JP5942096B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs abnormality notification.

  Conventionally, a time for validating winning in a variable prize winning device during execution of a jackpot game (special game) is set in advance, and when a winning is detected outside the time for validating winning, Preventing fraudulent attempts to obtain a large number of prize balls by deliberately opening the variable prize-winning device by notifying the occurrence of compensation for winnings and notifying that the detection of winnings is abnormal A gaming machine that can be used has been proposed.

JP 2003-299795 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, even if a winning is not detected in time due to a ball detection delay (a state where the ball is sandwiched when closed) or a ball clogging in the variable winning device, an abnormality notification is performed. For this reason, there are many cases where anomaly is reported, and as a result, the player is uncomfortable and there is a risk of hindering the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the frequency of abnormality notification caused by a ball bite or ball clogging that is different from an illegal act. .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the determination of whether or not the game is successful due to the establishment of the determination condition, and the release that allows the game ball to win easily because the result of the determination of success / failure by the success / failure determination means is a hit. A variable winning device that is displaceable to a closed state that is difficult to win and a special game executing means for executing a special game based on the result of the determination of whether or not the winning / non-winning means has been won. In the round state where the variable winning device is opened at least once and the variable winning device can be won, and the variable winning device is closed and the variable winning device cannot be won. in the gaming machine that performs consisting interval state a plurality of times alternately, wherein at least one said round condition of the special game to be executed by the special game execution means, after the special game Benefits game execution determination means for determining the passing state of the game ball whether to award gaming state is advantageous tricks state to the player than the base game state to privilege granting area provided in said variable winning devices The bonus granting area is provided with an opening / closing member that opens and closes the bonus granting area, and in the round state in which the bonus game execution determining means is executed , the game ball can pass to the bonus granting area. An opening time for opening and closing the opening / closing member so that the opening / closing member is closed, and a closing time for closing the opening / closing member so that it is difficult to pass the game ball to the privilege-giving area after the opening time has elapsed. is set, the and in the closing time, the invalid period for invalidating the determination by award game execution determining means is set, the passage of the game ball of the privilege granting region in said inactive period Comprising a game ball confirmation means for confirming, the abnormal control means is not performed informing that if the passage of the game ball in the invalid period within the closing time has been confirmed its passage is abnormal by the game balls check means The special game includes a first special game that makes it easy to win a game ball to the variable winning device when at least the bonus game execution determination means is executed, and the special game execution determination. The first special game has a second special game that makes it difficult to win a game ball because the opening time of the variable prize-winning device is shorter than the first special game when the means is executed in a round state. And the second special game, the abnormality control means is executed in any special game .

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the variable prize-winning device has a prize valid period in which a prize for a predetermined time game ball is valid during the interval state from the end of the round state during the special game. A winning abnormality notifying means for notifying that a winning invalid period for invalidating a winning game ball is set after the winning valid period has elapsed, and that the winning of the gaming ball in the winning invalid period is abnormal. It is characterized by having.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the passing of the game ball in the ineffective period within the closing time is confirmed by the game ball confirming means regarding the passage of the game ball in the privilege granting area, the abnormal control means causes the passing of the game ball. By not reporting that there is an abnormality, it is possible to suppress the frequency of abnormality notification.

According to the invention of claim 2 , the variable winning device sets the winning validity period and the winning invalid period during the interval state, so that the game ball wins with a delay due to ball clogging or clogging occurring during the round state. In some cases, the winning can be valid, but it is determined that the game ball won after the winning validity period is highly likely to be fraudulently deliberately won during the interval state, not due to ball clogging or clogging. Therefore, the winning is invalidated, and it is possible to notify that there is an abnormality only for the winning with a high possibility of fraud.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the upper and lower large prize winning opening vicinity of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the back side of the game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the connection of the control board, apparatus, etc. of the gaming machine. It is a flowchart of the main process which the main control board in the same gaming machine performs. It is a flowchart of the interrupt process for the main process. It is a flowchart of a security control process. It is a flowchart of a lower university winning opening abnormality determination process. It is a flowchart of a top university winning mouth abnormality determination process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation area abnormal passage determination process. It is a flowchart of an abnormality determination process when there is no upper prize winning port detection. It is a flowchart of the abnormality determination process at the time of lower prize winning opening detection. It is a flowchart of a start winning opening switch detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passage process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of special operation processing. It is a flowchart of the upper university winning a prize mouth process. It is a flowchart of a probability variation region solenoid operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol selection process. It is a 1st flowchart of a special symbol fluctuation | variation aspect selection process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a special symbol fluctuation state selection process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol random number shift process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation start setting process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol variation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol confirmation process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot start process. It is a flowchart of round number setting processing. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening opening process. It is a flowchart of a big winning opening switch detection process. It is a flowchart of an upper prize winning opening operation setting process. It is a flowchart of 1st prize opening closing 1 processing. It is a 1st flowchart of a big prize mouth closing 2 process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a big prize mouth closing 2 process. It is a flowchart of jackpot end processing. It is a flowchart of the number of reserved balls. It is a flowchart of a power interruption monitoring process. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process. It is a flowchart of a reception interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 2 ms timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a 10 ms timer interrupt process. It is a flowchart of a received command analysis process. It is a 1st flowchart of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a 2nd flowchart of an error alerting | reporting process. It is a table | surface which shows the operation | movement content of each operation | movement counter. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement (long) of the top big prize opening and the bottom big prize opening during a jackpot game. It is a time chart which shows the operation | movement (short) of the top big prize opening and the bottom big prize opening during a jackpot game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. A gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and an outer rail 3 and an inner rail 4 are arranged in a substantially circular shape on the edge of the gaming board 2, and the outer rail 3 and the inner rail A game area 6 divided by 4 is provided on the game board 2. The game area 6 is an area where game balls can flow down, and a guide nail J for guiding the game balls flowing down is provided on the surface of the game board 2. Further, on the front side of the gaming machine 1, a decoration lamp 35, an upper ball receiving tray 36 for receiving a game ball supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball, and a game ball received when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full. There are provided a lower ball receiving tray 37 for the purpose, a speaker 38 for generating sound effects, etc., and a launching device 64 for projecting and launching a game ball toward the game area 6 in accordance with the player's launch operation. In FIG. 1, reference numeral W1 denotes an outer frame of the gaming machine, W2 denotes a front frame attached to the outer frame W1, and G1 denotes a glass frame attached to the front frame W2 by a hinge so as to be opened and closed. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, a display device 10, a first start winning port 41, and an out port 48 are arranged in order from the upper part to the lower part on the center line. A second start winning opening 42 is provided on the right side of the first starting winning opening 41. A wind turbine 76 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and a left first winning port 51 is disposed at the upper left of the wind turbine 76, and a left second winning port 52 is disposed below the wind turbine 76. On the other hand, a normal symbol variation start gate 55 is arranged on the right side of the display device 10, and an upper big prize opening 71 and a lower big prize port 81 are arranged below the normal symbol fluctuation start gate 55. The first start winning port 41, the second start winning port 42, the left first winning port 51, the left second winning port 52, the upper large winning port 71, and the lower large winning port 81 are games that flow down the game area 6. The ball corresponds to a plurality of winning devices that can win (win). When a game ball wins (wins) in each of the winning ports (winning device) and a win (win) is detected (detected), a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are detected with respect to detection of one win ball. Is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls to be paid out for detection of the one winning ball is set for each winning opening.

  The display device 10 can display an image such as a pattern, and is composed of an image display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. In this embodiment, the liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD module) is used. The display device 10 can display identification information representing the result of the determination by the determination unit, and can be stopped and displayed after the plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed for a predetermined time according to the variation mode. The plurality of pieces of identification information can identify the determination result, and in this embodiment, the identification information is composed of special symbols (determination symbols).

  In the display device 10, the left special symbol (left determination symbol), the middle special symbol (middle determination symbol), and the right special symbol (right determination symbol) arranged in the left and right directions are variably displayed, and after a predetermined time variation display, the determination of success / failure is made. Based on the result, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped and displayed as a fixed stop special symbol (fixed stop determination symbol). Further, the display device 10 may display a character, a character, or the like in front of the background image so as to cover the background image or the background image, and the background image is caused by a predetermined condition such as the start of fluctuation of a special symbol. Thus, it may be possible to display the variation.

  In this embodiment, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol which are changed and stopped are respectively “0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11”. There are 12 patterns. In this embodiment, when the game success / failure determination result is a jackpot (winning), the display device 10 has a special jackpot combination, in this example, “0, 0, 0” (so-called “0” riddle) ) And “1,1,1” (so-called “1” glances), etc., the special symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers. In the case of a jackpot, a special game advantageous to the player (a jackpot game) is executed, and in the case where the game's success / failure determination result is not (other than the jackpot), the special symbol is a combination other than the gloomy eyes. The display is stopped on the display device 10.

  In the present embodiment, the lower left portion of the display device 10 is constituted by a normal symbol display device 50. The normal symbol display device 50 includes a display device such as a liquid crystal, a dot matrix, or an LED display device. The normal symbol display device 50 of this embodiment is composed of an LED display device. The normal symbols that are changed and stopped on the normal symbol display device 50 according to the present embodiment are composed of two types, “◯” and “×”. In the case of the normal symbol, the normal symbol “◯” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and “X” is displayed in the case of being out of the normal symbol.

  The first start winning opening 41 has a shape with an upper opening, so that a game ball can enter (win) from above. On the other hand, the second start winning opening 42 includes an opening / closing member 43, and the opening / closing member 43 closes the second starting winning opening 42 by a start winning opening solenoid on the back to make it difficult to enter a ball (winning). And an open state in which the second start winning opening 42 is opened to enable a winning (winning). The opening of the second start winning opening 42 is achieved by displaying the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 50 and then displaying the normal symbol, and in this embodiment, the normal symbol per symbol is stopped and displayed. It is done at the time.

  On the back side of the game board 2, a first start winning port detection switch (first start winning port sensor) for detecting (detecting) a game ball won (entered) in the first start winning port 41, and the first A second start winning port detection switch (second start winning port sensor) is provided for detecting (detecting) a game ball that has won (entered) the two start winning ports 42. In this embodiment, the detection of the winning ball by the first start winning port detection switch or the second start winning port detection switch is caused by the acquisition of the random number value and the start of the variation display of the special symbol. It is set to fulfill the determination condition that causes the determination by the determination means.

  In the present embodiment, the number of game balls detected by the first start winning port detecting switch or the second starting winning port detecting switch after winning the first starting winning port 41 or the second starting winning port 42. (Starting winning opening winning ball number) is stored as a special symbol holding ball number up to a preset number, the special symbol variation display on the display device 10 is temporarily suspended, and the special symbol variation display is started sequentially. In this way, the number of stored special symbol holding balls is reduced by starting the special symbol variation display or by stopping the special symbol for displaying the determination result of the success / failure determination result on the display device 10. It is configured as follows. The memory (the number of special symbol reservation balls) for winning in the first starting winning port 41 and the second starting winning port 42 does not include the currently changing memory in the display device 10 and is set to a maximum of four. .

  When the number of game balls detected by the start winning port detection switch (first start winning port detection switch, second start winning port detection switch) is stored up to the maximum number (four in this embodiment), the start Even if the winning opening detection switch detects more winning game balls, it is regarded as an invalid ball (overflow winning ball) that is not stored as the number of special symbol reserve balls, and the invalid ball is judged to be a winner and the special symbol is changed. Rather, a predetermined number of prize ball game balls for winning a prize are paid out.

  The normal symbol change start gate 55 detects (detects) the game ball passing through the normal symbol change start gate 55 by a normal symbol change start switch provided on the back of the game board 2. The apparatus 50 starts to change the normal symbol. In addition, the normal symbol variation generated by the game ball passing through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is the maximum number of four normal symbol holding balls, not including the memory currently changing in the normal symbol display device 50. It is memorized, and the number of normal symbol reserved balls is reduced by the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol.

  Further, on the back of the game board 2, a left first winning port detection switch for detecting (detecting) a winning ball of the left first winning port 51 and a winning ball of the left second winning port 52 are detected (detected). ) Is provided with a left second winning opening detection switch.

The upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81 correspond to the variable prize winning device in the present invention. The upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which front decorations are removed in the vicinity of the upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81.
The upper prize winning opening 71 includes an upper prize winning opening / closing plate 72 as an opening / closing member that opens and closes the entrance of the upper prize winning opening 71 by an upper prize winning solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. . The upper prize winning opening 71 is normally closed when the upper prize winning opening / closing plate 72 is vertical and the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed. On the other hand, the big winning game (special game) ), The upper prize winning opening / closing plate 72 falls to the front side of the gaming machine and the upper prize winning opening 71 is opened at least once. When the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed, the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed, so that it is difficult to win a game ball. On the other hand, when the upper prize winning opening 71 is open, the game ball flowing down from above is removed. At 72, it is easy to win a prize (enter a ball) into the open upper prize winning opening 71. An upper prize winning port switch (count sensor) 73 for detecting (detecting) a winning ball won in the upper prize winning opening 71 is provided in an upper portion of the upper prize winning opening 71.

  The winning ball flow path (winning ball path) in the upper prize winning port 71 is provided with a probability changing region 76 below the upper prize winning port switch (count sensor) 73. The probability variation area 76 corresponds to a privilege grant area in the present invention. At the entrance of the probability variation region 76, a probability variation region opening / closing plate 75 is provided as an opening / closing member. The probability change area opening / closing plate 75 is in an open state retracted (stored) into the game board 2 by a probability change area solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2 and a closed state protruding forward from the game board 2. The probability variation area (privilege grant area) 76 is configured to open and close by being displaced. In the closed state, the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 protrudes forward from the game board 2 to block the entrance of the probability variation area 76 from above, and a game ball flowing down in the upper prize winning opening 71 passes the probability variation area 76. Make it difficult to pass. On the other hand, in the open state, the probability variation region opening / closing plate 75 is retracted (stored) into the game board 2 to open the entrance of the probability variation region 76, and the game ball flowing down in the upper prize winning opening 71 is It is possible to pass through the probability variation region 76. In the probability variation region 76, a probability variation region switch (privilege region passage detection switch (count sensor)) 77 for detecting (detecting) a game ball that has passed through the probability variation region 76 is provided.

  Furthermore, in the winning ball flow path (winning ball path) in the upper large winning opening 71, the game balls that could not pass through the probability variation area (privilege grant area) 76 due to the closure by the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 are stored in the upper large prize winning passage 71. An upper prize winning outlet 78 for discharging from the prize winning opening 71 is provided. The upper prize winning outlet 78 is provided with an outlet switch (count sensor) 79 for detecting (detecting) a game ball (discharged ball) that has passed through the upper prize winning outlet 78. .

  The lower large prize opening 81 includes a lower large prize opening opening / closing plate 82 as an opening / closing member. The lower large prize opening opening / closing plate 82 is retracted (stored) into the game board 2 by a lower large prize opening solenoid provided on the back surface of the game board 2 so that the upward entrance of the lower big prize opening 81 is provided. Is disengaged from the game board 2 to a closed state in which it projects forward from the game board 2 and closes the upward entrance of the lower prize winning opening 81 from above. In the closed state of the lower major prize opening 81, it is difficult for the game ball that has flowed down the gaming area 6 to enter the lower major prize opening 81, while in the opened state, the gaming area 6 flows down. The game balls that have been played are made easier to win (enter) the lower large winning opening 81. The lower major prize opening 81 is normally closed, and is opened in a round state different from the round state of the upper major prize opening 71 in the big hit game (special game). In the lower major prize opening 81, a lower major prize opening switch (count sensor) 83 for detecting a winning ball won in the lower major prize opening 81 is provided.

  The first start winning port detection switch, the second start winning port detection switch, the left first winning port detection switch, the left second winning port detection switch, the upper large winning port switch 73, and the lower large winning port switch 83 are: This corresponds to winning detection (detection) means for detecting (detecting) a game ball won in the winning device.

  The launching device 64 has a launching motor that is driven by the operation of the operation lever 65 on the back side, and the game ball is ejected by the driving of the launching motor. The launch ball fired by the launch device 64 is guided to the game area 6 through a launch ball guide path formed between the inner guide rail 4 and the outer guide rail 3 erected on the surface of the game board 2. The The game ball guided to the game area 6 rolls downward while rolling and wins each of the devices and the winning holes, or if the player does not win anywhere, the game board 2 enters the game board 2 from the out port 48. It is discharged to the back side. In addition, the game ball that has not reached the game area 6 returns to the back of the game board 2 through the launch ball guide path, and returns to the upper ball tray 36 through the back of the game board 2. Be guided.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided on the back side of the gaming machine 1. Main control boards include a main control board 200, a sub-control board 205, a display control board 210, an audio control board 220, a payout control board 240, a power supply board 250, and a launch control board 260. Reference numeral 206 is a RAM clear switch, 265 is an external terminal, 281 is a payout device (award and lending payout device), 283 is a no-ball switch (both award and ball lending), 285 is a card interface connection unit, and 289 is A ball storage tank 291 is a ball guide rod. Each control board is provided with a control circuit. The RAM clear switch 206 can initialize only the RAM of the main control board 200. Moreover, each control board is arrange | positioned in the back side of the game machine 1 in the state accommodated in the case individually or collectively. The main control board is simply shown using the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control board 200 is a control means for controlling the progress of the game. The main control board 200 includes at least a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, and a plurality of counters. The main control board 200 is connected to the sub control board 205 and the payout control board 240, and is also connected to the first start prize through a relay terminal board. It is connected to the mouth 41, the second start winning opening 42, the upper large winning opening 71, the lower large winning opening 81, the probability changing area 76, and the like. The main control board 200 operates by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The CPU in the main control board 200 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, various flags, and the like, performs calculation control, generates a random number value, and also generates a command signal (also called a control signal or a command). Are capable of being output (transmitted) to the sub-control board 205 and the device connected thereto. The CPU of the main control board 200 executes a control program and performs main control related to the game.

  The command signal (command) output from the main control board includes a winning command output when winning the first starting winning port 41 and the second starting winning port 42, a special symbol variation command (variation mode command, variation). Start command, variable stop command), jackpot command, off command, jackpot opening command, data at the time of jackpot round, commands including display mode such as a standby screen to be displayed on the display device 10, data about normal symbols, power supply You can list commands at the time of input and when an error occurs. Further, after setting the contents to be displayed on the display device 10 by the sub-control board 205 based on the command signal output by the main control board 200 regarding the control of the display device 10, the information is output to the display control board 210. The display of the display device 10 is controlled.

  The RAM stores a storage area for the number of special symbol reservation balls of the game ball detected by the first start winning port detection switch and the second start winning port detection switch, and the normal symbol of the game ball detected by the normal symbol variation start switch. A storage area for the number of reserved balls, a storage area for various random values generated by the CPU, a storage area for temporarily storing various data such as game data necessary for a game, a storage area and a flag for storing game information, A work area for the CPU is provided.

  In the ROM, control programs and control data for the CPU, variation modes relating to variation display on the display device 10 and data such as symbol data, production time, etc. are written, and determination values per jackpot and regular symbol Etc. are written.

  The sub control board 205 is connected to the main control board 200 and configured to receive command signals (commands) from the main control board 200, and is connected to the display control board 210 to control the display device 10. It is configured. The sub control board 205 has a CPU, ROM, RAM, a microcomputer having a plurality of counters, an input / output circuit that connects the main control board 200, and an input / output circuit that connects the display control board 210 and the lamp relay board. It has. The sub-control board 205 corresponds to control means for controlling the game together with the main control board 200, and controls the game according to a command signal output from the main control board 200. In this embodiment, the sub control board 205 also serves as a lamp control board. The sub control board 205 receives the command signal output from the main control board 200 and outputs a signal to the lamp relay board and the display control board 210 based on the received command signal. The ROM of the sub control board 205 stores control programs, data constants, and information such as effects executed by the display device 10, and the RAM has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. doing. A lamp device 35 such as a decorative lamp is connected to the lamp relay board, and the operation of the lamp device 35 is controlled by a command signal transmitted from the sub-control board 205 to the lamp relay board. The sub control board 205 is operated by receiving power from the power board 250.

  The display control board 210 is connected to a microcomputer including a CPU, ROM, and RAM, an input / output circuit connected to the sub-control board (lamp control board) 205, the audio control board 220, the display device 10, and the normal symbol display device 50. The display device 10, the normal symbol display device 50, and the sound control board 220 are controlled based on a control signal output from the sub control board 205. The CPU of the display control board 210 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various registers, various flags, and the like, and performs calculation control. The RAM of the display control board 210 has a storage area for various data and a work area for the CPU. The ROM of the display control board 210 stores invariant information for display control, that is, various programs, image data, constants, and the like.

  The audio control board 220 is connected to the display control board 210 by electrical connection means, synthesizes an audio signal by a signal output from the display control board 210, and outputs the synthesized audio signal to an amplifier. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and outputs it to the speaker 38.

  The payout control board 240 corresponds to payout control means for controlling payout of game balls, and includes a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The payout control board 240 is connected to the main control board 200 through electrical connection means, and receives a command signal output from the main control board 200 to control the payout device 281. The payout control board 240 is operated by the power supplied from the power board 250. A control program is stored in the ROM of the payout control board 240. The RAM of the payout control board 240 indicates the number of prize balls (game balls) to be paid out by the payout device 281 based on the detection of winnings in various winning ports (winning devices) for each payout number for the detection of one winning ball. Can be remembered.

  The payout device 281 includes a payout screw that rotates by driving of a payout motor, and the payout screw rotates by placing a game ball guided from the ball guide rod 291 and reaching the payout device 281 on the blade portion of the payout screw. Accordingly, the game ball is paid out by gradually moving it downward. The no-ball switch 283 for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball is provided in the flow path of the game ball between the ball guide bar 291 and the payout device 281. A payout sensor that detects a game ball paid out from the payout device 281 is provided at a ball exit of the payout device 281.

The power supply board 250 converts the power supply AC24V supplied from the outside into various power supplies such as direct current 34V, direct current 12V, direct current 5V and the like necessary for each part of the gaming machine and supplies them to the respective control boards.
The launch control board 260 controls the launch motor in the launch device 64.

  Examples of the random number counter provided on the main control board 200 include a jackpot random number counter, a jackpot symbol random number counter, a reach random number counter, a special symbol data random number counter, a variation mode random number counter, a normal symbol random number counter, and the like. .

  The jackpot random number counter is used for the jackpot determination by the hit determination means and the selection of the first special game and the second special game, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “629”. The random number of the jackpot random number counter (the jackpot random number) is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process to be described later starts at “0” when the gaming machine is turned on. Is set to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The jackpot random number is acquired due to winning in the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42, and when the acquired random number value is in a low probability (probability of 1/315) state (in the normal gaming state). Is a big hit if it matches either '2' or '397', which is set as a big hit value, while it is a big hit when in a high probability (6/315 probability) state (probability change, during bonus game state) '2', '397', '33', '53', '59', '113', '173', '227', '281', '337', '449' , '503' is a big hit.

  When the jackpot is reached, a jackpot game (special game) is executed. In the jackpot game (special game), one of the upper prize winning port 71 or the lower major prize winning port 81 is opened at least once, and the upper prize winning port 71 or the lower major prize winning port 81 can be won. A round state and an interval state in which the upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81 are closed and the winning to the upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81 are impossible are alternately performed a plurality of times. . The number of repetitions of the round state (number of rounds) is set to 16 in this embodiment.

  In addition, when the game ball passes through the probability variation area 76 in the upper prize winning opening 71 and the privilege game state is determined, the game state after the end of the big hit game (special game) is more players than the normal game state. The bonus game state continues until it becomes an advantageous bonus game state, and is next determined to be a big hit by the big hit determination unit. In this embodiment, the normal gaming state is set to the low probability state, and the privilege gaming state is set to the high probability state (probability change state). On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability change area 76 and is determined to be in the normal game state, after the jackpot game (special game) is finished, until the next probability change (privilege game state) is determined, the normal game state ( Followed by a low probability state).

