JP5945807B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a privilege granting area that can be opened and closed by an opening and closing member in a flow path of a game ball that has entered a variable winning device.

Conventionally, there has been provided a variable winning device that can be displaced between an open state in which a game ball is easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter, and when hit, a special game (also called a jackpot game) that alternately repeats a round state and an interval state There is a gaming machine that executes). In the round state, the variable insertion device is opened during the open period, and in the interval state, the variable insertion device is maintained in the closed state.
In addition, a privilege grant area (also referred to as a specific area or a probability variation area) that can be opened and closed by an opening / closing member is provided in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device, and the privilege grant that is in an open state in the round state The probability of winning is controlled to a high probability state by passing a game ball through the area.

  Further, the special game includes a first special game in which the open period of the variable prize device is relatively long in a single round state in the special game, and an open period of the variable prize device that is longer than the first special game. With a short second special game, in the first special game, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 51, a single round state is about 80 ms with a low possibility of entering a game ball that can hardly enter the variable winning device. The first opening period, the next closing period, and a second opening period of about 20000 ms where the possibility of entering the ball is high. In the second special game, as shown in the middle of FIG. The state is composed of a first opening period of about 80 ms and a next closing period with a low possibility that a game ball can hardly enter the variable winning device. As for the privilege granting area, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 51, in the first special game, in the first round state, the first opening period of about 80 ms is delayed by about 100 ms from the opening of the variable winning device. And the next closing period and the subsequent second opening period of about 20000 ms.

JP 2013-123492 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the first special game is in a round state, a game ball that is accidentally entered during the first opening period when the possibility of entering the variable insertion device is low is the first opening period of the privilege granting area. When the opening / closing member of the privilege granting area shifts from the closed state to the open state at the start of the second opening period of the privilege granting area after that, the bonus granting area cannot pass through the bonus granting area while it is open. The ball is sandwiched between the opening and closing members (the ball is clogged) and the privilege granting area is blocked. As a result, the game balls that entered during the second opening period of the variable insertion device cannot pass through the privilege granting area and become jammed. Cause troubles in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a ball bite or a ball clogging between game balls in a privilege granting area.

  The invention of claim 1 is a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a game is successful due to establishment of a determination condition, and a variable winning device that is displaceable between an open state in which game balls are easy to enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter. , A special game execution means for executing a special game due to the fact that the success / failure determination result by the success / failure determination means has been won, and a privilege granting area provided in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device An opening / closing member that switches between an open state in which a game ball can pass through the privilege granting region and a closed state in which it is difficult to pass through, and a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a normal game state by passing the game ball through the privilege granting region And a special game granting means for providing a special game state, wherein the special game exchanges a round state in which the variable prize device is openable and an interval state in which the variable prize device is maintained in a closed state. The special game includes a configuration in which the bonus granting area is openable in the round state, and the special game includes a long round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively long in at least one round state. In a gaming machine comprising a first special game having a second special game having a short round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively short, the opening and closing member is the start of the long round state or the short round state Accordingly, a constant opening / closing operation including a first period with a relatively short opening time and a second period with a relatively long opening time of the opening / closing member is started, and the special game executing means is in the long round state And, during the short round state, the variable winning device is opened at least once, and the opening of the variable winning device of the first special game is opened. Characterized in that not performed during the first period of the member performed during the second period.

  According to the invention of claim 1, the opening / closing member has a first period in which the opening time is relatively short with the start of the long round state or the short round state, and a second period in which the opening time of the opening / closing member is relatively long. The special game execution means opens the variable winning device at least once during the long round state and the short round state, and the variable game device of the first special game By opening the opening / closing member during the second period instead of during the first period, the opening / closing member in the privilege grant area is changed from the closed state to the opened state during the round state in the first special game. During the second period of displacement, the game ball does not reach or stay in the vicinity of the opening member, and it becomes possible to prevent ball jamming or ball clogging when the privilege grant area is opened.

It is a front view of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the same gaming machine. It is the 1st front view which shows the upper and lower large prize winning opening vicinity of the gaming machine. It is a 2nd front view which shows the upper and lower large prize winning opening vicinity of the same 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 1st flowchart of a big prize mouth closing 1 process. It is a 2nd flowchart of a big prize mouth closing 1 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 of the lower big prize opening in a special game. It is a time chart which shows operation | movement of 14R, 16R top prize winning opening, and a probability change area | region. It is a time chart which shows the operation | movement of the conventional variable winning apparatus and privilege provision area | region.

  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 gaming medium. A front frame W2 is attached to the front side of an outer frame W1 of the gaming machine, and a front center of the front frame W2 is illustrated in FIG. 2 is attached, and a glass frame G that covers the front surface of the game board 2 so that a player can visually recognize is attached to the front side of the front frame W2 so as to be openable and closable. Hereinafter, main parts of the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  The glass frame G is provided in a range from the upper end of the front surface of the front frame W2 to the middle of the lower portion, a lamp device 35 and a speaker 38 are provided on the upper front surface of the glass frame G, and a player operates the lower portion. A possible operation button 67 and an upper ball tray 36 for receiving a game ball to be supplied to the launching device and a paid game ball are provided. In addition, a lower ball receiving tray 37 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full, a lower ball receiving tray 37 for receiving a game ball when the upper ball receiving tray 36 is full, and a game ball are played in accordance with a player's launch operation. A launching device 64 for firing and firing towards the game area 6 of the board 2 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an outer rail 3 and an inner rail 4 are arranged on the edge of the gaming board 2 in a substantially circular shape on the front surface of the gaming board 2, and the game is defined by the outer rail 3 and the inner rail 4. Region 6 is provided. The game area 6 is an area where a game ball can flow down, and a guide nail J for guiding the game ball flowing down is erected on the front surface of the game board 2.

