  When the small hit is determined, the game control means controls the accessory 20 to the open state and starts the starting operation. In the starting operation state, the accessory 20 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. In the start-up operation state, a V-winning occurs when the game ball wins the winning combination 20, and when the game ball wins the specific winning slot 66A and is detected by the specific area switch 66a. When a V prize is generated, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state). In this jackpot game state (second jackpot game state), for example, the big winning opening by the opening and closing plate 16 is 3 times (3 rounds, 1 round opening allowance time is 29 seconds), 7 times (7 rounds, 1 round opening allowance) Time is 29 seconds) or 16 times (16 rounds, 1 round opening permissible time is 29 seconds). If no V prize is generated, the game does not enter the second big hit gaming state. In other words, it becomes out of place.

  FIG. 21 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. As shown in FIG. FIG. 21 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as a storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit. 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached.

  The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers. The random number circuit 503 may be provided outside the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31 instead of being built in the game control microcomputer 560.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. In this embodiment, the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54. Therefore, the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  In addition, the gate switch 32a, the start opening switch 60, the first prize winning switch 71a, the second prize winning switch 72a, the specific area switch 66a, the accessory discharging switch 85a, the upper position sensor 91a, the lower position sensor 91b, the rotation An input driver circuit 58 for supplying detection signals from the body position sensor 87a, the prize opening switches 33a, 38a, 39a and the count switch 23 to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a movable part solenoid 62 for opening and closing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61, a solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 16, a movable member drive motor 77B for moving the movable member 77, and a rotating body 86 are driven to rotate. Rotational drive motor 87, opening solenoid 75 that opens and closes the open doors 76A and 76B, a first reservoir solenoid 90a that moves the first reservoir member 93a, and a second reservoir solenoid that moves the second reservoir member 93b. An output circuit 59 for driving 90b according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, an information output circuit (not shown) for outputting an information output signal such as jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state to an external device such as a hall computer is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a special symbol display 8 that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, a special symbol hold memory display 18, and a normal symbol hold memory display 41. Perform display control.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 177. The display control of the effect display device 9, the lighting control of the lamp, and the control of the speaker 27 are performed.

  FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration example of the relay board 177, the effect control board 80, the lamp driver board 35, and the audio output board 70. In the example shown in FIG. 22, the microcomputer is not mounted on the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, but a microcomputer may be mounted. Further, without providing the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70, only the effect control board 80 may be provided for effect control.

  The effect control board 80 has an effect control microcomputer 100 including an effect control CPU 101 and a RAM. The RAM may be externally attached. In the effect control board 80, the effect control CPU 101 operates in accordance with a program stored in a built-in or external ROM (not shown), and receives a signal from the main board 31 input via the relay board 177. In response to the (effect control INT signal), an effect control command is received via the input driver 102 and the input port 103. Further, the effect control CPU 101 causes the VDP (video display processor) 109 to perform display control of the effect display device 9 based on the effect control command.

  The effect control command and the effect control INT signal are first input to the input driver 102 on the effect control board 80. The input driver 102 allows the signal input from the relay board 177 to pass only in the direction toward the inside of the effect control board 80 (does not pass the signal in the direction from the inside of the effect control board 80 to the relay board 177). It is also a unidirectional circuit as a regulating means.

  Further, the signal direction regulation that allows the signal input from the main board 31 to pass through the relay board 177 only in the direction toward the effect control board 80 (the signal does not pass in the direction from the effect control board 80 to the relay board 177). A unidirectional circuit 177A as a means is mounted. For example, a diode or a transistor is used as the unidirectional circuit. FIG. 22 illustrates a diode. A unidirectional circuit is provided for each signal. Furthermore, since the effect control command and the effect control INT signal are output from the main board 31 via the output port 571 that is a unidirectional circuit, the signal directed from the relay board 177 to the inside of the main board 31 is restricted. That is, the signal from the relay board 177 does not enter the inside of the main board 31 (the game control microcomputer 560 side). The output port 571 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG. Further, a signal driver circuit which is a unidirectional circuit may be further provided outside the output port 571 (on the relay board 177 side).

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving the lamp to the lamp driver board 35 via the output port 105. Further, the production control CPU 101 outputs sound number data to the audio output board 70 via the output port 104.

  In the lamp driver board 35, a signal for driving the lamp is input to the lamp driver 352 via the input driver 351. The lamp driver 352 amplifies a signal for driving the lamp and supplies the amplified signal to each lamp provided on the frame side such as the top frame lamp 28a, the left frame lamp 28b, and the right frame lamp 28c. Further, it is supplied to a decorative lamp (not shown) provided on the frame side.

  In the voice output board 70, the sound number data is input to the voice synthesis IC 703 via the input driver 702. The voice synthesizing IC 703 generates voice or sound effect according to the sound number data, and outputs it 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 27. The voice data ROM 704 stores control data corresponding to the sound number data. The control data corresponding to the sound number data is a collection of data indicating the sound effect or sound output mode in a time series in a predetermined period (for example, a decorative symbol variation period).

  The signal for driving the lamp and the sound number data are transmitted between the effect control CPU 101, the lamp driver board 35 and the audio output board 70 in two-way communication (such as transmitting a response signal from the signal receiving side to the transmitting side). Communication).

  The effect control CPU 101 reads necessary data from a character ROM (not shown) in accordance with the received effect control command. The character ROM is for storing character image data displayed on the effect display device 9, specifically, a person, a character, a figure, a symbol or the like (including a decorative design and a background design) in advance. The effect control CPU 101 outputs the data read from the character ROM to the VDP 109. The VDP 109 executes display control based on the data input from the effect control CPU 101.

  In this embodiment, a VDP 109 that performs display control of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100 is mounted on the effect control board 80. The VDP 109 has an address space independent of the production control microcomputer 100, and maps a VRAM therein. The VRAM is a buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP. Then, the VDP 109 outputs the image data in the VRAM to the effect display device 9.

  Further, the effect control CPU 101 outputs a signal for driving a decoration member drive motor 78B for moving the decoration member 78 and a sword drive motor 79 for opening / closing the decoration member 78 via the output port 105.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 560 on the main board 31. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the input level of the reset terminal to which the reset signal is input becomes high level, and the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) After executing the security check process, which is a process for confirming whether the contents of the program are valid, the main process after step S1 is started. 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). After initialization of the built-in device (CTC (counter / timer) and PIO (parallel input / output port), which are built-in devices (built-in peripheral circuits)) is performed (step S4), the RAM is accessible (Step S5). In the interrupt mode 2, the address synthesized from the value (1 byte) of the specific register (I register) built in the CPU 56 and the interrupt vector (1 byte: least significant bit 0) output from the built-in device is This mode indicates an interrupt address. The CPU 56 also executes processing for initializing the random number circuit 503. The CPU 56 performs setting for causing the random number circuit 503 to update the value of the random R. The random number circuit 503 generates a random number using a predetermined clock signal. As an example, the random number circuit 503 is set to output any numerical value of 0 to 598 to the CPU 56 when the numerical value is read from the CPU 56.

  Next, the CPU 56 checks the state of the output signal of the clear switch (for example, mounted on the power supply board) input via the input port (step S6). When the ON is detected in the confirmation, the CPU 56 executes a normal initialization process (steps S10 to S15, including S44 and S45).

  If the clear switch is not on, check whether data protection processing of the backup RAM area (for example, power supply stop processing such as addition of parity data) was performed when power supply to the gaming machine was stopped (Step S7). 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.

  After confirming that the power supply stop process has been performed, the CPU 56 checks the data in the backup RAM area (step S8). In this embodiment, a parity check is performed as a data check. Therefore, in step S8, 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 failure 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 recovers the game state restoration process (steps S41 to S43) for returning the internal state of the game control means and the control state of the electrical component control means such as the effect control means to the state when the power supply is stopped. Process). Specifically, the start address of the backup setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S41), and the contents of the backup setting table are sequentially set in the work area (area in the RAM 55) (step S42). ). The work area is backed up by a backup power source. In the backup setting table, initialization data for an area that may be initialized in the work area is set. As a result of the processing in steps S41 and S42, the saved contents of the work area that should not be initialized remain as they are. The parts that should not be initialized include, for example, data indicating the gaming state before the power supply is stopped (special symbol process flag, etc.), the area where the output state of the output port is saved (output port buffer), unpaid prize balls This is the part where data indicating the number is set.

  Further, the CPU 56 transmits a power failure recovery designation command as an initialization command at the time of power supply recovery (step S43). Then, the process proceeds to step S15.

  In this embodiment, it is confirmed whether the data in the backup RAM area is stored using both the backup flag and the check data. However, 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 game state restoration process.

  In the initialization process, the CPU 56 first performs a RAM clear process (step S10). The RAM clear process initializes predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) to 0, but it is set to an arbitrary value or a predetermined value. It may be initialized. Further, the entire area of the RAM 55 may not be initialized, and predetermined data (for example, count value data of a counter for generating a random number for normal symbol determination) may be left as it is. Further, the start address of the initialization setting table stored in the ROM 54 is set as a pointer (step S11), and the contents of the initialization setting table are sequentially set in the work area (step S12).

  By the processing of steps S10 to S12, for example, an initial value (for example, 0) is set to a flag for performing processing selectively according to the control state such as a special symbol process flag.

  Further, the CPU 56 initializes a sub board (a board on which a microcomputer other than the main board 31 is mounted) (a command indicating that the game control microcomputer 560 has executed an initialization process). Is also transmitted to the sub-board (step S13). For example, when the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the initialization designation command, the effect display device 9 performs screen display for notifying that the control of the gaming machine has been performed, that is, initialization notification.

  Further, the CPU 56 sets an abnormality notification prohibition flag (step S44) and sets a value corresponding to the prohibition period value in the prohibition period timer (step S45). The prohibition period value is a value indicating a period during which an abnormal winning notification described later is prohibited. The abnormality notification prohibition flag is a flag indicating that notification of an abnormal winning is prohibited, and is maintained in the set state until the prohibition period timer times out. Therefore, the start of the abnormal winning notification is prohibited for a predetermined period after the initialization notification is started in the effect display device 9.

  In step S15, the CPU 56 sets a register of the CTC built in the game control microcomputer 560 so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms). That is, a value corresponding to, for example, 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register) as an initial value. In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 2 ms.

  When the execution of the initialization process (steps S10 to S15) is completed, the CPU 56 repeatedly executes the display random number update process (step S17) and the initial value random number update process (step S18) 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). Set (step S19). In this embodiment, the display random number is a random number for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol, and the display random number update process is to update the count value of the counter for generating the display random number. It is processing. 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. In this embodiment, the initial value random number is a count value of a counter for generating a random number for determining whether or not the display result of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (normal random number generation counter for determining per symbol). For determining the initial value of the random number for determining the initial value of the counter and the counter value for generating the random number for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol (random number generation counter for determining the special symbol variation pattern) It is a random number. A game control process for controlling the progress of the game, which will be described later (the game control microcomputer 560 controls game devices such as an effect display device, a variable winning ball device, a ball payout device, etc. provided in the game machine itself. In a process for transmitting a command signal to cause another microcomputer to control, or a game machine control process), the count value of the counter for generating a random number for determining a normal symbol is one round (normal When the number of values between the minimum value and the maximum value of the random values for determination per symbol is increased), an initial value is set in the counter.

  When the timer interrupt occurs, the CPU 56 executes the timer interrupt process in steps S20 to S36 shown in FIG. In the timer interrupt process, first, a power-off detection process for detecting whether or not a power-off signal is output (whether or not an on-state is turned on) is executed (step S20). The power-off signal is output when, for example, a voltage drop monitoring circuit mounted on the power supply board detects a drop in the voltage of the power supplied to the gaming machine. In the power-off detection process, when detecting that the power-off signal has been output, the CPU 56 executes a power supply stop process for saving necessary data in the backup RAM area. Next, via the input driver circuit 58, the gate switch 32a, the start opening switch 60, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, the second winning combination winning switch 72a, the specific area switch 66a, the winning combination discharging switch 85a, and the winning opening switch 33a. , 38a, 39a, the count switch 23, the upper position sensor 91a, the lower position sensor 91b, and the detection signal of the rotating body position sensor 87a are input and their state is determined (switch processing: step S21).

  Next, the CPU 56 executes a display control process for performing display control of the special symbol display 8, the normal symbol display 10, the special symbol hold storage display 18, and the normal symbol hold storage display 41 (step S22). For the special symbol display 8 and the normal symbol display 10, control for outputting a drive signal to each display is executed according to the contents of the output buffer set in steps S34 and S35.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a process for notifying an abnormal winning when, for example, it is detected that a game ball has won a prize at a time other than the regular time (step S23: abnormal winning notification process).

  Next, a process of updating the count value of each counter for generating each determination random number such as a big hit determination random number used for game control is performed (determination random number update process: step S24). The CPU 56 further performs a process of updating the count value of the counter for generating the initial value random number and the display random number (initial value random number update process, display random number update process: steps S25 and S26).

FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram showing each random number. Each random number is used as follows.
(1) Random 1: Decide a special symbol's off symbol (stop symbol) (for determining off symbol)
(2) Random 2: Determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the normal symbol (for determining the normal symbol variation pattern)
(3) Random 3: Determines whether or not to generate a hit based on a normal symbol (for normal symbol hit determination)
(4) Random 4: Determine initial value of random 3 (for determining random 3 initial value)
(5) Random 5: Determine a special symbol variation pattern (variation time) (for determining a special symbol variation pattern)
(6) Random 6: Random 5 initial value is determined (for determining random 5 initial value)

  Note that a random number generated by the random number circuit 503 is used as a big hit determination random number for determining whether to win a big hit or a small hit. Hereinafter, the jackpot determination random number may be referred to as a random R. The random numbers (1) to (6) may be referred to as software random numbers.

  In step S24 in the game control process shown in FIG. 24, the game control microcomputer 560 generates a random number for determining normal symbols per symbol (3) and a random number for determining special symbol variation patterns (5). Count up (add 1). That is, they are determination random numbers, and other random numbers are display random numbers or initial value random numbers. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, you may make it use random numbers other than the random number of said (1)-(6). In this embodiment, the big hit determination random number is a random number generated by the hardware (random number circuit 503) built in the game control microcomputer 560. The big hit determination random number is used as the big hit determination random number. Software random numbers generated based on the program may be used.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol process processing (step S27). The special symbol process process corresponds to a special symbol process flag for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening (large winning port by the accessory 20 and the opening / closing plate 16) in a predetermined order according to the gaming state. Execute the process. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Further, normal symbol process processing is performed (step S28). In the normal symbol process, the CPU 56 executes a corresponding process according to a normal symbol process flag for controlling the display state of the normal symbol display 10 and the control state of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a process of sending an effect control command related to the display control of the effect display device 9 (effect control command control process: step S29).

  Further, 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 (step S30).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the number of prize balls based on the detection signals of the start opening switch 60, the first winning combination winning combination switch 71a, the second winning combination winning combination switch 72a, the winning opening opening switches 33a, 38a, 39a, and the count switch 23. A prize ball process is performed (step S31). Specifically, the winning detection based on any one of the start opening switch 60, the first winning combination winning switch 71a, the second winning combination winning switch 72a, the winning opening switches 33a, 38a, 39a, and the count switch 23 being turned on. Accordingly, a payout control command indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

  In this embodiment, a RAM area (output port buffer) corresponding to the output state of the output port is provided, but the CPU 56 turns on / off the solenoid in the RAM area (port output RAM area) of the output port. The contents relating to off are output to the output port (step S32: solenoid output processing).

  Further, an initial position control process, which is a process for setting the positions of the rotating body 86 and the movable member 77 provided in the accessory 20 to the initial positions, is executed (step S33).

  Further, the CPU 56 performs special symbol display control processing for setting special symbol display control data for effect display of the special symbol in the output buffer for setting the special symbol display control data according to the value of the special symbol process flag ( Step S34). For example, if the fluctuation speed of the special symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 performs variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 8 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer.

  Further, the CPU 56 performs a normal symbol display control process for setting normal symbol display control data for effect display of the normal symbol in an output buffer for setting the normal symbol display control data according to the value of the normal symbol process flag ( Step S35). For example, if the fluctuation rate of the normal symbol is 1 frame / 0.2 seconds, the CPU 56 increments the value of the display control data set in the output buffer by 1 every time 0.2 seconds elapse. Further, the CPU 56 outputs a normal signal on the normal symbol display 10 by outputting a drive signal in step S22 according to the display control data set in the output buffer. Thereafter, the interrupt permission state is set (step S36), and the process ends.

  With the above control, in this embodiment, the game control process is started every 2 ms. The game control process corresponds to the processes in steps S21 to S35 (excluding step S30) in the timer interrupt process. 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, and the game control process is performed by the main process. May be executed.

  FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the relationship between the special symbol variable display result and the determination value of the jackpot determination random number. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the range of numerical values that can be taken by the jackpot determination random number (random R) is 0 to 65535. The total number of determination values is 65536, which is a number that the jackpot determination random number can take. The CPU 56 extracts the count value from the random number circuit 503 at a predetermined time and uses the extracted value as the big hit determination random value. 1st small hit, 2nd small hit or 3rd small hit). It should be noted that since the second big hit game is started when a V win is generated in the small hit game (corresponding to the starting operation state), it is substantially determined that the big hit or the small hit is decided. It is also to decide whether it will be the second big hit. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26, in this embodiment, when the small hit is determined, there are three types in which the number of releases of the accessory 20 during the small hit game and the number of rounds after the second big hit shift are different. Is determined to be one of the small hits (first small hit, second small hit, third small hit). Further, the relationship between the stop symbol of the special symbol and the determination value as shown in FIG. 26 is stored in the ROM 54 as a table. That is, a table in which each determination value is set corresponding to the type of special symbol is stored in the ROM 54.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a relationship between a stop symbol of a normal symbol and a determination value. In this embodiment, the range of numerical values that can be taken by the random number for random determination per symbol (random 3) is assumed to be 0 to 149. The total number of determination values is 150, which is the number that the jackpot determination random number can take.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the number of determination values corresponding to the hit is constant regardless of whether the gaming state is an advantageous state or a normal state (non-advantageous state). Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, regardless of whether the gaming state is an advantageous state or a normal state, it is a hit with a probability of one third. In this embodiment, the advantageous state means a state in which the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened. A state in which the normal symbol variation time is shortened is called a time-short state. Further, the normal state (also referred to as normal time) refers to a state that is not a time-short state (non-time-short state). Note that the special symbol variation time may be shortened in a short time state.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the jackpot determination result and the operation. As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of small hits. The small hits include a first small hit that opens the accessory 20 once in the starting operation state, and a second small hit and a third small hit that open the accessory 20 twice in the starting operation state. The small hit type and the special symbol stop symbol correspond to each other. In addition, there are a plurality of types of second big hit games that are started on the condition that a V win has occurred in the small hit game. That is, there is a second big hit game with a different number of rounds.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when it is decided to win a big hit, when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is finished, the 16-round big hit gaming state (first big hit gaming state is not directly passed through the starting operation state. ).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 28, when it is determined to be the first small hit, when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is completed, the state is shifted once to the starting operation state. That is, the accessory 20 is controlled to be opened once. When the winning combination 20 is controlled by the opening of the accessory 20, the game shifts to a three-round big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state).

  Also, as shown in FIG. 28, when it is determined to be the second small hit, when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol is completed, the state is shifted twice to the starting operation state. That is, the accessory 20 is controlled to be opened twice. When the winning combination 20 is controlled by opening the accessory 20, the game shifts to a 7-round big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 28, when it is determined to be the third small hit, when the variation of the special symbol and the decorative symbol for 9.9 seconds is finished, the state shifts to the start operation state twice. That is, the accessory 20 is controlled to be opened twice. When the winning combination 20 is controlled by the open state of the accessory 20, a 16-round big hit gaming state (second big hit gaming state) is entered.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, a plurality of types of small hits are provided, and the number of opening of the accessory 20 and the number of big hits rounds are set for each small hit, so that the player's game Can be improved.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, when the first small hit is determined, the variation pattern # 4 not including the reach effect is used. In addition, when the second small hit is determined, variation patterns # 5 and # 6 are used. The variation pattern # 5 is a variation pattern with normal reach during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 6 is a variation pattern accompanied by a super reach A having a reach form different from the normal reach during the variation of the decorative design.

  When the third small hit is determined, variation patterns # 7 to # 9 are used. The variation pattern # 7 is a variation pattern with normal reach during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 8 is a variation pattern accompanied by super reach A during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 9 is a variation pattern with a super reach B having a reach form different from the normal reach and the super reach A during the variation of the decorative design.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the small win is determined and the reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative design, the second small hit game or the third small hit game is executed, and the reach is performed. When the effect is not executed, the first small hit game is executed. In the small hit game that is started after the reach effect is executed, the second small hit game or the third small hit game in which the number of releases of the accessory 20 is large is executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the expectation for shifting to the second gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when the big hit is determined, the variation patterns # 1 to # 3 are used. The variation pattern 1 is a variation pattern with normal reach during the variation of the decorative design. Further, the variation pattern # 2 is a variation pattern accompanied by super reach A during the variation of the decorative design. The variation pattern # 3 is a variation pattern with super reach B during the variation of the decorative design.

  As shown in FIG. 28, in this embodiment, when the super reach effect is executed during the change of the decorative design, the ratio of the big hit is high. It is possible to increase the expectation that a big hit will occur.

  FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a relationship between a normal symbol display result and a variation pattern. As shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined to be per ordinary figure, the variation pattern is determined to be normal reach, long reach, or super reach based on the normal symbol variation pattern determination random value. In the example shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined to be per common map, the normal reach variation time is 20 seconds, the long reach variation time is 30 seconds, and the super reach variation time is 35 seconds. Seconds. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, when the starter moving time described later is determined to be 5.0 seconds, long reach or super reach is more likely than when it is determined to be 0.1 seconds. The variation pattern including is determined.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined to be out of place, the fluctuation pattern is determined as out (no reach), normal reach is out, or long reach is out based on the random number value for determining the normal symbol fluctuation pattern. . In the example shown in FIG. 29, when it is determined to be a deviation, the fluctuation time of the deviation (no reach) is 10 seconds, the fluctuation time of the deviation of normal reach is 19.5 seconds, and the long reach is lost. The variation time is 29.5 seconds.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S27) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the special symbol display 8 and the special winning opening is executed.

  When the CPU 56 performs the special symbol process, if the start opening switch (start opening switch 60) for detecting that the game ball has won the start winning opening provided in the game board 6 is turned on, That is, if a start winning that causes the game ball to win the start winning opening has occurred (step S321), a start opening switch passing process is executed (step S322). Then, any one of steps S300 to S311 is performed.

  The processes in steps S300 to S311 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is ready to start the variable display of the special symbol, it checks the number of reserved memories (the number of start winning memories). The reserved memory number can be confirmed by the count value of the reserved memory number counter. If the number of reserved memories is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301).

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. The stop symbol after the variable display of the special symbol is determined. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) Decide to do. Also, a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302).

  Special symbol changing process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the internal state (special symbol process flag) is specially set. It is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to the symbol stop process (step S303).

  Special symbol stop process (step S303): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. The variable display on the special symbol display 8 is stopped and the stop symbol is derived and displayed. Moreover, control which transmits the special symbol confirmation designation | designated command to the microcomputer 100 for effect control is performed. If the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S308). When the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to the pre-release of the accessory (step S304). The effect control microcomputer 100 controls the effect display device 9 to stop the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol when the special symbol confirmation designation command transmitted by the game control microcomputer 560 is received.

  Pre-opening process of accessory (step S304): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. The game control microcomputer 560 executes a process for performing the starting operation, and changes the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) in accordance with the process of releasing the accessory (step S305). Update to the value (5 in this example).