  Further, in this embodiment, when the probability change state (privilege game state) is entered, the opening time of the second start winning opening 42 is low probability (ordinary game) together with the high probability (probability change) state (6/315 probability). The number of times that the second start winning opening 42 is opened is increased from one to three times in the low probability (normal game) state, and the probability per normal symbol is low ( It increases from 1/300 to 1/5 of the (normal game) state.

  The jackpot symbol random number counter determines a jackpot symbol combination to be confirmed and stopped in the display device 10 when the jackpot winning / bad determination result is a jackpot, and is composed of random numbers from “0” to “11”. This jackpot symbol random number is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol major random number update process, which will be described later, starts from “0” when the power is turned on. Is to repeat. The jackpot symbol random number is acquired due to winning at the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42. The jackpot symbol random number is assigned a jackpot symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the determination result is a jackpot. In this embodiment, when the jackpot symbol random number is “0”, the combination of 0 symbols (all symbols are the same) where the jackpot symbol combination is “0, 0, 0”, and when the jackpot symbol random number is “1”, the jackpot symbol combination Is the first grove that is “1,1,1” (all symbols are the same), “2” is the second grove, “2,2,2”, and the third is “3” 3 grids to be “3, 3, 3”, 4 grids to be “4, 4, 4” in the case of “4”, “5, 5, 5 in the case of“ 5 ” ], 5 in the case of “6”, 6 in the case of “6, 6, 6”, 7 in the case of “7”, “7, 7, 7” In the case of '8', the 8th round which becomes '8,8,8', in the case of '9', the 9th round which becomes '9,9,9', '10' In the case of “10, 10, 10”, the tenth gaze is “11, 1” in the case of “11”. It is assigned a jackpot symbol combination consisting of 11 ".

  Further, in this embodiment, when the combination of the stop symbols of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display device 10 in the case of a jackpot is in the case of odd numbers such as “1,1,1”, during the jackpot game If the action of the special winning opening becomes long, and the combination of the special symbol stop pattern is an even number such as “2, 2, 2”, etc., the action of the special winning opening during the big hit game is It becomes short.

  As shown in FIG. 48, in the jackpot game in the case of long, the upper big prize opening 71 is activated (opened) only in the 14th and 16th rounds in the 1st to 16th rounds, and the lower big prize opening 81 is closed. In the other rounds 1 to 13 and 15, only the lower major prize opening 81 is operated (opened), and the upper major prize winning opening 71 is closed. Next, the operation of each round will be described in detail.

  The operation of the lower major prize opening 81 in rounds 1 to 13 alternates between a round state in which the lower major prize opening 81 can be awarded and an interval state in which the lower major prize opening 81 cannot be awarded. Repeated. In the round state of 1 to 13 rounds, the lower major prize opening 81 is opened for 29.5 seconds of the round time, while in the interval state, the lower major prize winning opening 81 is closed for two seconds of the interval time. Is done. After the round state of the 13th round is completed, the 14th round comes after an interval time of 2 seconds elapses.

  In the fourteenth round, the upper prize winning opening 71 is in a round state. In the round state of the upper prize winning opening 71, the upper prize winning opening 71 is repeatedly opened and closed up to 23 times. At that time, the upper prize winning opening 71 repeats the open state for 1 second and the closed state for 0.1 second 22 times alternately, and the open time for the 23rd time (the last time) is 1.6. Seconds and then closed. In this embodiment, the closing time for the first closing at the upper prize winning opening 71, that is, the first opening of the upper prize winning opening 71 (opening of 23 in FIG. 48) and the next opening (opening of 22 in FIG. 48). ) Is the first closing time of the upper prize winning opening 71. Further, the closing time for the second closing of the upper prize winning opening 71, that is, the closing time between the second opening (22 opening in FIG. 48) and the third opening (21 opening in FIG. 48). This is the second closing time of the upper prize winning opening 71. Furthermore, the opening time for the open state (opening 22 in FIG. 48) between the first closing time and the second closing time of the top prize winning opening 71 corresponds to the first opening time of the top prize winning opening 71.

  Further, during the operation of the upper prize winning opening 71 in the 14th round, the opening / closing of the probability changing area opening / closing plate 75 is repeated three times, and the game ball passes through the probability changing area 76 when the probability changing area opening / closing plate 75 is opened. It becomes possible. In the present embodiment, opening / closing of the probability variation region opening / closing plate 75 is started with a delay of 0.1 second from the time when the upper prize winning opening 71 is first opened (opening of 23 in FIG. 48). The closing time of 0.1 second from the first opening time of the upper prize winning opening 71 corresponds to the first closing time and the opening delay time of the probability variation region. After the elapse of the first closing time and the opening delay time of the probability changing region, the opening / closing of the probability changing region opening / closing plate 75 is repeated three times. The opening / closing time of the probability change region opening / closing plate 75 is such that the first opening time for the first opening after the first closing time (opening delay time) is 0.08 seconds, and the second closing time for the next closing is 2 .86 seconds, the second opening time for the second opening is 25.96 seconds, the third closing time for the next closing is 1.5 seconds, and the third opening time for the third opening is 0.2 seconds. Is set to The third release time is a time for releasing the probability variation region 76 once again after the second release time is completed to eliminate the ball clogging that occurs between the first release time and the second release time. In this embodiment, since it is performed after the round time and interval time of the upper prize winning opening 71 have elapsed, the number of balls entered into the upper prize winning opening 71 and the passage through the probability variation area 76 and the upper prize winning outlet discharge opening 78 will be described later. It is configured to be executed when the number of balls does not match.

  Further, during the time when the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 is closed (closed time), the probability variation region switch 77 detects (detects) the game ball that has passed through the probability variation region 76, and the reward game execution determination means has a certain probability variation ( (Valid gaming state) valid period (valid period for valid determination by the bonus game execution determining means) and invalid period (valid period for invalidating the determination by the bonus game execution determining means) ) Is set. In FIG. 48, the first closing time (opening delay time) of 0.1 seconds is an invalid period, and the first 1 second (“closing 1 second”) of the second closing time is an effective period. The next 1.86 seconds (“closed 1.86 seconds”) is an invalid period. In the third closing time, the first one second (“closing one second”) is the valid period, and the next 0.5 seconds (“closing 0.5 second”) is the invalid period.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a game ball passing through the probability changing area 76 is detected (confirmed) by the probability changing area switch 77 within the first closing time (opening delay time), the passage is abnormal. On the other hand, when a game ball passing through the probability changing area 76 is detected (confirmed) by the probability changing area switch 77 within the invalid period within the second closing time, it is not notified that the passing is abnormal. It is controlled by the abnormality control means. In the time chart showing the opening / closing operation of the probability variation region in FIG. 48, the valid period, invalid period, and presence / absence of abnormality notification are displayed under the closing time. For example, “(invalid / present)” indicates the invalid period and the presence of abnormality notification, and “(valid / not present)” indicates the valid period and no abnormality notification, and “(invalid) "/ No)" indicates the invalid period and no abnormality notification. After the end of the 14th round state, the interval state is entered, and the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed for 2 seconds of the interval time, and then the 15th round.

  In the fifteenth round, the lower prize winning opening 81 is in a round state, and is opened for 29.5 seconds of the round time. After the round state of 15 rounds, the interval state is entered, and the lower prize winning opening 81 is closed for 2 seconds of the interval time. After the lapse of the interval time, the 16th round.

  In the 16th round, the opening / closing of the upper prize winning opening 71 is repeated 23 times as in the 14th round, and the opening / closing of the probability variation area 76 is performed in the same manner as in the 14th round. The opening / closing of the top prize winning opening 71, the opening / closing of the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75, the validity period and the invalid period, the presence / absence of abnormality notification, and the like are the same as in the 14th round, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In addition, during the interval state from the end of the round state of the upper major winning opening 71 and the lower major winning opening 81 in the first to sixteenth rounds, a winning effective period in which winning is valid is set (outside the winning effective period). Is a winning invalid period in which a winning is invalidated when a winning of a game ball is detected).

In the jackpot game in the case of short, as shown in FIG. 49, as in the case of the long, the upper prize winning opening 71 operates (opens) only in 14th and 16th rounds in the 1st to 16th rounds. The winning prize opening 81 is maintained in a closed state, and in the other rounds 1 to 13 and 15th, only the lower major winning opening 81 is operated (opened), and the upper winning prize opening 71 is maintained in a closed state.
In the 1st to 13th rounds and the 15th round, the operation of the lower grand prize opening 81 is, as in the case of the long, a round state in which the open state is opened for 29.5 seconds (round time) and a closed state for 2 seconds (interval time). The interval state to be set is repeated alternately.

  On the other hand, the opening / closing operation of the upper prize winning opening 71 in the 14th round and the 16th round in the case of the short circuit is performed only once, unlike the case of the long game. That is, after the round state in which the open state is set for 1 second (round time), the interval state is set in the closed state for 2 seconds (interval time). Further, the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 is opened for 0.08 seconds after being delayed by 0.1 second from the time when the upper prize winning opening 71 is opened, and then closed for 2.86 seconds. The closing time 0.1 seconds after the upper prize winning opening 71 is opened is the first closing time (opening delay time) of the probability variation region, and the next opening time 0.08 seconds is the first opening time. The closing time 2.86 seconds after the first opening time is the second closing time. Further, the first closing time (opening delay time) is set to the invalid period and abnormality notification, and the first one second (“1 second closing”) in the second closing time is set to the effective period and no abnormality notification. The next 1.86 seconds (“Closed 1.86 seconds”) is set to an invalid period and no abnormality notification.

In the present embodiment, the 14th round and the 16th round correspond to the round state in which the privilege game execution execution determining means is executed in both the long and short cases.
Even in the case of the short, a winning valid period in which a winning is valid is set during the interval state from the end of the round state of the upper winning port 71 and the lower winning port 81 in rounds 1 to 16. ing.

  Note that, in both the long and short cases, the upper prize winning port 71 and the lower major prize winning port 81 are determined by the establishment of the first end condition when a predetermined time (the round time) elapses after the opening, When a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment) is won before the first end condition is established, the second end condition is closed and an interval state is established. In addition, the time from the start of the first closing time to the end of the first opening time is configured to be shorter than the time until the game ball that has won a prize at the upper prize winning opening 71 passes the probability variation area 76, and By setting the first opening time to be shorter than the second opening time, most of the game balls that have won the upper prize winning opening 71 will reach the probability variation area after the first opening time has elapsed. In the short round state in which the round state is ended during the time, the game ball is configured to hardly pass through the probability variation area.

  The reach random number counter is used to determine whether or not to reach the reach state when the determination result of the jackpot random number is out of reach, and is made up of random numbers from “0” to “126”. The reach state in the present embodiment is other than the special symbol (for example, the middle special symbol) that is stopped and displayed last among the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol that are displayed on the display device 10 in a variable stop state. Special symbols (for example, left special symbol and right special symbol) are the same (excluding the final stop symbol, the state is equal to the jackpot special symbol combination, and finally the jackpot special symbol combination is off State including the case of a special symbol combination). The random number (reach random number) of this reach random number counter starts with '126' when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is subtracted by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed, and the numerical value is “0”. Then, the value is set to “126” and the subtraction is repeated again. The reach random number is acquired due to winning at the first start winning port 41 or the second start winning port 42, and the reach reach random number value in which the acquired reach random number value is determined in advance when the determination result is wrong Whether or not reach is determined. In the present embodiment, the reach establishment value is set to '5' to '15'.

  The special symbol data random number counter is used to determine a special symbol combination to be stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the determination result of the jackpot random number is out of order. From a random number counter of special symbol data 1 for determining the left special symbol to be displayed, a random number counter of special symbol data 2 for determining the middle special symbol, and a random number counter of special symbol data 3 for determining the right special symbol Each special symbol data random number counter is composed of random numbers from “0” to “11”.

