JP6945886B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a rotating body type gaming machine (pachislot gaming machine).

Conventionally, in a pachinko gaming machine, which is an example of a gaming machine, numerical information (random value) is acquired based on the entry of a gaming ball into a ball entry port (starting port). Then, based on the acquired numerical information, a hit (big hit) or non-hit judgment is performed, and an identification symbol (special symbol) indicating the result of the hit (big hit) is stopped and displayed after a variable display. At this time, when the identification symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific stop mode (big hit stop mode) indicating a hit, a special game is executed in which the special winning opening (large winning opening) provided in the game area is opened.

Here, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below includes a display device and an effect movable body that can be displaced in front of the display screen of the display device, and is synchronized with the variable display of the identification symbol on the display screen. After the predetermined effect symbol is variablely displayed, the variable effect of stopping and displaying the result of the hit / fail determination is executed. Then, when executing a variable effect having a high expectation of winning, the effect movable body is driven from the standby position to the operation position where the display screen is often hidden. As a result, it is possible to give the player a feeling of exhilaration due to the effect movable body being driven to the operating position in accordance with the execution of the variable effect having a high expectation of winning.

Further, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 below is based on a fraud detecting means capable of detecting fraud against the gaming machine (for example, a radio wave detecting means capable of detecting radio waves) and fraud detected by the fraud detecting means. It is provided with a fraudulent image display means for displaying a fraudulent image indicating the detected fraud on the display screen. As a result, by looking at the fraudulent image displayed when fraud is committed, it is possible to immediately grasp what kind of fraud has been committed to the employees of the amusement park and the players around them. ..

JP 2015-092893 Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2015-039459

However, there is still room for improvement in the production using the production movable body while ensuring the visibility.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances. That is, the problem is to provide a gaming machine capable of giving a new interest by using a production movable body while ensuring visibility.

The gaming machine of the present invention
In a gaming machine that can stop and display the identification symbol indicating the result of the hit determination via variable display.
A display device with a display screen and
An effect movable body that can be displaced in front of the display screen,
A movable body control means that can at least displace the effect movable body to a predetermined standby position or an operation position in which the display screen is hidden more than the standby position.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is provided with an effect control means capable of executing a variable effect of displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the display screen in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the predetermined effect symbol in a stop mode indicating the result of the hit determination.
When the result of the hit determination is a hit, the effect control means can execute a winning notification effect that notifies that the hit determination result is a hit as at least a part of the variation effect.
The movable body control means
A state in which the effect movable body is in the operation position across a plurality of variable displays of the effect symbols after the effect movable body in the standby position is displaced to the operation position based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition. Is maintained, and the effect movable body in the operating position is displaced to the standby position based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition.
The start condition is based on a specific operation on the operating means by the player.
The end condition is that the winning notification effect is executed by the variable effect execution means.
The effect control means
When the state in which the effect movable body is maintained in the operation position is maintained, the effect display is different from the variable display of the effect symbol in an area different from the area hidden by the effect movable body in the operation position. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to execute another variable display indicating that the identification symbol is variable display.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to give a new interest by using the effect movable body while ensuring the visibility.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is an exploded perspective view of the gaming machine frame provided in the gaming machine. (A) is a view when the frame movable body is in the storage position, and (B) is a view when the frame movable body is in the protruding position. It is a front view of the game board provided in the game machine. (A) is a view when the board movable body is in the standby position, and (B) is a view when the board movable body is in the operating position. It is an enlarged view around the big prize device provided in the gaming machine, (A) is a view when the distribution member is in the first state, and (B) is a view when the distribution member is in the second state. It is a figure. It is an enlarged view of the part A shown in FIG. 4, and is the figure which shows the display which the game machine includes. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the main control board side of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of the sub-control board side of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the state which is set to the morning logo mode by five pachinko game machines. It is a table showing the correspondence between the jackpot type and the opening pattern of the jackpot. It is a table which shows various random numbers acquired by the game control microcomputer. (A) is a jackpot judgment table, (B) is a hit type judgment table, (C) is a reach judgment table, (D) is a normal symbol hit judgment table, and (E) is a normal symbol variation. It is a pattern selection table. This is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table. It is an open pattern determination table of the electric chew. Fraud detection command specific table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process. It is a flowchart of the power-on processing. It is a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing on the main side. It is a flowchart of security control processing. It is a flowchart of the ordinary electric service illegal prize processing. It is a flowchart of the 2nd big prize opening illegal prize processing. It is a flowchart of the 1st big prize opening illegal prize processing. It is a flowchart of a specific area illegal passage processing. It is a flowchart of the first big prize opening discharge confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of a door opening process. It is a flowchart of a magnetic detection process. It is a flowchart of an illegal radio wave detection process. It is a flowchart of impact detection processing. It is a flowchart of a start port sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of a gate passing process. It is a flowchart of a normal operation process. It is a flowchart of a special operation process. It is a flowchart of a special symbol standby process. It is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of a variation pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the process during special symbol change. It is a flowchart of a special symbol determination process. It is a flowchart of a game state management process. It is a flowchart of a game state reset process. It is a flowchart of special electric accessory processing (big hit game). It is a flowchart of a game state setting process. It is a flowchart of a specific area sensor detection process. It is a flowchart of power-off monitoring processing. It is a flowchart of a sub-control main process. It is a flowchart of reception interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 1ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of 10ms timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart of the received command analysis process. It is a flowchart of a morning logo mode setting process. It is a flowchart of the variation effect start processing. It is a flowchart of the variation effect pattern selection process. It is a flowchart of the variation production end processing. It is a flowchart of the morning logo mode end processing. It is a flowchart of fraudulent notification processing. It is a flowchart of fraudulent notification processing. It is a flowchart of fraudulent notification processing. It is a flowchart of development timing management processing. It is a flowchart of a winning notification timing management process. It is a flowchart of the end time management process. It is a flowchart of a switch process. It is a flowchart of normal return confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of normal return confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of normal return confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of normal return confirmation processing. It is a flowchart of the morning logo production return processing. It is a figure for demonstrating that the setting of the morning logo mode is finished based on the fact that the variation display of a special symbol is executed 10 times and the variation is executed for 12 seconds. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the setting of the morning logo mode is finished based on the execution of the winning notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the setting of a morning logo mode is finished based on the execution of a special SP reach. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the setting of the morning logo mode is finished at 12 o'clock without playing a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where magnetic detection is made when the logo mode is set in the morning. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the illegal passage on the exit side of the 1st prize-winning opening is detected when the logo mode is set in the morning. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where the radio wave detection is made when the logo mode is set in the morning.