  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 windmill 79 is provided on the left side of the display device 10, and on the left side of the windmill 79 are a left first winning port 51, a left second winning port 52, a left third winning port 53, and a normal symbol display device 50 in order. They are arranged in order. On the other hand, in the lower right part of the display device 10, a normal symbol variation start gate 55, a second start winning opening 42, The right winning port 54, the upper university winning port 71, and the lower university winning port 81 are arranged in order from the top. 3 and 4 show a state where the transparent decorative member 60 is removed in the vicinity of the upper prize winning port 71 and the lower major prize winning port 81.

  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. The jackpot corresponds to the hit in the present invention.

  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 left first winning port 51, the second left winning port 52, the third left winning port 53, and the right winning port 54 are configured such that the upper side is open so that a game ball can enter (win) from above. ing. The left first winning port 51, the left second winning port 52, the left third winning port 53 and the right winning port 54, the upper major winning port 71 and the lower major winning port 81 are game balls flowing down the game area 6. It 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 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 is provided with an opening / closing member 43 that slides back and forth, and the opening / closing member 43 closes the second starting winning opening 42 by a starting start opening solenoid, making it difficult to enter a ball (winning). In a closed state, and an open state in which the second start winning opening 42 is opened to enable 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). ) To detect (detect) the left second winning hole detection switch, to detect (detect) the left third winning hole detection switch to detect (detect) the left third winning hole 53, and to detect (detect) the winning ball to the right winning hole 54. A detection switch for the right prize winning opening is provided.

The upper large winning opening 71 and the lower large winning opening 81 correspond to a variable winning device. Further, the upper large prize opening 71 corresponds to a first variable winning apparatus, and the lower large prize opening 81 corresponds to a second variable winning apparatus. The upper prize winning opening 71 and the lower prize winning opening 81 will be described with reference to FIGS.
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. ), 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. In the closed state of the upper prize winning opening 71, the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed, so that it is difficult to win the game ball P. On the other hand, in the opened state, the gaming ball P flowing down from above is used for the upper prize winning opening. It is received by the opening / closing plate 72 to make it easy to win (enter a ball) into the open top winning opening 71. On the upstream side of the flow path (winning ball path) 73 of the game ball that has entered the upper big winning opening 71, an upper big winning opening switch for detecting (detecting) the winning ball that has won the upper big winning opening 71 ( Count sensor) 74 is provided.

  Further, a probability variation area (corresponding to a privilege grant area) 76 and a probability variation deviation area are formed in a portion 73a in the vertical direction downstream of the upper large prize opening switch (count sensor) 74 in the game ball flow path (winning ball path) 73. 78 (corresponding to a bonus off region) are provided side by side and open upward. Further, a probability variation region opening / closing member (corresponding to the opening / closing member in the present invention) 75 is provided upward above the boundary between the probability variation region 76 and the probability variation off region. The probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is constituted by a vertically long plate-like member, and the probability variation region is constituted by a crank mechanism and a probability variation region solenoid (both not shown) that are pivotally supported on the lower side and provided on the back side of the game board 2. With the lower side of the opening / closing member 75 as the center of rotation, the upper side is configured to be displaceable to the probability change region 76 side and the probability change off region 78 side.

As shown in FIG. 3, the probability variation region solenoid is turned off to displace the upper portion of the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 toward the probability variation region 76, thereby closing the probability variation region 76 and closing the probability variation region 76. 76 is closed (a state in which the game ball cannot pass), and the probability variation off region 78 is opened to allow the game ball to pass.
On the other hand, the probability variation region solenoid is turned on (ON) and the upper portion of the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is displaced toward the probability variation deviation region 78 as shown in FIG. The probability variation off region 78 is closed and closed, and the probability variation region is opened to allow the game ball to pass.

Below 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. The game ball P detected by the probability variation area switch 77 is then discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.
On the other hand, a probability variation out-of-region switch (privilege out-of-region pass detection switch (count sensor)) 79 for detecting (detecting) a game ball that has passed through the probability variation out-of-region 78 is provided below the probability variation out-of-region 78. . The game ball P detected by the probability variation deviation area switch 79 is then discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 1.

  The lower large prize opening 81 includes a lower large prize opening opening / closing plate 82 as an opening / closing member. The lower large winning opening opening / closing plate 82 opens and closes the entrance of the lower large winning opening 81 by a lower large winning opening solenoid provided on the back of the game board 2. The lower big prize opening 81 is normally in a closed state in which the lower big prize opening 81 is closed so that the lower big prize opening opening / closing plate 82 is vertical. ), The lower large prize opening opening / closing plate 82 falls to the front side of the gaming machine and the lower large prize opening 81 is opened at least once. 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. In the flow path (not shown) of the game ball that has passed through the lower major prize opening 81, there is a lower major prize opening switch (count sensor, not shown) that detects the winning ball that has won 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 left third winning port detection switch, the right winning port detection switch, the upper The big winning opening switch and the lower big winning opening switch correspond 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.