The random number of the special symbol data 1 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process to be described later is reached. And the addition is repeated again. The random number of the special symbol data 2 starts from “0” when the power is turned on, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 1 is rewritten to “0”, and reaches “11”. Then, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. Further, the random number of the special symbol data 3 starts from “0” when the power is turned on or after the reset process, and is incremented by “1” when the random number of the special symbol data 2 is rewritten to “0”. When it reaches', then it is rewritten to '0' and the addition is repeated again. Thereby, even if the random number ranges of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are the same, the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 can be prevented from being synchronized (added in the same combination).

  Each random number of the special symbol data 1 to 3 is “0” for “0”, “1” for “1”, “2” for “2”, etc. Identification information consisting of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol, which are stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when they are off, is assigned. The random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3 are acquired due to winning in the first start winning port 41 or the second starting winning port 42, and by the combination of the acquired random numbers of the special symbol data 1 to 3, Identification information consisting of a left special symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol displayed on the display device 10 at the time of detachment is determined.

  The variation mode random number counter is used when a variation mode to be displayed on the display device 10 is selected from the variation mode table during the variation of the special symbol in the display device 10, and the variation of '0' to '198'. A mode random number is provided. In the selected variation mode, the variation display mode of the special symbol is set together with the variation time of the special symbol. The variation mode random number starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. Return to 'and repeat the addition again. The variation mode random number is acquired due to winning in the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42.

  A plurality of variation mode tables are provided. Each variation mode table is composed of a plurality of variations of special symbols displayed on the display device 10 and is stored in the ROM of the main control board 200. In the present embodiment, the selection of the variation mode table is performed according to whether or not the determination result is true or bad, the presence or absence of probability change (privilege game), and the presence or absence of reach. In addition, in the selection of the variation mode from the selected variation mode table, one variation mode is selected from a plurality of variation modes based on the acquired variation mode random value. A variation mode random value is assigned to each variation mode in the variation mode table, and a variation mode corresponding to the acquired variation mode random value is selected.

  Note that the maximum number of the acquired jackpot random number value, jackpot symbol random number value, special symbol data random number value, reach random number value, and variation mode random number value is four in the corresponding area in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in correspondence with the number of balls held and used sequentially.

The normal symbol random number counter is used to determine a normal symbol per unit, and has a normal symbol random number of “0” to “299”. When the gaming machine 1 is turned on, it starts from “0” and will be described later. Each time the special symbol main random number update process is incremented, “1” is added, and when it reaches “299”, it is rewritten to “0” and the addition is repeated again. The normal symbol random numbers are acquired every time the normal symbol variation start switch detects a game ball that has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, and up to four normal symbol random numbers in the RAM of the main control board 200. Stored in the storage area. The value of the normal symbol random number acquired due to the passing of the game ball through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 is set as the established value per normal symbol in the low probability (normal game) state. If it matches (probability of 1/300), it will be per normal symbol, while in the probability variation (high probability game) state, the probability of '0' to '59' (1/5) set as a normal value per normal symbol ), It will be per ordinary symbol. In the case of per ordinary symbol, “O” is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 50, and the number of times of opening and the opening time corresponding to whether or not the second start winning opening 42 is in the state of probability change are opened, while acquired. If the normal symbol random number does not match the established value per normal symbol, the normal symbol is off and “x” is displayed on the normal symbol display device 50, and the second start winning opening 42 is in a state where it is difficult to win. Leave.

  Here, the game of the gaming machine 1 will be described. In the gaming machine 1, when the game balls launched by the launch device 64 toward the game area 6 win the various winning holes, a predetermined number of gaming balls corresponding to the winning holes are awarded as the winning balls from the payout device 281. The upper ball receiving tray 36 is paid out. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol variation start gate 55, if the number of normal symbol reservation balls is less than 4, the normal symbol random number is obtained by adding 1 to the number of normal symbol reservation balls, and the main control It is stored in the RAM of the substrate 200 until the maximum is 4. Then, if the number of retained normal symbol balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 1 or more, the normal symbol per unit determination is performed based on the stored normal symbol random number value, and the normal symbol is determined. The normal symbol starts changing on the display device 50 and stops after a predetermined time change. At that time, if the determination result per normal symbol is a win, it stops at the normal symbol, in this example “O”, and the opening / closing member 43 of the second start winning port 42 is operated by a solenoid for starting start port on the back. It changes from a closed state (normal state) where it is difficult to win a prize to an open state where a prize can be won. When a game ball wins the second start winning opening 42, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball. If the number of normal symbol holding balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 0, then the game ball passes through the normal symbol change starting gate 55 and the RAM of the main control board 200 The normal symbol variation display is not performed until the number of the normal symbol reserved balls stored in is 1 or more.

  Further, when a game ball is won in the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42, if the number of special symbol reserved balls is less than 4, the special symbol reserved ball number is incremented by 1 to obtain a jackpot random number value, Random values such as jackpot symbol random numbers, special symbol data random values, reach random numbers, fluctuation mode random values, etc. are acquired and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 until the maximum is four. If the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 1 or more, the jackpot determination is performed based on the stored jackpot random number value, and the determination result of reach determination, reach Based on the presence / absence determination result and the variation mode random value, the variation mode of the special symbol displayed on the display device 10 is selected from the variation mode table. Then, the special symbol starts to fluctuate on the display device 10 based on the selected fluctuation mode, and the set background is displayed on the display device 10. If the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 0, then a game ball wins the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42, and the Until the number of special symbol reservation spheres stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is 1 or more, the determination of whether or not the winning symbol is determined and the special symbol is not variably displayed.

The special symbol is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 with the passage of the variation time set in the selected variation mode (end of the variation time). If the determination result is out of place, the left special symbol, middle special symbol, and right special symbol are disengaged on the display device 10 and stop in a combination of symbols (a state other than a slotted pattern), and a transition is made to a special game (a big hit game). There is nothing.
On the other hand, when the determination result is a big hit, the left special symbol, the middle special symbol, and the right special symbol are stopped on the display device 10 with a combination of big hit symbols (in this embodiment, a bonito), and a special game (big hit) (Game). At this time, when the stop special symbol is an odd number, the operation of the jackpot game (special game) becomes the long shown in FIG. 48, while the stop special symbol is an even number. The operation of the jackpot game (special game) is a short circuit as shown in FIG.

  In both the long and short cases, in the round state of the 14th round and the 16th round of the top prize winning hole 71, the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 is opened so that the game ball is within the validity variation area 76 within the effective period. Is detected (confirmed) by the probability change area switch 77, the probability change (privilege game) is determined, and the game state after the jackpot game (special game) is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state Probability change state (privilege game state) is set. On the other hand, if the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area 76, the game state after the end of the jackpot game (special game) is set to the normal game state (low probability state).

  In any of the long and short cases, the probability variation region switch indicates that the game ball has passed the probability variation region 76 within the first closing time (open delay time) in the fourteenth and sixteenth rounds. When detected (detected) at 77, an abnormality notification (error notification) is performed by the speaker 38, the lamp 35, the display device 10, or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a winning to the big winning opening is detected (detected) within the winning invalid period after the closing of the upper winning opening 71 and the lower winning opening 81, or the upper winning opening 71 Is detected (detected) when the game ball has passed through the probability variation area 76 or the upper large winning opening outlet 78 when the is not opened, or when the lower large winning opening 81 is open. It is detected that a game ball has passed through the probability changing area 76 or the upper large prize winning outlet 78 located inside the winning prize opening 71, or the number of winning prizes and the probability changing area 76 of the upper big prize winning opening 71 and the upper large prize winning opening. If the number of passing balls of the discharge outlet 78 does not match, an abnormality notification (error notification) is performed by the speaker 38, the lamp 35, the display device 10, or the like.

  In both the long and short jackpot games, when a game ball wins the open big winning opening (the upper large winning opening 71 or the lower large winning opening 81), the gaming ball is paid out as a winning ball. In addition, even in a state where the round time (opening maintenance time) remains (the first end condition is not satisfied), a game ball is placed in the open big winning opening (upper large winning opening 71 or the lower large winning opening 81). When the player wins 10 balls (enters the ball) (the second end condition is satisfied), the round state ends, and the next interval time starts.

  The control process in the gaming machine 1 will be described below. As main flags provided in the control circuit of the main control board 200, in this embodiment, a jackpot flag, a probability variation valid flag, a notification invalid flag, a power-off flag, and the like can be cited. These flags are all turned OFF at the time of initial setting.

  In the main control board 200, the CPU performs a main process M in accordance with a control program (main control procedure) stored in the ROM. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of the main process M.

  In the main process M, an initial setting process (S10) such as a CPU, an interrupt prohibition process (S20), a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30), an interrupt permission process (S40) are performed, and a loop process is performed in the final process. Is being performed, interrupt processing (S100) is executed every 4 ms.

  In the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU and the like, stack setting, interrupt time setting, CPU setting, SIO, PIO, CTC setting and the like are performed. Although the main process M is repeatedly performed, the initial setting process (S10) of the CPU or the like is an initial control procedure necessary only when the power is turned on, and is executed only in the first round, and is not executed thereafter. Details are omitted because they are well known.

  In the interrupt prohibition process (S20), even if the interrupt process (S100) is entered every 4 msec, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is permitted. In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S30), various random numbers are added for each of the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S30), and when the set upper limit value of each random number is reached as described above, It returns to the minimum value and is added again. The updated random number is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. In the interrupt permission process (S40), the interrupt process (S100) that enters every 4 msec is permitted.

  In the interrupt processing (S100), as shown in FIG. 6, command processing (S110), normal symbol / special symbol random number update processing (S120), security control processing (S130), start winning port switch detection processing (S140), normal Operation processing (S150), special operation processing (S160), reserved ball number processing (S170), power-off monitoring processing (S180), and other processing (S190) are performed in order.

In the command processing (S110), the command (command signal) stored in the output buffer in each processing is transmitted to each control board, and the signal input when various sensors (switches) attached to the gaming machine 1 are detected. Done.
In the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S120), the same process as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S30) performed in the loop process in the main process M is performed.

  In the security control process (S130), a process for detecting an abnormal state is performed. As shown in FIG. 7, the lower prize winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) and the upper prize winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-2) are performed. , Probability change region abnormal passage determination processing (S130-3), abnormality determination processing when no upper prize winning opening is detected (S130-4), abnormality determination processing when lower prize winning opening is detected (S130-5), other abnormality control processing (S130) -6) are sequentially performed.

  In the lower major prize opening abnormality determination process (S130-1), as shown in FIG. 8, it is first determined whether or not it is during the valid period (winning validity period) after the lower major prize opening 81 is closed (S130-1-1). ), During the valid period, the lower prize winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) ends. If it is not during the valid period, that is, during the invalid period, it is determined whether or not the lower prize winning port 81 is in operation (in an open state) (S130-1-2). The winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) ends. On the other hand, if the lower large winning opening 81 is not in operation, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (winning detection) by the lower large winning opening switch 83 (S130-1-3). The lower prize winning abnormality determination process (S130-1) ends. On the other hand, if there is a game ball detection (winning detection) by the lower big prize opening switch 83, a lower big prize opening error command for notifying the speaker 38 or the like that the detection is abnormal is output to the output buffer. Store (S130-1-4), and the lower prize winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) ends. The lower large prize opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) corresponds to the winning abnormality notification means and the abnormality control means of the lower large prize opening (variable winning apparatus) 81.

  In the upper university winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-2), as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined whether or not the upper large winning opening 71 is in an effective period (winning effective period) after closing (S130-2-). 1) If it is during the effective period, the upper prize winning port abnormality determination process (S130-2) ends. On the other hand, when it is not in the valid period, that is, in the invalid period, it is determined whether or not the upper prize winning port 71 is in operation (in an open state) (S130-2-2). The upper-award winning mouth abnormality determination process (S130-2) ends. On the other hand, if it is not in operation, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (detection of winning) by the upper prize winning port switch 73 (S130-2-3). (S130-2) ends. On the other hand, if there is a game ball detection (winning detection) by the upper prize winning switch 73, an upper prize winning error command for notifying the speaker 38 or the like that the detection is abnormal is output to the output buffer. Stored (130-2-4), and the upper prize winning port abnormality determination process (S130-2) ends. Note that the upper large prize winning opening abnormality determination process (S130-2) corresponds to a winning abnormality notification means and an abnormality control means.