  Processing during opening of an accessory (step S305): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. It is confirmed whether or not the specific area switch 66a is turned on, and whether or not the accessory release time has elapsed. When the specific area switch 66a is turned on, the V winning flag is set. When the bonus release time has elapsed, the bonus is closed. Then, if the number of times of opening of the accessory has not reached the determined number of times of opening, the accessory is brought into an open state in order to perform the starting operation again. When the number of times of opening of the accessory has reached the determined number of times of opening, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value (6 in this example) corresponding to the processing after the accessory closing (step S306). Update to

  Post-combination processing (step S306): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. A value corresponding to the production time is set in the production time timer for determining the production period, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set to a value (7 in this example) corresponding to the production process (step S307). Update.

  Processing during performance (step S307): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. When the presentation time has elapsed, if the V winning flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big winning opening (step S308). . If the V winning flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (in this example, 0) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S308): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 8. Control is performed to open the big prize opening (large prize opening by the opening and closing plate 16). More specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the big prize opening is opened. In addition, the execution time of the process for opening the special prize opening is set by the timer, and the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (this value) corresponding to the process for opening the special prize opening (step S309). In the example, update to 9). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S309): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 9. Processing to confirm the establishment of the closing condition of the big prize opening is performed. When the closing condition for the big prize opening is satisfied, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is set to a value (10 in this example) corresponding to the post winning closing process (step S310). ).

  Process after closing the big prize opening (step S310): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 10. If there is still a remaining round, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (8 in this example) corresponding to the pre-opening process for the big prize opening (step S308). When all the rounds are finished, the internal state is updated to a value (11 in this example) corresponding to the big hit end process (step S311).

  Big hit end process (step S311): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 11. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer 100 for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the internal state (specifically, the value of the special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300).

  Next, a method for sending a control command from the game control microcomputer 560 to the effect control microcomputer 100 will be described. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a signal line of an effect control command transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. As shown in FIG. 31, in this embodiment, the effect control command is transmitted from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80 via the relay board 177 with eight signal lines of the effect control signals CD0 to CD7. Further, between the main board 31 and the effect control board 80, a signal line of the effect control INT signal for transmitting the capture signal (effect control INT signal) is also wired.

  In this embodiment, the effect control command has a 2-byte structure, the first byte represents MODE (command classification), and the second byte represents EXT (command type). The first bit (bit 7) of the MODE data is always set to “1”, and the first bit (bit 7) of the EXT data is always set to “0”. Note that such a command form is an example, and other command forms may be used. For example, a control command composed of 1 byte or 3 bytes or more may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 32, the 8-bit effect control command data of the effect control command is output in synchronization with the effect control INT signal. The effect control microcomputer 100 mounted on the effect control board 80 detects that the effect control INT signal has risen, and starts a 1-byte data capturing process through an interrupt process. Therefore, when viewed from the effect control microcomputer 100, the effect control INT signal corresponds to a signal that triggers the capture of effect control command data.

  The effect control command is sent only once so that the effect control microcomputer 100 can recognize it. In this example, “recognizable” means that the level of the effect control INT signal changes, and that it is sent only once so as to be recognizable means that, for example, each of the first and second bytes of the effect control command data Accordingly, the production control INT signal is output in a pulse shape (rectangular wave shape) only once. The effect control INT signal may have a polarity opposite to that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of the effect control command sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. In the example shown in FIG. 33, commands 8001 (H) to 8009 (H) are effect control commands (general commands for designating a variation pattern of decorative symbols variably displayed on the effect display device 9 corresponding to variable display of normal symbols. Figure variation pattern command) (corresponding to normal symbol variation patterns # 1 to # 9, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8001 (H) to 8009 (H), the production display device 9 controls the production display to start variable display of decorative symbols.

  In the example shown in FIG. 33, commands 8101 (H) to 8109 (H) are effect control commands for designating a decorative pattern variation pattern variably displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to variable display of special symbols. (Special pattern variation pattern commands) (corresponding to special symbol variation patterns # 1 to # 9, respectively). The effect control command for designating the variation pattern is also a command for designating the variation start. Therefore, when the production control microcomputer 100 receives any of the commands 8101 (H) to 8109 (H), the production display device 9 performs control so that variable display of decorative symbols is started.

  Command 8F00 (H) is an effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the variable symbol display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the normal symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the normal symbol and derives and displays the display result. The derived display is to finally stop and display the symbol.

  The command 8F01 (H) is an effect control command (special symbol confirmation designation command) indicating that the special symbol variable display (variation) is terminated and the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. When receiving the special symbol confirmation designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 ends the variable display (variation) of the decorative symbol corresponding to the normal symbol and derives and displays the display result.

  Command 9000 (H) is an effect control command (initialization designation command: power-on designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is started. Command 9200 (H) is an effect control command (power failure recovery designation command) transmitted when power supply to the gaming machine is resumed. When the power supply to the gaming machine is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 transmits a power failure recovery designation command if data is stored in the backup RAM, and if not, initialization designation is performed. Send a command.

  Command 9F00 (H) is an effect control command (customer waiting demonstration designation command) for designating a customer waiting demonstration.

  The command A001 (H) is an effect control command (a jackpot start designation command: a fanfare designation command) that designates the start of a jackpot game. Command A002 (H) is an effect control command (small hit start designation command) for designating the start of a small hit game (starting operation state).

  The command A1XX (H) is an effect control command (special command during opening of a big winning opening) indicating a display during the opening of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX. A2XX (H) is an effect control command (designation command after opening the big winning opening) indicating the closing of the big winning opening for the number of times (round) indicated by XX.

  The command A301 (H) is an effect control command for displaying the jackpot end screen, that is, for ending the jackpot game (a jackpot end designation command: an ending designation command). Command A302 (H) is an effect control command (small hit end specifying command) for specifying the end of the small hit game.

  Command B001 (H) is an effect control command (advantageous state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has become an advantageous state. Command B002 (H) is an effect control command (normal state designation command) indicating that the gaming state has returned from the advantageous state to the normal state (non-advantageous state).

  Command D001 (H) is an effect control command (abnormal winning notification designating command) for instructing notification of abnormal winning to the big winning opening. Command D002 (H) is an effect control command (starting prize abnormality designation command) for instructing notification of an abnormal prize to the starting prize opening.

  Command E001 (H) is an effect control command (start winning designation command) indicating that a start winning has occurred. Note that the effect control command indicating that the start winning has occurred may be an effect control command indicating the reserved storage number itself.

  The command E1XX (H) is an effect control command (short time count designation command) indicating the number of times that the special symbol can be changed (remaining count) in the advantageous state (short time state). It should be noted that the effect control command related to the special symbol variation in the short time state may be an effect control command indicating the number of times the special symbol variation has been executed in the short time state (including the variation executed when the effect control command is transmitted). . In this embodiment, the short time state is a gaming state in which the normal symbol variation time is shortened.

  The command E201 (H) is an effect control command (first effect start designation command) for instructing to execute an effect corresponding to a case where there is no prize for the accessory 20 in the start operation state in the effect after the start operation state. ). The command E202 (H) is an effect control command (instruction for instructing to execute an effect corresponding to the effect after the winning operation has been won in the starting operation state but there has been no winning of V in the starting operation state. Second production start designation command). The command E203 (H) is an effect control command (third operation) instructing to execute an effect corresponding to a case where there is a prize for the accessory 20 and a V prize in the effect after the start operation state. Production start designation command).

  The command E400 (H) is an effect control command (a first winning combination winning designation command) indicating that the winning of the winning combination 20 at the first advance entrance 71 has occurred. The command E401 (H) is an effect control command (second prize winning designation command) indicating that the winning of the accessory 20 at the second entrance 72 has occurred. The command E402 (H) is an effect control command (V winning designation command) indicating that a winning at the specific winning opening 66A has occurred.

  The effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80 receives the above-described effect control command from the game control microcomputer 560 mounted on the main board 31. Then, the display state of the effect display device 9 is changed according to the contents shown in FIG. 33, the display state of the light emitter such as a lamp is changed, and the sound number data is output to the sound output board 70.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the start-port switch passing process in step S322. In the start port switch passing process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the reserved storage number is 4 which is the upper limit value (step S81). If the number of reserved memories is 4, the process is terminated.

  If the number of reserved memories is not 4, the value of the reserved memory number counter indicating the number of reserved memories is incremented by 1 (step S82). Further, the CPU 56 reads a count value from a counter for generating a random number and extracts a software random number, and reads a count value of the random number circuit 503 to extract a random R (a jackpot determination random number generated by the random number circuit 503). Then, a process of storing them in the storage area in the reserved storage buffer corresponding to the value of the reserved storage number counter as the extracted random number value is executed (step S83). In step S83, the CPU 56 extracts a random 5 (see FIG. 25) value (a counter value for generating a special symbol variation pattern random number) as a software random number. In the reserved storage buffer, the same number of storage areas as the upper limit value of the number of reserved memories is secured. Further, a counter for generating a random number for variation pattern and a holding storage buffer are formed in the RAM 55. “Formed in RAM” means an area in the RAM.

  Further, the display of the special symbol hold memory display 18 is changed to a display showing the value of the hold memory number counter (step S84). Further, control for transmitting a start winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S85). Specifically, when the CPU 56 transmits an effect control command to the effect control microcomputer 100, the address of the command transmission table (preliminarily set for each command in the ROM) corresponding to the effect control command is used as a pointer. set. Then, the address of the command transmission table corresponding to the effect control command is set in the pointer, and the effect control command is transmitted in the effect control command control process (step S29) (the same applies to other effect control commands).

  35 and 36 are flowcharts showing the special symbol normal process (step S300) in the special symbol process. The state where the special symbol normal process is executed is when the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300. The case where the value of the special symbol process flag is a value indicating step S300 is a state in which the special symbol display unit 8 does not display the variation of the special symbol and the jackpot game is not executed. State.

  In the special symbol normal process, the CPU 56 checks the number of reserved memories (step S51). Specifically, the count value of the pending storage number counter is confirmed. If the number of reserved memories is 0, the process is terminated.

  If the reserved memory number is not 0, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = 1 in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S52). Then, the value of the reserved memory number is decreased by 1 (the count value of the reserved memory number counter is decremented by 1), and the contents of each storage area are shifted (step S53). That is, each random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) in the reserved memory number buffer of the RAM 55 is stored in the storage area corresponding to the reserved memory number = n−1. To store. Therefore, the order in which the random number values stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the number of reserved memories is extracted always matches the order of the number of reserved memories = 1, 2, 3 and 4. Yes.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the jackpot determination random number (random R) from the random number buffer area (step S60), and executes the jackpot determination module (step S61). The jackpot determination module compares a predetermined determination value (determination value set in the table illustrated in FIG. 26) with a jackpot determination random number and determines whether to win or not. It is a program that executes a process to perform. In step S61, when determining the small hit, the CPU 56 also determines whether the first small hit, the second small hit, or the third small hit is the type of the small hit. In this embodiment, as shown in the table of FIG. 26, there is no deviation in the big hit determination in step S61.

  When it is determined to be a big hit (step S62), the CPU 56 sets a big hit flag (step S63). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern setting process (step S301) (step S70).

  When it is not determined to be a big hit (that is, when it is determined as one of the first small hit, the second small hit or the third small hit), the CPU 56 sets a time reduction flag indicating that it is in a time reduction state. Is set, and if the time reduction flag is set, the value of the time reduction counter indicating the number of times the special symbol can be changed in the time reduction state is decremented by -1 (steps S65 and S66), Control is performed to transmit a command for specifying the number of time reductions to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S67). When the value of the time reduction counter becomes 0, a time reduction end flag is set in order to shift the gaming state to the non-time reduction state when the variable display ends (steps S68 and S69). Then, the process proceeds to step S70.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern setting process (step S301) in the special symbol process. In the variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 reads the variation pattern determination random number from the random number buffer area (step S340). Then, a variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table based on the variation pattern determination random number (step S341). The fluctuation pattern table is an area of the ROM 54 in which determination values are set in correspondence with the fluctuation patterns as shown in FIG. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, different variation pattern tables are used depending on the determination result of the big hit determination (whether the big hit or the first small hit to the third small hit). .

  If it is determined that the first small hit is made, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (display result) to be displayed on the special symbol indicator 8 as “1”. Further, when it is determined that the second small hit is made, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (display result) to display “3” on the special symbol indicator 8. Further, when it is determined that the third small hit is made, the CPU 56 determines a special symbol stop symbol (display result) to display “5” on the special symbol indicator 8. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the CPU 56 determines the special symbol stop symbol (display result) to be displayed on the special symbol display 8 as “7”.

  The CPU 56 performs control to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S41 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S342).

  Also, the special symbol change is started (step S344). For example, a start flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S34 is set. Also, a value corresponding to the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern selected in step S41 is set in the variation time timer formed in the RAM 55 (step S345). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol changing process (step S302) (step S346).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing the special symbol changing process (step S302) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol changing process, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the variable time timer (step S121), and when the variable time timer times out (step S122), the value of the special symbol process flag corresponds to the special symbol stop process (step S303). The updated value is updated (step S123). If the variable time timer has not timed out, the process ends.

  FIG. 39 is a flowchart showing the special symbol stop process (step S303) in the special symbol process. In the special symbol stop process, the CPU 56 sets an end flag referred to in the special symbol display control process in step S34 to end the variation of the special symbol, and performs control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol on the special symbol display 8. (Step S131). Further, control is performed to transmit a special symbol confirmation designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S132).

  When the big hit flag is set, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the big hit start designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (steps S133 and S134). Also, the number of times of opening (number of rounds), which is the number of times that the big winning opening can be opened in the big hit game, is set in the opening number counter (step S135), and the pre-round start time (a new round is started) is set in the pre-round start timer. For example, a value corresponding to a notification time in the effect display device 9 is set (step S136). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-payment opening pre-processing (step S308) (step S137). Note that the number of rounds set in the release count counter is 16 corresponding to 16 rounds (16R).

  When the big hit flag is not set (that is, when it is a small hit) and the short time end flag is set, the short time end flag is reset and the short time flag is reset (steps S133, S138, S139). , S140). Further, control is performed to transmit a small hitting start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S142), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-release process (step S304). S143).

  Next, the starting operation state will be described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing a table in which data relating to the starting operation state in the ROM 54 is set. FIG. 40A shows an accessory release time table used when the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 is 1, and FIG. 40B shows that the number of releases of the accessory 20 is two. In this case, a table for opening an accessory to be used is shown. In the accessory release table, data indicating a value corresponding to the processing time during opening (the sum of the opening time of the accessory 20 and the closing time between opening) and the opening pattern table stored in the ROM 54 are displayed. A head address (referred to as AAAA or BBBB) is set in order. Order means that data storage addresses are continuous.

  In this embodiment, when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is 1, the opening time of the accessory 20 is 0.7 seconds, and when the opening of the accessory 20 is 2, Each opening time is 0.7 seconds and closing time is 0.5 seconds. In addition, since the value of the timer for measuring the processing time during release is updated every 2 ms (2 milliseconds), in the accessory release table (also in the release pattern table described later), (2 ms × (data value)) Data such that becomes time is set in hexadecimal. When the number of opening of the accessory 20 is 1, since there is no closing time, the processing time during opening is the same as the opening time of the accessory 20. Further, when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is two, the processing time during opening is the same as the sum of the two opening times and closing time of the accessory 20.

  As shown in FIG. 40 (B), in the opening pattern table used when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is 1, solenoid output data (= 01 (indicating ON)) and opening time are sequentially shown. Value data and solenoid output data (= 00 (indicating OFF)) are set. In the opening pattern table used when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is 2, the solenoid output data (= 01 (indicating ON)), the value data indicating the opening time, and the solenoid output data (= 00) are sequentially displayed. (Indicating OFF)), value data indicating closing time, solenoid output data (= 01 (indicating ON)), value data indicating opening time, solenoid output data (= 00 (indicating OFF)) Has been.

  The CPU 56 controls the opening / closing of the accessory 20 in the starting operation state according to the data set in the release pattern table. The solenoid output data is data indicating the driving state of the opening solenoid 75 for opening the accessory 20. On indicates opening of the accessory 20 (driving solenoid 75 is driven), and off indicates closing of the accessory 20 (stopping operation of the opening solenoid 75).

  FIG. 41 is a flowchart showing the accessory release pre-processing (step S304). In the pre-release process, the CPU 56 determines that the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 is determined when the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 in the start-up operation state is determined to be one (when the opening pattern is one time of opening). Is set in a register (or RAM 55) (steps S410 and S411). In addition, when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is not determined once (when it is determined twice), the opening table of the accessory used when the number of opening of the accessory 20 is two. Is set in a register (or RAM 55) (steps S410 and S412). In this embodiment, the number of times the accessory 20 is released is determined based on the determination of the type of the small hit in the processes of steps S61 and S62. That is, if the first small hit is determined, the number of opening of the accessory 20 is determined to be one, and if the second small hit or the third small hit is determined, the number of opening of the accessory 20 is two. Determined to be times.

  Then, the data of the set address and the data of the next address (the open time: see FIG. 40) are set in the open processing time timer (step S413). Also, the set address is incremented by 2 (step S414), and the data of the address and the data of the next address (the start address of the release pattern table: see FIG. 40) are set to the pointer formed in the RAM 55. (Step S415). In this embodiment, the data bus of the CPU 56 is 8 bits (1 byte). Since 2-byte data is handled in step S413, the address is incremented by +2 in step S414.

  Next, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer is loaded (step S416). Here, 1-byte solenoid output data (= 01 (indicating ON)) is loaded (see FIG. 36B). The CPU 56 sets the loaded data in the port output RAM area (step S417). In the solenoid output process (step S32) shown in FIG. 24, the release solenoid 75 is driven based on the data set in the port output RAM area, and the accessory 20 is released. Then, the pointer value is incremented by 1 (step S418). The value of the pointer is an address where the second data in the release pattern table is stored. That is, the pointer points to the address where the second data in the release pattern table is stored.

  Further, the CPU 56 loads the data at the address pointed to by the pointer and the data at the next address (step S419). Here, 2-byte data indicating the release time is loaded (see FIG. 40B). Then, the loaded data is set in an on-time / off-time timer for measuring the opening time or closing time (step S421). The CPU 56 increments the pointer value by +2 (step S422). Therefore, the pointer points to the address where the third data in the release pattern table is stored.

  Next, the CPU 56 clears (initializes to 0) the game ball number counter for counting the number of game balls that have entered the accessory 20 (step S423), and starts releasing the accessory 20 control. A bonus release start flag is set (step S424), and a post-opening time measurement timer for measuring an elapsed time after the bonus 20 is released is started (step S425). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the processing for releasing an accessory (step S305) (step S426).

  42 to 44 are flowcharts showing the processing for releasing an accessory (step S305). In the process during opening of the accessory, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the processing time timer during opening has already timed out (value is 0) (step S430). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S451.

  If the open processing time timer has not timed out, the value of the open processing time timer is decremented by 1 (step S431A). Further, the value of the on-time / off-time timer is decremented by 1 (step S431B). Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the on-time / off-time timer has timed out (value has become 0) (step S432). If timed out, the process proceeds to step S442.

  If the on-time / off-time timer has not timed out, the rotating body control for rotating the rotating body 86 is executed (step S433). When the first winning combination winning switch 71a is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball winning at the first advance entrance 71 of the winning combination 20 is detected (step S434A), the value of the in-function gaming ball number counter is incremented by 1 ( In step S435A), control is performed to transmit the first prize winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S436A). When the second winning combination winning switch 72a is turned on, that is, when a gaming ball winning the second advancement entrance 72 of the winning combination 20 is detected (step S434B), the value of the in-function gaming ball number counter is incremented by 1 ( In step S435B, control is performed to transmit the second prize winning designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S436B).

  When the accessory discharge switch 85a is turned on, that is, when a game ball discharged from the accessory is detected (step S437), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 (step S438).

  When the specific area switch 66a indicating that the game ball has entered the specific winning opening 66A is turned on (step S439), the V winning flag is set (step S440), and the V winning designation command is sent to the effect control microcomputer 100. Is transmitted (step S441).

  In step S442, the CPU 56 loads data at the address indicated by the pointer. The loaded data is set in the port output RAM area (step S443).

  When the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 in the start operation state is determined to be 1, the loaded data is solenoid output data (= 00 (indicating OFF)). When the number of times the accessory 20 is released in the starting operation state is determined to be 2, the loaded data is solenoid output data (= 00 (indicating OFF)) or solenoid output data (= 01 (ON). Show)). In other words, when the number of times of opening of the accessory 20 in the start operation state is determined to be two, when the processing of step S442 is first executed in the processing of releasing the accessory, the solenoid output data (= 00 (OFF is set). When the process of step S442 is executed for the second time, the solenoid output data corresponding to the second release (= 01 (indicating ON)), and the process of step S442 is executed for the third time. When the operation is performed, the solenoid output data corresponding to the second opening (= 00 (indicating OFF)).

  Next, the CPU 56 increments the value of the pointer by 1 (step S444), and loads the data at the address pointed to by the pointer and the data at the next address (step S445). If the loaded data is 0000 (end code: see FIG. 40B) (step S446), a value corresponding to the winning monitoring time (for example, 6 seconds) is set in the winning monitoring timer (step S447).

  If the loaded data is not 0000, the loaded data is set to an on / off time timer for measuring the opening time or closing time (step S448). Then, the CPU 56 sets the pointer value to +2 (step S449).

  In step S451, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the winning monitoring timer has timed out (value is 0). If the winning monitoring timer has not timed out, the value of the winning monitoring timer is decremented by 1 (step S452), and the process proceeds to step S434A.

  If the winning monitoring timer has timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the in-function game ball number counter is 0 (step S453). If the value of the in-game game ball number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S456A. When the value of the game ball number counter in the bonus becomes 0, the time measurement timer after the bonus release is reset (step S454). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-function close processing (step S306) (step S455).

  In step S456A, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a first storage unit release flag indicating that the first storage unit in the accessory 20 is being opened is set. If set, the process proceeds to step S456E. If it is not set, the CPU 56 opens the predetermined first storage unit based on the value of the time measurement timer after opening of the accessory (for example, after the opening of the accessory 20 (if the agent is released twice, the first accessory) It is confirmed whether or not 8 seconds) have elapsed (after opening) (step S456B). If the opening time of the 1st storage part has passed, CPU56 will control the 1st storage part to an open state by driving the 1st storage part solenoid 90a and moving the 1st storage member 93a (Step) S456C). And a 1st storage part open | release flag is set (step S456D), and it transfers to step S437.

  When the game ball is stored in the first storage part through the first path 71 of the accessory 20 through the first route, the processing of steps S456A to S456D is performed, whereby the accessory 20 It is released from the first reservoir after a predetermined time after opening and is guided to the rotating body 86 (see FIGS. 10 and 11). Then, when a winning is made to the specific winning opening 66A, it is detected by the specific area switch 66a in the process of step S439, and when it is discharged without winning the specific winning opening 66A, an accessory discharge switch 85a is processed in the process of step S437. Will be detected.

  In step S456E, the CPU 56 checks whether or not a second storage unit release flag indicating that the second storage unit in the accessory 20 is being opened is set. If it is set, the process proceeds to step S456I. If it is not set, the CPU 56 determines the opening time of the predetermined second storage unit based on the value of the time measuring timer after opening of the accessory (for example, after the opening of the accessory 20 (if it is opened twice, the first accessory) It is confirmed whether or not 12 seconds) have elapsed (after opening) (step S456F). If the opening time of the second storage part has elapsed, the CPU 56 controls the second storage part to the open state by driving the second storage part solenoid 90b to move the second storage member 93b (step). S456G). And a 2nd storage part open | release flag is set (step S456H), and it transfers to step S437.

  In step S456I, the CPU 56 determines the movable time of the predetermined movable member 77 based on the value of the post-opening time measurement timer (for example, after the pre-opening of the precious material 20 (after the first full opening of the post when opening twice). 13 seconds) is checked. If the movable time of the movable member 77 has elapsed, the movable member control for moving the movable member 77 is executed (step S456J). Then, control goes to a step S437.