  On the back side of the gaming machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, a plurality of control boards and devices for controlling the game are provided. 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 variation area 76, the probability variation deviation area 78, 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 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 jackpot determination by the hit determination means, 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 special game (a jackpot game) is executed. The special game includes a first special game and a second special game, and either one is executed. In the special game, a round state in which one of the upper prize winning opening 71 or the lower prize winning opening 81 is in an open state at least once so that the upper prize winning opening 71 or the lower prize winning opening 81 can be won, 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 is impossible is 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 bonus game state is determined, the game state after the end of the special game (big hit game) is made more player 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 special game (big hit game) is finished, until the next time the 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 the present embodiment, when the combination of the special symbols that are stopped and displayed on the display device 10 in the case of a big win is an odd number such as “1, 1, 1”, the special game If the type is the first special game and the stop symbol combination of the special symbol is an even number such as “2, 2, 2”, the special game type is the second special game.

  The first special game is a special game having a long round state (long) in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively long in at least one round state. On the other hand, the second special game is a special game having a short round state (short) in which the opening time of the variable prize-winning device is relatively short compared to the case of the first special game in at least one round state.

  In the first special game of this embodiment, as shown in the upper part of FIG. 49 and the uppermost part of FIG. The lower major prize opening 81 is closed, and only the lower major prize opening 81 is operated (opened) in the other rounds 1 to 13 and 15 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 is reached after 2 seconds of the interval time has elapsed.

  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 opened and closed once. At that time, the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed during the 3040 ms closing period provided first, and is open only during the next 24000 ms opening period.

  In addition, the probability variation region opening / closing plate 75 includes a first period in which the opening time is relatively short and a second period in which the opening time is longer than the first period with the start of the long round state or the short round state. Starts the opening / closing operation. That is, as shown in the bottom open / close time chart of FIG. 50, the probability change region opening / closing member 75 is in the state of 100 ms from the start of the round state in the 14th round (the first closing period of the first period). The probability variation region 76 is displaced to the probability variation region 76 side, and the probability variation region 76 is closed, and the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is displaced to the probability variation deviation region 78 side for the next 80 ms (the opening period of the first period). The probability variation area 76 is in the first open state. During the next 2860 ms (the second half closing period of the first period), the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is displaced toward the probability variation region 76 and the probability variation region 76 is closed. During the next 27400 ms (second period), the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is displaced toward the probability variation detachment region 78 and the probability variation region 76 is opened for the second time. The second period is over and ends in the interval state next to the round state of the 14 rounds. In the next 2200 ms closing period, the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is displaced toward the probability variation region 76 and the probability variation region 76 is closed, and then the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is subjected to the probability variation for 80 ms. The probability changing region 76 is moved to the disengagement region 78 side, and the probability changing region 76 is opened. Thereafter, the probability changing region opening / closing member 75 is displaced to the probability changing region 76 side and the probability changing region 76 is closed. .

  The opening of the upper prize winning opening 71 is simultaneously with the opening start immediately after the start of the second period of the probability variation area 76 as in this embodiment, or after a predetermined time delay from the opening start immediately after the start of the second period. Configure to do.

Thus, by configuring the open state of the upper prize winning opening 71 and the open state of the probability variation region, the probability variation region opening and closing member 75 is opened from the closed state to the second open state (opening in the second period) in the round state. The game ball does not enter the upper large winning opening 71 before reaching the state) and does not reach or stay near the probability variation region opening / closing member 75, and the probability variation region is opened and closed when the probability variation region 76 is opened. It becomes possible to prevent ball bites and ball clogging when the member 75 is displaced from the closed state to the open state.
Note that the retry is performed in order to eliminate the ball jam even when the ball is caused by the probability changing region opening / closing member 75.

  Further, as shown by the valid and invalid time charts in the lowermost stage of FIG. 50, the probability variation region switch 77 detects (detects) the game ball that has passed the probability variation region 76, and the privilege game execution determination means has certain 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. The retry period is set to an invalid period in which there is no probability change even when the game ball passes the probability change area 76.

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, it becomes the 16th round.

  In the 16th round, the upper prize winning opening 71 and the probability variation area 76 are opened and closed in the same manner as in the 14th round. The valid period and invalid period are the same as in the 14th round.

  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 second special game of the present embodiment, as shown in the lower part of FIG. 49, as in the case of the first special game, the upper prize winning opening 71 is operated only in the 14th round and the 16th round of the 1st to 16th rounds ( The lower big prize opening 81 is maintained in a closed state by opening, and only the lower big prize opening 81 is operated (opened) in the other rounds 1 to 13 and 15 and the upper big prize opening 71 is closed. Maintained at.
As in the case of the first special game, the operation of the lower major winning opening 81 in the 1st to 13th rounds and the 15th round is a round state in which the open state is opened for 29.5 seconds (round time) and 2 seconds (intervals). (Time) The interval state which is set to the closed state is repeated alternately.