  In the probability variation region abnormal passage determination process (S130-3), as shown in FIG. 10, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation valid flag is ON (established) (S130-3-1). When the probability variation valid flag is ON (established), it indicates a valid period. On the other hand, when the probability variation valid flag is OFF, it indicates an invalid period. When it is determined in S130-3-1 that the probability variation valid flag is ON (valid period), the probability variation region abnormal passage determination process (S130-3) is terminated. On the other hand, if the probability variation valid flag is OFF (invalid period), it is determined whether the notification invalid flag is ON (S130-3-2). When the notification invalid flag is ON (established), no notification is indicated, and when the notification invalid flag is OFF (not established), notification is present.

  When it is determined in S1303-3-2 that the notification invalid flag is ON (no notification), the probability variation region abnormal passage determination processing (S130-3-1) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the notification invalid flag is OFF (there is notification), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 77 (S130-3-3). The region abnormal passage determination process (S130-3) ends. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 77, a probability changing area error command for notifying that the detection is abnormal by the speaker 38 or the like is stored in the output buffer (S130-3-). 4) The probability variation region abnormal passage determination process (S130-3) ends. That is, a period (invalid period) in which the game ball does not enter the probability variation state (privilege grant state) even if it passes through the probability variation region 76, and a period during which error notification (abnormality notification) is possible (first closing time for the probability variation region, When a game ball is detected by the probability variation area switch 77 during the release delay time), an error notification (abnormality notification) is performed. The probability variation region abnormal passage determination process (S130-3) corresponds to an abnormality control means.

  In the abnormality determination process (S130-4) when no top prize winning port is detected, it is first determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the top prize winning port switch 73 (S130-4-1). If there is, the abnormality determination process (S13-4) at the time of no detection of the top prize winning opening is completed. On the other hand, if no game ball is detected by the upper prize winning port switch 73, it is determined whether or not there is a remaining timer (S130-4-2). The timer measures the remaining open time at the upper prize winning opening 71, and the remaining timer becomes 0 when there is no remaining open time. When there is a remaining timer, that is, when the top prize winning opening 71 is open, the abnormality determination process (S130-4) when no top prize winning opening is detected ends. On the other hand, when there is no remaining timer, that is, when the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 77 (S130-4-3). If it is determined that the detection is abnormal, an error command when no upper prize winning port is detected for notifying the speaker 38 or the like is stored in the output buffer (S130-4-5), and then the upper prize winning is received. The abnormality determination process when no mouth is detected ends (S130-4).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S130-4-3 that there is no detection of the game ball by the probability variation area switch 77, it is next determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the outlet switch 79 (S130-4-4). . If no game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 79, the abnormality determination process (S130-4) is completed when the upper prize winning port is not detected. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 79, an error command at the time of no detection of the upper prize winning port for notifying the speaker 38 or the like that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer ( S130-4-5). In other words, if the game ball is not detected by the upper prize winning port switch 73, there is no timer remaining (while the upper university prize winning port is closed), and there is no detection of the game ball by the probability variation area switch 77, if normal, When the upper prize winning opening 71 is not open, no game ball can pass through any of the probability variation area 76 and the upper prize winning outlet 78. It is judged that the error is notified. Thereafter, the abnormality determination process (S130-4) when the upper prize winning port is not detected ends.

  In the lower major prize winning port detection abnormality determination process (S130-5), as shown in FIG. 12, it is first determined whether or not the lower major prize winning port 81 is operating (opening) (S130-5-1). If it is not in operation (closed), the abnormality determination process (S130-5) at the time of detecting the lower prize winning opening is completed. If the lower major prize opening 81 is in operation (opening), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the lower major prize opening switch 83 (S130-5-2). The mouth detection abnormality determination process (S130-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S130-5-2 that a game ball is detected by the lower prize winning port switch 83, it is next determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 77 (S130-5-3). If there is a detection by the probability changing area switch 77, an error command at the time of detecting the lower prize winning port for notifying that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer (S130-5-5), and the lower prize winning is received. The mouth detection abnormality determination process (S130-5) ends. On the other hand, if there is no detection of the game ball by the probability variation area switch 77, it is next determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 79 (S130-5-4), and if there is no detection by the discharge port switch 79. Then, the abnormality determination process (S130-5) at the time of detection of the lower large prize opening is completed. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the discharge port switch 79, an error command at the time of detection of a lower prize winning port for notifying that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer (S130-5-5). The abnormality determination process (S130-5) at the time of detecting the lower prize winning opening is completed. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper large prize opening 71 and the lower large prize opening 81 are not simultaneously opened (operated), and therefore when the lower large prize opening 81 is open, the upper large prize opening 71 Since the game ball cannot pass through the probability variation region 76 and the upper prize winning outlet 78 which are located inside the game, the passage of the game ball detected in that case is an abnormality determination process at the time of the lower prize winning detection ( In S130-5), it is determined that there is an abnormality, and error notification is performed.

  In the other abnormality control process (S130-6), other processes necessary for the abnormality process are performed, but since they are not directly related to the features of the present invention, detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the start winning opening switch detection process (S140), as shown in FIG. 13, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 (S140-1), and the game ball is determined to be the normal symbol. If it passes through the start gate 55, the gate passing process (S140-2) is performed. If the game ball does not pass through the normal symbol starting gate 55, the gate passing process (S140-2) is jumped to the next. The process S140-3 is performed.

  In the gate passing process (S140-2), as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol reservation balls is 4 or more (S140-2-1), and if it is 4 or more, this gate passing process (S140-2) Exit. On the other hand, if it is less than 4, 1 is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S140-2-2), a normal symbol random number value is acquired (S140-2-3), and this gate passing process (S140-2) is performed. Then, the next process S140-3 is performed.

  In S140-3, it is determined whether or not a game ball has won the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42. If no winning has been won, the start winning opening switch detection process (S140) ends. On the other hand, if the first start winning opening 41 or the second starting winning opening 42 has been won, then the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is the set number. 4 or more is confirmed (S140-4). If the number of the special symbol holding balls is 4 or more, the start winning port switch detection process (S140) is terminated. If it is less than 4, the number of the special symbol holding balls is detected by the starting winning port switch. The number 1 of detected game balls is added (S140-5). Subsequently, a special symbol-related random number acquisition process (S140-6) is performed, and then the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) ends. In the special symbol related random number acquisition process (S140-6), a special symbol related updated random number stored in the RAM is acquired, and the acquired random number is saved (stored) in a RAM address corresponding to the current number of special symbol reserved balls. ) The random value acquired here is, for example, a jackpot random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a special symbol data random number value, a reach random number value, or a variation mode random number value. Note that the acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the current number of reserved special symbol balls, for example, if the current number of reserved special symbol balls is 1, the RAM address corresponding to the number of reserved special symbol balls 1 When the acquired random number value is saved and the number of special symbol reserved balls is 2, it means that the acquired random number value is saved in the RAM address corresponding to the special symbol reserved ball number 2.

Following the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140), a normal operation process (S150) is performed.
In the normal operation process (S150), as shown in FIG. 15, it is first confirmed whether the opening / closing member 43 of the second start winning prize opening 42 is open (S150-1). If the second start winning opening 42 is closed, it is confirmed that the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 0 (S150-2), and if it is 0, the normal operation process (S150) is ended. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol holding balls is not 0, the acquired normal symbol acquired in the gate passing process (S140-2) of the start winning a prize opening switch detection process (S140) and stored in the RAM of the main control board 200. The random value is read (S150-3), and it is confirmed whether the current probability change is in progress (the probability change flag F2 is ON (F2 = 1)) (S150-4). If it is not probabilistic, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the established value per normal symbol in the low probability state to check whether both match, and if they match, it is per normal symbol in the low probability state, If they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-5). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) ends. On the other hand, in the case of normal symbols, the opening / closing member opening process for opening the second start winning opening 42 with an opening time of 1 second and the number of opening times is 1. 1 is performed (S150-6), and then the normal operation process (S150) is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in S150-4 that the probability change is in progress, the acquired normal symbol random number value is compared with the normal symbol or the established numerical value in the high probability state to check whether or not both match. It is per ordinary symbol in the high probability state, and if they do not match, it is determined that they are off (S150-7). In the case of detachment, the normal operation process (S150) is completed. On the other hand, in the case of normal symbols, the opening / closing member 43 of the second start winning opening 42 is opened with an opening time of 2 seconds and an opening frequency of 3 times. The opening / closing member opening process 2 is performed (S150-8), and then the normal operation process (S150) is ended.

  If it is determined in S150-1 that the opening / closing member 43 of the second start winning opening 42 is open, it is confirmed whether the opening time of the opening / closing member 43 of the second starting winning opening 42 has elapsed (finished) (S150). -9) When the opening time has not elapsed, this normal operation process (S150) is terminated, whereas when the opening time has elapsed, the opening / closing member 43 of the second start winning opening 42 is closed. Processing is performed (S150-10), and thereafter this normal operation processing (S150) ends.

  In the special action process (S160), as shown in FIG. 16, first, the upper prize winning mouth process (S160-1) is performed, and then it is determined whether the special action status is 0 to 7 (S160-2). ) When the special operation status is 0, the special symbol standby process (S160-3) is performed, and when the special operation status is 1, the special symbol variation process (S160-4) is performed, and the special operation status is In the case of 2, the special symbol confirmation process (S160-5) is performed, in the case of the special action status 3, the jackpot start process (S160-6) is performed, and in the case of the special action status 4, the big prize is won. The mouth opening process (S160-7) is performed, and when the special operation status is 5, the grand prize opening closing 1 process (S160-8) is performed, and when the special operation status is 6, the grand prize opening closing 2 is performed. processing S160-9) is performed, and jackpot termination processing (S160-10) is performed when the special operation status is 7. The jackpot start process in the case of the special action status 3 (S160-6), the big prize opening process in the case of the special action status 4 (S160-7), and the big prize opening closing process 1 in the case of the special action status 5 (S160-8), the big winning opening closing 2 process (S160-9) in the case of the special action status 6 and the jackpot end process (S160-10) in the case of the special action status 7 correspond to the process of the special game executing means. To do.

  In the upper-award winning mouth process (S160-1), the process of setting the game state after the end of the big hit game (special game) according to the operation setting of the probability change area 76 and the game ball passing state to the probability change area 76 is special. Regardless of the status value, it is performed every time interrupt processing is executed. In addition, since the probability variation area 76 is provided in the upper prize winning opening 71, the probability variation solenoid operation process (S160-1-2) described later is performed during the processing of the upper prize winning opening process (S160-1). Operation setting for the probability variation region 76 is performed.

  In the upper prize winning opening process (S160-1), as shown in FIG. 17, it is first determined whether the upper prize winning opening 71 is operating (opening) (S160-1-1). Since the game ball does not pass through the probability variation area 76, the upper prize winning mouth process (S160-1) is terminated. On the other hand, when the upper prize winning opening 71 is in operation (opening), a probability variation region solenoid operation process (S160-1-2) is performed to set the operation of the probability variation region 76. It is determined whether the upper prize winning port switch 73 has detected (detected) a game ball (S160-1-3). When a game ball is detected, the value of the ball counter in the upper prize winning opening is incremented by 1 and the number of winning balls to the upper prize winning hole 71 is stored (S160-1-4). It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (S160-1-5). On the other hand, if the upper prize winning port switch 73 does not detect a game ball in S160-1-3, the process jumps to the process of adding the value of the upper prize winning ball number counter (S160-1-4), The process proceeds to a game ball detection determination process (S160-1-5) by the discharge port switch 79. When it is determined in S160-1-5 that the discharge port switch 79 has detected a game ball, it is determined whether or not the top winning-in-mouthball counter is 0 (S160-1-6). When the number of balls in the top prize winning opening is 0, the top prize winning in the top prize winning hole 71 is not detected by the top big prize opening switch 73 (that is, no winning is made). Since it has passed the game ball through the mouth discharge port 78 and there is a risk of abnormal passing due to fraud or failure of the top prize winning port switch 73, the inside of the upper prize winning mouth so as not to proceed to the next step. The process (S160-1) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-1-6 that the number-of-tops counter in the top prize opening is not 0, that is, if the top prize winning hole 71 is won, it is judged as normal and the top big 1 is subtracted from the value of the winning counter in-game ball counter (S160-1-7). By this step, when the detection of the game ball is normal, the value of the upper prize winning ball number counter is always 0. Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the probability variation area switch 77 (160-1-8). If it is determined in S160-1-5 that the game ball is not detected by the discharge port switch 79, the processing of S160-1-6 and S160-1-7 is jumped, and the probability variation area It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the switch 77 (S160-1-8). If no game ball is detected by the probability variation area switch 77, no game ball is confirmed in the upper prize winning port 71, and thus the upper prize winning mouth processing (S160-1) is ended.