1. 1. Structure of Game Machine The pachinko game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, the left-right direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as an example of the gaming machine will be described so as to coincide with the left-right direction for the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. Further, the front direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to approach the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the rear direction of each part of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is set to move away from the player facing the pachinko gaming machine 1. explain.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a gaming machine frame 50 and a gaming board 2 (see FIG. 4) mounted in the gaming machine frame 50. As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine frame 50 includes an outer frame 51, an inner frame 52, and a front frame (glass door frame) 53. The outer frame (base frame portion) 51 is a vertically rectangular frame body that forms an outer frame portion of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The inner frame (holding frame portion) 52 is a vertically rectangular frame body that is arranged inside the outer frame 51 and on which the game board 2 is attached. The front frame (front frame portion) 53 is arranged on the front side of the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and has a vertically rectangular shape for holding the game board 2.

The gaming machine frame 50 is configured to include a hinge portion 54 on the left end side. Due to the hinge portion 54, the front frame 53 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the inner frame 52, and the inner frame 52 is rotatable with respect to the outer frame 51 and the front frame 53, respectively. It has become. An opening 53a is formed in the central portion of the front frame 53, and a transparent glass plate 55 is attached to the opening 53a so that the player can visually recognize the game area 3 described later. Further, the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) is provided with a frame lamp 66 (directing means, see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) capable of emitting light in various emission colors.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 53 includes an upper decorative unit 200 on the upper side, a left decorative unit 210 on the left side, a right decorative unit 220 on the right side, and an operation mechanism unit 230 on the lower side. Has been done. A speaker (directing means) 67 for outputting sound is provided on each upper side of the left side decoration unit 210 and the right side decoration unit 220. The operation mechanism unit 230 has a handle (launching operation unit) 60 for launching a game ball with a firing intensity according to a rotation angle, a hitting ball supply plate (upper plate) 61 for storing the game ball, and a hitting ball supply plate 61. A surplus ball tray (lower plate) 62 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated is provided. Further, the operation mechanism unit 230 is provided with an effect button 63 and a select button (cross key) 68 that can be operated by the player during an effect that is executed as the game progresses.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the upper decorative unit 200 includes a box-shaped accommodating portion 290 whose upper side is open, and a left frame movable body 600L and a right frame movable body 600R accommodated in the accommodating portion 290. And have. A rotation shaft 441 substantially along the front-rear direction is attached to the center of the accommodating portion 290 in the left-right direction in a state of being inclined toward the front. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are rotatably attached to the rotating shaft 441.

Specifically, the left frame movable body 600L is displaced to the protruding position shown in FIG. 3 (B) by rotating 90 degrees clockwise from the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A). With such displacement of the left frame movable body 600L, the right frame movable body 600R rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise from the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A), so that the protrusion shown in FIG. 3 (B) is formed. Displace to position. The surfaces 612L and 612R (see FIG. 3A) that formed a part of the upper wall surface of the upper decorative unit 200 when the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R were in the storage positions are the left frame. When the movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the protruding positions, they are engaged with each other substantially along the vertical direction and are not exposed (see FIG. 3B).

The design of the left half of the dog's face is applied to the front side of the left frame movable body 600L, and the design of the right half of the dog's face is applied to the front side of the right frame movable body 600R. Therefore, when the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the protruding positions, the decorative form of the dog's face is formed. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are provided with ear members 614L and 614R that imitate dog ears, respectively. The ear members 614L and 614R project outward (upward) from the non-projecting state stored inside the frame movable bodies 600L and 600R after the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are displaced to the protruding positions, respectively. It will be in a protruding state.

Here, the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R of the present embodiment are stored positions located below the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50 (front frame 53) as shown in FIG. 3 (A). Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3B, it is possible to displace (move) to a protruding position located above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. Therefore, since the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are in the protruding positions, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player. The left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R are collectively referred to as "frame movable body 600". As shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, the frame edge 50W, which is the outer edge portion of the gaming machine frame 50, includes an upper upper edge 50U, a lower lower edge 50D, a left left edge 50L, and a right right edge 50R. It is configured.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, a frame movable body return button 323 is provided on the left portion of the accommodating portion 290. The frame movable body return button 323 is a button for displacing (returning) the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position to the storage position by an operation of a player or the like. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, since the frame movable body 600 projects upward from the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50, the upper part installed above the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the game hall (hall). The frame movable body 600 is located between the installed object (data counter 160 or the like that displays the number of jackpots, etc.) and the player (see FIG. 3B). Therefore, there is a possibility that the player can hardly see the object installed above. Therefore, by providing the frame movable body return button 323, the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position can be returned to the storage position based on an arbitrary operation by the player or the like.

Next, the game board 2 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 2 is formed with a game area 3 in which the game ball launched by the operation of the handle 60 flows down, surrounded by the rail member 4. Further, the game board 2 is provided with a board lamp 5 (directing means, see FIG. 1 or FIG. 9) capable of emitting light in various emission colors. In the game area 3, a plurality of game nails (reference numerals omitted) for guiding the game ball are projected.

An image display device 7 which is a liquid crystal display device is provided near the center of the game area 3. On the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the variable display (variable display) of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, which will be described later, and the variable display of the effect symbols (decorative symbols) 8L, 8C, 8R synchronized with the stop display and There is an effect symbol display area for stop display. The effect symbol display area includes, for example, three symbol display areas of "left", "middle", and "right". The left effect symbol 8L is displayed in the left symbol display area, the middle effect symbol 8C is displayed in the middle symbol display area, and the right effect symbol 8R is displayed in the right symbol display area. Each of the effect symbols is composed of a plurality of symbols (number symbols) representing numbers from "1" to "8", for example. The image display device 7 has the first special symbol and the first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, by combining the left, middle, and right effect symbols. The result of the variable display of the second special symbol (that is, the result of the jackpot lottery) is displayed in an easy-to-understand manner.