On the other hand, the opening / closing operation of the upper prize winning opening 71 in the 14th and 16th rounds in the second special game is different from the case of the first special game, as shown in the middle of FIG. After the round state consisting of an opening period of 80 ms and a closing period of 2200 ms, the interval state is closed for 2 seconds (interval time), and a configuration in which a game ball can hardly enter during the opening period is low. It has become.
Further, the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75 operates in the same manner as the opening / closing operation in the case of the first special game. The valid period and invalid period are set to the invalid period for the first 100 ms in the round state, the valid period for the next 1000 ms, and the invalid period thereafter. Also in the case of the second special game, a winning validity period in which winning is valid is set 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. Has been.

  In both cases of the first special game and the second special game, the upper big prize opening 71 and the lower big prize opening 81 are subject to a first end condition when a predetermined time (the round time) elapses after being opened. Or the second end condition is established by winning a predetermined number (10 balls in this embodiment) before the first end condition is established, and an interval state is entered.

  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 of the reach random number counter (reach random number) starts from “0” when the gaming machine 1 is turned on, and is incremented by 1 every time a normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process described later is performed. Then, it is set to “0” and the addition 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 the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing described later is performed. 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. “1” is added every time the special symbol main random number update process is performed, 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 symbol becomes out of normal symbol 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.

  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, if the stop special symbol is an odd number, the operation of the special game (big hit game) is the first special game (long), while the stop special symbol is an even number. In this case, the operation of the special game (big hit game) is the second special game (short).

  In both cases of the first special game and the second special game, in the round state of the upper big winning opening 71 of the 14th round and the 16th round, the game within the effective period by opening the probability variation area opening / closing plate 75. When the probability variation area switch 77 detects (confirms) that the ball has passed the probability variation area 76, the probability variation (privilege game) is determined, and the gaming state after the end of the special game (big hit game) is more than the normal gaming state. Is also set to a probability change state (privilege game state) advantageous to the player. 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 special game (big hit game) is set to the normal game state (low probability state).

  In both cases of the first special game and the second special game, the game ball has passed through the probability variation area 76 within the first closing period of the first period in the 14th and 16th rounds. Is detected (detected) by the probability variation region switch 77, an abnormality notification (error notification) is performed by the speaker 38, the lamp device 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 When it is detected (detected) that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area 76 or the probability variation deviation area 78 when the is not open, or when the lower major prize opening 81 is open, It is detected that a game ball has passed through the probability variation region 76 or the probability variation off region 78 located inside, or the number of winning balls of the upper large winning opening 71 does not match the number of balls passing through the probability variation region 76 and the probability variation off region 78. In such a case, an abnormality notification (error notification) is performed by the speaker 38, the lamp device 35, the display device 10, or the like.

  In any of the first special game and the second special game (big win game), when a game ball wins a prize in the open big winning opening (the upper big winning hole 71 or the lower big winning hole 81), the game The ball is paid out as a prize ball. In addition, even when the round time remains (the first end condition is not established), 10 game balls are won in the open large winning opening (the upper large winning opening 71 or the lower large winning opening 81) ( When the ball enters (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. 7 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. 8, 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. 9, 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. 10, 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 major prize opening 81 is not in operation, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (winning is detected) by the lower major prize opening switch (S130-1-3). The big prize opening abnormality determination process (S130-1) ends. On the other hand, if there is a detection of a game ball (detection of winning) by the lower big winning opening switch, a lower big winning opening error command for notifying that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer. (S130-1-4), 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 prize winning port abnormality determination process (S130-2), as shown in FIG. 11, it is first determined whether or not it is during the valid period (winning validity period) after the upper prize winning opening 71 is closed (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 not in operation, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected (detection of winning) by the upper prize winning port switch 74 (S130-2-3). (S130-2) ends. On the other hand, if there is a game ball detection (winning detection) by the upper big prize opening switch 74, an upper big prize opening 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. 12, 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 of the first period related to the probability variation region). When a game ball is detected by the probability variation area switch 77 during the closing period of (1), 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 74 (S130-4-1) and detected. 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 74, 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 change area switch 77, it is next determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the probability change off area switch 79 (S130-4-4). ). If there is no detection of a game ball by the probability variation out-of-range switch 79, the abnormality determination process (S130-4) when the upper prize winning port is not detected ends. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the probability variation out-of-range switch 79, an error command at the time of no detection of the top prize opening for notifying the speaker 38 or the like that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer. (S130-4-5). 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. 14, it is first determined whether or not the lower major prize winning port 81 is in operation (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 big prize opening 81 is in operation (opening), it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the lower big prize opening switch (S130-5-2). If there is no detection, the lower big prize opening is determined. The abnormality determination process at detection (S130-5) ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S130-5-2 that a game ball has been detected by the lower big prize opening switch, it is next determined whether or not a game ball has been detected by the probability changing area switch 77 (S130-5-3). If there is a detection by the probability variation area switch 77, an error command at the time of detection of the lower big prize opening for notifying that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer (S130-5-5), and the lower big prize opening. The abnormality determination process at detection (S130-5) ends. On the other hand, if the game ball is not detected by the probability variation area switch 77, it is next determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the probability variation deviation area switch 79 (S130-5-4), and the detection by the probability variation deviation area switch 79 is detected. If not, the abnormality determination process (S130-5) at the time of detecting the lower grand prize opening is completed. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the probability variation out-of-range switch 79, an error command at the time of detection of the lower big prize opening for notifying that the detection is abnormal is stored in the output buffer (S130-5-5). Then, the abnormality determination process (S130-5) at the time of detection of the lower large prize opening is completed.