  If it is determined in S160-1-8 that the game ball has been detected by the probability variation area switch 77, it is next determined whether or not the value of the upper prize winning ball number counter is 0 (S160-1- 9). If the ball counter in the upper prize winning mouth is 0, the game ball is detected by the probability changing area switch 77 even though there is no winning in the upper prize winning hole 71, so that abnormal passing due to fraud or upper Since there is a risk of failure of the winning opening switch 73, the upper large winning opening processing (S160-1) is terminated so as not to proceed to the next step. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-1-9 that the value of the upper prize winning ball number counter is not 0, the value of the upper prize winning ball number counter is decremented by 1 (S160-1-10), Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation area valid flag is ON (valid period) (S160-1-11). If the probability variation area valid flag is not ON, that is, if it is OFF (invalid period), the upper prize winning mouth processing (S160-1) ends. On the other hand, if the probability variation area validity flag is ON (valid period), probability variation The area passing flag is set to ON (S160-1-12), and then the upper prize winning mouth process (S160-1) is ended. The upper prize winning mouth process (S160-1) corresponds to a bonus game execution determining means. Further, the process of S160-1-8 corresponds to a game ball confirmation means for confirming the passage of the game ball in the privilege grant area.

  In the probability variation region solenoid operation process (S160-1-2) performed when it is determined in S160-1-1 that the top prize winning opening 71 is in operation, the operation of the probability variation region opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 75 is performed. Settings are made. That is, in the present embodiment, during one round of the upper prize winning opening 71, the game ball is switched a plurality of times between a state where it can pass through the probability variation area 76 (ON) and a state where it is difficult to pass (OFF). Since the probability variation region opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 75 operates in advance, the individual operation contents for the probability variation region 76 are determined in advance, and the probability variation region solenoid operation processing (S160-1-2) is performed according to the operation content. Set up.

  Table 1 in FIG. 47 shows a probability variation area operation counter to which operation contents for the probability variation area 76 are assigned. The execution time, the ON / OFF state of the probability variation region solenoid, the validity / invalidity of the passage, and the presence / absence of notification are set in the values 0 to 10 of the probability variation region operation counter. The execution time is an operation time for maintaining each state, ON of the probability changing region solenoid indicates opening of the probability changing region opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 75, and OFF indicates closing of the probability changing region opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 75. Further, the invalidity of the passage is an invalid period of the probability variation area where the game ball does not enter the probability variation state (privilege game state) even if the game ball passes the probability variation region 76, that is, the probability variation region is invalidated. When the game ball passes the probability variation area 76, the probability variation state (privilege game state) is assumed, that is, the validity period of the probability variation region in which the determination of the probability variation state is valid. The presence of notification indicates that error notification (abnormality notification) is performed, while the absence of notification indicates that error notification (abnormality notification) is not performed.

  In the probability variation region solenoid operation process (S160-1-2), as shown in FIG. 18, first, the current value in the value 0 to 10 of the probability variation region operation counter is loaded (S160-1-2-1). It is determined whether the current value of the probability variation area operation counter is 10 or more (S160-1-2-2). In the case of 10 or more, since no further operation is performed in the present embodiment, the probability variation region solenoid operation process (S160-1-2) ends. On the other hand, if the current value of the probability variation area operation counter is less than 10, it is determined whether there is a remaining timer (S160-1-2-3). The remaining timer determined here is the remaining time in the execution time of the operation set to the current value of the probability variation region operation counter. When there is a remaining timer, that is, when there is a remaining operation execution time, the probability variation region solenoid operation process (S160-1-2) ends in order to elapse the remaining time.

  If it is determined in S160-1-2-3 that there is no remaining timer, that is, the operation execution time has elapsed, 1 is added to the value of the current probability change area operation counter (S160-1-2-4), The value of the probability variation area operation counter after addition (that is, the value of the next probability variation area operation counter) is loaded (S160-1-2-5). It is confirmed whether the execution time of the operation set in the value of the loaded probability variation region operation counter is the probability variation region valid period (S160-1-2-6), and the probability variation region valid flag is set to ON regardless of the valid period. (S160-1-2-7) and the presence / absence of error notification is confirmed (S160-1-2-8). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-1-2-6 that it is not the probability variation region effective period, that is, the probability variation region invalid period, the set of the probability variation region validity flag (S160-1-2-7) is jumped. The presence / absence of error notification is confirmed (S160-1-2-8). If it is determined that there is no error notification, the notification invalid flag is set to ON (S160-1-2-9), and then the probability variation region solenoid operation processing (S160-1-2) is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-1-2-8 that there is no error notification (error notification is present), the probability variation region solenoid operation processing (S160-1-2) is performed without turning on the notification invalid flag. finish.

  In this embodiment, the error notification period set in the operation execution time of the probability variation area has the values of the probability variation area operation counters 0, 9, and 10, and this period is the probability variation area invalid period. Even if the game ball passes through the probability variation area 76, the probability variation state (privilege game state) does not occur, and further, the probability variation area 76 during this period can hardly be passed. Notification is set to be performed so that error notification (abnormality notification) is performed. The period of the probability variation area operation counter 0 corresponds to the first closing time and the opening delay time related to the probability variation area 76. In addition, the probability variation area operation counters 9 and 10 indicate that the number of balls received by the top prize winning hole 71 and the number of passing balls of the probability variation area 76 and the top prize winning hole outlet 78 are the same even when the round time and the interval time have elapsed. Since it is set only when there is no abnormality, error notification (abnormality notification) is performed when the probability variation region operation counter 9 is set.

  In this embodiment, in the period where the value of the probability variation area operation counter is 1 to 8, there are a period in which the probability variation area invalid period is set and a period in which the probability variation area valid period is set. No period is set and no error notification is given. In the present embodiment, the probability variation region opening / closing plate (opening / closing member) 75 of the probability variation region 76 opens and closes during the period in which the probability variation region operation counter value is 1 to 8, so that the flow of the game ball is delayed due to ball clogging or ball clogging. Since there is a possibility that the game ball may pass through the probability variation area 76 during the probability variation area invalid period, error notification (abnormality notification) is not performed even if the probability variation area 76 passes through the probability variation area invalid period. Yes.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-3) executed when the special operation status is 0, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0 (S160-3-1). When the number of special symbol reservation balls is 0, it is determined whether or not the display device 10 is in a standby screen (standby screen) where the special symbol is not changing (S160-3-8), and the standby screen (standby screen) is being displayed. If this is the case, the special symbol standby process (S160-3) is completed, and on the other hand, if it is not in the standby screen (standby screen), the setting process for setting the display device 10 to the standby screen (standby screen) is performed. (S160-3-9), and then the special symbol standby process (S160-3) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-3-1 that the number of special symbol reservation balls is not 0, special symbol jackpot determination processing (S160-3-2), special symbol selection processing (S160-3-3) ), Special symbol variation mode selection processing (S160-3-4), special symbol random number shift processing (S160-3-5), special symbol variation start setting processing (S160-3-6), special operation status is set to 1. (S160-3-7) to be performed in this order.

  In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2), a process for determining whether or not the game is successful (a game success / failure determining means) is performed. In the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2), as shown in FIG. 20, first, an acquired jackpot random number value (pending acquired jackpot random number value) stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 is loaded. (160-3-2-1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the current probability change is in progress (high probability gaming state) (S160-3-2-2). Whether the probability change is in progress depends on whether the probability change flag F2 provided on the main control board 200 is ON (F2 = 1, high probability gaming state) or OFF (F2 = 0, normal gaming state, low probability state). To be judged. If it is not probabilistic, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is based on whether the jackpot value in the normal game (low probability) state matches the loaded jackpot random value (S160-3-2-3). Otherwise, it is determined that the game is not a big hit, and a release command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-4). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2) ends.

  If it is determined in S160-3-2-3 that the jackpot is in a low probability state, the jackpot flag F1 is set to ON (F1 = 1) (S160-3-2-5), and then acquired. It is determined whether the jackpot operation is a long hit or a short hit based on the jackpot symbol random number value, a corresponding jackpot command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-6), and then this special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2) ends.

  If it is determined in S160-3-2-2 that the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is determined based on whether or not the jackpot value established in the next high probability state matches the loaded jackpot random number value. (S160-3-2-7). If they do not match, it is determined that the game is not a big hit, and a release command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-8). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-3-2-7 that the jackpot is in a high probability state, the jackpot flag F1 is set to ON (F1 = 1) (S160-3-2-5) and then acquired. It is determined whether the jackpot operation is a long hit or a short hit based on the jackpot symbol random number value being set, the corresponding jackpot command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-6), and then this special symbol jackpot The determination process (S160-3-2) ends.

After the special symbol jackpot determination process (S160-3-2), a special symbol selection process (S160-3-3) is performed.
In the special symbol selection process (S160-3-3), a special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the display device 10 when the determination result by the success / failure determination means is out of the big hit (in this embodiment, a combination of numbers of special symbols) is selected. Is done. In the special symbol selection process (S160-3-3), as shown in FIG. 21, it is determined whether the big hit flag is ON (big hit flag F1 = 1) (S160-3-3-1). If it is a big win, a special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random number is set as a stop special symbol (S160-3-3-3). On the other hand, if the big hit flag is not ON (hit flag F1 = 1), that is, it is out of place, a special symbol data random value (special symbol data 1, special symbol data 2, special symbol data 3) is acquired (S160-). 3-3-3), it is determined whether the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, the special symbol data 2, and the special symbol data 3 are all matched (S160-3-3-4). It is determined whether the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-3-3-3-5). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is added to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random value is set to the special symbol for stopping, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for stopping right (S160-3-3-3). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S160-3-3-3). .

  If it is determined in S160-3-3-3-4 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1, 2 and 3 do not match, it is determined whether the random values of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match. (S160-3-3-3-8). If the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 match, it is determined whether the reach random number matches the reach establishment value (S160-3-3-9). If the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is assigned to the random number value of the stop left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned to the random symbol of the special symbol data 3 that is the special symbol being stopped and the special symbol data 3 is set to the special symbol for the stop right (S160-3-3-10). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The special symbol assigned is the special symbol for stoppage, and the special symbol assigned to the random value obtained by adding 1 to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol for stop right (S160-3-3-3). .

If it is determined in S160-3-3-3-8 that the random numbers of the special symbol data 1 and 3 do not match, that is, the special symbol data 1, 2, and 3 are all different, the reach random number value is established. It is determined whether or not it matches the numerical value (S160-3-3-3-11). When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the reach is present, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the stop left special symbol and the stop right special symbol, The special symbol assigned to the random number value obtained by adding 1 to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set as the special symbol during stoppage (S160-3-3-12). On the other hand, if the reach random number value does not match the reach establishment value, no reach is reached, and the special symbol assigned to the random value of the special symbol data 1 is changed to the random number value of the left special symbol and the special symbol data 2 The assigned special symbol is set to the stopped special symbol, and the special symbol assigned to the random number value of the special symbol data 3 is set to the stopped right special symbol (S160-3-3-10).
After the special symbol is set, other processing (S160-3-3-3-13) is executed, and then the special symbol selection processing (S160-3-3) is ended.