For example, when a big hit is won, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with doublet (big hit stop mode) such as "777". In addition, if it is out of alignment, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed with a loose stitch (loss stop mode) such as "637". This makes it easier for the player to grasp the progress of the game. That is, the player generally does not grasp the result of the jackpot lottery by the first special symbol display 41a or the second special symbol display 41b, but by the image display device 7. The position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed. Further, as a mode of variable display of the effect symbol, for example, there is a mode of scrolling in the vertical direction. In addition, it is possible to arbitrarily change what kind of combination of effect symbols is stopped and displayed according to each lottery result.

In addition to the effect symbol variation effect (also referred to as "effect symbol variable display effect" or simply "variable effect") using the effect symbol as described above, the image display device 7 is used to perform a jackpot game effect in parallel with the jackpot game. Or, a demonstration effect for waiting for customers is displayed on the display screen 7a. In the effect pattern variable display effect, in addition to the effect symbols such as numbers, the effect images other than the effect symbols such as the background image and the character image are also displayed.

Further, on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, the first effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9A according to the number of stored first special figure hold described later and the number of stored second special figure hold described later are displayed. There is a second effect hold display area for displaying the effect hold 9B accordingly. Due to the display of the effect hold, the number of stored first special figure hold displayed on the first special figure hold indicator 43a (see FIG. 7) and the second display on the second special figure hold indicator 43b, which will be described later. It is possible to show the player the number of stored special figures in an easy-to-understand manner.

A center decorative body 10 is arranged near the center of the game area 3 and in front of the image display device 7. A stage portion 11 that can guide a game ball that rolls on the upper surface to the first starting port 20, which will be described later, is formed in the lower portion of the center decorative body 10. Further, the center decorative body 10 is provided with a board movable body (directing movable body) 15 that can be displaced in front of the display screen 7a of the image display device 7.

As shown in FIG. 5A, the board movable body 15 includes an upper board movable body 15U, a left lower board movable body 15L, and a right lower board movable body 15R. The upper board movable body 15U is attached so as to be hidden behind (behind) the upper part of the game board 2. The upper panel movable body 15U can move downward from the standby position shown in FIG. 5A and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 5B. Further, the lower left board movable body 15L is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower left lower part of the game board 2. The lower left movable body 15L can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 5 (B) by moving diagonally upward to the right from the standby position shown in FIG. 5 (A). Further, the lower right board movable body 15R is attached so as to be hidden behind the lower right lower part of the game board 2. Then, the lower right board movable body 15R can move from the standby position shown in FIG. 5 (A) diagonally upward to the left and can be driven to the operating position shown in FIG. 5 (B).

The upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R can be driven in conjunction with each other (at the same timing), and as shown in FIG. 5 (B), the display screen 7a is large. The partial area (more than half of the area) is hidden. Therefore, since the upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R are in the operating positions, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player.

Further, the design of the upper part of the dog's face is applied to the front surface side (front side) of the upper plate movable body 15U. The design of the lower left part of the dog's face is applied to the surface side of the lower left movable body 15L. The design of the lower right part of the dog's face is applied to the surface side of the lower right board movable body 15R. Therefore, when the upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R are in the operating positions, a decorative form of the dog's face is formed.

Here, the face of the dog formed when the board movable body 15 (upper board movable body 15U, left lower board movable body 15L, and right lower board movable body 15R) is in the operating position is the main character of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Shows the face of. Further, as shown in FIG. 3B, the face of the dog formed when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position also shows the face of the main character of the pachinko gaming machine 1. That is, the decorative form formed when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position and the decorative form formed when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position are the same form (related form). There is. Therefore, when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position and the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is possible to strongly appeal the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the player (see FIG. 10). ..

Returning to the description of the game board 2 shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, below the image display device 7 in the game area 3, a first start opening (first start winning opening, entry opening) 20 in which the ease of entering the game ball does not always change is provided. A fixed winning device 19 is provided. The winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 is an opportunity for the first special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

Further, below the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a normal variable winning device (so-called electric chew, variable ball entering means) 22 having a second starting opening (second starting winning opening, ball entry port) 21 is provided. Has been done. The winning of the game ball to the second starting port 21 is an opportunity for the second special symbol lottery (big hit lottery, that is, acquisition and determination of a big hit random number or the like).

The electric chew 22 includes a movable member (ball entry opening / closing member) 23, and opens / closes the second starting port 21 by the operation of the movable member 23. The movable member 23 is driven by an electric chew solenoid 24 (see FIG. 8). A game ball can enter the second starting port 21 only when the movable member 23 is in the open state. That is, the second starting port 21 is a starting port in which the ease of entering the game ball can be changed. When the electric chew 22 is in the closed state, the electric chew 22 is easier to enter the second starting port 21 when the movable member 23 is in the open state than when the movable member 23 is in the closed state. It does not have to be impossible to enter the second starting port 21.

Further, in the upper right of the first starting port 20 in the game area 3, a first large winning device (first special variable winning device, special winning means) 31 having a first large winning opening (special winning opening) 30 is provided. Has been done. The first special winning device 31 includes an opening / closing member (first special winning opening opening / closing member) 32, and opens and closes the first special winning opening 30 by the operation of the opening / closing member 32. The opening / closing member 32 is driven by the first large winning opening solenoid 33 (see FIG. 8). A game ball can enter the first large winning opening 30 only when the opening / closing member 32 is open.

Further, a gate (passing area) 28 through which the game ball can pass is provided above the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3. The passage of the game ball to the gate 28 is an opportunity to execute a normal symbol lottery (that is, acquisition and determination of a normal symbol random number (winning random number)) for determining whether or not to open the electric chew 22.

Further, in the upper right of the first large winning opening 30 in the game area 3, a second large winning device (second special variable winning device, special winning means) 36 provided with a second large winning opening (special winning opening) 35 is located. It is provided. The second special winning device 36 includes an opening / closing member (second special winning opening opening / closing member) 37, and opens and closes the second special winning opening 35 by the operation of the opening / closing member 37. The opening / closing member 37 is driven by the second large winning opening solenoid 38 (see FIG. 8). The second large winning opening 35 allows a game ball to enter only when the opening / closing member 37 is open.