  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. 15, it is first determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal symbol variation start gate 55 (S140-1). 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. 16, it is determined whether or not the number of normal symbol holding 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. 17, 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. 18, first, the upper prize winning mouth process (S160-1) is performed, and then it is determined whether the special action status is 0 to 6 (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. When the special operation status is 5, the big prize opening closing 1 process (S160-8) is performed, and when the special operation status is 6, the jackpot end process (S160-8) is performed. 160-9) is performed. 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 jackpot end process (S160-9) in the case of the special action status 6 corresponds to the process of the special game executing means.

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

  In the upper prize winning opening process (S160-1), as shown in FIG. 19, it is first determined whether the upper prize winning opening 71 is in operation (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) ends. 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 74 has detected (detected) a game ball (S160-1-3). When a game ball is detected, 1 is added to the value of the number-of-balls counter in the top prize winning mouth and the number of winning balls to the top prize winning hole 71 is stored (S160-1-4), and then the probability variation out-of-range switch 79 It is determined whether or not a game ball has been detected (S160-1-5). On the other hand, if the upper prize winning port switch 74 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 (S160-1-5) by the probability variation off region switch 79. If it is determined in S160-1-5 that the probability variation out-of-range 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 probability variation deviation area in the top prize winning opening 71 even though no gaming ball is detected by the top big prize opening switch 74 (that is, no winning is made). Since the game ball has passed through 79, there is a risk of abnormal passing due to fraud or failure of the top prize winning switch 74, so that the upper prize winning mouth processing (S160-) is performed so as not to proceed to the next step. 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 probability variation outlier switch 79, the processing of S160-1-6 and S160-1-7 is jumped to the probability variation. It is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the area 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 74, 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 process of S160-1-2-8 corresponds to privilege game grant determination means.

  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 setting of the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 is performed. . That is, in the present embodiment, the game ball is switched between an open state (ON) in which the game ball can pass through the probability variation area 76 and a closed state (OFF) in which the game ball is difficult to pass during one round of the upper prize winning opening 71. Since the probability variation region opening / closing member 75 operates, the individual operation contents for the probability variation region 76 are determined in advance, and operation setting is performed in the probability variation region solenoid operation processing (S160-1-2) according to the operation content.

  Table 1 in FIG. 48 shows the contents of the probability variation area operation counter to which the 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 value 0 to 5 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 46 by the probability changing region opening / closing member 75, and OFF indicates closing of the probability changing region 76 by the probability changing region 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 validity of notification indicates that error notification (abnormality notification) is performed, while the invalidity 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. 20, first, the current value in the value 0 to 5 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 4 or more (S160-1-2-2). In the case of 4 or more, the probability variation region solenoid operation processing (S160-1-2) is completed. On the other hand, if the current value of the probability variation area operation counter is less than 4, 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 if it is a valid period, the probability variation region valid flag is set to ON. (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 the probability variation region valid period is different, that is, the probability variation region invalid period is determined, the set of the probability variation region valid flag (S160-1-2-7) is jumped. The presence / absence of error notification is confirmed (S160-1-2-8). If it is determined in S160-12-8 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 terminated. . 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 the present embodiment, the probability variation area operation counters 4 and 5 are configured so that the number of balls received in the top prize winning hole 71 and the passage through the probability variation area 76 and the top prize winning outlet outlet 78 even when the round time and the interval time have elapsed. Since it is set only when there is an abnormality in which the number of balls does not match, an error notification (abnormality notification) is performed when the probability variation area operation counter 4 is set.

  In the special symbol standby process (S160-3) executed when the special operation status is 0, as shown in FIG. 21, 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. 22, 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. Based on the jackpot symbol random number value, it is determined whether the jackpot action is the first special game or the second special game, and the corresponding jackpot command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-6). 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. Based on the jackpot symbol random number value determined, it is determined whether the jackpot action is the first special game or the second special game, and the corresponding jackpot command is set in the output buffer (S160-3-2-6). Thereafter, the special symbol jackpot 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. 23, 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. 24 and 25, 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. 26, 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 fluctuation start setting process (S160-3-6), as shown in FIG. 27, the fluctuation time of the selected fluctuation mode is set (S160-3-6-1), and then a special symbol fluctuation 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) ends.
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. 28, first, whether the variation time of the special symbol, that is, 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 determination process (S160-5) performed when the special operation status is 2, as shown in FIG. 29, it is first determined whether or not the big hit flag, that is, whether or not the big hit flag is ON (F1 = 1). (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. 30, it is first determined whether or not the opening time is over (S160-6-1), and 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. 31, 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 subtracted. 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. 32, the opening of the winning prize opening (the upper winning prize opening 71 or the lower winning prize opening 81) is first 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 the special game (first special game or second special game) 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 prize winning counter is set to the contents of Table 2 (in the case of the first special game) and Table 3 (in the case of the second special game) of FIG. 48 for the 14th and 16th rounds, The lower prize winning counter operation counter is set to an opening execution time of 29.5 seconds and a closing execution time of 2 seconds in rounds 1 to 13 and 15 of the first special game and the second special game.