  When the game ball is stored in the second storage part through the second path 72 through the second entrance 72 of the accessory 20, the processing of steps S <b> 456 </ b> E to S <b> 456 </ b> J is performed, thereby the accessory 20. After being released from the second storage portion after a predetermined time after being opened, the movable member 77 is moved in a state of being inclined obliquely from the upper right to the lower left, thereby being guided to the rotating body 86 through the movable member 77 ( (Refer FIG. 12, FIG. 13). Then, when a winning is made to the specific winning opening 66A, it is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a in the process of step S437 and detected by the specific area switch 66a in the process of step S439, and discharged without winning the specific winning opening 66A. In such a case, it is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a in the process of step S437.

  In this embodiment, after the time-out processing time timer times out until the value of the game ball number counter in the bonus game becomes 0, that is, until all the game balls in the bonus game 20 are discharged. In the processing during opening, the detection signals of the prize winning switches 71a and 72a, the detection signal of the accessory discharging switch 85a, and the detection signal of the V winning prize switch 22 are checked, but after the opening processing time timer times out. These checks are executed in a process other than the process during opening of an accessory (for example, another process executed between the process during opening of an accessory in step S305 and the process after the closing of an accessory in step S306). May be.

  In this embodiment, the starting operation state continues until the processing time timer during opening times out. However, when it is detected that a predetermined number of game balls have won the bonus item 20 in the starting operation state, the starting operation state is released. Even if the intermediate processing time timer has not timed out, the start operation state may be terminated. For example, when the CPU 56 confirms that a predetermined number of game balls (for example, at least one by each of the winning combination winning prize switches 71a and 72a) have won the winning combination 20 by the winning prize winning switches 71a and 72a, the release is performed. Set the middle processing time timer to 0.

  FIG. 45 is a flowchart showing the rotator control. In the rotating body control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the rotating body 86 is operating (rotating body operating) (whether or not the rotating body operating flag is set) (step S211). If not in operation, it is confirmed whether or not the accessory release start flag is set (step S212). If the accessory release start flag is set, the accessory release start flag is reset (step S213) and the driving of the rotating body 86 is started (step S214). That is, the rotating body drive motor 87 is rotated. Further, a rotating body operating flag indicating that the rotating body is operating is set (step S215). In this embodiment, the case where the driving of the rotating body 86 is started when the accessory 20 is released is shown, but the rotating body 86 is always caused to perform a certain operation regardless of whether the accessory 20 is opened or closed. You may control as follows. In addition, for example, the rotating body 86 may always be driven with a constant operation after the gaming machine 1 is turned on regardless of the gaming state.

  When the rotating body is operating (Y in step S211), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the rotating body operation stop request flag for requesting the operation stop of the rotating body 86 is set (step S216). When the rotation body operation stop request flag is set, the CPU 56 stops driving the rotation body drive motor 87 to stop the rotation of the rotation body 86 (step S217) and resets the rotation body operation flag. (Step S218). Then, a rotating body initial position setting request flag for requesting that the rotating body 86 be returned to the initial position is set (step S219).

  The rotating body operation stop request flag is set in the post-processing of the accessory closing. The rotating body initial position setting request flag is referred to in the initial position control process in step S33.

  FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing the movable member control. In the movable member control, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the movable member 77 is operating (moving member is operating) (whether or not the moving member operating flag is set) (step S221). If it is not in operation, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the movable member operated flag indicating that the movable member 77 has already been moved is set (step S222). If the movable member operated flag is not set, the CPU 56 drives the movable member drive motor 77B and starts moving the movable member 77 (step S223). In this case, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the movable member 77 is movable so as to be inclined obliquely from the upper right in the accessory 20 to the lower left in the accessory 20. To do. As will be described later, the decorative member 78 is moved in conjunction with the production control microcomputer 100, so that the decorative member 78 overlaps the front of the movable member 77 as shown in FIGS. It moves in conjunction with the state. Further, a movable member operating flag indicating that the movable member is operating is set (step S224).

  When the movable member is operating (Y in step S221), the CPU 56 checks whether or not an ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b is detected (step S225). When detecting the ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b, the CPU 56 stops driving the movable member drive motor 77B and stops the movement of the movable member 77 (step S226). Further, the movable member operating flag is reset (step S227), and the movable member operated flag is set (step S228). Then, a movable member initial position setting request flag for requesting that the movable member 77 be returned to the initial position is set (step S229).

  In this embodiment, when the left end portion of the movable member 77 is moved to the lowest position and the movement is stopped in step S226, the movable member initial position setting request flag is set in step S229. Thus, the process of immediately returning the movable member 77 to the initial position is executed in the initial position control process of step S33.

  FIG. 47 is a flowchart showing the post-completion processing (step S306). In the post-completion processing, the CPU 56 sets a rotating body operation stop request flag referred to in the rotating body control shown in FIG. 45 (step S458). Further, the rotating body control is executed (step S459). Further, control is performed to transmit a small hitting end designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S460). Further, the small hit flag is reset (step S461).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit an effect start designation command (first effect start designation command, second effect start designation command or third effect start designation command) to the effect control microcomputer 100. In this case, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a first effect start designation command when no game ball is won in the accessory 20 in the starting operation state (steps S462 and S464). The fact that no game ball has won the prize 20 is set, for example, by setting an internal flag indicating that the game ball has won in the process of steps S435A and S435B (a process of incrementing the game ball counter in the bonuses by 1). This can be determined by the fact that the flag was not set. Further, when one or more game balls are won in the accessory 20, if the V winning flag is not set, that is, if no V winning is generated, a second effect start designation command is transmitted. Control is performed (steps S462, S463, S465). If the V winning flag is set, that is, if a V winning is generated, control for transmitting a third effect start designation command is performed (steps S462, S463, S466). A value corresponding to the production time (3 seconds in this example) is set in the production timer (step S467), and the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the production processing (step S307) (step S307). S468).

  FIG. 48 is a flowchart showing the initial position control process of step S33. In the initial position control process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the movable member initial position setting flag is set (step S1241). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1247. If not set, it is checked whether or not the movable member initial position setting request flag is set (step S1242). If not set, the process proceeds to step S1250. If it is set, the movable member initial position setting request flag is reset (step S1243), and the second reservoir is closed by driving the second reservoir solenoid 90b to move the second reservoir 93b. The state is returned (step S1244). Next, the CPU 56 drives the movable member drive motor 77B to start moving the movable member 77 (step S1245). In this case, the CPU 56 drives the movable member drive motor 77B in the direction opposite to the movable member control executed in the accessory release process. Therefore, the movable member 77 is movable so as to return to a horizontal state above the inside of the accessory 20 again from a state where it is inclined obliquely from the upper right to the lower left inside the accessory 20. If the movable member drive motor 77B is already being driven, the CPU 56 continues the drive. Further, the moving member initial position setting flag is set (step S1246).

  When the upper position sensor 91a is turned on (a detection signal is output from the upper position sensor 91a), the drive of the movable member drive motor 77B is stopped in order to stop the movement of the movable member 77 (steps S1247 and S1248). . Further, the movable member initial position setting flag is reset (step S1249).

  Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the rotating body initial position setting flag is set (step S1250). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S1256. If it is not set, it is checked whether or not the rotating body initial position setting request flag is set (step S1251). If it is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If it is set, the rotary body initial position setting request flag is reset (step S1252), and the first reservoir is closed by driving the first reservoir solenoid 90a to move the first reservoir 93a. The state is returned (step S1253). Next, the CPU 56 drives the rotating body drive motor 87 and starts driving the rotating body 86 (step S1254). If the rotating body drive motor 87 is already being driven, the CPU 56 continues the drive. Further, a rotating body initial position setting flag is set (step S1255).

  When the rotating body position sensor 87a is turned on (a detection signal is output from the rotating body position sensor 87a), the driving of the rotating body drive motor 87 is stopped in order to stop the driving of the rotating body 86 (step S1256). S1257). Further, the rotating body initial position setting flag is reset (step S1258).

  Steps that are started when the starting operation state is completed (specifically, when the rotating body operation stop request flag is set in step S458 and the rotating body initial position setting request flag is set in the rotating body control in step S459). The time from when the process of S1254 is executed until it becomes “Y” in the determination process of step S1256 is, for example, 1 second at the longest. In this embodiment, the variation time of the special symbol is 10 seconds at the shortest (see FIG. 28). In addition, when the start operation state ends, it is always 10 seconds from the end of the start operation state before the next start operation state is started based on the stored storage (that is, based on the occurrence of the start winning). Since the above special symbol variation is executed, the CPU 56 establishes a predetermined condition (occurrence of a start winning) on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed since the start operation state was completed. The control of the new starting operation state resulting from the above is started, and the predetermined time is set longer than the time required to set the accessory 20 to the initial position.

  FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the mid-effect process (step S307). In the effect processing, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the effect time timer by -1 (step S1460). When the value of the performance time timer becomes 0, that is, when the performance time timer times out, it is confirmed whether or not the V winning flag is set (steps S1461, S1462). If the V winning flag is not set, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (step S300) (step S1469).

  If the V winning flag is set, the V winning flag is reset (step S1463), and the number of times of opening (number of rounds), which is the number of times that a big winning opening can be opened in the big hit game, is set in the number of opening counter (step S1464). ), A value corresponding to the time before the start of the round (the time when the effect display device 9 notifies that the new round is started, for example) is set in the timer before the round start (step S1465). Also, a big hit flag is set (step S1466), and a control for transmitting a big hit start designation command to the production control microcomputer 100 is performed (step S1467). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening opening pre-processing (step S308) (step S1468).

  FIG. 50 is a flowchart showing the big winning opening opening pre-processing (step S308) executed before each round in the big hit game (the first big hit game and the second big hit game). In the pre-opening process for the special winning opening, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit the display command for opening the special winning opening if it has not transmitted the display command for opening the special winning opening (steps S470 and S471). Also, the value of the timer before the round start is decremented by 1 (step S472). If the pre-round start timer times out (the value of the pre-round start timer is 0) (step S473), the winning number counter is initialized (step S474). That is, the value of the winning number counter is set to zero.

  Then, a value corresponding to the opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is set in the opening time timer (step S475). In addition, the special winning opening (act) is controlled to be open. Specifically, the solenoid 21 is driven to open the opening / closing plate 16 (step S477). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the special winning opening open process (step S309) (step S478).

  FIG. 51 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening open process (step S309). In the special prize opening opening process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the opening time timer has timed out (step S481). If the open time timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S499. If the opening time timer has not timed out, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the winning counter is 10 (step S482). When the value of the winning number counter becomes 10, the process proceeds to step S499. When the value of the winning number counter is not 10, the value of the opening time timer is decremented by 1 (step S483). When the count switch 23 is turned on, that is, when a game ball won in the big prize opening is detected, the value of the winning number counter is incremented by 1 (steps S486 and S488).

  In step S499, the CPU 56 performs a process for ending the round. Specifically, the drive of the solenoid 21 is stopped and the open / close plate 16 is closed. Then, control is performed to transmit a display command after opening the big winning opening to the production control microcomputer 100 (step S500), and the value of the special symbol process flag is set to a value corresponding to the post winning closing process (step S310). Update (step S501).

  In this embodiment, the case where the big winning opening is provided separately from the variable winning ball apparatus (the accessory) 20 is shown, but in the big hit game using the variable winning ball apparatus 20 as the big winning opening. The variable winning ball apparatus 20 may be opened and closed. In this case, for example, the CPU 56 controls the open doors 76A and 76B to be in the open state by driving the open solenoid 75 in step S477 of the pre-opening process for the big prize opening. Then, in step S486 of the big prize opening opening process, it is confirmed whether or not the prize winning switch 71a, 72a is turned on, and in step S499, the driving of the opening solenoid 75 is stopped and the opening doors 76A, 76B are opened again. You may make it control to a closed state. In addition, a grand prize opening configured using the opening / closing plate 16 (referred to as a lower prize winning opening) and a grand prize winning opening configured using a variable winning ball apparatus (an accessory) 20 (referred to as an upper prize winning opening). Both may be used. In this case, for example, you may make it switch the big prize opening opened by a round. For example, the lower big prize opening may be controlled to be opened in the odd-numbered round, and the lower big prize opening may be controlled to be opened in the even-numbered round.

  FIG. 52 is a flowchart showing the post-close closing process (step S310). In the process after closing the big prize opening, the CPU 56 decrements the value of the number-of-opening counter (step S513). If the value of the opening number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S517 (step S514). When the value of the number-of-releases counter is 0, that is, when all rounds in the big hit game are finished, the big hit flag is reset (step S521). Then, the value of the special symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end process (step S311) (step S526).

  In this embodiment, when the big hit game is over, there may be a short time state (a state in which the special symbol variation time is shortened), but this state is the number of times indicated by the value set in the short time number counter. Continue until the special symbol changes.

  In step S517, the CPU 56 sets a value corresponding to the pre-round start time (time for notifying, for example, the effect display device 9 that a new round is started) in the pre-round start timer (step S517), The value of the symbol process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the pre-opening process for the special winning opening (step S308) (step S518).

  In addition, it is good also as shifting to the next round on condition that the game ball won in the special area in the big winning opening (V winning).

  FIG. 53 is a flowchart showing the big hit end process (step S311). In the jackpot end process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the jackpot end display timer is set (step S531). If the jackpot end display timer is set, the process proceeds to step S534. If the jackpot end display timer is not set, control for transmitting a jackpot end designation command is performed (step S532). Then, a value corresponding to the display time corresponding to the time during which the big hit end display is performed in the effect display device 9 (big hit end display time) is set in the big hit end display timer (step S533), and the processing is ended.

  In step S534, 1 is subtracted from the value of the big hit end display timer. Then, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the value of the jackpot end display timer is 0, that is, whether or not the jackpot end display time has elapsed (step S535). If not, the process ends. If it has elapsed, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S536). If the time reduction flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S541. If the hourly flag is set, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the V winning flag is set (step S537). Then, the CPU 56 sets the number of time reductions in the time reduction number counter according to whether or not the V winning flag is set (steps S538 and S539). In step S541, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the V winning flag is set. Then, the CPU 56 sets the number of time reductions in the time reduction number counter according to whether or not the V winning flag is set (steps S542 and S543).

  FIG. 54 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the number of time reductions set in the time reduction number counter. As shown in FIG. 54, when the hourly flag and the V winning flag are set (that is, when the game ball wins V in the small hit game in the advantageous state), in the special symbol process, the hourly number counter is displayed. 10 indicating that the number of time reductions is 10 is set (steps S536, S537, and S539). Then, the CPU 56 resets the V winning flag (step S540). Further, as shown in FIG. 54, when the time reduction flag is set and the V winning flag is not set (that is, when it is determined that a big hit is made in steps S61 and S62 in an advantageous state), the special symbol process processing is performed. Then, 15 indicating that the number of time reductions is 15 is set in the time reduction number counter (steps S536, S537, S538).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 54, when the hourly flag is not set and the V winning flag is set (that is, when the game ball wins V in the small hit game in the normal state), the special symbol In the process processing, 3 indicating that the number of time reductions is 3 is set in the time reduction number counter (steps S536, S541, S543). Then, the CPU 56 resets the V winning flag (step S544), and proceeds to step S545. Further, as shown in FIG. 54, when the time reduction flag and the V winning flag are not set (that is, in the normal state, when it is determined to be a big hit in steps S61 and S62), in the special symbol process, The number counter is set to 5 indicating that the number of time reductions is 5 (steps S536, S541, S542). In step S545, a time reduction flag is set (step S545).

  Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag to a value corresponding to the special symbol normal process (Step S300) (Step S546).

  Next, the normal symbol process (step S28) executed by the game control microcomputer 560 will be described. FIG. 55 is a flowchart showing an example of the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol process, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 32 and the gate switch 32a is turned on (step S111). A switch passage process (steps S112 to S114) is executed.

  In the gate switch passage process, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the count value (gate passage storage number) of the gate passage storage counter has reached the maximum value (“4” in this example) (step S112). If the maximum value has not been reached (N in step S112), the CPU 56 extracts the values of the normal symbol variation pattern determining random number (random 2) and the normal symbol determining random number (random 3), which are software random numbers, A process of storing in a storage area (ordinary symbol determination buffer) corresponding to the value of the passing memory number is performed (step S113). Then, the CPU 56 increments the count value of the gate passage storage counter by 1 (step S114). Note that the LED of the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is turned on according to the value of the gate passage storage counter.

  Thereafter, the CPU 56 executes any one of the processes shown in steps S100 to S105 according to the value of the normal symbol process flag.

  Normal symbol normal processing (step S100): The game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where normal symbol variation can be started (for example, when the value of the normal symbol process flag is a value indicating step S100) In the case where the normal symbol display 10 does not display the fluctuation of the normal symbol, and the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is not in the open / close operation based on the fact that the symbol is derived and displayed on the normal symbol display 10. ) Confirms the value of the number of passages through the gate. Specifically, the count value of the gate passing memory number counter is confirmed. If the gate passing memory number is not 0, it is determined whether or not to win (whether or not to stop the normal symbol as a winning symbol). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “1”) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S101).

  Normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S101): A variation pattern of variable display of a regular symbol (effect mode during symbol variation: variation time is also specified by the variation pattern) at the time of winning a prize to the gate 32 Selection is made from among a plurality of types of variation patterns determined in advance according to the extracted random number for determining a normal symbol variation pattern (one of display random numbers). Also, based on the determined variation pattern, after setting the variable display time (ordinary symbol variation time) until the normal symbol is variably displayed and derived and displayed in the normal symbol process timer, the normal symbol process timer is started. . Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S102).

  Normal symbol variation processing (step S102): The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the ordinary symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, stops the variation of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 10. In addition, an effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation specifying command) for designating stop of variable display of decorative symbols on the effect display device 9 is transmitted to the effect control board 80. Then, the normal symbol stop symbol display time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S103).

  Normal symbol stop processing (step S103): The game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the normal symbol process timer has timed out, and if it has timed out, checks whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a winning symbol. To do. If it is not a winning symbol (if it is a missing symbol), the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “0”) indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step S100). On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the normal electric accessory operating time is set in the normal symbol process timer, and the timer is started. Also, it is confirmed whether or not the current gaming state is in an advantageous state (short-time state). If it is in an advantageous state, the release pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball device 61) in the advantageous state is selected. In the normal state (non-short-time state), the opening pattern of the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball device 61) in the normal state is selected, and the selected opening pattern is set. Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S104).

  Normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S104): This is executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4. If it is before the first opening, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the opening number in the opening number counter, and drives the solenoid 15a to open the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 91). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “5”) corresponding to the process for releasing the normal electric accessory (step S105). If it is not before the first opening, that is, after the second and subsequent opening, the closing time is measured, and when the closing time has elapsed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is processed during the opening of the normal electric accessory (step S105). ) To the value corresponding to (specifically “5”).

  Normal electric accessory opening process (step S105): Executed when the value of the normal symbol process flag is 5. The game control microcomputer 560 measures the opening time, and when the opening time has elapsed, stops the driving of the movable part solenoid 62 and closes the ordinary electric accessory. When the last release is completed, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “0”) corresponding to the normal symbol normal process (step S100). If the final release has not ended, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “4”) corresponding to the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S104).

  FIG. 56 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol normal process (step S100). In the normal symbol normal process, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the gate passing memory number is 0 by confirming the count value of the gate passing memory number counter (step S124). If the gate passing memory number is 0 (Y in step S124), the process is terminated as it is. If the number of stored passages through the gate is not 0 (N in step S124), the CPU 56 determines the random number for determining the normal symbol stored in the storage area corresponding to the number of stored gate passages = 1 and the disturbance for determining the normal symbol variation pattern. The numerical value is read and stored in the random number buffer area of the RAM 55 (step S125). Then, the CPU 56 decreases the value of the gate passage storage number counter by 1 and shifts the contents of each storage area (step S126). That is, the normal symbol per-determining random number value and the normal symbol variation pattern determining random number value stored in the storage area corresponding to the gate passing memory number = n (n = 2, 3, 4) are represented by the gate passing memory number = Store in the storage area corresponding to n-1. Therefore, the order in which the random numbers for determining the normal symbols and the random values for determining the normal symbol variation stored in the respective storage areas corresponding to the respective numbers of gate-passed memories is extracted is always the number of gate-passed memories = 1. , 2, 3 and 4 in order.

  Next, the CPU 56 reads out a normal symbol per random number for determination from the random number storage buffer (step S127), and executes a normal symbol per unit determination process for determining whether to win or not based on the read random number value (step S127). S128).

  FIG. 57 is a flowchart showing the normal hit determination process. As shown in FIG. 57, in the normal hit determination process, the CPU 56 first sets a normal hit determination table used in the hit determination (step S91). Then, the random number value for normal symbol determination read in step S127 is compared with the hit determination value set in the normal symbol determination table (step S92), and it is determined that the normal symbol per unit or the deviation is determined (step S92). S93). In this embodiment, a common hit determination table is set regardless of whether the gaming state is the advantageous state or the normal state.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 25, the random number value for determination per normal symbol is updated in the range of 0 to 149. When the gaming state is the normal state, as shown in FIG. 27, when the read random number for normal symbol determination is a value of 0 to 49, it is determined as “per normal symbol” and read. When the random number value for determination per normal symbol is a value of 50 to 149, it is determined as “out of”. Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination (ordinary symbol winning probability) is 1/3.

  As described above, regardless of whether the gaming state is the advantageous state or the normal state, the player always wins with a probability of 1/3. Then, the CPU 56 sets a flag for a normal symbol (step S94) when it is determined to be “per standard” in step S93, and stops the normal symbol for displaying “5” on the normal symbol display 10. (Display result). If it is determined in step S93 that it is “out of”, “0” is determined as a normal symbol stop symbol (display result) to be displayed on the normal symbol display 10, and the process ends.

  Next, the CPU 56 extracts a starting unit movable time determining random number for determining the opening time of the starting winning opening (step S95). Next, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the time reduction flag is set (step S96). If the time reduction flag is set, the CPU 56 selects the starting portion moving time determination table in the advantageous state as the starting portion moving time determination table for determining the opening time of the start winning opening (step S97). If the time reduction flag is not set, the CPU 56 selects the normal state starting unit movable time determination table (step S98). Then, the CPU 56 moves the movable portion 63 of the normal variable winning ball device 61 based on the starting portion moving time determination random number and the starting portion moving time determination table selected in steps S97 and S98 to open the start winning opening. The starter moving time to be determined is determined (step S99).

  FIG. 58 is an explanatory diagram of an example of a starter movable time determination table. Among these, FIG. 58 (A) shows an example of the starting portion movable time determination table in the advantageous state. FIG. 58B shows a start-up unit movable time determination table in the normal state. As shown in FIG. 58, in this embodiment, the movable portion 63 is moved in a movable time of either 0.1 seconds or 5.0 seconds in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61. Therefore, in this embodiment, even when the movable portion 63 is moved in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 and the start winning opening is opened, the opening time is long (in this example, 5.0 seconds). ) There are a first movable part control state in which the start winning is easy and a second movable part control state in which the opening time is short (in this example, 0.1 second) and the start winning is difficult.

  As shown in FIG. 58 (A), when the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state (short time state) and the advantageous state starting part movable time determination table is selected, the starting part movable time is determined in step S97. Is determined to be 0.1 seconds with a 10 percent probability and 5.0 seconds with a 90 percent probability. Further, as shown in FIG. 58 (B), when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state and the starting portion movable time determination table is selected in the normal state, the probability that the starting portion movable time is 90% in step S98. Is determined to be 0.1 seconds, and is determined to be 5.0 seconds with a 10% probability. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the gaming state is in the advantageous state, the proportion determined to be the starting portion moving time of 5.0 seconds that is easy to start is higher than in the normal state.

  Returning to the description of FIG. 56, thereafter, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “2”) indicating the normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S102) (step S129).