Here, in the first special winning device 31, as shown in FIG. 6A, the specific area (V area) 39 through which the game ball passing through the first large winning opening 30 can pass and the non-specific area 39 are not specified. Region 70 is formed. In the first large winning device 31, a first large winning opening sensor 30a for detecting the winning of a game ball into the first large winning opening 30 is arranged upstream of the specific area 39 and the non-specific area 70. .. Further, in the specific area 39, a specific area sensor 39a for detecting the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is arranged. Further, in the non-specific area 70, a non-specific area sensor 70a for detecting the passage of a game ball through the non-specific area 70 is arranged.

Further, the first prize-winning device 31 has a distribution member 71 that distributes the game ball that has passed through the first prize-winning opening 30 to either the specific area 39 or the non-specific area 70, and the distribution member 71 that drives the distribution member 71. It includes a member solenoid 73 (see FIG. 8). In other words, the distribution member 71 is a shutter member that opens and closes the specific area 39.

FIG. 6A shows when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized. As shown in FIG. 6A, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is energized, the distribution member 71 is in the first state of allowing the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the first state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the specific area 39 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the first route.

FIG. 6B shows the distribution member solenoid 73 when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized. As shown in FIG. 6B, when the distribution member solenoid 73 is not energized, the distribution member 71 is in a second state of hindering the passage of the game ball into the specific area 39. When the distribution member 71 is in the second state, the game ball that has won the first special winning opening 30 passes through the non-specific area 70 after passing through the first large winning opening sensor 30a. The route of this game ball is called the second route.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, the passage of the gaming ball into the specific area 39 triggers the transition to the high probability state described later. That is, the specific area 39 is a probability variation operation port. On the other hand, the non-specific region 70 is not a probability variation operation port. The probability change operation port is not provided in the second large winning device 36. Thus, in this embodiment, the first prize-winning device 31 is a so-called V attacker, and the second prize-winning device 36 is a normal attacker.

Further, a normal winning opening 27 is provided in the lower part of the game area 3. Further, at the lowermost part of the game area 3, an out port 16 is provided to discharge a game ball that has been driven into the game area 3 but has not won any of the winning ports to the outside of the game area 3.

In the game area 3 in which various winning openings and the like are arranged in this way, the left game area (first game area) 3A on the left side of the center in the left-right direction and the right game area (second game area) 3B on the right side are arranged. There is. The method of launching a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the left game area 3A is called left hit. On the other hand, a method of firing a game ball so that the game ball flows down in the right game area 3B is called right-handed hitting. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, it is possible to aim for a prize in the first starting port 20 by hitting left. On the other hand, it is possible to aim for passing through the gate 28 by hitting right, and winning a prize in the second starting opening 21, the first big winning opening 30, and the second big winning opening 35.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the indicators 40 are arranged in the center on the right side of the game board 2. The indicators 40 include a first special symbol display 41a that variably displays the first special symbol, a second special symbol display 41b that variably displays the second special symbol, and a normal symbol display that variably displays the normal symbol. The vessel 42 is included. Further, in the indicators 40, the operation hold of the first special symbol display 43a and the second special symbol display 41b for displaying the number of stored operations of the first special symbol display 41a (first special symbol hold) is displayed. Includes a second special figure hold indicator 43b that displays the number of stored items (second special figure hold), and a normal figure hold indicator 44 that displays the number of stored operation hold (normal figure hold) of the normal symbol display 42. It has been.

The variable display of the first special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The variable display of the second special symbol is performed when the game ball is won in the second starting port 21. In the following description, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol. Further, the first special symbol display 41a and the second special symbol display 41b may be collectively referred to as a special symbol display (identification symbol display means) 41. Further, the first special figure hold indicator 43a and the second special figure hold indicator 43b may be collectively referred to as a special figure hold indicator 43.

In the special symbol display 41, the special symbol (identification information) is variably displayed (variable display) and then stopped and displayed, so that a lottery based on winning a prize in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 (special symbol lottery, The result of the jackpot lottery) will be notified. The stop-displayed special symbol (stop symbol, special symbol derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one special symbol selected from a plurality of types of special symbols by a special symbol lottery. If the stop symbol is a special symbol (big hit symbol) in a predetermined jackpot stop mode, the first jackpot will be opened with an open pattern according to the type of jackpot symbol displayed as stopped (that is, the type of jackpot won). A jackpot game (special game) that opens 30 or the second big winning opening 35 is performed. The opening pattern of the big winning openings (first big winning opening 30 and second big winning opening 35) in the big hit game will be described later.

Specifically, the special symbol display 41 is composed of, for example, eight LEDs arranged side by side, and displays a special symbol according to the result of the jackpot lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, if you win a jackpot (one of the multiple types of jackpots described below), you will see "○○ ●● ○○ ●●" (○: lit, ●: off) from the left 1, 2, The jackpot symbol with the 5th and 6th LEDs lit is displayed. If there is a loss, a lost pattern such as "●●●●●●● ○" is displayed, in which only the LED on the far right is lit. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a lost pattern. Further, before the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the special symbol is variablely displayed (variable display) over a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the variable display is, for example, so that light repeatedly flows from left to right. The mode is that the LED lights up. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In this pachinko gaming machine 1, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, the values (numerical information) of various random numbers such as jackpot random numbers acquired for the winning are special. It is temporarily stored in the holding storage unit 85 (see FIG. 8). Specifically, if a prize is won in the first start port 20, it is stored in the first special figure hold storage unit 85a as a first special figure hold, and if a prize is won in the second start port 21, it is as a second special figure hold. It is stored in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. There is an upper limit to the number of special figure reservations that can be stored in each special figure reservation storage unit 85, and each upper limit value in this embodiment is four. The upper limit of each is not limited to four, and can be changed as appropriate.

The special figure hold stored in the special figure hold storage unit 85 is digested when the special symbol can be variably displayed based on the special figure hold. The digestion of the special figure hold means that the jackpot random number or the like corresponding to the special figure hold is determined, and the variable display of the special symbol for showing the determination result is executed. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the variable display of the special symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 cannot be performed immediately after the winning, that is, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Even if a prize is won during the execution of a medium or big hit game, the right to the big hit lottery for the prize can be reserved up to a predetermined number.