  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. 33, 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. 34, it is confirmed whether or not a game ball is 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. 1 is added to the action counter (S160-7-6), and whether the upper prize winning action counter after the addition is the upper limit (2 for the first special game, 1 for the second special game) or not If it is confirmed (S160-7-7) and the added upper prize winning counter action counter is different from the upper limit value, an upper prize winning action setting process (S160-7-8) is performed, and then the prize winning action is performed. The mouth opening process (S160-7) ends.

  In the upper prize winning opening operation setting process (S160-7-8), as shown in FIG. 35, the upper prize winning action operation counter after the addition is loaded (S160-7-8-1), and the upper prize winning operation is performed. The action execution time (Tables 2 and 3 in FIG. 48) 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 If it is determined that the round time has elapsed (the first end condition is satisfied), or if the upper prize winning counter operation counter is determined to be the upper limit value in S160-7-7, the data when the big prize winning opening is closed (large winning prize) (Time for mouth closing 1) is set (S160-7-9), the special operation status is set to 5 (S160-7-10), and this special winning opening opening process (S160-7) is completed. The closing time of the grand prize opening 1 is a delay time (ball sweeping time) for detecting a game ball due to a ball clogging or the like in the upper university prize opening 71 during the round, and the winning is effective when a winning game ball is detected. It is the winning validity period.

  In the special prize closing 1 process (S160-8) executed in the case of the special operation status 5, as shown in FIGS. 36 and 37, the special prize set in the special prize opening process (S160-7) is performed. It is confirmed whether or not the time for closing the mouth 1 has ended (S160-8-1), and if the time for closing the winning opening 1 has not ended, the processing for closing the winning opening 1 (S160-8) ends. . On the other hand, when the time for closing the big prize opening 1 is over, it is confirmed that it was the open round (14 or 16 rounds) of the upper prize winning opening 71 (S160-8-2). If it is an open round of the upper prize winning opening 71, it is confirmed that the ball counter in the upper prize winning opening is 0 (S160-8-3), and if not, it is confirmed whether the probability variation area operation counter is 4 ( S160-8-4). When the probability variation area operation counter is 4, the upper prize winning ball count counter is not 0, that is, the number of winning prizes in the upper prize winning mouth 71 matches the number of passing balls in the probability variation area 76 and the probability variation deviation area 78. Therefore, a mismatch error command for performing error notification (abnormality notification) is stored in the output buffer (S160-8-5), and the probability variation area operation counter is incremented by 1 (S160-8-6). The big prize closing 1 process (S160-8) is completed. On the other hand, if it is determined in S160-8-4 that the probability variation area counter is not 4, this special winning opening closing 1 process (S160-8) ends.

  In addition, it is determined in S160-8-2 that the round is the open round of the top prize winning opening 71, and in the next S160-8-3, the number counter in the top prize winning opening is 0, that is, the winning prize of the top prize winning opening 71 is reached. If it is determined that the number of passing balls in the probability variation area 76 and the probability variation out-of-range area 78 match, it is confirmed whether the probability variation area operation counter is 4 (S160-8-7). When the probability variation area operation counter is not 4, the probability variation area operation end setting is performed (S160-8-9). In the probability variation area operation end setting, the probability variation area operation counter is cleared. On the other hand, if the probability variation area operation counter is determined to be 4 in S160-8-7, the number counter in the upper prize winning mouth is 0 in S160-8-3, that is, the number of winnings in the upper prize winning mouth 71 and the probability variation area 76. Since it is determined that the number of passing spheres in the probability variation off region 78 matches, the mismatch error command is canceled (S160-8-8), and then the probability variation region operation end setting is performed (S160-8). -9).

Next to the probability variation area operation end setting process (S160-8-9), it is determined whether or not the number of effective rounds (the number of remaining rounds) is 0 (S160-8-10).
If it is determined in S160-8-2 that it is not an open round of the upper prize winning opening 71, the process jumps to S160-8-7 to S160-8-9 and the number of effective rounds (the remaining rounds) It is determined whether or not the number of times is 0 (S160-8-10).

  If it is determined in S160-8-10 that the effective number of rounds (the number of remaining rounds) is not 0, the round number setting process (S160-8-11), the winning prize opening operation setting process (S160-8-) 12) is performed, and thereafter the operation status is set to 4 (S160-8-13), and this special winning opening / closing 1 process (S160-8) is completed. The round number setting process (S160-8-11) is the same as the round number setting process (S160-6-2) shown in FIG. In S160-8-12), 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 S160-8-10 that the effective number of rounds (remaining number of rounds) is 0, the jackpot ending data (jackpot ending time, etc.) is set (S160-8-14), and the operation status is set to 6. The processing for setting (S160-8-15) and the processing for storing the jackpot ending command in the output buffer (S160-8-16) are sequentially performed, and this winning prize opening / closing 1 processing (S160-8) is completed.