  FIG. 59 is a flowchart showing a normal symbol variation pattern setting process (step S102) in the normal symbol process. In the normal symbol variation pattern setting process, the CPU 56 first confirms whether or not the universal symbol flag is set (step S181). When the usual hit flag is not set (N in step S181), it is determined to use the deviation variation pattern determination table (step S182). When the usual hit flag is set (Y in step S181), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the starter moving time determined in step S99 is 5.0 seconds (step S183). If the starter moving time is 5.0 seconds, it is determined to use the fluctuation pattern determination table for a normal map for a long time release (step S184). If the starter moving time is not 5.0 seconds (that is, if it is 0.1 seconds), it is determined to use the fluctuation pattern determination table for a normal map for a short time release (step S185).

  In the fluctuation pattern determination table for long-time regular maps, variation patterns (“8001H” to “8003H”) selected in advance for the regular maps shown in FIG. 29 are set in advance, and a plurality of determinations are made for each variation pattern. A value has been assigned. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for long-time usual maps, variation patterns ("8004H" to "8006H") selected in advance for each regular diagram shown in FIG. 29 are set in advance, and a plurality of variation patterns are set for each variation pattern. The judgment value is assigned. In addition, in the variation pattern determination table for deviation, variation patterns (“8007H” to “8009H”) selected in advance in FIG. 29 are set in advance, and a plurality of determination values are assigned to each variation pattern. ing.

  Then, the CPU 56 reads the normal symbol variation pattern determination random number from the random number storage buffer, and uses the variation pattern determination table determined in steps S182 and S183 based on the read normal symbol variation pattern determination random number value. A pattern variation pattern is determined (step S190).

  In this embodiment, when the fluctuation pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 29, it is determined that the normal figure is reached and the starter moving time is determined to be long 5.0 seconds. Compared with the case where the starting part moving time is determined to be short 0.1 seconds, the fluctuation display of normal symbols including long reach and super reach is performed with high probability.

  Next, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol change time specified by the change pattern in the normal symbol process timer, and starts the normal symbol process timer (step S191). Further, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step S190 to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S192).

  Thereafter, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically “2”) corresponding to the normal symbol variation process (step S102) (step S194).

  FIG. 60 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol variation process (step S102). In the normal symbol variation process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has expired (step S271). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in step S271), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S272).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the variation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (Y in step S271), the CPU 56 stops the variation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 (step S273). Then, the CPU 56 performs control to transmit a normal symbol confirmation designation command to the effect control microcomputer 100 (step S274).

  Further, the CPU 56 sets the normal symbol stop symbol display time in the normal symbol process timer (step S276). Then, the CPU 56 updates the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “3”) indicating the normal symbol stop process (step S103) (step S277).

  FIG. 61 is a flowchart showing the normal symbol stop process (step S103). In the normal symbol stop process, the CPU 56 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process timer has reached 0, that is, whether the normal symbol process timer has expired (step S151). If the normal symbol process timer has not expired (N in step S151), the CPU 56 decrements the value of the normal symbol process timer by -1 (step S152).

  When the normal symbol process timer expires, that is, when the normal symbol stop symbol display time has elapsed (Y in step S151), the CPU 56 checks whether or not the normal symbol hit flag is set (step S153). .

  When the normal symbol hit flag is set (Y in step S153), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value (specifically “4”) indicating the normal electric accessory release pre-processing (step S104). (Step S159).

  If it is determined in step S153 that the normal symbol hit flag is not set (N in step S153), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to a value indicating the normal symbol normal processing (step S100) (specifically, Is updated to “0”) (step S160).

  FIG. 62 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release pre-processing (step S104). In the normal electric charge release pre-processing, the CPU 56 first sets a timer value in the normal electric charge timer based on the starter moving time determined in step S99 (step S161). In the ordinary electric combination timer, a game ball that has entered just before the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 is closed after the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 is closed in a process during opening of an ordinary electric accessory to be described later is detected by the start opening switch 60. A value obtained by adding the time until the start (for example, 1.0 second) to the starter moving time determined in step S99 is set. Further, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened by driving the movable part solenoid 62 to advance the movable part 63 (step S162). Then, the value of the normal symbol process flag is updated to a value (specifically, “5”) corresponding to the normal electric open process (step S105) (step S163).

  FIG. 63 is a flowchart showing the process during normal electric accessory opening (step S105). In the process of releasing the normal electric utility item, the CPU 56 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal electric service timer (step S169), and whether the value of the normal electric service timer has become 0 (that is, the normal electric service timer has timed out). Whether or not) (step S170). If the value of the ordinary electric timer is not 0, the CPU 56 sets whether or not the movable portion retracted flag indicating that the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 has already been closed by moving the movable portion 63 backward is set. Is confirmed (step S171). If it is set, the process is terminated as it is. If it is not set, the CPU 56 confirms whether or not the movable part retreat operation time for closing the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 has been reached by reversing the movable part 63 based on the value of the electric timer (step). S172). If the movable part retreat operation time is reached, the CPU 56 stops driving the movable part solenoid 62 and closes the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 by retreating the movable part 63 (step S173). Then, the movable part retracted flag is set (step S174). In addition, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is controlled to be closed when the movable portion retreat operation time is reached, and a predetermined number (for example, one, two, or five) of gaming balls have entered the starting winning opening. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 may be controlled to close based on the fact.

  Further, when the value of the normal power combination timer becomes 0, that is, when the normal power combination timer times out (Y in step S170), the CPU 56 sets the value of the normal symbol process flag to the normal symbol normal process (step S100). Is updated to a value corresponding to (specifically “0”) (step S176).

  In this embodiment, after the normal variable winning ball device 61 is closed in step S172, the time until the game ball that has entered just before the normal variable winning ball device 61 is closed is detected by the start switch 60 (for example, , 1.0 seconds), the normal power timer times out in step S170, and the normal symbol normal process is started.

  Next, processing relating to award ball payout will be described. FIG. 64 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of bit assignment of input ports related to a switch for detecting a game ball in the game control microcomputer. FIG. 64 shows only switches that detect a game ball and that will pay out a prize ball by winning. As shown in FIG. 64, the bits 0 to 6 of the input port 0 include the count switch 23, the second prize winning switch 72a, the first prize winning switch 71a, the prize opening switch 39a, the prize opening switch 38a, respectively. Detection signals from the winning opening switch 33a and the start opening switch 60 are input. The input port 0 is a part of the I / O port unit 57 shown in FIG.

  Next, payout control commands (payout control signals) transmitted and received between the main board 31 and the payout control board 37 will be described. FIG. 65 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents of a payout control signal output from the game control microcomputer 560 to the payout control microcomputer.

  The prize ball REQ signal is a signal that is in an output state (= ON state) when a prize ball number command is transmitted (that is, a trigger signal for a prize ball payout request). The 4-bit prize ball number signal is a signal (prize ball number command) output for designating the number of game balls (0 to 15) to be paid out.

  66 is a block diagram showing signal lines and the like used for transmission / reception of each control signal shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 66, the prize ball REQ signal and the prize ball number signal are output by the game control microcomputer 560 via the output circuit 67 and input to the payout control microcomputer 370 via the input circuit 373A. . The output circuit 67 is installed outside the I / O port portion 57 shown in FIG. 21 on the main board 31 (not shown in FIG. 21). Further, on the payout control board 37, an output circuit 67 is provided in the preceding stage of the input port in the payout control microcomputer.

  FIG. 67 is a timing chart showing an example of how to output the payout control signal. As shown in FIG. 67, the winning detection switch (count switch 23, second winning combination winning switch 72a, first winning winning combination switch 71a, winning opening switch 33a, 38a, 39a, start opening switch 60) is a winning game ball. The game control microcomputer 560 turns on the award ball REQ signal and turns the output state of the award ball number signal in accordance with the winning. Make the state according to the number. Specifically, when the gaming control microcomputer 560 detects that a game ball has won a winning area provided in the gaming machine based on a detection signal from the winning detection switch, the gaming control microcomputer 560 calculates a predetermined number of winning balls. It is added to the content of the total number of winning balls stored in the backup RAM. When the content of the total winning ball number storage buffer becomes a non-zero value, the winning ball REQ signal is turned on, and the output state of the winning ball number signal is set in accordance with the number of winning balls to be paid out according to winning. Put it in a state.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball is detected by the start port switch 60, four prize balls are paid out, and when a game ball is detected by the prize port switches 33a, 38a, 39a, ten prize balls are paid out. When a game ball is detected by the count switch 23, the first prize winning switch 71a, and the second prize winning switch 72a, 15 prize balls are paid out. Further, as described above, since the prize ball number signal is composed of 4 bits, among the prize ball number signals of 00 (H) to 0F (H) expressed in 8 bits, the lower 4 bits are The signal is transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37 by the award ball number signal. Hereinafter, it may be expressed as “00 (H) to 0F (H) prize ball number signal”, but in reality, the prize ball number signal is represented by 8 bits. This corresponds to the lower 4 bits of 0F (H).

  Further, in this embodiment, the prize ball number signal is transmitted by unidirectional communication in which the signal is transmitted only from the main board 31 toward the payout control board 37, but by bidirectional communication, A prize ball number signal may be transmitted from the main board 31 to the payout control board 37. When performing two-way communication, for example, the payout control microcomputer transmits an ACK signal (response signal) to the game control microcomputer 560 in response to reception of the prize ball REQ signal, or receives a prize ball number signal. An ACK signal indicating that the game has been performed is transmitted to the game control microcomputer 560.

  Next, the switch process (step S21) in the main process will be described. In this embodiment, when the on state of the detection signal of each switch related to the detection of the game ball continues for a predetermined time, it is determined that the switch is certainly turned on. Specifically, the switch process is activated every 2 ms, but if the switch is detected to be turned on in both the switch process activated at the present time and the switch process activated 2 ms ago, the switch process is surely performed. Determined to be on.

  FIG. 68 is an explanatory diagram showing each 2-byte buffer formed in the RAM 55 used in the switching process. The port buffer before two times is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the last time (assuming 4 ms before) is stored. The previous port buffer is a buffer in which the switch on / off determination result of the previous time (2 ms before) is stored. The switch-on buffer is a buffer in which 1 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when switch-on is detected, and 0 is set in the corresponding bit of the switch when the switch-off is detected. The previous data is a buffer area that is temporarily used when the switch process is executed. The previous-time port buffer, the previous port buffer, the switch-on buffer, and the previous data are formed in the RAM 55. The bit arrangement of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch-on buffer two times before the second corresponds to the bit arrangement of the input port 0. That is, information corresponding to each of the switch detection signals assigned to bits 0 to 5 of input port 0 shown in FIG. 64 is set in bits 0 to 7 of the port buffer, the previous port buffer, and the switch on buffer two times in advance. The

  FIG. 69 is a flowchart showing the switch process of step S21 in the game control process. In the switch process, the CPU 56 sets the content of the previous port buffer to the previous data (step S331). Further, the exclusive OR of the contents of the port buffer and the previous data is taken twice before (step S332). Then, the result of the exclusive OR operation is set as the previous data (step S333). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 16 bits of the port buffer and the previous 16 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. In addition, the contents of the previous port buffer are set in the port buffer two times before (step S334).

  Then, the data of the input port 0 and the input port 1 are input (step S335), and the input data is set in the previous port buffer (step S336). The processes in steps S334 and S336 correspond to a preparation process when the switch process is executed next time (after 2 ms).

  Next, the CPU 56 performs a logical product of the data input from the input port 0 and the input port 1 and the previous data (step S337). At this stage, in the previous data, the bit having a different value among the 16 bits of the port buffer and the previous 16 bits of the previous port buffer is “1”. That is, among the detection signals of the nine switches, the bit corresponding to the detection signal changed from the state before 2 ms from the state before 4 ms (from “0” to “1” or from “1” to “0”). Is “1”. It is assumed that bits 0 to 6 of input port 1 are fixed to 0. Therefore, when the logical product of the previous data and the data input from the input port 0 and the input port 1 is calculated in step S337, the bit that is “1” in the data input from the input port 0 and the input port 1 is used. In addition, a bit in which the state 2 ms before has changed from the state 4 ms before becomes “1”. That is, as a result of the logical product operation, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the current state is the on state and has been detected to have changed from the off state to the on state during the previous switch processing (2 ms before) is “ 1 ”. In other words, the bit corresponding to the detection signal that has changed from the off state to the on state and then detected the on state twice in succession is “1”. Note that “continuously twice” means “both the switch process executed at a certain time and the switch process executed 2 ms after the switch process”.

  The CPU 56 stores the result of the logical product operation in the switch-on buffer (step S338). In the switch-on buffer, after changing from the off state to the on state, the bit corresponding to the detection signal in which the on state is detected twice consecutively is “1”. Therefore, the CPU 56 can confirm that the switch detection signal corresponding to the bit that is “1” in the switch-on buffer is surely turned on. Note that “definitely” means that the ON state has been detected twice in succession, that is, it can be considered that the ON state has continued for 4 ms. It can be done.

  FIG. 70 is a flowchart showing an example of the prize ball processing in step S31. In the prize ball process, the CPU 56 executes a prize ball number addition process (step S1341) and a prize ball control process (step S1342).

  In the prize ball number adding process, a prize ball number table shown in FIG. 71 is used. The prize ball number table is set in the ROM 54. The number of processes (in this example, “7”) is set at the start address of the winning ball number table, and the switch input bit determination for each switch of the winning opening from which the winning ball is to be paid out by winning from the next address. The value and the number of winning balls are sequentially set corresponding to each switch of the winning opening. The switch input bit determination value is a value corresponding to the bit to which the detection signal of each switch in the input port 0 and the input port 1 is input (see FIG. 64).

  FIG. 72 is a flowchart showing the award ball number adding process in step S1341. In the winning ball number adding process, the game control microcomputer 560 sets the start address of the winning ball number table as a pointer (step S351). Then, the data at the address pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the number of processes) is loaded (step S352). Next, the switch-on buffer is loaded into the register (step S353).

  Then, the pointer value is incremented by 1 (step S354), and the logical product of the contents of the switch-on buffer and the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the switch input bit determination value) is calculated (step S355). . Further, the value of the pointer is increased by 1 (step S356).

  If the calculation result in step S355 is not 0 (N in step S361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is on, the process proceeds to step S362. If the calculation result in step S355 is 0 (Y in step S361), that is, if the detection signal of the switch to be inspected is not on, the number of processes is reduced by 1 (step S359), and if the number of processes is 0 The process ends, and if the number of processes is not 0, the process returns to step S354 (step S360).

  In step S362, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is a count switch input bit determination value. That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in step S361 that the count switch 23 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the count switch 23).

  When the switch input bit determination value is the count switch input bit determination value (Y in step S362), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more ( Step S363). That the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more means that the processing after the pre-opening process for the big winning opening in step S308 is executed in the special symbol process. In other words, it means that a big hit game is being played. Here, during the big hit game, it is a period from the start of the big hit display to the end of the big hit end processing. In other words, the value of the special symbol process flag being 8 or more indicates that there is a possibility that control for opening the big prize opening may be performed when the game control is normally executed. .

  When the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more (Y in step S363), the game control microcomputer 560 uses the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the prize ball number) as a prize ball. The added value is set (step S368), and the prize ball addition value is added to the contents of the 16-bit total prize ball number storage buffer formed in the RAM 55 (step S369). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (steps S357 and S358). Then, the process proceeds to step S357.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 is a state where the big hit game is not executed and the control for opening the big winning opening is not executed. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in such a state, it means that an abnormal prize has occurred at the big prize opening or that the detection signal from the count switch 23 has a noise over a long period (over 4 ms). Means that you got on. Therefore, when it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on in a state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 (N in step S363), the prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer. Do not execute control. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the count switch 23 is turned on is not executed (the processing in steps S368 and S369 is skipped). Then, the process proceeds to step S359.

  When the switch input bit determination value is not the count switch input bit determination value (N in step S362), the game control microcomputer 560 determines that the switch input bit determination value used in the process of step S355 is the start port switch input bit determination. It is confirmed whether or not it is a value (step S366). That is, it is confirmed whether or not it is confirmed in step S361 that the start port switch 60 is turned on (whether or not the switch to be inspected is the start port switch 60).

  If the switch input bit determination value is the start port switch input bit determination value (Y in step S366), the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 or more. (Step S367). That the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 or more means that in the normal symbol process, the normal electric accessory release pre-processing in step S104 or the normal electric accessory release process in step S105 is being executed. To do. That is, it means that the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61) is being opened and closed.

  If the switch input bit determination value is not the start port switch input bit determination value (N in step S366), and if the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 or more (Y in step S367), the game control micro The computer 560 sets the prize ball number table data pointed to by the pointer (in this case, the prize ball number) as a prize ball addition value (step S368), and the prize ball addition value is a 16-bit value formed in the RAM 55. It is added to the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S369). If a carry occurs as a result of the addition, the content of the total number of winning balls storage buffer is set to 65535 (= FFFF (H)) (steps S357 and S358). Then, the process proceeds to step S359.

  The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 4 or more is a state where the normal variable winning ball device 61 is not opened. If it is detected that the start port switch 60 is turned on in such a state, it means that an abnormal winning has occurred at the start winning port, or that a detection signal from the starting port switch 60 has been detected for a long time (over 4 ms). It means that a lot of noise got on. Therefore, when it is detected that the start port switch 60 is turned on in a state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is less than 4 (N in step S367), the prize ball addition value is added to the total prize ball number storage buffer. Do not execute the control. That is, the prize ball payout based on the fact that the start port switch 60 is turned on is not executed (steps S368 and S369 are skipped). Then, the process proceeds to step S359.

  In the above processing, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not an abnormal winning in the special winning a prize has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag. When it is detected that the count switch 23 is turned on when the count switch 23 is not turned on, the prize ball payout based on the count switch 23 being turned on may not be executed. However, when configured to determine whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on the value of the special symbol process flag as in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred based on one data. As a result, the determination process is simplified. Since the big winning opening is opened or closed over a plurality of rounds, it is determined whether or not the abnormal winning has occurred by judging whether or not the actual winning opening is controlled. To be complicated.

  In addition, since there is a certain distance between the entrance of the big prize opening and the position where the count switch 23 is installed, it is determined whether or not the control for actually opening the big prize opening is performed, and whether or not an abnormal prize has occurred. In determining whether or not, it is necessary to consider a game ball that may have won a prize winning slot immediately before closing after performing a control for closing the prize winning opening. That is, it is necessary to consider the time for the game ball to flow from the entrance of the big prize opening to the position where the count switch 23 is installed. In other words, it is necessary to start the determination as to whether or not an abnormal winning has occurred after a certain period of time has passed since the control for actually closing the special winning opening is performed. This also complicates the processing.

  FIG. 73 is a flowchart showing the prize ball control process in step S1342. In the winning ball control process, the CPU 56 confirms the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S371). If the value is 0, the process ends. If it is not 0, it is confirmed whether or not the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value (“15” in this example) (step S372). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is equal to or greater than the prize ball command maximum value, the prize ball command maximum value is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S373). If the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is smaller than the prize ball command maximum value, the content of the total prize ball number storage buffer is set in the prize ball number buffer (step S374). Then, the contents of the prize ball number buffer are set in the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal (step S375). Further, “1” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S376).

  A prize ball REQ signal is output by the processing of step S376. That is, the prize ball REQ signal is turned on. In addition, a prize ball number signal is output by the process of step S375 (see FIG. 65). In this embodiment, the maximum prize ball command value is “15”. Therefore, a prize ball number signal designating a payout number of “15” at the maximum is transmitted to the payout control board 37.

  When the winning ball number signal is transmitted, the game control microcomputer 560 subtracts the contents of the winning ball number buffer (the winning ball payout number commanded to the payout control means) from the contents of the total winning ball number storage buffer (step S377). ).

  Next, the CPU 56 sets an on period of the prize ball REQ signal. Specifically, an initial value is set in the wait counter (step S378). Then, the value of the wait counter is decremented by 1 until the value of the wait counter becomes 0 (steps S379 and S380). When the value of the wait counter reaches 0, the on period is terminated.

  That is, “0” is set to the bit of the prize ball REQ signal of the output port for outputting the prize ball REQ signal (step S381), and 00 (H) is set to the output port for outputting the prize ball number signal. (Step S382).

  When the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 receives the prize ball number signal, it drives the payout device 97 so that the number of game balls specified by the prize ball number signal is paid out.

  FIG. 74 is a flowchart showing the abnormal winning notification process in step S23. In the abnormal winning notification process, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether an abnormal notification prohibition flag is set (step S251). The abnormality notification prohibition flag is set in the main process executed when power supply to the gaming machine is started (see step S44 in FIG. 23). When the abnormality notification prohibition flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S255. If the abnormality notification prohibition flag is set, the value of the prohibition period timer set in step S45 is decremented by 1 (step S252). When the value of the prohibition period timer becomes 0, that is, when the prohibition period timer times out, the abnormality notification prohibition flag is reset (steps S253 and S254).

  Next, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more (step S255). When the value of the special symbol process flag is 8 or more (Y in step S255), the game is in a big hit game. If it is in such a state, there is a possibility that a game ball will win the big prize opening, so the process proceeds to the process of step S261 without performing the process of confirming the abnormal winning to the big prize opening.

  The state where the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 is a state where no big hit game is played. In this state, if there is a game ball winning at the big winning opening, it can be determined that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the following confirmation process for abnormal winning in the special winning opening is performed.

  That is, if the value of the special symbol process flag is less than 8 (N in step S255), the game control microcomputer 560 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S256). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 takes the logical product of the contents of the loaded switch-on buffer and the count switch input bit determination value (01 (H), see FIG. 71) (step S257). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 01 (H), that is, when the count switch 23 is on, the logical product operation result is 01 (H). When the count switch 23 is not turned on, the operation result of the logical product is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in step S258), it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the special winning opening, and control is performed to transmit an abnormal winning notification designation command to the effect control board 80 (step S258). S258A, S259). If the operation result of the logical product is 0 (Y in step S258), it is determined that no abnormal winning in the special winning opening has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S261.

  In step S261, the game control microcomputer 560 checks whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 or more (step S261). The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is 4 or more is a state in which the normal electric accessory (normal variable winning ball device 61) is opened and closed. If it is in such a state (Y in step S261), there is a possibility that the game ball will win the start winning opening, and therefore the abnormal winning notifying process is ended without performing the abnormal winning confirming process to the starting winning opening. .

  The state where the value of the normal symbol process flag is not 4 or more (the state where it is less than 4) (N in step S261) is a state where the ordinary electric accessory (ordinary variable winning ball device 61) is not opened or closed. If there is a game ball winning at the start winning opening in such a state, it can be determined that the winning is an abnormal winning. Therefore, the confirmation process of the abnormal winning to the start winning opening shown below is performed. Note that it may be determined whether or not the value of the normal symbol process flag is 5 in the process of step S261. In that case, since the determination result is “Y” only in the open state in the opening / closing operation, it is possible to more strictly determine whether or not the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is in the closed state.

  That is, if the value of the normal symbol process flag is less than 4 (N in step S261), the game control microcomputer 560 loads the contents of the switch-on buffer into the register (step S262). Then, the game control microcomputer 560 takes the logical product of the content of the loaded switch-on buffer and the start port switch input bit determination value (10 (H), see FIG. 71) (step S263). When the content of the switch-on buffer is 10 (H), that is, when the start port switch 60 is on, the logical product operation result is 10 (H). When the start port switch 60 is not turned on, the logical product operation result is 0 (00 (H)).

  If the result of the logical product is not 0 (N in step S264), the game ball is placed in the start winning opening despite the start winning opening being in a state other than the open state (including the state of the predetermined interval period). Is the case where the prize is won. In this case, the game control microcomputer 560 adds 1 to the value of the winning cumulative number counter (step S264A), and whether or not the value of the winning cumulative number counter after the addition is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (5 in this example). (Step S264B). If it is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the game control microcomputer 560 determines that an abnormal winning at the start winning opening has occurred, sets an abnormal winning notification flag (step S264C), and starts the effect control board 80 with the start. Control is performed to transmit a winning abnormality notification designation command (step S265). If the result of the logical product is 0 (Y in step S264), or if the value of the winning cumulative number counter is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value (N in step S264B), no abnormal winning has occurred in the start winning opening. The abnormal winning notification process is terminated without performing the control for transmitting the start winning abnormality notification specifying command.