Then, the number of such special figure hold indicators is displayed on the special figure hold indicator 43. Specifically, the special figure hold indicator 43 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of special figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of special figure hold.

The variable display of the normal symbol is performed when the game ball passes through the gate 28. The normal symbol display 42 notifies the result of the normal symbol lottery based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 by displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (variable display) and then stopping the display. The normal symbol that is stopped and displayed (normal symbol, normal symbol that is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display) is one ordinary symbol selected from a plurality of types of ordinary symbols by the ordinary symbol lottery. When the stop-displayed normal symbol is a predetermined specific normal symbol (ordinary symbol in a predetermined stop mode, that is, a normal hit symbol), the second start port 21 is opened with an opening pattern according to the current gaming state. Auxiliary games are played. The opening pattern of the second starting port 21 will be described later.

Specifically, the ordinary symbol display 42 is composed of, for example, two LEDs (see FIG. 7), and displays ordinary symbols according to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery depending on the lighting mode thereof. For example, when the lottery result is a win, a normal hit symbol in which both LEDs are lit is displayed, such as "○○" (○: on, ●: off). If the lottery result is lost, a normal lost symbol such as "● ○" in which only the right LED is lit is displayed. A mode in which all the LEDs are turned off may be adopted as a normal loss pattern. Before the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the fluctuation display (variable display) of the normal symbol is performed for a predetermined fluctuation time, and the mode of the fluctuation display is, for example, that both LEDs are turned on alternately. The variation display mode may be any mode such that all the LEDs blink at the same time unless each LED is a stop display (lighting display in a specific mode).

In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the game ball passes through the gate 28, the value of the normal symbol random number (winning random number) acquired for the passage is normally sent to the normal figure hold storage unit 86 (see FIG. 8). It is temporarily stored as a figure hold. There is an upper limit to the number of normal figure reservations that can be stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86, and the upper limit value in this embodiment is four.

The normal figure hold stored in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is digested when the variable display of the normal symbol based on the normal figure hold becomes possible. The digestion of the normal symbol hold means to determine the normal symbol random number (hit random number) corresponding to the normal symbol hold and execute the variable display of the normal symbol to show the determination result. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, if the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 28 cannot be performed immediately after the passage, that is, the prize is won during the execution of the variable display of the normal symbol or the execution of the auxiliary game. Even if there is, it is possible to reserve the right of the ordinary symbol lottery for the passage up to the predetermined number.

Then, the number of such a normal figure hold is displayed on the normal figure hold indicator 44. Specifically, the normal figure hold indicator 44 is composed of, for example, four LEDs, and displays the number of normal figure hold by turning on the LEDs as many as the number of the normal figure hold.

2. Electrical configuration of the gaming machine Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the pachinko gaming machine 1 relates to a main control board (game control board) 80 that controls game profits such as a jackpot lottery and a transition of a game state, and an effect to be executed as the game progresses. It includes a sub-control board (effect control board) 90 for controlling, a payout control board 110 for controlling payout of game balls, and the like. The main control board 80 constitutes a main control unit, and the sub control board 90 constitutes a sub control unit together with the image control board 100, the lamp control board 107, and the voice control board 106, which will be described later. The sub control unit includes at least a sub control board 90, and can control a game effect using an image display device 7, a board lamp 5, a frame lamp 66, a speaker 67, a board movable body 15, a frame movable body 600, and the like. All you need is.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board 150. The power supply board (power-on means) 150 supplies electric power to the main control board 80, the sub-control board 90, and the payout control board 110, and supplies electric power required for other devices through these boards. Supply. The power supply board 150 is provided with a backup power supply circuit 151. In the backup power supply circuit 151, when power is not supplied to the pachinko gaming machine 1, the information stored in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 and the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90, which will be described later, is the information stored in the pachinko gaming machine 1. It is retained even when the power is cut off. A power switch 155 is connected to the power supply board 150. The power on / off is switched by the ON / OFF operation of the power switch 155. The backup power supply circuit for the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 may be provided on the main control board 80, or the backup power supply circuit for the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 may be provided on the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 8, a game control one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter, “game control microcomputer”) 81 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko game machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main control board 80. The game control microcomputer 81 inputs / outputs data and signals, a ROM 83 that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, a RAM 84 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 82 that executes a program stored in the ROM 83, and so on. I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 87 for this purpose is included. The RAM 84 is provided with the above-described special figure holding storage unit 85 and the normal drawing holding storage unit 86. The ROM 83 may be externally attached.

Further, the main control board 80 is equipped with a RAM clear switch 89 for causing the CPU 82 to clear the information stored in the RAM 84. Various substrates included in the pachinko gaming machine 1 including the main control substrate 80 are arranged on the back surface side (rear surface side) of the pachinko gaming machine 1. Therefore, the power switch 155 and the RAM clear switch 89 cannot be operated unless the employee of the game hall or the like is able to open the game machine frame 50. That is, it can be said that the power switch 155 as the power-on means is a specific operation means that cannot be operated by the player.

Further, various sensors and solenoids are connected to the main control board 80 via the relay board 88. Therefore, a signal is input to the main control board 80 from each sensor, and a signal is output to each solenoid from the main control board 80. Specifically, the sensors include a first starting port sensor 20a, a second starting port sensor 21a, a gate sensor 28a, a first winning opening sensor 30a, a second winning opening sensor 35a, a specific area sensor 39a, and non-specific. The area sensor 70a and the normal winning opening sensor 27a are connected.

The first start port sensor 20a is provided in the first start port 20 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first start port 20. The second starting port sensor 21a is provided in the second starting port 21 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second starting port 21. The gate sensor 28a is provided in the gate 28 and detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 28. The first large winning opening sensor 30a is provided in the first large winning opening 30 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The second large winning opening sensor 35a is provided in the second large winning opening 35 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The specific area sensor 39a is provided in the specific area 39 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the specific area 39. The non-specific area sensor 70a is provided in the non-specific area 70 in the first large winning opening 30, and detects a game ball that has passed through the non-specific area 70. The ordinary winning opening sensor 27a is provided in each ordinary winning opening 27, and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the ordinary winning opening 27.