  In the jackpot end process (S160-9) executed in the case of the special action status 6, as shown in FIG. 38, is the jackpot ending time set in the jackpot closing 1 process (S160-8) completed? If it is confirmed (S160-9-1) and the jackpot ending time has not ended, the jackpot end processing (S160-9) 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) (S160-9-2). 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 the game (high probability game, privilege game) state is established (S160-9-3), and then the flag and counter are cleared (S160-9-4), and the command at the end of the jackpot is output buffer (S160-9-5) to be stored in the process, and a process (S160-9-6) to set the special operation status to 0 are sequentially performed, and then the jackpot end process (S160-9) is completed.

  In addition, when it is determined in S160-9-2 that the probability variation area passing flag is not established (turned off), that is, when a privilege game is not given, a probability variation game (high probability game, privilege game). ) Processing to clear the flag / counter etc. without setting the data to be set (S160-9-4), processing to store the command at the end of the jackpot in the output buffer (S160-9-5), special operation status Is set to 0 (S160-9-6) in order, and then the jackpot end processing (S160-9) is completed.

  In the reserved ball number process (S170) performed after the special operation process (S160), as shown in FIG. 39, 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. 40, it is determined whether a power-off signal has been input (S180-1). If not input, this power-off monitoring process (S180) ends. 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. 41, 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. 42, it is confirmed whether or not 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. 43, 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. 44, a received command analysis process (S500-1) and other processes (S500-2) such as lamp data setting are performed.

  In the received command analysis process (S500-1), as shown in FIG. 45, it is determined whether the received command is an error command (S500-1-1). If it is not an error command, a process corresponding to another received command 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. 46 and FIG. 47, 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.

  In this embodiment, the configuration as described above prevents the game ball from reaching or staying in the vicinity of the opening / closing member when the opening / closing member of the probability changing region (privilege granting region) is displaced from the closed state to the opened state. In addition, it becomes possible to prevent ball debris and ball clogging when the probability variation region (privilege grant region) is released. In addition, an opening / closing member of the probability variation region (privilege grant region) is provided upward, and the upper side is displaced to the probability variation deviation region (probability deviation region) side and the probability variation region (privilege grant region) side, thereby the probability variation region (privilege grant region). With this configuration, the space outside the flow path necessary for the operation of the opening / closing member can be reduced, and ball gutters and ball clogging can be prevented.

  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, when the special game is the first special game, the opening / closing of the variable winning device during the opening period is not limited to once, and may be configured to be repeated a plurality of times. In that case, the first opening time point (opening time start point) in the opening period is set at the same time as the second opening start time of the privilege granting area or a predetermined time delay. Further, the opening of the privilege granting area in one round state is not limited to two times, and the variable winning device is opened only three times or more during the first round and the variable winning device is opened only at the second and subsequent times. The apparatus may be opened.