  When the count switch 23 is turned on in the state where the big hit game is not performed by the above processing, an abnormal winning notification designation command is transmitted. In other words, the game control microcomputer 560 determines whether or not the detection signal from the count switch 23 (specific prize detection means) is input. For example, in the game control microcomputer 560, steps S586 to S586 are performed. S588) and the specific winning determination unit detects in a game state other than the specific game state (big hit game state) in which the specific variable winning ball apparatus (for example, the big winning opening by the opening / closing plate 16) may be controlled to the open state. If it is determined that a signal has been input, it is determined that an abnormal winning has occurred in the specific variable winning ball apparatus (see steps S255 and S258).

Next, the operation of the effect control means will be described.
FIG. 75 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101) mounted on the effect control board 80. The effect control CPU 101 starts executing the main process when the power is turned on. In the main processing, first, initialization processing is performed for clearing the RAM area, setting various initial values, and initializing a timer for determining the activation control activation interval (for example, 2 ms) (step S701). .

  Then, the effect control CPU 101 proceeds to a loop process for monitoring the timer interrupt flag (step S702). When a timer interrupt occurs, the effect control CPU 101 sets a timer interrupt flag in the timer interrupt process. If the timer interrupt flag is set in the main process, the effect control CPU 101 clears the flag (step S703) and executes the effect control process.

  In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 first analyzes the received effect control command and executes a process of setting a flag according to the received effect control command (command analysis process: step S704). Next, the effect control CPU 101 executes effect control process processing (step S705). In the effect control process, the process corresponding to the current control state (effect control process flag) is selected from the processes corresponding to the control state, and display control of the effect display device 9 is executed. In addition, a random number update process for updating a counter value of a counter for generating a predetermined random number (for example, a random number for determining a stop symbol) is executed (step S706). Further, a notification control process for performing notification using an effect device such as the effect display device 9 is executed (step S707). Further, a decorative member initial position control process, which is a process for setting the position of the decorative member 78 provided in the accessory 20 to the initial position, is executed (step S708). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S702.

  FIG. 76 is an explanatory diagram showing a configuration example of a command reception buffer for storing the effect control command received from the game control microcomputer 560 of the main board 31. In this example, a command reception buffer of a ring buffer type capable of storing six 2-byte configuration effect control commands is used. Therefore, the command reception buffer is configured by a 12-byte area of reception command buffers 1 to 12. A command reception number counter indicating in which area the received command is stored is used. The command reception number counter takes a value from 0 to 11. The ring buffer format is not necessarily required.

  The effect control command transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560 is received by an interrupt process based on the effect control INT signal, and is stored in a buffer area formed in the RAM. In the command analysis process, it is analyzed which command (see FIG. 33) is the effect control command stored in the buffer area.

  77 to 79 are flowcharts showing specific examples of command analysis processing (step S704). The effect control command received from the main board 31 is stored in the reception command buffer, but in the command analysis process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms the content of the command stored in the command reception buffer.

  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 S611). Whether it is stored or not is determined by comparing the value of the command reception number counter with the read pointer. The case where both match is the case where the received command is not stored. When the reception command is stored in the command reception buffer, the effect control CPU 101 reads the reception command from the command reception buffer (step S612). When read, the value of the read pointer is incremented by +2 (step S613). The reason for +2 is that 2 bytes (1 command) are read at a time.

  If the received effect control command is a usual figure variation pattern command (step S614), the effect control CPU 101 stores the ordinary figure variation pattern command in the ordinary figure variation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM ( In step S615), a normal variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S616). Further, when the special figure fluctuation pattern command is received (step S617), the effect control CPU 101 stores the special figure fluctuation pattern command in the special figure fluctuation pattern command storage area formed in the RAM (step S618). ), A special figure variation pattern command reception flag is set (step S619).

  If the received effect control command is a normal symbol confirmation designation command (step S621A), the effect control CPU 101 sets a general symbol confirmation command reception flag (step S622A).

  If the received effect control command is a special symbol confirmation designation command (step S621B), the effect control CPU 101 sets a special figure confirmation command reception flag (step S622B).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot start designation command (step S623), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot start designation command reception flag (step S624). If the received effect control command is a small hit start specifying command (step S625), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit start specifying command reception flag (step S626).

  If the received effect control command is a time reduction number designation command (step S629), control is performed to change the time reduction number displayed in the time reduction number display area on the display screen of the effect display device 9 (step S630).

  If the received effect control command is a power-on specification command (initialization specification command) (step S631), the effect control CPU 101 displays an initial screen on the effect display device 9 indicating that the initialization process has been executed. Control is performed (step S632A). The initial screen includes an initial display of predetermined production symbols. Also, an initial notification flag is set (step S632B), and a value corresponding to the initial notification period value is set in the period timer (step S632C). The initial notification period is a period in which initialization notification is performed in response to reception of the initialization designation command. The effect control CPU 101 ends the initialization notification when the initial notification period elapses. The initial notification period is the same as the prohibition period set by the game control microcomputer 560 in step S45. Therefore, when the initialization notification is performed, the abnormality notification designation command (abnormality notification designation command or start prize abnormality notification designation command) is not received.

  If the received effect control command is a power failure recovery designation command (step S633), a predetermined power failure recovery screen (screen for displaying information notifying the player that the gaming state is continuing) is displayed. Display control is performed (step S634).

  If the received effect control command is a jackpot end designation command (step S641), the effect control CPU 101 sets a jackpot end designation command reception flag (step S642). If the received effect control command is a small hit end specifying command (step S643), the effect control CPU 101 sets a small hit end specifying command reception flag (step S644).

  If the received effect control command is an abnormal prize notification designation command (step S645), the effect control CPU 101 sets an abnormal prize notification designation command reception flag (step S646). If the received effect control command is a start prize abnormality notification designation command (step S647), a start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set (step S648). If the received effect control command is the first prize winning designation command (step S649), the first prize winning designation command reception flag is set (step S650). If the received effect control command is the second prize winning designation command (step S651), the first prize winning designation command reception flag is set (step S652).

  If the received effect control command is the first effect start designation command (step S653), the first effect start designation command reception flag is set (step S654). If the received effect control command is the second effect start designation command (step S655), the second effect start designation command reception flag is set (step S656). If the received effect control command is the third effect start designation command (step S657), the third effect start designation command reception flag is set (step S658).

  If the received effect control command is another command, the effect control CPU 101 sets a flag according to the received effect control command (step S659). Then, control goes to a step S611.

  FIG. 80 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display screen of the effect display device 9. In the example shown in FIG. 80, the display screen includes a decorative symbol display area 9a, an effect area 9b, and a short-time display area 9c. The decorative symbol display area 9a may be a fixed region, but for example, the position and size of the decorative symbol display area 9a may be changed as the decorative symbol changes. The effect area 9b is an area in which, for example, a character image is displayed while the decorative symbol is changing, but may be overlapped with another region (for example, the decorative symbol display area 9a). Further, in the time reduction number display area 9d, for example, the number of times that the special symbol and the decorative symbol can be changed (remaining number of times) in the time reduction state is displayed numerically.

  FIG. 81 is a flowchart showing the effect control process (step S705) in the main process shown in FIG. In the effect control process, the effect control CPU 101 performs any one of steps S800 to S811 according to the value of the effect 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 a variation pattern command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the variation pattern command reception flag set in the command analysis process is set. If the variation pattern command has been received, the value of the effect control process flag is changed to a value corresponding to the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801).

  Decoration symbol variation start processing (step S801): Control is performed so that the variation of the ornament symbol is started. Then, according to the variation pattern received in the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the first decorative symbol variation processing (step S802) or the second decorative symbol variation processing (step S803). Update to value.

  First decorative symbol variation process (step S802): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern of the special symbol and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation stop process (step S804).

  Second decorative symbol variation processing (step S803): Controls the switching timing of each variation state (variation speed) constituting the variation pattern of the normal symbol and monitors the end of the variation time. When the variation time ends, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second decorative symbol variation stop process (step S805).

  First decorative symbol variation stop processing (step S804): Based on the reception of the effect control command (special symbol confirmation designation command) instructing the special symbol variation stop, the decorative symbol variation is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S806) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Second decorative symbol variation stop processing (step S805): Based on the reception of the effect control command (ordinary symbol confirmation designation command) for instructing the normal symbol variation stop, the decorative symbol variation is stopped and the display result (stop symbol) ) Is derived and displayed. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the normal figure display process (step S807) or the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Big hit display process (step S806): After the end of the fluctuation time, control is performed to display a screen for notifying the display 9 of occurrence of big hit or small hit. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S808) or the big hit game processing (step S810). When a big hit start designation command is received, it is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game in-process (step S810). When the big hit start designation command has not been received (the small hit start designation command may be received), the value is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S808).

  Normal figure display processing (step S807): After the end of the variation time, the effect display device 9 is controlled to display a screen for notifying the occurrence of the normal figure. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  Small hit game processing (step S808): Control during the small hit game is performed. For example, in the effect display device 9, a display effect corresponding to the small hit game is performed. When the big hit start designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the post-hit effect processing (step S809).

  After-hit effect processing (step S809): The effect after the start operation state ends. When the production period (3 seconds in this example) has elapsed, the value of the production control process flag is set to the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) or the value of the production control process flag is set to the value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S810). Update to When a big hit start designation command is received, the value is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game in-process (step S810), and when no big hit start designation command is received, the variable pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) is handled. Update to the specified value.

  Big hit game processing (step S810): Control during the big hit game is performed. For example, when a special winning opening opening designation command or a special winning opening open designation command is received, display control of the number of rounds in the effect display device 9 is performed. When the big hit end designation command is received, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit end processing (step S811).

  Big hit end process (step S811): In the effect display device 9, display control is performed to notify the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800).

  FIG. 82 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration example of the process table. The process table is a table in which process data referred to when the effect control CPU 101 executes control of the effect device is set. That is, the effect control CPU 101 controls effect devices (effect components) such as the effect display device 9 in accordance with the data set in the process table. The process table includes data in which a plurality of combinations of process timer set values, display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data are collected. The display control execution data includes data indicating each variation mode (a mode for each predetermined time) constituting a variation mode during a variable display time (variation time) of variable display of decorative symbols. Specifically, data relating to the change of the display screen of the effect display device 9 is described. The process timer set value is set to a time during which an effect in the variation mode or the effect mode is performed. The effect control CPU 101 refers to the process table, and executes control for displaying the decorative pattern in the variation mode set in the display control execution data for the time set in the process timer set value, or for performing the display effect. .

  FIG. 83 is a flowchart showing the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the variation pattern command reception waiting process, the effect control CPU 101 decorates the value of the effect control process flag if the normal variation pattern command reception flag or the special variation pattern command reception flag is set (steps S1811, S1813). The value is updated to a value corresponding to the symbol variation start process (step S801) (step S1815).

  FIG. 84 is a flowchart showing a decorative symbol variation start process (step S801) in the effect control process shown in FIG. In the decorative symbol variation start process, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the variation pattern command from the variation pattern command storage area (step S840A). Here, the effect control CPU 101 reads the data indicating the variation pattern command from the usual variation pattern command storage area when the ordinary variation pattern command reception flag is set. Further, the effect control CPU 101 reads data indicating the variation pattern command from the special diagram variation pattern command storage area when the special diagram variation pattern command reception flag is set. In each variation pattern command storage area, the player can identify whether the decorative symbol is changing in synchronization with the normal symbol or changing in synchronization with the special symbol. Data for the CPU 101 to control the effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect component, and the speaker 27 as an effect component) is stored. Specifically, in the special figure variation pattern command storage area, the effect control CPU 101 controls the effect device so that the player can recognize that the decorative symbol is changing in synchronization with the special symbol. Data is stored, and the effect change CPU 101 controls the effect device so that the player can recognize that the decorative symbol is changing in synchronization with the normal symbol in the usual pattern change pattern command storage area. Data is stored. Therefore, for example, the decorative design varies in synchronization with the normal design and in the case of variation in synchronization with the special design. The symbol moves in the horizontal direction, moves in the horizontal direction, moves in the diagonal direction, etc.).

  Then, the production control microcomputer 100 executes a decorative symbol determination process for determining a decorative symbol stop symbol based on the read data indicating the variation pattern command (step S840B). In the decorative symbol determination process, if the content of the variation pattern command is a special symbol variation pattern dedicated to jackpots, the decorative symbol on the left, middle and right decorative symbols are arranged in the same symbol (for example, “7”) and the decorative symbol is stopped. Determine as a symbol. In addition, when the content of the variation pattern command is a special symbol variation pattern dedicated to the first small hit, the symbol with the decorative symbols on the left, middle and right aligned with the same symbol (for example, “1”) is stopped as a decorative symbol. Determine as. In addition, when the content of the variation pattern command is a special symbol variation pattern dedicated to the second small hit, a symbol with a decorative pattern on the left, middle and right aligned with the same symbol (for example, “3”) is stopped as a decorative symbol. Determine as. In addition, when the content of the variation pattern command is a special symbol variation pattern dedicated to the third small hit, a symbol with a decorative pattern on the left, middle, and right aligned with the same symbol (for example, “5”) is stopped as a decorative symbol. Determine as.

  In addition, when the content of the variation pattern command is a regular symbol variation pattern dedicated to each regular symbol, the symbol with the decorative symbols on the left, middle, and right aligned with the same symbol (for example, “5”) is used as the decorative symbol stop symbol. decide. In addition, when the content of the variation pattern command is an ordinary symbol variation pattern dedicated to the detachment, a symbol in a state where the left, middle and right decorative symbols are not aligned with the same symbol is determined as a decorative symbol stop symbol. Here, the off-design symbol is a symbol (for example, “358” or the like) in which the left, middle, and right ornament symbols are not aligned with the same symbol. Note that although the left and right decorative symbols are aligned in the same pattern (although it is a reach), the state in which only the decorative symbols in the middle are not aligned is also an outlier.

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 determines the stop symbol in the decorative symbol determination process based on the transmitted variation pattern command. However, the game control microcomputer 560 determines the decorative symbol. It is also possible to transmit a display result designation command for designating a stop symbol, and the effect control microcomputer 100 determines a stop symbol for the decorative symbol based on the transmitted display result designation command.

  Then, a process table corresponding to the data read in step S840A (that is, a process table corresponding to the variation pattern) is selected (step S841). Then, the production control microcomputer 100 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S842).

  Then, the production control CPU 101 sets the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1) on condition that the abnormality notification flag indicating that the abnormal winning notification is being performed is not set. In accordance with the sound number data 1), the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect component, the various lamps (light emitter) as the effect component, and the speaker 27 as the effect component) is executed (step S843A, S843B). For example, a command is output to the VDP 109 in order to display an image according to the variation pattern on the effect display device 9. In addition, a control signal (lamp control execution data) is output to the lamp driver board 35 in order to perform on / off control of various lamps. In addition, a control signal (sound number data) is output to the sound output board 70 in order to output sound from the speaker 27.

  In this embodiment, the effect control CPU 101 performs control so that the decorative pattern is variably displayed by the change pattern corresponding to the change pattern command on a one-to-one basis, but the effect control CPU 101 controls the change pattern command. The variation pattern to be used may be selected from a plurality of types of variation patterns corresponding to.

  When the abnormality notification flag is set, control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of the process data 1 excluding the sound number data 1 (steps S843A and S843C). In other words, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of a decorative symbol is started, a sound effect corresponding to the variable display is not executed, but an abnormal winning notification is made. The corresponding sound output is continued.

  In addition, when performing the process of step S843C, the CPU 101 for effect control does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data 1 to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. That is, control is performed so that the display at that time on the effect display device 9 (notification of abnormal winning is made) and the image of the display effect of variable display of decorative symbols are simultaneously displayed on the effect display device 9. . That is, when the abnormality notification flag is set, when a new variable display of a decorative design is started, not only a display effect corresponding to the variable display is performed, but an abnormal winning notification is made. The notification according to is continued.

  Then, a value corresponding to the variation time specified by the variation pattern command is set in the variation time timer (step S844). Then, when the special figure variation pattern command reception flag is not set (N in Step S845), the effect control CPU 101 corresponds to the second decorative symbol variation process (Step S803). The value is set to a value (step S846), and the common map variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S847). This is because, in the decorative symbol variation start process (step S801), when the special symbol variation pattern command reception flag is not set, the normal variation pattern command reception flag is set. If the special figure variation pattern command reception flag is set (Y in step S845), the value of the effect control process flag is set to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802) (step S848). Then, the special figure variation pattern command reception flag is reset (step S849). Therefore, when both the special figure variation pattern command reception flag and the common figure variation pattern command reception flag are set, the value of the effect control process flag is a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802). To be. That is, the decorative design changes in synchronization with the change of the special design in preference to the normal design.

  FIG. 85 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S851A) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variation time timer (step S852A). When the process timer times out (step S853A), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S854A). Further, on the condition that the abnormality informing flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S855A). , S855B).

  When the abnormality informing flag is set, control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (however, excluding sound number data i) (step) S855A, S855C). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, the sound production according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued, not the sound effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed.

  Further, when the process of step S855C is performed, the presentation control CPU 101 does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data i to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. . Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, not only the display effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed, but also the notification according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute super reach (super reach A or super reach B) during the change of the decorative design (step S855D). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern command read in step S840A is a variation pattern including super reach. If the variation pattern includes super reach, the effect control CPU 101 executes decoration member control for moving the decoration member 78 (step S855E).

  By executing the processing of steps S855D and S855E, when the variation pattern includes super reach, control for moving the decoration member 78 is started almost simultaneously with the start of variation of the decorative pattern. Therefore, by moving the decorative member 78, it is possible to perform an effect of notifying the player of the super reach. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the decorative member 78 moves in a manner that crosses the front side of the effect display device 9. Therefore, a more effective notice effect can be performed by performing a predetermined display effect on the effect display device 9 in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. For example, a notice effect may be displayed by causing the effect display device 9 to display a display that the sword is emitting light in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78 imitating a sword.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute reach (normal reach, super reach A or super reach B) during the change of the decorative design (step S855F). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern command read in step S840A is a variation pattern including reach. If the variation pattern includes reach, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a predetermined reach effect start time (for example, 10 seconds after the start of variation) has passed based on the value of the variation time timer (step). S855G). If the predetermined reach effect start time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 executes decoration member control for moving the decoration member 78 (step S855H).

  When the process of steps S855F to S855H is executed, and the variation pattern includes reach, control for moving the decorative member 78 is started when a predetermined reach effect start time is reached. Therefore, by moving the decorative member 78, it is possible to perform a reach effect in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. A more effective reach effect can be performed by performing a predetermined display effect on the effect display device 9 in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. For example, it is possible to display on the effect display device 9 such that the sword is emitting light in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78 imitating the sword, and perform the reach effect.

  When the variation pattern includes super reach, after the notice effect for moving the decorative member 78 is performed at the start of variation of the decorative pattern, the reach effect linked with the movement of the decorative member 78 is further performed. Become. The time during which the decorative member 78 is moved to the lowest position is short (for example, 1 second), and then the decorative member 78 is immediately set in a short time (for example, 1 second) in the decorative member initial position control process (see step S708) described later. Return to the initial position. Therefore, after the notice effect is executed, the decorative member 78 is returned to the initial position before the movement until the reach effect is started.

  Further, in steps S855E and S855H, only the decorative member 78 is in a movable state similar to that in FIGS. 7 and 8, and is inclined obliquely from the upper right to the lower left from the horizontal state above the variable winning ball apparatus 20. By performing the movable control, a movable effect similar to the small hit gaming state is performed. It should be noted that, similarly to the small hit game state, the movable member 77 may be controlled to move on the game control microcomputer 560 side, and a movable effect in the same manner as the small hit game state may be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the effect of moving the decoration member 78 during the reach announcement effect and the reach announcement effect is shown, but the present invention is not limited to these cases. An effect of moving the member 78 may be executed.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856A), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the first decorative symbol variation stop process (step S804) (step S858A). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the special symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the special symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857A), the process proceeds to step S858A. Even if the variation time timer has not timed out, if a special symbol confirmation designation command is received, the control shifts to stop variation.For example, a variation pattern command indicating a long variation time due to noise between substrates is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be terminated when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the special symbol is completed).

  FIG. 86 is a flowchart showing the second decorative symbol variation process (step S803) in the effect control process. The effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S851B) and subtracts 1 from the value of the variable time timer (step S852B). Note that the process timer that subtracts 1 in step S851B is a process timer that is different from the process timer that subtracts 1 in step S851A of the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802). Further, the variable time timer that subtracts 1 in step S852B is a variable time timer that is different from the variable time timer that is subtracted 1 in step S852B of the first decorative symbol variation process (step S802). When the process timer times out (step S853B), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S854B). Further, on the condition that the abnormality informing flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data set next (step S855I). , S855J).

  When the abnormality informing flag is set, control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (however, excluding sound number data i) (step) S855I, S855K). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, the sound production according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued, not the sound effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed.

  In addition, when the process of step S855K is performed, the CPU 101 for effect control does not simply output a command based on the display control execution data i to the VDP 109, but also outputs a command for performing “superimposed display” to the VDP 109. . Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, not only the display effect according to the variable display of the decorative symbol is executed, but also the notification according to the notification of the abnormal winning is continued.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not super reach is executed during the change of the decorative design (step S855L). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern command read in step S840A is a variation pattern including super reach. If the variation pattern includes super reach, the effect control CPU 101 executes decoration member control for moving the decoration member 78 (step S855M).

  By executing the processes of steps S855L and S855M, when the variation pattern includes super reach, control for moving the decoration member 78 is started almost simultaneously with the start of the variation of the decorative pattern. Therefore, by moving the decorative member 78, it is possible to perform an effect of notifying the player of the super reach. In addition, a more effective notice effect can be performed by performing a predetermined display effect on the effect display device 9 in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. For example, a notice effect may be displayed by causing the effect display device 9 to display a display that the sword is emitting light in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78 imitating a sword.

  Next, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not to execute reach (normal reach, long reach or super reach) during the change of the decorative design (step S855N). Specifically, the production control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the variation pattern indicated in the variation pattern command read in step S840A is a variation pattern including reach. If the variation pattern includes reach, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a predetermined reach effect start time (for example, 10 seconds after the start of variation) has passed based on the value of the variation time timer (step). S855O). If the predetermined reach effect start time has elapsed, the effect control CPU 101 executes decoration member control for moving the decoration member 78 (step S855P).

  When the process of steps S855N to S855P is executed and the variation pattern includes reach, control for moving the decorative member 78 is started when a predetermined reach effect start time is reached. Therefore, by moving the decorative member 78, it is possible to perform a reach effect in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. A more effective reach effect can be performed by performing a predetermined display effect on the effect display device 9 in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78. For example, it is possible to display on the effect display device 9 such that the sword is emitting light in conjunction with the movement of the decorative member 78 imitating the sword, and perform the reach effect.

  If the variation time timer has timed out (step S856B), the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the second decorative symbol variation stop process (step S805) (step S858B). Even if the variable time timer has not timed out, if the universal symbol confirmation command reception flag indicating that the normal symbol confirmation designation command has been received is set (step S857B), the process proceeds to step S858B. Even if the fluctuation time timer has not timed out, when the normal symbol confirmation designation command is received, the process shifts to control to stop fluctuation.For example, a fluctuation pattern command indicating a long fluctuation time due to noise between boards is received. Even in such a case, the variation of the decorative symbol can be ended when the regular variation time has elapsed (when the variation of the normal symbol is finished). In addition, before the process of step S851B in the second decorative symbol variation process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not the special diagram variation pattern command reception flag is set, and the special diagram variation pattern command reception flag is set. When set, the value of the effect control process flag may be updated to a value corresponding to the decoration symbol variation start process (step S801) in order to synchronize the variation of the ornament symbol with the variation of the special symbol. That is, the decorative design that is changing in synchronization with the change of the normal symbol may be started to change in synchronization with the change of the special design in preference to the normal design.