Further, a door opening detection sensor 74, a magnetic detection sensor 75, a radio wave detection sensor 76, and an impact detection sensor 77 are connected to the main control board 80 in order to detect fraud by a player or the like. Each of these sensors 74, 75, 76, 77 corresponds to a fraud detecting means for detecting fraud on the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The door opening detection sensor 74 detects the opening of the gaming machine frame 50 (opening of the front frame 53 or opening of the front frame 53 and the inner frame 52). The magnetic detection sensor 75 detects a change in magnetic flux density that occurs when a player or the like brings a magnetic member (magnet or the like) close to the magnetic member. The magnetic detection sensor 75 can detect fraud (third fraud) in which, for example, a magnetic member is used to attract a game ball to win prizes at the starting ports 20, 21 and the large winning openings 30, 35, etc. It is possible. In addition to one magnetic detection sensor 75, a plurality of magnetic detection sensors 75 may be arranged around the starting ports 20 and 21 and around the winning openings 30 and 35. The radio wave detection sensor 76 detects electromagnetic waves in a specific frequency region generated when a player or the like brings a radio wave generating device close to the sensor 76. The radio wave detection sensor 76 can detect fraud (second fraud) such that the start port sensors 20a and 21a and the grand prize opening sensors 30a and 35a detect an abnormality using, for example, a radio wave generating device. .. In addition to one radio wave detection sensor 76, a plurality of radio wave detection sensors 76 may be arranged around the start port sensors 20a and 21a and the grand prize opening sensors 30a and 35a. The impact detection sensor 77 detects the acceleration generated when a player or the like applies an impact to the pachinko gaming machine 1. The impact detection sensor 77 can detect fraud, for example, in which a player or the like hits or shakes the pachinko gaming machine 1. In addition to one impact detection sensor 77, a plurality of impact detection sensors 77 may be arranged in a portion where an impact is likely to be applied.

Further, as the solenoids, the electric chew solenoid 24, the first special winning opening solenoid 33, the second special winning opening solenoid 38, and the distribution member solenoid 73 are connected. The electric chew solenoid 24 drives the movable member 23 of the electric chew 22. The first prize-winning port solenoid 33 drives the opening / closing member 32 of the first prize-winning device 31. The second prize-winning port solenoid 38 drives the opening / closing member 37 of the second prize-winning device 36. The distribution member solenoid 73 drives the distribution member 71 of the second special winning device 36.

Further, the main control board 80 includes a first special symbol display 41a, a second special symbol display 41b, a normal symbol display 42, a first special symbol hold indicator 43a, a second special symbol hold indicator 43b, and a general. Figure Hold indicator 44 is connected. That is, the display control of these indicators 40 is performed by the game control microcomputer 81.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the payout control board 110 and receives a signal from the payout control board 110 for payout monitoring. On the payout control board 110, a prize ball payout device 120, a ball rental payout device 130, and a card unit 135 (installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 and capable of lending balls based on information such as an inserted prepaid card). The launcher 112 is connected via the launch control circuit 111. The launcher 112 includes a handle 60 (see FIG. 1).

The payout control board 110 drives the prize ball motor 121 of the prize ball payout device 120 based on the signal from the game control microcomputer 81 and the signal from the card unit 135 connected to the pachinko game machine 1. The ball is paid out, or the ball rental motor 131 of the ball rental device 130 is driven to pay out the ball. The prize balls to be paid out are detected by the prize ball sensor 122 for counting. Further, the ball lending sensor to be paid out is detected by the ball lending sensor 132 for counting. When the player operates the handle 60 (see FIG. 1) of the launching device 112, the touch switch 114 detects the contact with the handle 60, and the firing volume 115 detects the amount of rotation of the handle 60. .. Then, the launch motor 113 is driven so that the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the magnitude of the detection signal of the launch volume 115. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, one gaming ball is launched in about 0.6 seconds.

Further, the main control board 80 transmits various commands to the sub control board 90. The connection between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90 is a unidirectional communication connection capable of only transmitting a signal from the main control board 80 to the sub control board 90. That is, a unidirectional circuit (for example, a circuit using a diode) (not shown) as a communication direction regulating means is interposed between the main control board 80 and the sub control board 90.

As shown in FIG. 9, a one-chip microcomputer for effect control (hereinafter, “microcomputer for effect control”) 91 that controls the effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 includes a ROM 93 that stores a program for controlling the effect as the game progresses, a RAM 94 that is used as a work memory, a CPU 92 that executes a program stored in the ROM 93, and data and signals. An I / O port unit (input / output circuit) 97 for performing input / output is included. The ROM 93 may be externally attached.

A real-time clock (RTC) 99 is mounted on the sub-control board 90. RTC99 measures the current date and time (date and time). The RTC99 operates by the electric power supplied (turned on) from an external power supply device (island power supply device) (not shown), and the power supply board 150 operates when the electric power is not supplied from the external power supply device. It operates by the electric power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 151 provided. Therefore, the RTC 99 can measure the current date and time even when the power is not turned on for the pachinko gaming machine 1. A backup power supply circuit for the RTC 99 may be provided on the sub control board 90. A circuit including a capacitor and a built-in battery (button battery, etc.) can be adopted as the backup power supply circuit.

An image control board 100, a voice control board 106, and a lamp control board 107 are connected to the sub control board 90. The effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub control board 90 causes the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 to perform display control of the image display device 7 based on a command received from the main control board 80. The RAM 104 of the image control board 100 is a memory for developing image data. The ROM 103 of the image control board 100 contains still image data and moving image data displayed on the image display device 7, specifically, characters, items, figures, characters, numbers, symbols, etc. (including effect patterns), background images, and the like. Image data of is stored. The CPU 102 of the image control board 100 reads image data from the ROM 103 based on a command from the effect control microcomputer 91. Then, the display control is executed based on the read image data.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 outputs voice, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 67 via the voice control board 106 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Audio data such as audio output from the speaker 67 is stored in ROM 93 of the sub-control board 90. A CPU may be mounted on the voice control board 106, and in that case, the CPU may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the voice control board 106, or the voice data may be stored in the ROM. Further, the speaker 67 may be connected to the image control board 100, and the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 may execute voice control. Further, in this case, the audio data may be stored in the ROM 103 of the image control board 100.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the lighting of lamps such as the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 via the lamp control board 107 based on the command received from the main control board 80. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads out lamp data (data that determines lighting / extinguishing, emission color, etc., also referred to as emission pattern data) that determines the light emission mode of each lamp, and the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp according to the lamp data. Controls the light emission of a lamp of 5 mag. The lamp data is stored in the ROM 93 of the sub control board 90.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the panel movable body 15 connected to the lamp control board 107 via the relay board 108 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, each motor (not shown) for driving the upper board movable body 15U, the left lower board movable body 15L, and the right lower board movable body 15R is operated. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the panel movable body 15 based on the panel movable body operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the panel movable body 15.