Following the special symbol selection process (S160-3-3), a special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-3-4) is performed.
In the special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-3-4), the variation mode of the special symbol is selected from a plurality of variation mode tables, and the command of the selected variation mode is stored in the output buffer. As a plurality of variation mode tables, in this embodiment, a normal mode hit variation mode table (variation mode table 1), a normal state reach loss variation mode table (variation mode table 3), a normal state loss variation mode table (variation mode table). 4) A probability variation state hit variation mode table (variation mode table 2), a probability variation state reach loss variation mode table (variation mode table 5), and a probability variation state loss variation mode table (variation mode table 6) are provided. Each variation mode table includes a plurality of variation modes, and a variation mode random value is assigned to each variation mode.

  In the special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-3-4), as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, it is first determined whether or not the probability variation is in progress (high probability state, privilege gaming state) (S160-3-). 4-1). In the normal state (low probability state, normal game state) that is not in the probability change state, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (F1 = 1, jackpot) (S160-3-4-2). When the jackpot flag is ON (F1 = 1, jackpot), the variation mode per normal state based on the variation mode random number value from the plurality of variation modes included in the normal state variation mode table (variation mode table 1) 1 is selected (S160-3-4-3).

  When it is determined in S160-3-4-2 that the jackpot flag is OFF (F1 = 0, out), it is determined whether the acquired reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-3-4-4). ), When the reach random number value matches the reach establishment value, the fluctuation state of the normal state reach loss based on the fluctuation mode random value from a plurality of fluctuation modes included in the normal state reach loss fluctuation mode table (variation mode table 3) 3 is selected (S160-3-4-5). On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment value, the variation state of the normal state loss based on the variation mode random value from the plurality of variation modes included in the normal state loss variation mode table (variation mode table 4). 4 is selected (S160-3-4-6).

  If it is determined in S160-3-4-1 that the probability change is in progress, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (F1 = 1, jackpot) (S160-3-4-7), and the jackpot flag is ON (F1 = 1). , Jackpot), the variation mode 2 per probability variation state is selected from a plurality of variation modes included in the probability variation state medium variation variation table (variation mode table 2) based on the variation mode random value (S160-). 3-4-8). If it is determined in S160-3-4-7 that the jackpot flag is OFF (F1 = 0, out), it is determined whether the acquired reach random number value matches the reach establishment value (S160-3-4-9). When the reach random number value coincides with the reach establishment numerical value, the variation mode 5 of the probability variation state reach loss is based on the variation mode random value from the plurality of variation modes included in the reach variation state variation mode table (variation mode table 5). Is selected (S160-3-4-10). On the other hand, when the reach random number value does not coincide with the reach establishment value, the variation mode of the probability variation state loss based on the variation mode random value from a plurality of variation modes included in the probability variation state loss variation mode table (variation mode table 6). 6 is selected (S160-3-4-11).

  After the variation mode is selected as described above, the selected variation mode command (variation mode command) is stored in the output buffer (S160-3-4-12), and other processing is performed (S160-). 3-4-13) After that, the special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-3-4) is completed.

After the special symbol variation mode selection process (S160-3-4), a special symbol random number shift process (S160-3-5) is performed.
In the special symbol random number shift process (S160-3-5), in the data storage area of the special symbol reservation ball number of the RAM, the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the storage area of the load (reading) rank first place address. Due to the fact that this data is loaded in the previous process and becomes vacant, the address that advances the loading order one by one with respect to the data of the number of special symbol holding balls stored in the second and subsequent addresses. Shifts are made. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 24, first, 1 is subtracted from the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (for example, the number of reserved balls of 2 is set to 1 and 3 (S160-3-5-1), and the data corresponding to each number of reserved balls is shifted to the RAM address of the number of reserved balls obtained by subtracting 1 from each number of reserved balls (S160-). 3-5-2) Subsequently, 0 is set to the RAM address corresponding to the number of special symbol reservation spheres at the top (the load order is the last, the fourth in this embodiment) (S160-3-5-3). ).

Subsequent to the special symbol random number shift process (S160-3-5), a special symbol variation start setting process (S160-3-6) is performed.
In the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-3-6), as shown in FIG. 25, the variation time of the selected variation mode is set (S160-3-6-1), and then a special symbol variation start command is set. Is stored in the output buffer (S160-3-6-2), and then the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-3-6) is terminated.
After the special symbol variation start setting process (S160-3-6), the special symbol status is set to 1 in the special symbol standby process (S160-3) (S160-3-7), and then the special symbol standby is performed. The process (S160-3) ends.

  In the special symbol variation process (S160-4) performed when the special operation status is 1, as shown in FIG. 26, first, whether the variation time of the special symbol is completed, that is, whether the variation time of the selected variation mode is terminated. It is judged (S160-4-1), and if the variation time has not ended, the special symbol variation process (S160-4) is terminated. On the other hand, if the variation time has ended, a special symbol variation stop command is set (S160-4-2), then the special operation status is set to 2 (S160-4-3), and then the special symbol variation process is performed. (S160-4) ends.

  In the special symbol confirmation process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 27, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag is ON (F1 = 1), that is, whether or not the big hit flag. (S160-5-1). When the jackpot flag is ON (F1 = 1), that is, when the jackpot is big, data setting after the jackpot change end (special symbol change end) is performed (S160-5-2). Data settings after the end of the big hit change (special symbol change end) include the setting of a special game to be executed, the setting of the action counter for the big prize opening, the setting of the round counter, the setting of the big hit opening time, and the like. After the data setting after the jackpot change is completed (S160-5-2), the jackpot opening command is stored in the output buffer (S160-5-3). The jackpot opening command is a command for causing the display device 10 to display a jackpot opening screen at the start of the special game. Thereafter, the special operation status is set to 3 (S160-5-4), and this special symbol determination process (S160-5) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-5-1 that it is not a big hit, the special operation status is set to 0 (S160-5-5), and this special symbol determination process (S160-5) is ended.

  In the jackpot start process (S160-6) executed when the special operation status is 3, as shown in FIG. 28, it is first determined whether or not the opening time is over (S160-6-1). If the opening time is not over, The jackpot start process (S160-6) ends. On the other hand, in the case of the opening end time, the round number setting process (S160-6-2), the special winning opening operation setting process (S160-6-3), and the process for setting the special operation status to 4 (S160-6-6). 4) are executed in this order.

  In the round number setting process (S160-6-2), the current round number and the remaining round effective number in the special game (big hit game) are set, and the time of the round state to be executed is set. As shown in FIG. 29, first, the round number is incremented by 1 (S160-6-2-1), then the remaining round effective number is decremented by 1 (S160-6-2-2), and the current round time is further increased. Is set (S160-6-2-3), and then the round number setting process (S160-6-2) is completed.

  In the big prize opening operation setting process (S160-6-3), the setting of the big prize opening (the upper prize box 71 or the lower prize box 81) to be operated, and each big prize hole (the upper prize box 71, lower university) The operation of the winning opening 81) is set. In the present embodiment, the winning prize opening to be opened differs depending on the number of rounds. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 30, first, the opening of the winning prize opening (the upper winning prize opening 71 or the lower winning prize opening 81) is set (S160-). 6-3-1). Next, the initial value of the upper big prize opening action counter or the lower big prize opening action counter corresponding to the type of special game (long or short) is loaded (S160-6-3-2). Furthermore, the execution time corresponding to the upper prize winning operation counter or the lower prize winning operation counter is set (S160-6-3-3). The upper big prize opening action counter is set to the contents of Table 2 (in the case of long) and Table 3 (in the case of short) of FIG. 47 for the 14th and 16th rounds, while the lower big prize opening action counter is set. Are set to 29.5 seconds for opening and 2 seconds for closing in rounds 1-13 and 15 of long and short.

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not the upper prize winning opening 71 is set (S160-6-3-4). In this case, the special winning opening operation setting process (S160-6-3) ends. On the other hand, in the case of setting the top prize winning opening, that is, in the case of setting the top winning prize winning in the 14th round or the 16th round, the initial value of the probability variation area operation counter is loaded (S160-6-3-5). The execution time corresponding to the area operation counter is set (S160-6-3-6), and then the special winning opening operation setting process (S160-6-3) is completed. The contents of the probability variation area operation counter are as shown in Table 1 of FIG.

In the special prize opening process (S160-7) executed when the special operation status is 4, a setting for opening / closing the upper special prize opening 71 or the lower special prize opening 81 is performed during one round. As shown in FIG. 31, in the special winning opening opening process (S160-7), a special winning opening switch detection process (S160-7-1) is first performed.
In the big prize opening switch detection process (S160-7-1), as shown in FIG. 32, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball has been won and detected in the upper big prize opening 71 or the lower big prize opening 81 (S160-7). -1-1) When no winning is detected in any of the upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower winning prize opening 81, the big winning prize opening switch detection process (S160-7-1) ends. On the other hand, when a winning at the upper winning prize port 71 or the lower winning prize port 81 is detected, 1 is added to the number of winning prizes (S160-7-1-2). The detection process (S160-7-1) ends.

  Next to the big winning opening switch detection process (S160-7-1), it is determined whether the number of big winning openings is 10 or more (the second end condition is satisfied) (S160-7-2), and the number of big winning openings is determined. Is less than 10 (second end condition is not satisfied), the round time (round time) set in the round number setting process (S160-6-2) has elapsed (first end condition is satisfied). Is determined (S160-7-3). If the round time has not elapsed (the first end condition is not established), it is confirmed whether the upper prize winning port 71 is being set (S160-7-4). The big prize opening opening process (S160-7) ends. On the other hand, if it is set to the upper prize winning opening 71, it is determined whether or not the operation execution time of the upper prize winning opening set in the special winning opening action setting process (S160-6-3) has passed (S160). -7-5) If the execution time has not elapsed, the special winning opening opening process (S160-7) ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-5 that the action execution time of the upper prize opening has elapsed, the upper prize opening set in the big prize opening operation setting process (S160-6-3) is determined. The operation counter is decremented by 1 (S160-7-6), and it is confirmed whether or not the upper prize winning action counter after subtraction is 0 (S160-7-7). If not, the top prize opening operation setting process (S160-7-8) is performed, and then the big prize opening process (S160-7) ends.

  In the upper prize winning opening operation setting process (S160-7-8), as shown in FIG. 33, the upper prize winning action counter after the subtraction is loaded (S160-7-8-1), and the upper prize winning operation is performed. The operation execution time (Tables 2 and 3 in FIG. 47) corresponding to the mouth action counter is set (S160-7-8-2), and then the upper prize opening action setting process (S160-7-8) is performed. finish.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-7-2 of the big prize opening process (S160-7) that the number of big prize winning prizes is 10 or more (second end condition is satisfied), or in S160-7-3 When it is determined that the round time has elapsed (the first end condition is satisfied), or when the upper prize winning counter operation counter is determined to be 0 in S160-7-7, data at the closing of the prize winning prize (the big prize winning opening) (Time of closing 1) is set (S160-7-9), the special operation status is set to 5 (S160-7-10), and the special prize opening process (S160-7) is completed. The time for closing the prize winning opening 1 and the time for closing the prize winning opening 2 which will be described later are the delay time (ball sweeping time) of the game ball detection due to the clogging of the ball in the upper prize winning opening 71 during the round. This is a winning validity period in which a winning is valid when a winning is detected.

  In the special winning opening closing 1 process (S160-8) executed in the case of the special operation status 5, as shown in FIG. 34, the special winning opening closing 1 set in the special winning opening opening process (S160-7) is performed. It is determined whether or not the time has expired (S160-8-1). If it has not been completed, this special winning opening closing process 1 (S160-8) is completed. On the other hand, when the time for closing the winning opening 1 ends, the data for closing the closing opening 2 (time for closing the winning opening 2) is set (S160-8-2), and the special operation status is set to 6. (S160-8-3), the special winning opening closing 1 process (S160-8) is completed.