  FIG. 87 is a flowchart showing decorative member control. In the decorative member control, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decorative member 78 is operating (decorating member is operating) (whether the decorative member operating flag is set) (step S1221). If it is not in operation, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decoration member operated flag indicating that the decoration member 78 has already been moved is set (step S1222). If the decoration member operated flag is not set, the effect control CPU 101 drives the decoration member drive motor 78B to start the movement of the decoration member 78 (step S1223). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the decorative member 78 is movable so as to be inclined obliquely from the upper right in the accessory 20 to the lower left in the accessory 20. To do. In step S1223, the production control CPU 101 drives the sword drive motor 79 and opens the decorative member 78 (in this example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the sword is divided into two in the longitudinal direction). Open). In addition, a decorative member operating flag indicating that the decorative member is operating is set (step S1224).

  When the decorative member is operating (Y in step S1221), the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not an ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b is detected (step S1225). When the ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b is detected, the effect control CPU 101 stops the driving of the decoration member drive motor 78B and stops the movement of the decoration member 78 (step S1226). Further, the decorative member operating flag is reset (step S1227), and the decorative member operated flag is set (step S1228). Then, a decoration member initial position setting request flag for requesting that the decoration member 78 be returned to the initial position is set (step S1229).

  In this embodiment, when the left end portion of the decorative member 78 moves to the lowest position and stops moving in step S1226, the decorative member initial position setting request flag is set in step S1229. Thus, the process of immediately returning the decorative member 78 to the initial position is executed in the decorative member initial position control process of step S708.

  FIG. 88 is a flowchart showing the decorative member initial position control process in step S708. In the decorative member initial position control process, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the decorative member initial position setting flag is set (step S2241). If it is set, the process proceeds to step S2247. If not set, it is confirmed whether or not the decorative member initial position setting request flag is set (step S2242). If it is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If it is set, the decorative member initial position setting request flag is reset (step S2243). Next, the effect control CPU 101 drives the decorative member drive motor 78B to start moving the decorative member 78 (step S2245). In this case, the effect control CPU 101 drives the decorative member drive motor 78B in the direction opposite to the decorative member control executed in the first decorative symbol variation process and the second decorative symbol variation process. Accordingly, the decorative member 78 is movable so as to return to a horizontal state above the interior of the accessory 20 again from a state in which it is inclined obliquely from the upper right to the lower left in the accessory 20. Further, the effect control CPU 101 drives the sword drive motor 79 in the opposite direction to the decorative member control executed in the first decorative symbol variation process and the second decorative symbol variation process, and the decorative member 78 is closed again. Control to return to. If the decoration member drive motor 78B is already being driven, the effect control CPU 101 continues the drive. Further, the decorative member initial position setting flag is set (step S2246).

  Then, when the upper position sensor 91a is turned on (a detection signal is output from the upper position sensor 91a), the driving of the decoration member drive motor 78B is stopped in order to stop the movement of the decoration member 78 (steps S2247 and S2248). . Further, the decorative member initial position setting flag is reset (step S2249).

  FIG. 89 is a flowchart showing the first decorative symbol fluctuation stopping process (step S804) in the effect control process. In the first decorative symbol variation stop process, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the special figure confirmation command reception flag is set (step S861A). If the special figure confirmation command reception flag is set (Y in step S861A), the special figure confirmation command reception flag is reset (step S862A), and is determined and stored in the decorative symbol determination process (step S840B). Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is performed (step S863B).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to reception of a special symbol confirmation designation command (decorative symbol stop designation command) from the game control microcomputer 560. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and control for stopping and displaying decorative symbols may be performed based on the time-up of the variable time timer.

  Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the jackpot display process (step S806) (step S865A).

  FIG. 90 is a flowchart showing the second decorative symbol variation stopping process (step S805) in the effect control process. In the second decorative symbol variation stopping process, the effect control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the universal symbol confirmation command reception flag is set (step S861B). If the universal figure confirmation command reception flag is set (Y in step S861B), the universal figure confirmation command reception flag is reset (step S862B), and is determined and stored in the decorative symbol determination process (step S840B). Control for deriving and displaying the stop symbol of the decorative symbol is performed (step S863B).

  In this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 performs control to stop and display the decorative symbols in response to reception of the normal symbol confirmation designation command (decorative symbol stop designation command) from the game control microcomputer 560. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and control for stopping and displaying decorative symbols may be performed based on the time-up of the variable time timer.

  If the stop symbol of the decoration symbol derived and displayed in step S863B is a non-designated symbol (N in step S864B), the production control microcomputer 100 resets a predetermined flag (step S866B) and sets the production control process flag. The value is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S867B).

  If the stop symbol of the decorative symbol derived and displayed in step S863B is a winning symbol (a symbol per universal symbol) (Y in step S864B), the value of the effect control process flag corresponds to the normal symbol per symbol display process (step S807). The updated value is updated (step S865B).

  FIG. 91 is a flowchart showing the jackpot display process (step S806) in the effect control process. In the jackpot display process, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not it is determined to be a jackpot (step S873). When the jackpot start designation command reception flag indicating that the jackpot start designation command has been received from the game control microcomputer 560 is set, the effect control CPU 101 determines that the jackpot has been determined to be a jackpot. . In this stage, when it is determined to be a big hit, it is a case where the big hit game (first big hit game) is started directly without going through the starting operation state.

  If it is determined to be a big hit, a process table corresponding to the big hit game effect is selected (step S874A), a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S875A), In accordance with the contents of data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect component, and an effect Execution of the control of the speaker 27) as a component for use is started (step S876A). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game processing (step S810) (step S877A). If it is not determined to be a big hit, that is, if it is decided to be a small hit (first small hit, second small hit or third small hit), the type of small hit (first small hit) The process table corresponding to the effect during the small hit game corresponding to the hit, the second small hit and the third small hit is selected (step S874B), and the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S875B). ), Production device (production display device 9 as production component, various lamps (light emitting body) as production component according to the contents of process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1) ) And the execution of the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is started (step S876B). Further, a time measurement timer after the small hit start for measuring the elapsed time after the start of the small hit game is started (step S876C). Then, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the small hit game processing (step S808) (step S877B).

  FIG. 92 is a flowchart showing the normal figure display process (step S807) in the effect control process. In the per-normal display processing, the effect control CPU 101 performs an effect device (the effect display device 9 as an effect part, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect part, and a speaker as an effect part according to the normal figure. 27) is executed (step S874C), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (step S875C).

  93 and 94 are flowcharts showing the small hit game processing (step S808) in the effect control process. In the small hit game processing, when the small hit end designation command reception flag indicating that the small hit end designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 is set in the effect control CPU 101 (step S881), The process moves to step S895. If the small hit end designation command reception flag is not set, the process timer value is decremented by 1 (step S882). If the process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S886. When the process timer times out (step S883), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S884). Further, on the condition that the abnormality notification flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data that are set next (step S885A). , S885B). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S891.

  When the abnormality informing flag is set, control of the effect device is executed according to the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (however, excluding sound number data i) (step) S885A, S885C). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, a sound effect corresponding to the small winning game is not executed, but a sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning notification is continued. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S886.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 confirms whether or not a predetermined movable time of the decorative member 78 (for example, 13 seconds after the start of the small hit game) has elapsed based on the value of the time measurement timer after the small hit start (step 13). S886). If the movable time of the decorative member 78 has elapsed, movable member control for moving the decorative member 78 is executed (step S887).

  In this embodiment, as described above, when the accessory 20 is released and the game is shifted to the small hit game, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) moves the predetermined movable member 77. When the time has elapsed, the movable member 77 is moved (see steps S456I and S456J). In this embodiment, the movable member 77 is moved by the CPU 56 when 13 seconds have elapsed after the start of the small hit game (after releasing the accessory 20 (after releasing the first accessory in the case of releasing twice), The production member 78 is moved by the production control CPU 101 at the same timing in conjunction with each other (see steps S886 and S887). Specifically, in the form shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the decorative member 78 is interlocked with the front surface side of the movable member 77, and the movable member 77 moves in an obliquely inclined state from the upper right to the lower left.

  In this embodiment, a case where the decoration member 78 is moved once in conjunction with the movement of the movable member 77 in the small hit game is shown. However, the effect control CPU 101 has a decoration member 78 in the small hit game. May be controlled to move a plurality of times. For example, the production control CPU 101 moves the decoration member 78 at a timing interlocked with the movement of the movable member 77 by the game control microcomputer 560, and then moves the decoration member 78 to another one regardless of the movement of the movable member 77. (In this case, the movable member 77 is not moved and only the decorative member 78 is moved). By doing so, it is possible to further enhance the effect of the effect using the decoration member 78 during the small hit game.

  In addition, when the first prize winning designation command is received, a process table corresponding to the effect performed when the game ball enters the first entrance 71 of the accessory 20 is selected (steps S891A and S892A). . Specifically, when receiving the first prize winning designation command, the process table corresponding to the effect performed when the prize winning shown in FIG. 98E is selected is selected.

  Further, when the second winning combination winning designation command is received, a process table corresponding to the effect performed when the game ball enters the second advance entrance 72 of the winning combination 20 is selected (steps S891B and S892B). . Specifically, when the second winning combination designation command is received, the process table corresponding to the effect performed when the winning combination winning shown in FIG. 98 (F) is selected.

  In this embodiment, by performing the processing of steps S891A to S892B, effects of different modes (for example, effects of displaying different display screens as shown in FIGS. 98E and 98F) are obtained. Executed.

  If a V winning designation command is received, a process table is selected according to the effect to be performed when a game ball wins the specific winning slot 66A of the accessory 20 (steps S891C and S892C). Specifically, when a V winning designation command is received, a process table corresponding to an effect performed when there is a V winning shown in FIG. 99 (G) is selected.

  Then, the production control CPU 101 starts a process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table (step S893), and the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1). Then, execution of the control of the effect device (the effect display device 9 as the effect part, the various lamps (light emitters) as the effect part, and the speaker 27 as the effect part) is started (step S894). Thereafter, the display effect or the like is switched from the effect shown in FIG. 98 (D) to the effect shown in FIG. 98 (E), FIG. 98 (F), or FIG. 99 (G). It should be noted that “Y” in the processing of steps S891A, S891B, and S891C is that the first winning combination winning designation command or the second winning combination winning designation command is received first, and the V winning designation command is received first. It is only done.

  In step S895, the effect control CPU 101 sets a value corresponding to the effect time (3 seconds in this example) in the after-hit effect time timer for determining the effect time after the start operation state (effect after the small hit). Set. If the first effect start designation command has been received, a process table corresponding to the first effect of the after-hit effect is selected (steps S896, S897), and the second effect start designation command is received. If it is, the process table corresponding to the second effect after the small hit effect is selected (steps S898 and S899), otherwise (that is, when the third effect start designation command is received). The process table corresponding to the third effect is selected (step S900). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S901). Further, in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect component. And the execution of the control of the speaker 27) as an effect part is started (step S902), and the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the after-hit effect process (step S809) (step S903).

  Thereafter, when the effect control CPU 101 receives the first effect start designation command (see FIG. 33) from the game control microcomputer 560, it corresponds to the fact that there is no prize for the accessory 20 in the start operation state. When an effect to be performed (first effect) is executed and a second effect start designation command is received, an effect corresponding to the fact that there has been a prize for the accessory 20 but no V prize in the starting operation state ( When the second effect start command is executed and the third effect start designation command is received, the effect corresponding to the fact that there has been a prize for the accessory 20 in the start-up operation state and the V prize has been won (third effect) Execute.

  FIG. 95 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the effect after small hits in the effect display device 9. FIG. 95A shows an example of an effect (first effect) corresponding to the absence of winning for the accessory 20 in the starting operation state, and FIG. 95B shows winning in the accessory 20 in the starting operation state. FIG. 95C shows an example of an effect (second effect) corresponding to the fact that there was no V prize, but FIG. 95C shows a prize for the accessory 20 in the starting operation state, and there was a V prize. An example of the production (third production) corresponding to the above is shown.

  The effect control CPU 101 receives the first effect start designation command in the effect period of the after-hit effect based on the process table selected in the processes of steps S897, S999, and S900. Control which displays the image illustrated by (A) on the production | presentation control apparatus 9 is performed. When the second effect start designation command is received, control is performed to display the image illustrated in FIG. 95 (B) on the effect control device 9. When the third effect start designation command is received, control is performed to display the image illustrated in FIG. 95C on the effect control device 9.

  It should be noted that the effect control CPU 101 displays an image in which the contents of the images illustrated in each of FIGS. 95A to 95C change (for example, a rainy image appears or falls in a star shape). Control is performed to sequentially display images that move. Further, in synchronization with the display of the after-hit effect on the effect display device 9, the after-hit effect is also performed on the light emitter and the speaker 27.

  FIG. 96 is a flowchart showing the after-hit effect process (step S809) in the effect control process. In the after-hit effect (effect after the start operation state) processing, the effect control CPU 101 subtracts 1 from the value of the process timer (step S1881) and decrements the value of the after-hit effect time timer by 1 (step S1882). ). When the process timer times out (step S1883), the process data is switched. That is, the process timer setting value set next in the process table is set in the process timer (step S1884). Further, on the condition that the abnormality notification flag is not set, the control state for the rendering device is changed based on the display control execution data, lamp control execution data, and sound number data that are set next (step S1885). , S1886). If the process timer has not timed out, the process proceeds to step S1888.

  When the abnormality informing flag is set, the rendering device is controlled according to the contents of process data i (i is any one of 2 to n) (however, excluding sound number data i) (step S1885). , S1887). Therefore, when the abnormality notification flag is set, the sound production corresponding to the after-hit effect is not executed, but the sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning notification is continued.

  Next, the effect control CPU 101 checks whether or not the after-hit effect time timer has timed out (whether or not the value has become 0) (step S1888). When the time-out occurs, if the big hit start designation command reception flag indicating that the big hit start designation command has been received from the gaming control microcomputer 560 is set, the process data corresponding to the big hit gaming effect is selected (step S1889, S1891). Then, the process timer in the process data 1 of the selected process table is started (step S1892). Further, in accordance with the contents of the process data 1 (display control execution data 1, lamp control execution data 1, sound number data 1), an effect device (effect display device 9 as an effect component, various lamps (light emitters) as an effect component. And the execution of the control of the speaker 27) as a production component is started (step S1893), and the value of the production control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the big hit game process (step S810) (step S1894). When the big hit start designation command reception flag is not set, the value of the effect control process flag is updated to a value corresponding to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800) (steps S1889 and S1890).

  In the jackpot end process, the effect control CPU 101 displays a display for notifying the end of the jackpot on the effect display device 9, and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step S800). Update to the value corresponding to.

  97 to 99 are explanatory diagrams illustrating examples of effects in the effect display device 9. FIG. 97 (A) shows an example of an effect performed when the normal symbol is hit, and FIG. 97 (B) shows an example of an effect performed when the normal symbol and the special symbol are off. In the example shown in FIG. 97 (A), the player is instructed to aim for the direction of the start winning opening that is opened when the normal symbol is hit. When the winning symbol is determined for the normal symbol, the game ball is won at the start winning opening, and the small symbol is determined for the special symbol, the effect display device 9 displays the screen shown in FIG. 97 (C). Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 1, since the game ball is won from above on the accessory 20 that is controlled in the open state at the time of a small hit, the effect control CPU 101 is displayed on the effect display device 9 to the player at the time of a small hit. A screen shown in FIG. 98 (D) for instructing to aim above the accessory 20 is displayed. Then, when the first winning combination winning switch 71a detects that the game ball has won the first advancement entrance 71 of the accessory 20, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 in FIG. 98 (E). The screen shown is displayed. In addition, when the second winning combination winning switch 71b detects that the game ball has won the second advancement entrance 72 of the accessory 20, the effect control CPU 101 displays the effect display device 9 in FIG. 98 (F). The screen shown is displayed. In this embodiment, as described above, when a game ball enters the first entrance 71, the probability of winning a V at the specific prize opening 66 </ b> A is 1/10, whereas a game is entered at the second entrance 72. When a ball enters, the probability of winning V in the specific prize opening 66A is as high as 1/3. Therefore, for example, as shown in FIGS. 98 (E) and 98 (F), when a game ball enters the second entrance 72, more characters are displayed than when the game ball enters the first entrance 71. An effect is given to inform that V expectation is high.

  When the specific area switch 66a detects that the game ball has won V, the effect control CPU 101 causes the effect display device 9 to display the screen shown in FIG. During the big hit game, the effect display device 9 displays a screen shown in FIG. Therefore, the screen shown in FIG. 99 (H) is displayed on the effect display device 9 when the game ball wins V and when it is determined that the game is a big hit in steps S61 and S62 shown in FIG.

  Then, in the jackpot end process, the effect control microcomputer 100 displays a display for notifying the end of the jackpot on the effect display device 9, and then changes the value of the effect control process flag to the variation pattern command reception waiting process (step To a value corresponding to S800).

  FIG. 100 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9. FIG. 100A shows an example of an initial screen displayed on the effect display device 9 by the effect control microcomputer 100 in response to reception of the initialization designation command. FIG. 100 (B) shows an example of a power failure recovery screen that the effect control microcomputer 100 displays on the effect display device 9 in response to reception of the power failure recovery designation command. In FIG. 100 (C), the abnormality notification screen displayed on the effect display device 9 in response to the reception of the abnormal prize notification designation command (abnormal prize notification designation command or start prize abnormality notice designation command) by the production control microcomputer 100. This example is shown, and it is shown that the display of the abnormality notification screen is continued even when the change of the production symbol is started (see the right side of FIG. 100C).

  FIG. 101 is a flowchart showing the notification control process in step S707. In the notification control process, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the initial notification flag is set (step S1001). The initial notification flag is set when a power-on designation designation command is received from the game control microcomputer 560 (see step S632B in FIG. 78). If the initial notification flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1006. If the initial notification flag is set, the value of the period timer set in step S632C is decremented by 1 (step S1002). Then, when the value of the period timer becomes 0, that is, when the initial notification period has elapsed, the initial notification flag is reset (steps S1003 and S1004).

  Further, the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs a command for erasing the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen in the effect display device 9 to the VDP 109 (step S1005). The VDP 109 erases the initial screen or the power failure recovery screen from the effect display device 9 according to the command.

  In step S1006, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag indicating that the abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is set. If not set, the process proceeds to step S1008. If the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is set, the abnormal winning notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S1007), and the process proceeds to step S1012. That is, the fact that an abnormal winning notification designation command has been received is a case where an abnormal winning to the big winning opening is detected. In this case, an abnormal winning notification based only on sound output is performed by executing step S1012 described later. Executed.

  In step S1008, the production control microcomputer 100 confirms whether or not the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag indicating that the start prize abnormality notice designation command has been received is set. If it is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is set, the start prize abnormality notification designation command reception flag is reset (step S1009), and the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is incremented by 1 (step S1010). The start prize abnormality notification reception counter is a counter for counting the number of times of reception of the start prize abnormality notification designation command.

  Next, the production control microcomputer 100 checks whether or not the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is 1 (that is, whether or not the start prize abnormality notification designation command is received only once) (step S1011). ). If the value of the start winning abnormality notification reception counter is 1, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound data indicating sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning notification to the audio output board 70 (step S1012). The speech synthesis IC 703 mounted on the speech output board 70 reads data corresponding to the input sound data from the speech data ROM 704 and outputs a speech signal to the speaker 27 side according to the read data. Therefore, sound output (output of abnormal notification sound) corresponding to the notification of abnormal winning is performed thereafter. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S1019).

  If the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is not 1, the production control microcomputer 100 determines whether the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is 2 (that is, receives the start prize abnormality notification designation command twice). Whether or not) (step S1013). If the value of the start winning abnormality notification reception counter is 2, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs sound data indicating sound output corresponding to the abnormal winning notification to the audio output board 70 (step S1014). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display in response to the abnormal winning notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S1015). Therefore, thereafter, lamp display and sound output (output of abnormal notification sound) corresponding to the notification of abnormal winning is performed. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S1019).

  If the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is not 2 (that is, if the value of the start prize abnormality notification reception counter is 3 or more (if the start prize abnormality notification designation command is received three or more times)) The control microcomputer 100 outputs sound data indicating sound output in response to the abnormal winning notification to the sound output board 70 (step S1016). Further, the production control microcomputer 100 outputs lamp control execution data indicating lamp display in response to the abnormal winning notification to the lamp driver board 35 (step S1017). Furthermore, the effect control microcomputer 100 outputs, to the effect display device 9, a command to superimpose and display the abnormality notification screen on the screen displayed at that time to the VDP 109 (step S1018). The VDP 109 superimposes and displays an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 in response to the command (see FIG. 100C). Therefore, after that, lamp display and sound output (output of the abnormal notification sound) according to the notification of the abnormal winning is performed, and the abnormality display screen is superimposed on the effect display device 9. Then, the production control microcomputer 100 sets an abnormality notification flag indicating that abnormality notification is being performed (step S1019).

  By executing the above processing, the production control microcomputer 100 executes the abnormal winning notification based on the reception of the start winning abnormality notification specifying command or the abnormal winning notification specifying command. In addition, when the start control abnormality notification designation command is further received after starting the abnormal prize notification based on the reception of the start prize abnormality notification designation command, the effect control microcomputer 100 receives the start prize abnormality notification designation command. The notification mode of the abnormal winning notification is switched in accordance with the number of times of receiving. That is, in this embodiment, when the start prize abnormality notification designation command is received only once, the abnormal prize notification is executed using only the sound output. In addition, when the start winning abnormality notification designation command is received twice, the abnormal winning notification is executed using the lamp display in addition to the sound output. Further, when the start prize abnormality notification designation command is received three times or more, in addition to the lamp display and sound output, the abnormality prize notification is executed by superimposing the abnormality notification screen.

  It should be noted that the notification mode of the abnormal prize notification shown in this embodiment is merely an example, for example, by changing the abnormality notification sound to be output or changing the display pattern (for example, lighting or blinking) of the lamp. The notification mode of the winning notification may be switched. In this embodiment, the case where the notification mode of the abnormal winning notification is switched according to the number of times of reception of the starting winning abnormality notification specifying command has been described. However, when the abnormal winning notification 1 specifying command is received once, sound output is performed. In addition, the abnormal winning notification may be performed using all of the abnormality notification screen display and lamp display. In this case, when the start control abnormality notification designation command is received once, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the output of the abnormality notification sound using the speaker 27 and causes the effect display device 9 to superimpose and display the abnormality notification screen. The display control of the abnormal display using the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c is performed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the abnormal winning notification is executed using only the sound output when the start winning abnormal notification specifying command is received only once is shown. It is not restricted to what was shown in embodiment. For example, when the start prize abnormality notification designation command is received only once, an abnormality notification screen may be superimposed on the effect display device 9, and display control of abnormality display using the lamps 28a, 28b, 28c is performed. May be. Further, the abnormality notification effect may be performed using any two or all of the abnormality notification screen superimposed display, sound output, or abnormality display using the lamps 28a, 28b, and 28c.

  FIG. 102 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the situation of the display effect on the effect display device 9 and the sound effect by the speaker 27. FIG. 102 (A) shows an example when the effect display device 9 is performing variable display of effect symbols. FIG. 102 (B) shows an example in which initialization notification is performed in the effect display device 9.

  FIG. 102 (C) shows an example in which abnormality notification is performed in the effect display device 9 and an abnormality notification sound is output by the speaker 27. When receiving the abnormal prize notification designation command from the game control microcomputer 560, the effect control microcomputer 100 performs control to display an abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and outputs the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27. I do. Further, even when the variable display of the effect symbol is started in response to the reception of the variation pattern command, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. Further, even when the variable display of the effect symbol is finished, the display of the abnormality notification screen on the effect display device 9 and the output of the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are continued. The production control microcomputer 100 does not execute the control for deleting the abnormality notification screen and the control for stopping the output of the abnormality notification sound, so that the display of the abnormality notification screen on the production display device 9 and the abnormality notification sound from the speaker 27 are not performed. The output continues until the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped. However, the production control microcomputer 100 stops the display of the abnormality notification screen and the output of the abnormality notification sound when a predetermined time has elapsed after the display of the abnormality notification screen and the output of the abnormality notification sound have started. You may control.