In the present embodiment, the board movable body operation pattern data includes the board movable body drive data and the board movable body return data. When the panel movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the panel movable body 15 from the standby position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the operation position shown in FIG. 5 (B). It is possible to (displace). On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 can return (displace) the panel movable body 15 from the operating position to the standby position by setting the panel movable body return data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. After the board movable body 15 is driven to the operating position, the state in which the board movable body 15 is in the operating position is maintained unless the board movable body return data is set.

Further, the effect control microcomputer 91 operates the frame movable body 600 connected via the frame relay board 98 based on the command received from the main control board 80. That is, each motor (not shown) for driving the left frame movable body 600L and the right frame movable body 600R is operated. Specifically, the effect control microcomputer 91 controls the operation of the frame movable body 600 based on the frame movable body operation pattern data that determines the operation mode of the frame movable body 600.

In the present embodiment, the frame movable body operation pattern data includes the frame movable body drive data and the frame movable body return data. When the frame movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the effect control microcomputer 91 drives the frame movable body 600 from the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A) to the protruding position shown in FIG. 3 (B). It is possible to (displace). On the other hand, the effect control microcomputer 91 can return (displace) the frame movable body 600 from the protruding position to the stored position by setting the frame movable body return data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. After the frame movable body 600 is driven to the protruding position, the state in which the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position is maintained unless the frame movable body return data is set.

As a modification, a CPU may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, or the CPU may be made to execute lamp lighting control. Further, the frame movable body 600 may be connected to the lamp control board 107, and the lamp control board 107 may control the operation of the frame movable body 600. Further, in this case, the ROM may be mounted on the lamp control board 107, and the data related to the light emission pattern and the operation pattern may be stored in the ROM.

The effect button detection SW (switch) 63a, the select button detection switch 68a, and the frame movable body return button detection switch 323a are connected to the sub control board 90 via the frame relay board 98. The effect button detection switch 63a detects that the effect button 63 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The select button detection switch 68a detects that the select button 68 (see FIG. 1) has been pressed. The frame movable body return button detection switch 323a detects that the frame movable body return button 323 (see FIGS. 3A and 3B) has been pressed. When each button (effect button 63, select button 68, frame movable body return button 323) is pressed, from each switch (effect button detection switch 63a, select button detection switch 68a, frame movable body return button detection switch 323a). A signal is input to the sub control board 90.

3. 3. Explanation of jackpots, etc. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are "big hits" and "missing" as a result of the jackpot lottery (special symbol lottery). At the time of "big hit", the "big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. When it is "off", the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 41. If you win the jackpot, the jackpot game (the first jackpot 30 and the second jackpot 35) will be opened with an opening pattern according to the type of special symbol (the type of jackpot) that is stopped and displayed. Is executed. A special game that is executed by winning a big hit is called a big hit game.

In this form, the jackpot game consists of multiple round games (unit open game), an opening before the first round game is started (also referred to as OP), and an ending after the final round game is completed. (Also referred to as ED) and is included. Each round game begins with the end of the OP or the end of the previous round game and ends with the start of the next round game or the start of the ED. The closing time (interval time) of the large winning opening between round games is included in the open round game before the closing.

There are multiple types of jackpots. The types of jackpots are as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, there are roughly two types in this embodiment. It is a specific jackpot and a normal jackpot. The specific jackpot is also called "V long jackpot", and the normal jackpot is also called "V short jackpot". The "V long jackpot" is a jackpot that allows the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game. The "V short jackpot" is a jackpot in which it is impossible or difficult for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39 during the jackpot game.

More specifically, the total number of rounds of the "V long jackpot" is 16R. In 1R to 13R and 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. In 14R and 16R, the second big winning opening 35 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R. Then, in 10R and 12R in the "V long jackpot", the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a relatively long time, and the distribution member 71 takes the first state shown in FIG. 6 (A) for a relatively long time. , The game ball can pass through the specific area 39.

On the other hand, in the "V short jackpot", the total number of rounds is 16R, but the actual total number of rounds is 13R. That is, from 1R to 13R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a maximum of 29.5 seconds per 1R, but in 15R, the first big winning opening 30 is opened only 0.1 seconds per 1R, and even in 14R and 16R. The second big winning opening 35 is opened only for 0.1 seconds per 1R. Therefore, in this V-short jackpot, from 14R to 16R, the opening time of the big winning opening is extremely short, and it is a round in which a prize ball cannot be expected. That is, the V short jackpot is actually a jackpot of 13R. The actual number of rounds is the number of rounds in which a game ball can win up to the maximum number of winnings per round (8 in this embodiment).

However, in 10R and 12R in the "V short jackpot", although the first big winning opening 30 is opened for a relatively long time, the first state shown in FIG. 6 (A) is exhibited only while the distribution member 71 is extremely short (for example, 100 ms). As a result, it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39. Not only is the time for the distribution member 71 to take the first state extremely short, but also from the opening timing of the first large winning opening 30 and the operation timing of the distribution member 71 (from the second state (see FIG. 6B)). From the relationship with the first state (timing controlled by the first state (see FIG. 6A)), it is almost impossible for the game ball to pass through the specific area 39.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 during the jackpot game, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game is shifted to the high probability state described later. Therefore, when the above-mentioned V-long jackpot is won, the gaming state after the jackpot game can be shifted to the high probability state by passing the game ball to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game. On the other hand, when the V short jackpot is won, the game ball cannot be passed to the specific area 39 during the execution of the jackpot game, so that the game state after the jackpot game is the normal probability state described later. (Non-high probability state).