In the above-described embodiment, the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening are provided as the big winning openings. However, a plurality of large winning openings having other positional relationships may be provided, or one large winning opening may be provided. Or may be configured.
Further, the opening operation and the number of times of opening the upper university winning opening and the lower university winning opening are not limited to the present embodiment. You may provide the pattern which always opens a big winning opening and a lower big winning opening alternately.
Further, in this embodiment, the interval time is provided even at the switching timing of the upper prize winning opening and the lower prize winning opening, but no interval time is provided or the interval is not opened at the switching timing of the big winning prize opening (while The other big prize opening is opened immediately after the big prize opening is closed.
This example is conceptualized as follows.
(1) a success / failure determination means for determining whether or not a game is successful due to establishment of a determination condition;
A variable winning device that is displaceable between an open state in which game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
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;
A privilege granting area provided in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device;
An opening and closing member that switches the privilege granting region between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which passage is difficult,
Privileged game granting means for making the gaming state a privileged gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by passing a game ball through the privilege granting area;
With
The special game alternately repeats a round state in which the variable winning device is openable and an interval state in which the variable winning device is maintained in a closed state, and the privilege granting area is openable in the round state. Consisting of
In the special game, in at least one round state, the first special game having a long round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively long and the short round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively short In a gaming machine comprising a second special game having
The opening / closing member includes a first period in which the opening time is relatively short with the start of the long round state or the short round state, and a second period in which the opening time of the opening / closing member is relatively long Start working,
The special game execution means opens the variable prize-winning device at least once during the long round state and the short round state, and opens the variable prize-winning device for the first special game. A gaming machine that is performed during the second period without being performed during the first period.
(2) The first period of the opening / closing member is switched to an open state after the opening / closing member is maintained in a closed state from the start of the first period to a lapse of a predetermined time, while the opening / closing member is The gaming machine according to (1) is configured to be switched to an open state immediately after the start of the second period.
(3) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the opening of the variable winning device for the first special game is started simultaneously with the opening of the opening / closing member immediately after the start of the second period.
(4) The gaming machine according to (2), wherein the opening of the variable winning device for the first special game is started after the opening of the opening / closing member immediately after the second period starts.
(5) The opening of the variable winning device in the short round state is performed from the start of the first period of the opening / closing member to the opening state (2) to (4) ) A gaming machine according to any one of the above.
(6) In the second special game, the short round state and the first period of the opening / closing member overlap, while the first special game includes the long round state, the first period of the opening / closing member, and the first period. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein two periods overlap.
(7) The variable winning device includes a first variable winning device and a second variable winning device, and a game ball that has passed through the second variable winning device is configured not to enter the privilege grant area. And
The long round state and the short round state during the special game are configured to use the first variable winning device, and the second variable winning device is used in other round states. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6).
(8) In the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device, the bonus granting area and the bonus excluding area are respectively provided side by side and open upward, and the bonus granting area and the bonus excluding area are provided. The opening / closing member is provided upwards above the boundary between the upper and lower sides of the opening / closing member, and the upper side is configured to be displaceable to the benefit losing region side and the privilege granting region side,
Displacement of the upper side of the opening / closing member toward the benefit deviating region side causes the privilege depriving region to be closed and the privilege giving region to be opened, while the upper side of the opening / closing member is set to the privilege giving region side The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (7), wherein the bonus granting area is closed and the bonus removal area is opened.
The present embodiment has the following effects by the above (1) to (8).
According to (1), the opening / closing member includes a first period in which the opening time is relatively short with the start of the long round state or the short round state, and a second period in which the opening time of the opening / closing member is relatively long. The special game executing means opens the variable winning device at least once during the long round state and the short round state and opens the variable winning device for the first special game. Since the opening / closing member is configured not to be performed during the first period but to be performed during the second period, the opening / closing member in the privilege grant area is displaced from the closed state to the opened state during the round state in the first special game. During the second period, the game ball does not reach or stay in the vicinity of the opening member, and it becomes possible to prevent ball jamming or ball clogging when the privilege grant area is opened.
According to (2), in the first period, the open / close member is maintained in the closed state from the start of the first period until the predetermined time has elapsed, and then switched to the open state, thereby continuously executing the long round state or the short round state. In this case, it is possible to prevent the opening / closing member opening operations from overlapping between rounds. Further, in the second period for entering the privilege grant area, the opening / closing member is switched to the open state immediately after the start of the second period, so that the bonus grant area can be entered promptly after the second period starts. It becomes possible.
According to (3) and (4), the game ball enters the variable winning device and reaches or stays near the opening / closing member before the second period of the opening / closing member starts in the long round state in the first special game. Therefore, it is possible to effectively prevent the ball opening and the clogging when the opening / closing member is displaced from the closed state of the probability changing region to the open state when the privilege granting region is opened.
According to (5), the opening of the variable winning device in the short round state is started between the start of the first period of the opening and closing member and the opening state, so that even in the short round state, the privilege It is possible to enter the given area.
According to (6), in the second special game, the short round state and the first period of the opening / closing member overlap, while in the first special game, the long round state and the first period and the second period of the opening / closing member overlap. Thus, it is possible to make it easier for the first special game to enter the privilege grant area than the second special game.
According to (7), the first variable winning device that can enter the privilege granting area and the second variable winning device that cannot enter the ball are provided. By using this variable prize-winning device, it is possible to reduce the usage rate of the first variable prize-winning device in a special game and to prevent unexpected entry into a bonus-giving ball due to a malfunction of the opening / closing member. It becomes.
According to (8), the opening / closing member of the privilege granting area is provided upward in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device, and the upper side is set as the center of rotation with the lower side of the opening / closing member as the center, and the bonus off area side and the bonus Since it is configured to be displaceable to the grant area side, the slide area of the open / close member protrudes outside the flow path compared to the configuration in which the open / close member is slid in the horizontal direction intersecting the flow path to open and close the specific grant area and the extra benefit area. Therefore, the space outside the flow path necessary for the operation of the opening / closing member can be reduced. Further, the upper side of the opening / closing member is arranged on the privilege granting region side by providing the opening / closing member upward and displacing the upper side to the benefit off region side and the privilege granting region side with the lower side of the opening / closing member as the rotation center. When the specified grant area is opened by displacing from the bonus release area side, the game ball is likely to be sandwiched between the opening member and the inner surface of the flow path of the game ball. It is possible to effectively prevent ball bites and ball clogging when the lens is opened.

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 Probability deviation area (privilege deviation area)
81 Shimodai prize opening (variable prize device)

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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 game balls can easily enter and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter,
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;
A privilege granting area provided in the flow path of the game ball that has entered the variable winning device;
An opening and closing member that switches the privilege granting region between an open state in which a game ball can pass and a closed state in which passage is difficult,
Privileged game granting means for making the gaming state a privileged gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by passing a game ball through the privilege granting area;
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The special game alternately repeats a round state in which the variable winning device is openable and an interval state in which the variable winning device is maintained in a closed state, and the privilege granting area is openable in the round state. Consisting of
In the special game, in at least one round state, the first special game having a long round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively long and the short round state in which the opening time of the variable winning device is relatively short In a gaming machine comprising a second special game having
The opening / closing member includes a first period in which the opening time is relatively short with the start of the long round state or the short round state, and a second period in which the opening time of the opening / closing member is relatively long Start working,
The special game execution means opens the variable prize-winning device at least once during the long round state and the short round state, and opens the variable prize-winning device for the first special game. A gaming machine that is performed during the second period without being performed during the first period.

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