  Further, in this embodiment, the abnormality notification is performed by the effect display device 9 and the speaker 27, but the abnormality notification may be performed using a lamp / LED. In that case, when receiving the abnormal winning notification designation command, the production control microcomputer 100 controls the lamp / LED to blink in a manner different from that in the normal state (when no abnormal winning has occurred). .

  Further, in this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 does not detect an abnormal prize and does not detect an abnormal prize for a predetermined period after the power supply to the game machine is started (a period during which the initialization notification is executed). The abnormal winning notification designating command is not transmitted from the microcomputer 560. However, the game control microcomputer 560 has a special symbol process flag value other than a predetermined value (8 in this embodiment) or a value other than the predetermined symbol process flag value (4 in this embodiment). At this time, the abnormal winning prize is always detected, and the production control microcomputer 100 receives the start winning abnormality notice designation command or the abnormal prize notice designation command within a predetermined period after the power supply to the gaming machine is started. In such a case, the abnormal winning notification may not be performed.

  Next, the winning and discharging timings of the game ball to and from the variable winning ball device (object) 20 and the movable timing of the movable member 77 will be described. 103 to 106 are explanatory diagrams showing the timing of entering and discharging the game ball to and from the variable winning ball device 20 and the timing of movement of the movable member 77. Of these, FIG. 103 shows the timing of entering and discharging the game ball when the game ball does not enter either the first entrance 71 or the second entrance 72 during the opening period of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the movable The movable timing of the member is shown.

  In the example shown in FIG. 103, when the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) shifts to the small hit game, the open solenoid 75 is driven to open the open doors 76A and 76B (step S417, (See S32). In the example shown in FIG. 103, since the game balls have not entered either the first entrance 71 or the second entrance 72 after the opening doors 76A and 76B are opened, the first prize winning switch 71a and No ON signal of the second prize winning switch 72a is detected, and the value of the in-function game ball number counter remains zero. Therefore, when the processing time during release times out and the value of the winning monitoring timer becomes 0 (see steps S430 and S451), the movable member 77 is movable without opening both the first reservoir and the second reservoir. (See steps S453, S456A to S456J), and the small hit game is terminated as it is.

  FIG. 104 shows the timing of entering and discharging the game ball and the timing of movement of the movable member when the game ball enters only the first entrance 71 during the opening period of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In the example shown in FIG. 104, when the CPU 56 shifts to the small hit game, the CPU 56 drives the opening solenoid 75 to open the opening doors 76A and 76B (see steps S417 and S32). In the example shown in FIG. 104, a game ball enters the first entrance 71 and is detected by the first prize winning switch 71a (see step S434A), and the CPU 56 adds 1 to the in-function game ball counter. (See S435A).

  Next, the game ball passes through the first path in the accessory 20 and passes through the path member 92 provided on the left side in the accessory 20 to the first reservoir as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10. Once stored. Next, when the processing time during release times out and the value of the winning monitoring timer becomes 0 (see steps S430 and S451), it is determined that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is not 0 (see step S453), and the CPU 56 Then, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined first storage part opening time (for example, 8 seconds after opening of the accessory 20 (after opening of the first accessory in the case of opening twice) has elapsed (see step S456B). ). If the predetermined first reservoir opening time has elapsed, the CPU 56 controls the first reservoir to the open state by driving the first reservoir solenoid 90a to move the first reservoir member 93a. (See step S456C). Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the game ball released from the first storage portion is guided to the front side of the rotating body 86 and wins the specific winning opening 66A through the specific side surface opening 66b, or other side surface. It enters the side opening 84 and is discharged.

  Next, when the ON signal of the accessory discharge switch 85a is detected (see step S437), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 to 0, and the small hit game ends. Note that the time from when the game ball that has entered the first entrance 71 is won or discharged to the specific winning opening 66A and is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a is, for example, 10 seconds. The opening time of the second reservoir is set to a time (for example, 12 seconds) that is sufficiently longer than the time (for example, 10 seconds) until the game ball that has entered the first entrance 71 is discharged. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 104, when the processing time during release times out and the value of the in-function game ball number counter becomes 0 (see Steps S430 and S453), the second reservoir is opened and the movable member 77 is movable. (See steps S453, S456E to S456J), and the small hit game is terminated as it is. In other words, if the game ball has not entered the second entrance 72 and is not detected by the second prize winning switch 72a, the movable member 77 is not moved during the small hit game.

  FIG. 105 shows the timing of entering and discharging the game ball and the timing of moving the movable member when the game ball enters only the second entrance 72 during the opening period of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In the example shown in FIG. 105, when the CPU 56 shifts to the small hit game, the CPU 56 drives the opening solenoid 75 to open the opening doors 76A and 76B (see steps S417 and S32). In the example shown in FIG. 105, a game ball enters the second entrance 72 and is detected by the second prize winning switch 72a (see step S434B), and the CPU 56 adds 1 to the in-function game ball counter. S435B reference).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, the game ball is guided to the upper right in the accessory 20 through the second path in the accessory 20 and temporarily stored in the second storage part. . Next, when the processing time during release times out and the value of the winning monitoring timer becomes 0 (see steps S430 and S451), it is determined that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is not 0 (see step S453), and the CPU 56 Then, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined first storage part opening time (for example, 8 seconds after opening of the accessory 20 (after opening of the first accessory in the case of opening twice) has elapsed (see step S456B). ). If the predetermined first reservoir opening time has elapsed, the CPU 56 controls the first reservoir to the open state by driving the first reservoir solenoid 90a to move the first reservoir member 93a. (See step S456C). In the example shown in FIG. 105, since the game ball does not enter the first entrance 71, winning or discharging of the game ball to the specific winning port 66A does not occur even if the first storage part is opened.

  Next, even if a predetermined second storage section opening period (for example, 12 seconds after the opening of the accessory 20 (after the first opening of the accessory in the case of opening twice) 12 seconds) has passed, Since the value of is still 0 (in this example, 1) (see steps S453 and S456F), the CPU 56 drives the second storage portion solenoid 90b to move the second storage member 93b. The second reservoir is controlled to be open (see step S456G). Further, when the movable time of the predetermined movable member 77 (for example, 13 seconds after opening the accessory 20 (after opening the first accessory in the case of opening twice), the CPU 56 moves the movable member 77 to move. The member control is executed (see step S456J). Then, as shown in FIG. 13, while the 2nd storage part is open | released, the movable member 77 is moved and it changes to the state inclined diagonally from upper right to lower left. In this case, the decorative member 78 is also moved in conjunction with the movable member 77 in accordance with the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101). Then, the game ball released from the second storage section falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 through the movable member 77 and the path member 95, and as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the specific opening 66 or the specific side surface opening. A specific winning opening 66A is won through 66b, or the other side opening 84 is discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 105, when the movable member 77 is moved to the lowest position, the ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b is detected, and the movable member initial position setting request flag is set (see steps S225 and S229). ), The initial position control process is immediately executed to return the second reservoir to the closed state and to return the movable member 77 to the initial position (see steps S1242 to S1249).

  Next, when the ON signal of the accessory discharge switch 85a is detected (see step S437), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 to 0, and the small hit game ends. As shown in FIG. 105, in this embodiment, the movable member 77 is moved and the decorative member 78 is moved only when a game ball enters the second entrance 72 and is detected by the second prize winning switch 72a. An effect that moves in conjunction with is executed. Then, the game ball released from the second storage section falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 through the movable member 77 and the path member 95, and as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the specific opening 66 or the specific side surface opening. A specific winning opening 66A is won through 66b, or the other side opening 84 is discharged.

  Further, FIG. 106 shows the timing of entering and discharging the game ball when the game ball enters the first entrance 71 and the game ball enters the second entrance 72 during the open period of the variable winning ball apparatus 20 and the movable timing. The movable timing of the member is shown. In the example shown in FIG. 106, when the CPU 56 shifts to the small hit game, the CPU 56 drives the opening solenoid 75 to open the opening doors 76A and 76B (see steps S417 and S32). In the example shown in FIG. 106, a game ball enters the first entrance 71 and is detected by the first prize winning switch 71a (see step S434A), and the CPU 56 adds 1 to the in-function game ball counter. (See S435A). Furthermore, in the example shown in FIG. 106, a game ball enters the second entrance 72 and is detected by the second prize winning switch 72a (see step S434B), and the CPU 56 increments the in-function game ball number counter by one. The count value is set to 2 (see step S435B).

  Next, the game ball that has entered the first entrance 71 passes through the first path in the accessory 20, and as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, a path member 92 provided on the left side in the accessory 20. And is temporarily stored in the first storage section. The game ball that has entered the second entrance 72 is guided to the upper right in the accessory 20 through the route member 94 via the second route in the accessory 20 as shown in FIG. 2 is temporarily stored in the storage unit.

  Next, when the processing time during release times out and the value of the winning monitoring timer becomes 0 (see steps S430 and S451), it is determined that the value of the in-function game ball number counter is not 0 (see step S453), and the CPU 56 Then, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined first storage part opening time (for example, 8 seconds after opening of the accessory 20 (after opening of the first accessory in the case of opening twice) has elapsed (see step S456B). ). If the predetermined first reservoir opening time has elapsed, the CPU 56 controls the first reservoir to the open state by driving the first reservoir solenoid 90a to move the first reservoir member 93a. (See step S456C). Then, as shown in FIG. 11, the game ball released from the first storage portion is guided to the front side of the rotating body 86 and wins the specific winning opening 66A through the specific side surface opening 66b, or other side surface. It enters the side opening 84 and is discharged. In the example shown in FIG. 106, it is assumed that the game ball released from the first storage part has entered the side opening 84 and has been displaced.

  Next, when the ON signal of the accessory discharge switch 85a is detected (see step S437), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 to 1 (see step S438). In this case, even if the game ball that has entered from the first entrance 71 is discharged, the value of the in-function game ball number counter does not become 0 (in the case where the specific winning slot 66A has not been won) (see step S453). When a predetermined second storage section opening period (for example, 12 seconds after opening of the accessory 20 (after the first opening of the accessory in the case of opening twice), the CPU 56 drives the second storage solenoid 90b. Then, by moving the second storage member 93b, the second storage unit is controlled to be in an open state (see step S456G). Further, when the movable time of the predetermined movable member 77 (for example, 13 seconds after opening the accessory 20 (after opening the first accessory in the case of opening twice), the CPU 56 moves the movable member 77 to move. The member control is executed (see step S456J). Then, as shown in FIG. 13, while the 2nd storage part is open | released, the movable member 77 is moved and it changes to the state inclined diagonally from upper right to lower left. In this case, the decorative member 78 is also moved in conjunction with the movable member 77 in accordance with the control of the effect control microcomputer 100 (specifically, the effect control CPU 101). Then, the game ball released from the second storage section falls on the upper surface of the rotating body 86 through the movable member 77 and the path member 95, and as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the specific opening 66 or the specific side surface opening. A specific winning opening 66A is won through 66b, or the other side opening 84 is discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 106, when the movable member 77 is moved to the lowest position, the ON signal from the lower position sensor 91b is detected and the movable member initial position setting request flag is set (see steps S225 and S229). ), The initial position control process is immediately executed to return the second reservoir to the closed state and to return the movable member 77 to the initial position (see steps S1242 to S1249).

  When the ON signal of the accessory discharge switch 85a is detected (see step S437), the value of the in-function game ball number counter is decremented by 1 to 0, and the small hit game ends.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61, when the movable portion 63 advances to the game area side, it advances in a diagonally upward direction with respect to the horizontal direction. It is configured. Therefore, when the movable portion 63 is advanced to the game area side, the advance operation is performed obliquely upward, thereby preventing a situation where a ball is clogged or a game ball is sandwiched between the protruding member and the front glass. And the game can proceed smoothly. In addition, the game ball that has entered the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 can be promptly guided to the starting area.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61, the movable portion 63 includes a plate-like portion formed in a plate shape, and the plate-like portion is from the tip portion side that is the most game area side. An inclined portion 63b whose thickness decreases in the direction toward the root side is provided. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the normal variable winning ball device 61 can be more quickly guided to the starting area.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61, the movable portion 63 is disposed below the passage, and the upper wall portion that faces the movable portion 63 and forms the passage is a game area. An inclined portion 67b that approaches the movable portion 63 as it moves away from the side is provided. Therefore, the game ball that has entered the normal variable winning ball device 61 can be more quickly guided to the starting area.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 includes the decoration portion 65 that covers the passage on the front side of the passage. Therefore, the amount of game balls that can be passed around the entrance 67 that can accommodate the movable portion 63 can be minimized, and a situation in which the game balls enter the entrance 67 more than necessary can be prevented. Specifically, in a gaming machine, generally, a space through which one or more game balls can pass is provided between the game area on the game board 6 and the front glass, so that the movable portion 63 is located inside the game area. Even when the player is moving backward, the game ball may enter the entrance area 67 from the front side with respect to the game area. By providing the decoration portion 65 in the forward direction of the entrance 67, it is possible to eliminate the game balls that enter the game area from the front direction and prevent the game balls from entering the entrance 67 more than necessary. Can do.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, since the front side of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is covered with the decoration portion 65, the movable portion 63 moves forward or backward. The situation can be made difficult for the player to recognize. In this embodiment, there are two types of cases, in which the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened for a long time (for example, 5.0 seconds) and opened for only a short time (for example, 0.1 seconds). Although there is an open state, the decoration unit 65 can make it difficult to recognize which open state, and even when the variable variable winning ball apparatus 61 is opened for a short time, the player's It is possible to prevent the interest from being reduced.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 is advantageous to the player when the movable portion 63 is advanced to the game area side in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 (this implementation). In this embodiment, the first movable member control for controlling the movable portion 63 (which causes the movable portion 63 to advance for a long time (5.0 seconds)) is disadvantageous for the player as compared with the first movable member control. The second movable member control for controlling the movable member is performed (in this embodiment, the movable portion 63 is advanced for a short time (1.0 second)). Therefore, the playability can be improved by moving the movable portion 63 by a plurality of types of movable modes.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 advances the movable portion 63 of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 based on the result of the normal symbol variable display being successful. In addition, when the gaming state is controlled to the normal state, the second movable member control is performed at a higher rate than the first movable member control. In addition, when the movable portion 63 is advanced based on the display result of the variable symbol display of normal symbols, if the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state (short-time state), the second movable The first movable member control is performed at a higher rate than the member control. Therefore, the movable mode of the movable part 63 can be changed according to the gaming state, and the game performance can be improved.

  Note that the first movable member control may always be performed when the gaming state is controlled to the advantageous state (short time state). FIG. 107 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the starter movable time determination table. As shown in FIG. 107 (A), the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) controls the gaming state to be in an advantageous state (short time state), and the starting state movable time determination table in the advantageous state is selected. If it is determined, in step S99, the starter moving time may be determined as 5.0 seconds with a probability of 100 percent.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 560 has the same ratio (in this embodiment, in the case where the game state is controlled to the normal state and the case where the game state is controlled to the probability variation state). It is determined that the variable symbol display result of normal symbols is a hit with a probability of 1/3. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a situation in which gambling is excessively high by making the ratio at which the variable symbol display result of normal symbols is a constant.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game ball is provided in a path through which the game ball can enter in the game area, and the game ball can be guided to the start area by advancing to the game area side in the path. On the other hand, an ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61 having a movable portion 63 that does not guide the game ball to the start area by retreating from the game area side is provided. Further, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61, the movable portion 63 is an entry facilitating portion that facilitates guiding the game ball to the starting region in a state where the movable portion 63 has advanced to the game region side (the movable portion 63 is in the horizontal direction). And an intrusion prevention unit (of the movable part 63) that prevents the game ball from entering the starting area in a state of retreating from the game area side. Board thickness). Therefore, when the starting area is formed by the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 including the movable portion 63 including the approach facilitating part and the approach preventing part, it may be interesting to enter the game ball into the starting area. And game playability can be improved. In addition, by having such a configuration of the start area, the game ball can smoothly enter the start area when the game ball enters, and the game ball can enter the start area when the movable portion 63 moves backward. Can be prevented.

  Further, according to this embodiment, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61, the movable portion 63 includes a plate-like portion formed in a plate shape, and the plate-like portion is provided with the opening 63a. Therefore, by being guided by the opening 63a provided in a plate shape, the entered game ball can be reliably guided to the starting area.

  In this embodiment, the case where the normal variable winning ball device 61 includes the movable portion 63 only below the entrance 67 is shown, but the normal variable winning ball device 61 is also provided above the entrance 67. A movable part may be provided. FIG. 108 is a cross-sectional view showing another example of the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61. In FIG. In the example shown in FIG. 108, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 includes a movable portion 63 below the entrance 67 and an auxiliary movable portion 68 above the entrance 67. Further, the auxiliary movable portion 68 is connected to the movable portion solenoid 62 via an auxiliary connecting member 69.

  When controlling the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 to the open state, as shown in FIG. 108 (B), the movable member solenoid 62 is driven, so that the connecting member 64 rotates about the fixed portion 64b. The advancing operation is performed so that the movable portion 63 protrudes toward the game area side. Further, according to the operation of the movable part solenoid 62, the auxiliary connecting member 69 connected to the movable part solenoid 62 performs the backward movement operation. Then, the auxiliary movable portion 68 also performs the backward movement to the back side of the entrance 67 in accordance with the backward movement of the auxiliary connecting member 69. As described above, when the movable portion 63 moves forward and the auxiliary movable portion 68 moves backward, the size of the opening surface 67a of the entrance 67 increases and the game ball can enter. Further, as shown in FIG. 108 (B), the tip portion of the movable portion 63 is provided with an inclined portion 63c that is inclined obliquely downward from the front side to the back side of the movable portion 63. The game ball that has reached the movable portion 63 is guided into the entrance 67 by an inclined portion 63c provided at the distal end of the movable portion 63 (corresponding to an entry assisting portion together with the inclined portion 63b provided in the movable portion 63). .

  Further, when the normal variable winning ball apparatus 61 is controlled to be closed again, as shown in FIG. 108 (A), the drive of the movable part solenoid 62 is stopped, so that the movable part 63 performs the backward movement operation. At the same time, the auxiliary movable portion 68 performs the advance operation. By operating in such a manner, the size of the opening surface 67a of the entrance 67 becomes smaller by the thickness of the movable portion 63 and the auxiliary movable portion 68 which are plate-like members, which is larger than the size of one game ball. It becomes small and the game ball cannot enter.

  As shown in FIG. 108, the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) executes steps S162 and S173 to drive the movable part solenoid 62, so that the movable part 63 advances. The auxiliary movable portion 68 is moved backward from the game area side, and the auxiliary movable portion 68 is controlled to advance as the movable portion 63 moves backward from the game area side.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 108, in the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 61, the movable portion 63 includes a plate-like portion formed in a plate shape, and the plate-like portion is located at the tip portion closest to the game area. There is an inclined portion 63c whose thickness decreases in the direction from the partial side toward the root side. Therefore, the guided game ball can be quickly guided to the starting area by being guided by the inclined portion 63c provided on the plate-like portion of the movable portion 63.

  Further, according to the example shown in FIG. 108, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 61 advances to the game area side in the passage separately from the movable section 63, while the auxiliary movable section 68 moves backward from the game area side. Is provided. Then, the game control microcomputer 560 controls the game ball to be guided to the start area by retreating the auxiliary movable section 68 from the game area side as the movable section 63 advances, and the movable section 63 controls the game area. Control is performed so that the game ball cannot enter the starting area by advancing the auxiliary movable portion 68 as it retreats from the side. Therefore, by performing control using both the movable portion 63 and the auxiliary movable portion 68, it is possible to more accurately realize a state where the game ball can enter the start area and a state where the game ball cannot enter. In particular, when the game ball reaches the entrance 67 just before the movable portion 63 is moved backward, the auxiliary movable portion 68 that moves forward can repel the game ball that is about to enter, and the game ball enters the start area. An inaccessible state can be realized accurately.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the movable effect member 78 is provided on the front surface side of the movable member 77 so as to perform a predetermined second movable mode and is arranged so as to overlap the movable member 77. In addition, in response to the fact that the game control microcomputer 560 controls the movable member 77 to the predetermined first movable mode, the production control microcomputer 100 moves the presentation member 78 to the predetermined second movable mode. . Therefore, the player is given more attention to the movement of the effect member 78 by moving the effect member 78 arranged on the front side of the movable member 77 in accordance with the movable mode of the movable member 77. Can do. Therefore, in the gaming machine provided with the movable member 77, it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest of the game.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, it arrange | positions so that the production | generation member 78 and the movable member 77 whole may be covered in the state which is not controlled by the predetermined 2nd movable aspect. Therefore, the effect member 78 can be noticed by the player, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the effect member 78 is arranged at a position that does not affect the behavior of the game ball that has entered the variable winning ball apparatus (community) 20. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the effect member 78 from affecting the movement of the game ball in the variable winning ball apparatus 20, and to ensure the fairness of the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the movable member 77 is configured using a transparent or substantially transparent member. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize the movable member 77. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention only to the effect member 78, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the presentation display device 9 having a predetermined display area is provided. Further, the movable member 77 is arranged in a mode overlapping with the display area of the effect display device 9 in a state where the movable member 77 is controlled in the predetermined first movable mode, and the effect member 78 is controlled in the predetermined second movable mode. In this state, the display area of the effect display device 9 is arranged so as to overlap. Therefore, the movable member 77 and the effect member 78 can be moved so as to overlap the front side of the display area where various displays are performed. Therefore, more attention can be given to the player, and the interest in the game can be further improved.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the game control microcomputer 100 produces an effect in the same or similar manner as the predetermined second movable manner when the ornament display is variably displayed on the performance display device 9. Control to move the member 78 is performed. Therefore, the effect member 78 can be used for a jackpot notice or reach notice effect performed during variable display. In addition, by performing an effect using the effect member 78 in the same or similar manner to the case where it is easy to win a specific winning opening 66A that has been shifted to the small hit game state, the player is likely to be a big hit or reach. It is possible to easily grasp this, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game.

  Further, according to this embodiment, it is arranged in the variable winning ball apparatus (object) 20, performs a predetermined movable mode, enters into the variable winning apparatus 20, and passes through the second guiding path (second path). A movable member 77 is provided for guiding the passing game ball to a plurality of regions. The game control microcomputer 560 controls the movable member 77 in a predetermined movable manner. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first of the game media that have entered the variable winning ball device 20 in the starting operation from the start of the starting operation based on the detection of one gaming ball in the starting port switch 60. The first time until the game ball that has passed through the first guide route (first route) is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a is detected by the accessory discharge switch 85a. Control is made to be shorter than the second time until. In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 performs control so that the operation of the movable member 77 is started after a third time longer than the first time has elapsed since the start of the start operation. Therefore, the movable member 77 can be moved only when the game balls that have entered the variable winning ball apparatus 20 by the open doors 76A and 76B are distributed to the second guide path. Since the movable member 77 moves only when entering the second guide route that is advantageous to the player, the player can be expected to move the movable member 77.

  In this embodiment, the case where the third time is controlled to be longer than the second time has been described. However, the second time may be controlled to be longer than the third time. That is, in this embodiment, the movable member 77 is moved after the second storage portion is opened to control the path to guide the game ball to the rotating body 86, but the movable member 77 is moved first. Then, the second reservoir may be opened (however, the second time and the third time are longer than the first time).

  Further, according to this embodiment, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with the second storage part capable of storing game balls in the second guide path, and the second storage part is upstream of the movable member 77. It is provided so that it may be located in. Therefore, by allowing the game balls to be stored in the second storage unit, it is possible to easily delay the timing until the game balls distributed to the second guide route reach the predetermined entry area.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the variable winning ball device (community) 20 is provided with the first advance entrance 71 and the second advance entrance 72 through which a game ball can enter, Compared to the second entrance 72, the game ball is formed so as to easily enter. Further, in the variable winning ball apparatus 20, the gaming ball enters the specific winning opening 66A when the gaming ball enters the second entrance, compared to when the gaming ball enters the first entrance 71. It is formed in an easy mode. Therefore, when a game ball enters the entrances 71 and 72 of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, it can be divided into a route that is likely to enter the specific winning opening 66A and a route that is difficult to enter. Therefore, the player's attention can be drawn to the operation of the first opening door 76A and the second opening door 76B provided at the entrance portion of the variable winning ball device 20, and the game ball enters the variable winning ball device 20. At the same time, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for the entry of the game ball into the specific winning opening 66A.