  In the special prize closing 2 process (S160-9) executed in the case of the special action status 6, as shown in FIGS. 35 and 36, the special prize closing 1 process (the special prize set in S160-78) is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the time for closing the mouth 2 has ended (S160-9-1), and when the time for closing the winning opening 2 has not ended, the processing for closing the winning opening 2 (S160-9) ends. On the other hand, when the time for closing the big prize opening 2 has expired, it is confirmed that it was the open round (14 or 16 rounds) of the upper prize winning opening 71 (S160-9-2). If it is 71 open rounds, it is confirmed whether the upper prize winning ball number counter is 0 (S160-9-3), and if not, it is confirmed whether the probability variation area operation counter is 9 (S160-9-). 4) When the probability variation area operation counter is 9, The ball counter in the upper prize winning opening is not 0, that is, the number of winning balls in the upper prize winning hole 71 does not match the number of passing balls in the probability variation area 76 and the outlet opening 78 for the upper prize winning opening, so that an error is notified. A mismatch error command for performing (abnormality notification) is stored in the output buffer (S160-9-5), and the probability variation area operation counter is incremented by 1 (S160-9-6). On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-9-4 that the probability variation area counter is not 9, the winning prize closing 2 process (S160-9) is completed.

  In addition, it is determined in S160-9-2 that the round is the opening of the top prize winning opening 71, and in the next S160-9-3, the number counter in the upper prize winning opening is 0, that is, the winning prize of the upper prize winning opening 71 is reached. When it is determined that the number of passing balls of the number and the probability variation area 76 and the top prize winning outlet 78 is the same, it is confirmed that the probability variation area operation counter is 10 (S160-9-7). When the probability variation area operation counter is not 10, the probability variation area operation end setting is performed (S160-9-9). In the probability variation area operation end setting, the probability variation area operation counter is cleared. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation area operation counter is 10 in S160-9-7, the number counter in the upper prize winning mouth is 0 in S160-9-3, that is, the number of winnings in the upper prize winning mouth 71 and the probability variation area 76. In addition, since it is determined that the passing ball numbers of the upper prize winning outlet 78 are in a normal state, the mismatch error command is canceled (S160-9-8), and then the probability variation region operation end setting is performed. (S160-9-9). In the present embodiment, in the case of the long, the maximum round time of the top prize winning port 71 elapses while the probability variation area operation counter is 4, so that the game ball is within the round time of the top prize winning port 71. It is configured to easily pass through the probability variation region. In the case of the short circuit, the maximum round time elapses while the probability variation area operation counter is 2 or 3, so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass through the probability variation area even within the round time of the top prize winning opening. Yes.

  Next to the probability variation area operation end setting process (S160-9-9), it is determined whether or not the number of effective rounds (the number of remaining rounds) is 0 (S160-9-10). If the effective number of rounds (remaining number of rounds) is not 0, a round number setting process (S160-9-11) and a special winning opening operation setting process (S160-9-12) are performed, and then the operation status Is set to 4 (S160-9-13), and this special winning opening / closing 2 process (S160-9) is completed. The round number setting process (S160-9-11) is the same as the round number setting process (S160-6-2) shown in FIG. 29, and the big prize opening operation setting process ( In S160-9-12), the same process as the special winning opening operation setting process (S160-6-3) shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-9-10 that the effective number of rounds (the number of remaining rounds) is 0, the setting of the jackpot ending data (such as the jackpot ending time) is set (S160-9-14) and the operation status is set to 7. The process of setting (S160-9-15) and the process of storing the jackpot ending command in the output buffer (S160-9-16) are sequentially performed, and this winning prize opening / closing 2 process (S160-9) is completed.

  In the jackpot end process (S160-10) executed in the case of the special operation status 7, as shown in FIG. 37, is the jackpot ending time set in the big prize closing 2 process (S160-9) completed? If it is confirmed (S160-10-1) and the jackpot ending time has not ended, the jackpot end processing (S160-10) ends. On the other hand, when the jackpot ending time has expired, it is confirmed whether the probability variation area passing flag is established (ON) (S160-10-2). When the probability variation area passing flag is established (turned ON), that is, when the bonus game grant is determined, the probability variation that is advantageous to the player after the special game (big hit game) ends. Data is set when a game (high probability game, bonus game) state is established (S160-10-3), and then a flag / counter is cleared (S160-10-4), and a command at the end of jackpot is output as a buffer (S160-10-5) to be stored in the process, and a process (S160-10-6) to set the special operation status to 0 are sequentially performed, and then the jackpot end process (S160-10) is completed.

  Further, when it is determined in S160-10-2 that the probability variation area passing flag is not established (turned OFF), that is, when a privilege game is not granted, a probability variation game (high probability game, privilege game). ) Processing for clearing flag / counter etc. without setting data to be in state (S160-10-4), processing for storing command at end of jackpot in output buffer (S160-10-5), special operation status Is set to 0 (S160-10-6) in order, and then the jackpot end processing (S160-10) is completed.

  In the reserved ball number process (S170) performed after the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 38, the reserved ball number is loaded (S170-1), and the reserved ball number is set in the output buffer (S170). -2).

  In the next power-off monitoring process (S180), as shown in FIG. 39, it is determined whether a power-off signal has been input (S180-1). If not input, this power-off monitoring process (S180) is completed. To do. On the other hand, when the power-off signal is input, the current data (state) is stored in the RAM of the main control board 200 (S180-2), and then the power-off flag is turned on (S180-3). Thereafter, loop processing is performed.

  In the other process (S190), various other processes necessary for the game are performed, but the description of the process that is not particularly relevant in the present invention is omitted.

  Processing performed by the sub control board 205 will be described. In the sub-control main process J performed by the sub-control board 205, as shown in FIG. 40, the CPU initialization process is performed in the sub-control board 205 when the gaming machine 1 is powered on (S201). In the CPU initialization process (S201), stack setting, CPU setting, SIO, CTC setting, and the like are performed. Next, it is determined whether the electric signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are normal (S202). If the power-off signal is not ON, or if the power-off signal is ON and the contents of the RAM are not normal, such as when the power-off signal is not normal and the contents of the RAM are normal, the RAM is initialized (S203). Then, interrupt is prohibited (S204), and even if interrupt processing is entered, the interrupt is prohibited until the interrupt is enabled. On the other hand, when both the power-off signal ON and the normal contents of the RAM are satisfied, the interrupt is prohibited (S204) without initializing the RAM.

After interrupt disable (S204), random number seed update processing (S205), command transmission processing (S206), and interrupt enable (S207) are executed in a loop process. It should be noted that the processing necessary only when the power is turned on is executed only in the first round and is not executed after the second round.
In the random number seed update process (S205), a process of updating by adding 1 to the random number of the counter provided in the sub-control board 205 is performed.
In the command transmission process (S206), the command stored in each process is transmitted.
In the interrupt permission (S207), an interrupt is permitted. In the loop processing, when receiving a command (control signal) from the main control board 200, reception interrupt processing (external INT interrupt processing) (S300), 2 ms timer interrupt processing every 2 ms (S400), 10 ms timer interrupt every 10 ms Processing (S500) is performed.

  In the reception interrupt process (S300), as shown in FIG. 41, it is confirmed whether the strobe (STB) signal from the main control board 200 is ON (S301), and the strobe signal is ON, that is, the strobe signal is output to the external INT input unit. When input, the command (control signal) output from the main control board 200 is received and stored in the RAM (S302). On the other hand, if the strobe signal is not ON, the external INT interrupt processing (S300) is completed at that time.

In the 2 ms timer interrupt process (S400), as shown in FIG. 42, a lamp data output process (S401), a SW / drive output process (S402), and an input process (S403) are performed.
In the lamp data output process (S401), the lamp data created in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500) described later is output.
In the SW / drive output process (S402), the switch valid period and operation output generated in the 10 mS timer interrupt process (S500) described later are output.
In the input process (S403), switch edge data and level data are created.

  In the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S500), as shown in FIG. 43, a received command analysis process (S500-1) and other processes (S500-2) such as lamp data setting are performed.

  In the received command analysis processing (S500-1), as shown in FIG. 44, it is determined whether the received command is an error command (S500-1-1). If it is not an error command, processing corresponding to other received commands is performed. On the other hand, when the received command is an error command, an error notification process (S500-1-3) is performed to perform error notification according to the received error command, and thereafter The received command analysis process (S500-1) ends.

  In the error notification process (S500-1-3), as shown in FIG. 45 and FIG. 46, the received error commands are the lower prize winning error command, the upper prize winning error command, the probability variation area error command, the upper prize winning. It is determined which error command is an error command when no mouth is detected, an error command when a lower prize winning port is detected, or a mismatch error command (S501-3-1 to S501-3-5). When the received error command is the lower prize winning error command, the lower prize winning error notification (S500-1-3-6), and when the received error command is the upper prize winning error command, the upper prize winning error notification (S500- 1-3-7) In the case of a probability variation area error command, a probability variation area error notification (S500-1-3-8), in the case of an error command when no top prize winning hole detection is detected, an error when no top prize winning hole detection is detected Notification (S500-1-3-9), error notification when lower big prize opening is detected (S500-1-3-10), mismatch when error command is detected Error notification (S500-1-3-11) is set to be performed by a lamp, sound, display device, or the like.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the passing of the gaming ball in the invalid period within the first closing time is confirmed by the gaming ball confirmation unit with respect to the passing of the gaming ball in the privilege granting area, While the passing of the game ball is notified by the game ball confirmation means, the passing of the game ball by the abnormality control means is abnormal when the passing of the game ball in the invalid period within the second closing time is confirmed. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the frequency of abnormality notification.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said Example, It changes in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the above-described embodiment, two types of long and short are provided as operations in the special game (big hit game), but it may be one type or three or more types. In addition, although two types of upper prize winning openings and lower major prize winning openings are provided as the big winning prize openings, a plurality of large winning prize openings having other positional relationships may be provided, or a single big winning prize opening may be provided. Moreover, you may set the opening / closing frequency | count of privilege provision area | region to the frequency | count different from an Example. Moreover, you may provide a privilege provision area | region in a lower university prize winning opening. Moreover, not only the distinction of the abnormality notification with respect to the privilege grant area as in the above embodiment, but also the period for notifying that the abnormality has occurred for the big prize opening (variable winning apparatus) and the period for not performing it. By providing and distinguishing, it is possible to suppress the frequency of abnormality notification.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 10 Display device 64 Launching device 71 Upper prize winning opening (variable winning device)
76 Probability change area (privilege grant area)
78 Upper University Award Exit 81 Lower University Award Exit (Variable Equipment)

Claims (2)

A success / failure determination means for determining whether or not the game is successful due to establishment of the determination condition;
A variable winning device that is displaceable between an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win due to the fact that the result of the determination by the determination unit is successful;
Special game execution means for executing a special game due to the fact that the result of the success / failure determination by the success / failure determination means has been won;
With
In the special game, the variable prize apparatus is opened at least once and the variable prize apparatus can be awarded, and the variable prize apparatus is closed and the variable prize apparatus is awarded. In a gaming machine that alternates an impossible interval state multiple times,
In at least one round state of the special game executed by the special game execution means, it is determined whether or not the special game state after the special game is a privileged game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. A privilege game execution determining means that is determined by the passing state of the game ball to the privilege granting area provided in the variable winning device is executed,
The privilege granting area is provided with an opening / closing member that opens and closes the privilege granting area,
In the round state in which the privilege game execution determining means is executed , an opening time in which the opening / closing member is in an open state so that the game ball can pass through the privilege granting area, and the bonus after the opening time has elapsed. At least a closing time for closing the opening / closing member is set so that it is difficult for the game ball to pass to the grant area, and the determination by the privilege game execution determining means is invalidated within the closing time. Invalid period is set,
Game ball confirmation means for confirming the passage of the game ball in the privilege grant area in the invalid period,
When the game ball confirmation means confirms the passage of the game ball in the invalid period within the closing time, the abnormality control means does not notify that the passage is abnormal ,
The special game is executed by a first special game that makes it easy to win a game ball to the variable winning device in a round state in which at least the privilege game execution determination unit is executed, and the special game execution determination unit executes A second special game that makes it difficult to win a game ball because the opening time of the variable prize-winning device is shorter than the first special game in the round state to be played,
A gaming machine, wherein the abnormality control means is executed in any one of the first special game and the second special game . The variable winning device is configured to invalidate the winning of the game ball after the expiration of the effective period and the winning period for the predetermined time game ball during the interval state after the round state during the special game is valid. The winning invalid period is set,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a winning abnormality notifying means for notifying that the winning of the game ball during the winning invalid period is abnormal .

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