  For example, when configured as a gaming machine described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-223100, after a game ball has entered the variable winning ball apparatus, it is specified by a sorting member provided in the variable winning ball apparatus. The route is divided into a route that makes it easy to win a prize and a route that is difficult to win. Therefore, when the game ball enters the variable winning ball apparatus, there is no difference in the ease of V winning to the specific winning opening, and the game is played on a movable object such as an open door provided at the entrance of the variable winning ball apparatus. It is not possible to attract the attention of the person. In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the entrances 71 and 72 of the variable winning ball apparatus 20, it can be divided into a route that is likely to enter the specific winning opening and a route that is difficult to enter. The player's attention can be drawn to the operation of the open doors 76A and 76B provided at the entrances 71 and 72 of the apparatus 20.

  In this embodiment, the second opening door 76B is made smaller than the first opening door 76A to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the second entrance 72. The mode of making it difficult for the game ball to enter the entrance 72 is not limited to that shown in this embodiment. For example, by providing a member that obstructs the entry of the game ball in the vicinity of the second entrance 72, the game ball is less likely to enter the second entrance 72 than the first entrance 71. You may comprise as follows. In addition, for example, by setting the angle of the passage in the first entrance 71 to be inclined obliquely larger than the angle of the passage in the first entrance 72, the first entrance 71 becomes the second entrance. You may comprise so that a game ball may enter more easily than the opening | mouth 72. FIG.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are integrally formed. Therefore, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B can be easily formed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are integrally configured has been described. However, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are configured as separate components. May be. FIG. 109 is a cross-sectional view and a perspective view showing another example of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In the example shown in FIG. 109, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are not connected, and are configured as separate components. The first opening door 76A has a first surface portion 76a. The first surface portion 76a faces upward in the open state and is positioned below the first entrance 71 to place the game ball in the first entrance 71. It is configured to be able to guide. Further, the second open door 76B has a second surface portion 76b. The second surface portion 76b faces upward in the open state and is positioned below the second entrance 72 so that the game ball is placed in the second entrance 72. It is configured to be able to guide. The second surface portion 76b is smaller than the first surface portion 76a, and is disposed at a position that does not overlap the first surface portion 76a in a state where both the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are controlled to be closed. The

  In the example shown in FIG. 109, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the opening solenoid 75 to move the first opening door 76 </ b> A so that the first opening door 76 </ b> A protrudes outward with respect to the first entrance 71. The first open door 76 </ b> A is controlled to be in the open state by setting it to the closed state. Further, the first opening door 76A is moved so that the first opening door 76A covers the whole or part of the first entrance 71, thereby controlling the first opening door 76A in the closed state. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the opening solenoid 75 to move the second opening door 76B so that the second opening door 76B protrudes obliquely upward with respect to the second entrance 72. Thus, the second open door 76B is controlled to be in an open state, and the second open door 76B is moved so that the second open door 76B is in parallel with the second entrance 72, whereby the second open door 76B is moved. Control to the closed state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 109, when the game control microcomputer 560 moves the first open door 76A to control the first open door 76A to the open state, the game control microcomputer 560 is interlocked with the first open door 76A. 76B is moved and the 2nd open door 76B is controlled to an open state. Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 moves the second open door 76B to control the first open door 76A to the closed state, the game control microcomputer 560 moves the second open door 76B in conjunction with the first open door 76A. The second open door 76B is controlled to be closed.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 109, when the game control microcomputer 560 controls the first entrance 71 to the open state by moving the first open door 76A, the game control microcomputer 560 operates in conjunction with the first open door 76A. 2 The second entrance 72 is controlled to be opened by moving the open door 76B. When the first opening 71 is controlled to be closed by moving the first opening door 76A, the second opening 72 is moved by moving the second opening door 76B in conjunction with the first opening door 76A. Control to the closed state. Therefore, the movable mechanism of the first open door 76A provided at the first advance inlet 71 and the second open door 76B provided at the second advance inlet 72 can be shared. In addition, the second open door 76B is provided at a position where it is exposed to the game area when the second entrance 72 is controlled to be closed, and is smaller than the first open door 76A. Therefore, the first entrance 71 can be configured to be easier for the game ball to enter than the second entrance 72.

  FIG. 110 is a cross-sectional view and a perspective view showing still another example of the opening / closing mechanism portion of the open door of the variable winning ball apparatus 20. In the example shown in FIG. 110, the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are not connected, and are configured as separate components. The first opening door 76A has a first surface portion 76a. The first surface portion 76a faces upward in the open state and is positioned below the first entrance 71 to place the game ball in the first entrance 71. It is configured to be able to guide. Further, the second open door 76B has a second surface portion 76b. The second surface portion 76b faces upward in the open state and is positioned below the second entrance 72 so that the game ball is placed in the second entrance 72. It is configured to be able to guide. The second surface portion 76b is smaller than the first surface portion 76a, and is disposed at a position covered by the first surface portion 76a in a state where both the first open door 76A and the second open door 76B are controlled to be closed. The

  In the example shown in FIG. 110, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the opening solenoid 75 to move the first opening door 76 </ b> A so that the first opening door 76 </ b> A protrudes outward with respect to the first entrance 71. The first open door 76 </ b> A is controlled to be in the open state by setting it to the closed state. Further, the first opening door 76A is moved so that the first opening door 76A covers the whole or part of the first entrance 71, thereby controlling the first opening door 76A in the closed state. Further, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the opening solenoid 75 to move the second opening door 76B so that the second opening door 76B protrudes obliquely upward with respect to the second entrance 72. Thus, the second open door 76B is controlled to be in an open state, and the second open door 76B is moved so that the second open door 76B is in parallel with the second entrance 72, whereby the second open door 76B is moved. Control to the closed state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 110, when the game control microcomputer 560 moves the first open door 76A to control the first open door 76A to the open state, the game control microcomputer 560 is interlocked with the first open door 76A. 76B is moved and the 2nd open door 76B is controlled to an open state. Further, when the game control microcomputer 560 moves the second open door 76B to control the first open door 76A to the closed state, the game control microcomputer 560 moves the second open door 76B in conjunction with the first open door 76A. The second open door 76B is controlled to be closed.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 110, the game control microcomputer 560 operates in conjunction with the first open door 76A when controlling the first entrance 71 to the open state by moving the first open door 76A. 2 The second entrance 72 is controlled to be opened by moving the open door 76B. When the first opening 71 is controlled to be closed by moving the first opening door 76A, the second opening 72 is moved by moving the second opening door 76B in conjunction with the first opening door 76A. Control to the closed state. Therefore, the movable mechanism of the first open door 76A provided at the first advance inlet 71 and the second open door 76B provided at the second advance inlet 72 can be shared. Further, the second open door 76B is provided at a position where it is covered with the first open door 76A when the second entrance 72 is controlled to be closed, as compared with the first open door 76A. small. Therefore, the second opening door 76B provided at the second entrance 72 is disposed inside the first opening door 76A provided at the first entrance 71, whereby the first entrance 71 is changed to the second entrance. Compared to 72, the game ball can be configured to easily enter.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the two opening doors 76A and 76B for changing the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72 to the open state or the closed state is shown, but the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided. May be configured to include only one open door. FIG. 111 is a cross-sectional view and a perspective view showing still another example of the opening / closing mechanism portion of the open door of the variable winning ball apparatus. In the example shown in FIG. 111, the variable winning ball apparatus 20 does not enter an open state in which a game ball easily enters the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72 spanning the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72. Alternatively, one open door 76C that changes to a closed state that is difficult to perform is provided. The open door 76C has a predetermined surface portion 76c. The surface portion 76c faces upward in an open state and is positioned below the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72 so that the game ball is placed in the first entrance. 71 and the second entrance 72 can be led.

  In the example shown in FIG. 111, the game control microcomputer 560 drives the opening solenoid 75 to move the opening door 76 </ b> C so that the opening door 76 </ b> C is outside the first advance inlet 71 and the second advance inlet 72. The open door 76C is controlled to be in an open state by being in a state protruding into The open door 76C is moved so that the open door 76C covers all or part of the first advance inlet 71 and the second advance inlet 72, thereby controlling the open door 76C to the closed state.

  In the example shown in FIG. 111, the open door 76 </ b> C is controlled in the open state, and a game ball is placed at the end of the portion protruding outward with respect to the first advance inlet 71 and the second advance inlet 72. A storage portion 76D for storing is formed. And storage part 76D is formed in the position facing the 2nd entrance 72 in the state where open door 76C was controlled by the closed state. Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 111, when the open door 76C is in the open state, the game balls stored in the storage portion 76D are moved to the second entrance 72 at the timing when the open door 76C is controlled to be in the closed state. Led. In the example shown in FIG. 111, the number of game balls that can be stored in the storage unit 76D is one.

  According to the example shown in FIG. 111, the open door 76C stores the game ball at the end of the portion protruding into the game area in a state where the first advance inlet 71 and the second advance inlet 72 are controlled to be in the open state. A storage portion 76D is formed. In addition, the storage portion 76D is formed at a position where a game ball stored in the storage portion 76D is guided to the second advancement inlet 72 when the first advancement entrance 71 and the second advancement entrance 72 are controlled to be closed. Yes. Therefore, at the timing when the opening door 76C is movable and the entrances 71 and 72 are closed, the game balls stored in the storage portion 76D of the opening door 76C have an opportunity to enter the second entrance 72. And the player can be entertained with respect to the entry of the game ball into the second entrance 72.

  When the variable winning ball apparatus 20 having the open door 76C shown in FIG. 111 is also used as a big winning opening (upper large winning opening), a winning number counter is displayed in the large winning opening opening process (see FIG. 51). If the opening doors 76A and 76B are closed and the upper prize winning opening is controlled to be in a closed state based on the fact that the value of 10 becomes 10, it is further stored in the storage portion 76D after the upper prize winning opening is closed. There may be a case where a game ball wins, and there may occur a situation where the number of winnings at the upper prize opening becomes 11. Therefore, when the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is also used as an upper prize opening, the game control microcomputer 560 is based on the fact that the value of the winning number counter becomes 9, for example, during the big prize opening opening process. Then, the open doors 76A and 76B may be closed and the upper prize winning opening may be controlled to be closed. By doing so, even if game balls are stored in the storage unit 76D, the number of winning prizes to the upper prize winning opening can be made 10 or less.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the case where the 1st open door 76A and the 2nd open door 76B were each provided with the substantially flat surface parts 76a and 76b, each surface part of the 1st open door 76A and the 2nd open door 76B was shown. You may make it provide the inclination part for guiding a game ball to 76a, 76b. FIG. 112 is a cross-sectional view and a perspective view showing still another example of the opening / closing mechanism of the open door of the variable winning ball apparatus. In the example shown in FIG. 112, the first open door 76A includes an inclined portion 76c that inclines in the direction from the tip portion side, which is the game area side, toward the root side, on the first surface portion 76a. Further, the second open door 76B includes an inclined portion 76d that is inclined in a direction from the tip portion side, which is the game area side, toward the root side, on the second surface portion 76b. In the example shown in FIG. 112, the first opening door 76A and the second opening door 76B are provided with inclined portions 76c and 76d, respectively, so that the game balls can easily enter the first entrance 71 and the second entrance 72, respectively. ing.

  In addition, according to this embodiment, the first entrance 71 is disposed below the second entrance 72. Therefore, it is possible to allow a game ball that has flowed downward without entering the second entrance 72 to win the first entrance 71, and the first entrance 71 is compared with the second entrance 72. It is possible to make it easier for a game ball to enter.

  Further, according to this embodiment, the production control microcomputer 100 detects when the first winning combination winning switch 71a detects a gaming ball and when the second winning winning combination switch 71b detects a gaming ball. The notice effect is executed in a different effect mode (in this embodiment, the display screens shown in FIGS. 98E and 98F are displayed). For this reason, it is possible to provide a notice effect in different effects depending on whether the game ball is likely to enter the specific prize opening 66A and when it is difficult to enter, and the degree of expectation for the entry of the game ball to the specific prize opening 66A is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner. can do.

  Further, according to this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of small hits determined by the game control microcomputer 560 (first small hit, second small hit, and third small hit), depending on the types of small hits. The number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is varied. For this reason, an indication relating to the player's advantage (disadvantage) is given before the game ball is won at the specific winning opening 66A, and the player's interest in whether or not the game ball wins at the specific winning opening 66A. Can attract. In other words, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by the movement of the game ball or the like in the variable winning ball apparatus (community) 20 in which the specific winning opening 66A is formed.

  In this embodiment, the case where the rotating body 86 in the variable winning ball apparatus 20 is movable with the same operation pattern (rotated clockwise at a constant speed) regardless of the type of small hits is shown. You may make it move with an operation pattern which changes with hit types. FIG. 113 is a flowchart showing another example of rotating body control. In FIG. 113, the processes in steps S211 to S219 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In the example shown in FIG. 113, if the rotating body operation stop request flag is not set (N in Step S216), the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) determines the small value determined in Steps S61 and S62. It is confirmed whether or not the hit type is the third small hit (step S220A). If it is not the third small hit, the CPU 56 decides to use, as the operation pattern of the rotating body 86, an operation pattern that rotates clockwise at a constant speed (hereinafter referred to as the first operation pattern), and ends the processing. . In this case, similarly to the operation pattern of the rotating body 86 shown in FIG. 45, the rotating body 86 is controlled to rotate clockwise at a constant speed.

  If the type of the small hit is the third small hit, the CPU 56 checks whether or not the rotating body stoppage flag indicating that the rotating operation of the rotating body 86 is stopped is set (step S220B). If not set (that is, if the rotating body 86 is being rotated), the CPU 56 checks whether or not an ON signal is input from the rotating body position sensor 87a (step S220G). If no ON signal is input from the rotating body position sensor 87a, the process is terminated. That is, in this case, the operation of rotating the rotating body 86 clockwise at a constant speed is continued. If the ON signal is input from the rotating body position sensor 87a, the CPU 56 stops the driving of the rotating body driving motor 87 in order to stop the driving of the rotating body 86 (step S220H). Then, the CPU 56 sets a rotating body stoppage flag (step S220I), and sets a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) to a rotating body stop time measurement timer for measuring the rotation driving stop time of the rotating body 86. (Step S220J).

  If the rotating body stoppage flag is set (Y in step S220B), the CPU 56 decrements the rotating body stop time measurement timer by 1 (step S220C), and checks whether the rotation body stop time measurement timer has timed out. (Step S220D). If timed out, the CPU 56 resets the rotating body stoppage flag (step S220E), restarts the driving of the rotating body drive motor 87, and restarts the rotational driving of the rotating body 86 (step S220F).

  In the example shown in FIG. 113, when the small hit type is the third small hit type, by executing the processing of steps S220A to S220J, the rotating body 86 is driven to rotate clockwise at a constant speed. Control is performed in a second operation pattern in which the rotation of the rotating body 86 is stopped for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) at the timing when the side provided with the specific opening 66 and the specific side opening 66b reaches the front side. Therefore, when the rotating body 86 is rotationally driven with the second operation pattern, the game ball is likely to win the specific winning opening 66A as compared with the case where the rotating body 86 is rotationally driven with the first operation pattern. In this way, when the small win is won, the rotary body 86 is rotated by switching between two types of operation patterns, the first operation pattern that is difficult to win V and the second operation pattern that is easy to win V in the specific winning opening 66A. You may make it drive.

  In this embodiment, in the big hit determination in steps S61 and S62, it is determined whether the big hit or the small hit is determined, and the type of the big hit is also determined. Apart from R), a small hit type determination random number for determining the small hit type may be provided to perform the small hit type determination. FIG. 114 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the relationship between the special symbol variable display result and the determination value of the jackpot determination random number. FIG. 115 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the relationship between the small hit type and the determination value of the small hit type determination random number. FIG. 116 is a flowchart showing another example of the special symbol normal process.

  114 to 116, the processes shown in steps S51 to S61 are the same as those shown in FIGS. In the big hit determination process of step S61, the CPU 56 compares the determination value shown in FIG. 114 with the big hit determination random number, and determines whether it is a big hit or a small hit (step S62A). However, in the example shown in FIG. 116, as shown in FIG. 114, the CPU 56 does not determine the type of the small hit when it is determined as the small hit. If it is determined to be a small hit (N in step S62A), the CPU 56 reads a random number for determining the small hit type from the random number buffer area (step S64A). The small hit type determination module is executed (step S64B). The small hit type determination module compares a predetermined determination value (the determination value set in the table illustrated in FIG. 115) with the small hit type determination random number, and determines the type of the small hit type It is a program that executes In this case, the CPU 56 determines whether the small hit type is any one of the first small hit, the second small hit, and the third small hit. Hereinafter, the processes in steps S65 to S70 are the same as those shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, the effect display device 9 is configured such that a decorative symbol corresponding to a special symbol (effect display) and a decorative symbol corresponding to a normal symbol (effect display) are displayed in different areas. However, the decoration design (production display) corresponding to the special design and the decoration design (production display) corresponding to the normal design may be displayed on the production display device 9 at different timings. Then, when the normal symbol and the special symbol fluctuate at the same timing, the special symbol may be variably displayed on the effect display device 9.

  The present invention is applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine having a gaming board having a gaming area.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the variable winning ball apparatus from diagonally right above. It is the front view which looked at the structure part of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable mechanism part of a movable member and a decoration member from the front direction. It is the perspective view which looked at the structure part of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable mechanism part of a movable member and a decoration member from diagonally upward right. It is the front view which looked at the opening-and-closing mechanism part and movable mechanism part at the time of making an open door into an open state. It is the perspective view which looked at the opening-and-closing mechanism part and movable mechanism part at the time of making an open door into an open state from diagonally upward right. It is the front view which looked at the opening-and-closing mechanism part and movable mechanism part when a nut-like member moved to the lowermost part from the front. It is the perspective view which looked at the opening-and-closing mechanism part and movable mechanism part when a nut-like member moved to the lowermost part from diagonally right above. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 1st path | route provided in the variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect which stores the game ball which approached the 1st entrance and was guide | induced from the 1st path | route. It is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect which cancelled | released the storage state of the game ball stored in the 1st storage part. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd path | route provided in the variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the 2nd path | route provided in the variable winning ball apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows a motion of the game ball after falling on the rotating body upper surface. It is explanatory drawing which shows a motion of a game ball when a game ball falls on the upper surface of a rotary body at timings other than the timing at which a specific opening is located on the front side, and the timing at which the specific opening is located on the side facing the front side. is there. It is the perspective view which looked at the normal variable winning ball apparatus from the upper right. It is the figure which looked at the normal variable winning ball apparatus from the front, the upper surface, the lower surface, and the side. It is sectional drawing which cut | disconnected and showed the normal variable winning ball apparatus in the longitudinal direction in the AA surface shown in FIG. It is the perspective view which looked at the cross section shown in FIG. 18 from the upper right. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of how to advance the game of a gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a relay board | substrate, an effect control board | substrate, a lamp driver board | substrate, and an audio | voice output board | substrate. It is a flowchart which shows a main process. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is explanatory drawing which shows each random number. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a special symbol, and a determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the stop symbol of a normal symbol, and a determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the variation pattern of a special symbol, and a determination value. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between the fluctuation pattern of a normal symbol, and a determination value. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol process process. FIG. 38E illustrates an effect control command signal line. It is a timing chart showing the relationship between an 8-bit control signal and an INT signal that constitute an effect control command. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of an effect control command. 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 normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol stop process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table in which the data regarding a starting operation state are set. It is a flow chart which shows processing for opening an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows a process during an accessory release. It is a flowchart which shows rotary body control. It is a flowchart which shows a movable member control. It is a flowchart which shows a post-completion process. It is a flowchart which shows an initial position setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the process during production. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening open process. It is a flowchart which shows the process after closing of the big prize opening. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit end process. It is a table which shows the number of time reductions set to a time reduction number counter by big hit end processing. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol process process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol normal process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal hit determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a starting part movable time determination table. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation pattern setting process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol fluctuation | variation process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal symbol stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during normal electric-power-object opening. It is explanatory drawing which shows the bit allocation example of the input port in the microcomputer for game control. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the content of the payout control signal. It is a block diagram which shows the signal line etc. which are used for transmission / reception of a payout control signal. It is a timing diagram which shows an example of how to output a payout control signal. It is explanatory drawing which shows the buffer used by switch processing. It is a flowchart which shows a switch process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a prize ball number table. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball number addition process. It is a flowchart which shows a prize ball control process. It is a flowchart which shows an abnormal winning notification process. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which the microcomputer for production control performs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a command reception buffer. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is a flowchart which shows a command analysis process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows production control process processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structural example of a process table. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation pattern command reception waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration design change start process. It is a flowchart which shows the 1st decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd decoration design change process. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration member control. It is a flowchart which shows a decoration member initial position control process. It is a flowchart which shows a 1st decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a 2nd decoration design change stop process. It is a flowchart which shows a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows a display process per common figure. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a small hit game. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a small hit game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect after a small hit in an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the effect process after a small hit. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the display screen of an effect display apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the alerting | reporting screen displayed on an effect display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows alerting | reporting control processing. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the situation of the display effect in an effect display apparatus, and the sound effect by a speaker. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the approach and discharge | release of the game ball to a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable timing of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the approach and discharge | release of the game ball to a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable timing of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the approach and discharge | release of the game ball to a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable timing of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the timing of the approach and discharge | release of the game ball to a variable winning ball apparatus, and the movable timing of a movable member. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the starting part movable time determination table. It is sectional drawing which shows the other example of a normal variable winning ball apparatus. It is sectional drawing and the perspective view which show the other example of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is sectional drawing and a perspective view which show another example of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is sectional drawing and a perspective view which show another example of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is sectional drawing and a perspective view which show another example of the opening / closing mechanism part of the open door of a variable winning ball apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of rotary body control. It is explanatory drawing which shows the other example of the relationship between the variable display result of a special symbol, and the determination value of the random number for jackpot determination. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of the relationship between the small hit type and the determination value of the random number for small hit type determination. It is a flowchart which shows the other example of a special symbol normal process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8 Special symbol display 9 Production display device 10 Normal symbol display 16 Opening and closing board 20 Function (variable winning ball device)
23 Count switch 31 Main board 56 CPU
60 Start port switch 61 Ordinary variable winning ball device 63 Movable part 65 Decoration part 66 Specific opening 66a Specific area switch 66b Specific side side opening 67 Advance entrance 71 First passage opening 72 Second passage opening 71a First character winning combination switch 72a First 2nd prize winning switch 76A 1st opening door 76B 2nd opening door 77 Movable member 78 Decoration member 80 Production control board 85a Production body discharge switch 86 Rotating body 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
560 Microcomputer for game control

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine having a gaming board with a gaming area,
Start detection means for detecting a game medium entered in a start area provided in the game area;
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the detection of the game medium by the start detection means and deriving and displaying a display result;
Display result predetermining means for determining whether or not to make the variable display result of the identification information a predetermined specific display result before derivation display;
The game medium is provided in a passage through which the game medium can enter, and the game medium can be guided to the start-up area by advancing to the game area side in the passage. A variable start winning device including a movable member that does not guide the game medium to the start area by retreating from
Movable member control means for controlling the advancement and retreat of the movable member,
The movable member is
Disposed below the passage,
When advancing to the game area side, advancing diagonally upward relative to the horizontal direction ,
The gaming machine characterized in that an upper wall portion that faces the movable member and forms the passage includes an inclined portion that approaches the movable member as the distance from the game area side increases .

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