However, even when the normal probability state is controlled, the time saving state described later is given. In this case, the number of time reductions is set to 100 times. The time reduction number is the upper limit execution number of the variable display of the special symbol in the time reduction state.

As shown in FIG. 11, the lottery distribution rate of the first special symbol (special figure 1) is 50% for the V long jackpot and 50% for the V short jackpot. On the other hand, the jackpots won in the lottery for the second special symbol (special figure 2) are all V-long jackpots. That is, when a big hit is won by a lottery based on a prize in the second starting port 21 which can be entered by executing the electric support control described later, it is always a V long big hit. In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the game ball is won in the second starting port 21 rather than the big hit lottery (lottery in Special Figure 1) in which the game ball is won in the first starting port 20. The jackpot lottery (lottery of special figure 2) is set to be more advantageous for the player.

If the "V long jackpot" is won by the lottery of the special figure 1, the "special figure 1_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a, and if the "V short jackpot" is won, the "V short jackpot" is won. "Special figure 1_normal symbol" is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 41a. On the other hand, when the lottery of the special figure 2 is won, it is always a V long jackpot, and the "special figure 2_specific symbol" is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 41b.

Here, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the lottery for whether or not the jackpot is a big hit is performed based on the "big hit random number", and the lottery for the winning jackpot type is performed based on the "winning type random number". As shown in FIG. 12A, the jackpot random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 65535. The hit type random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 9. The random numbers acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21 include "reach random numbers" and "variable pattern random numbers" in addition to the jackpot random numbers and the hit type random numbers.

The reach random number is a random number that determines whether or not to generate reach in the effect symbol variation effect indicating the result when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order. Reach is a state in which there is only one effect symbol that is variablely displayed out of a plurality of effect symbols, and a big hit is won depending on which symbol the variable display effect symbol is stopped and displayed. It is a state in which the production symbols shown are combined (for example, the state of "7 ↓ 7"). The effect symbol that is stopped and displayed in the reach state may be displayed as if it is slightly shaken in the display screen 7a, or may be displayed so as to be repeatedly enlarged and reduced. This reach random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 255.

Further, the fluctuation pattern random number is a random number for determining the fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time. The fluctuation pattern random number takes a value in the range of 0 to 99. Further, the random numbers acquired based on the passage to the gate 28 include ordinary symbol random numbers (hit random numbers) shown in FIG. 12B. The ordinary symbol random number is a random number for a lottery (ordinary symbol lottery) as to whether or not to perform an auxiliary game for opening the electric chew 22. Ordinary symbol random numbers take a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

4. Description of the gaming state Next, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. The special symbol display 41 and the normal symbol display 42 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 have a probability variation function and a variation time shortening function, respectively. The state in which the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "high probability state", and the state in which the probability fluctuation function is not operating is referred to as a "normal probability state (non-high probability state)". In the high probability state, the jackpot probability is higher than in the normal probability state. That is, the jackpot determination is performed using a jackpot determination table in which the value of the jackpot random number determined to be a jackpot is larger than the jackpot determination table used in the normal probability state (see FIG. 13 (A)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, the probability that the display result (that is, the stop symbol) of the variable display of the special symbol by the special symbol display 41 becomes a jackpot symbol as compared with the case where it is not activated. Will be higher.

Further, the state in which the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is operating is referred to as a "time saving state", and the state in which the special symbol display 41 is not operating is referred to as a "non-time saving state". In the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the fluctuation display to the derivation display of the display result) is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the fluctuation pattern is determined by using the fluctuation pattern table in which the fluctuation pattern having a short fluctuation time is selected more often than in the non-time reduction state (see FIG. 14). That is, when the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 is activated, a shorter fluctuation time is more likely to be selected as the fluctuation time of the variable display of the special symbol as compared with the case where the special symbol display 41 is not activated. As a result, in the time-saving state, the pace of digestion of the special figure hold becomes faster, and an effective prize (a prize that can be memorized as the special figure hold) to the starting port is likely to occur. Therefore, it is possible to aim for a big hit under the smooth progress of the game.

The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41 may be operated at the same time, or only one of them may be operated. The probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in synchronization with the fluctuation time shortening function of the special symbol display 41. That is, the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42 operate in the time saving state and do not operate in the non-time saving state. Therefore, in the time saving state, the winning probability in the normal symbol lottery is higher than in the non-time saving state. That is, the hit judgment (judgment of the normal symbol) is performed using the normal symbol hit judgment table in which the value of the normal symbol random number (hit random number) judged to be a hit is larger than the normal symbol hit judgment table used in the non-time saving state (judgment of the normal symbol). See FIG. 13 (D)). That is, when the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42 is activated, the probability that the display result of the variable display of the normal symbol by the normal symbol display 42 becomes a normal hit symbol is higher than when it is not activated. ..

Also, in the time-saving state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shorter than in the non-time-saving state. In this embodiment, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is 10 seconds in the non-time saving state, but 1 second in the time saving state (see FIG. 13 (E)). Further, in the time saving state, the opening time of the electric chew 22 in the auxiliary game is longer than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22 is operating. In addition, in the time saving state, the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened in the auxiliary game is larger than in the non-time saving state (see FIG. 15). That is, the function of increasing the number of times the electric chew 22 is opened is operating.

In the situation where the probability fluctuation function and the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, and the opening time extending function and the opening number increasing function of the electric chew 22 are operating, compared with the case where these functions are not operating. As a result, the electric chew 22 is frequently opened, and the game ball frequently wins a prize at the second starting port 21. As a result, the base, which is the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of launched balls, becomes high. Therefore, the state in which these functions are operating is referred to as a "high base state", and the state in which these functions are not operating is referred to as a "low base state". In the high base state, you can aim for a big hit without significantly reducing the number of game balls you have. The high base state is a state in which so-called electric support control (control for supporting winning of the second starting port 21 by the electric chew 22) is being executed. Therefore, the high base state is also referred to as an electric support control state or a ball entry easy state. On the other hand, the low base state is also called a non-electric support control state or a non-ball entry easy state.

The high base state does not have to activate all of the above functions. That is, the operation of one or more of the probability fluctuation function of the normal symbol display 42, the fluctuation time shortening function of the normal symbol display 42, the opening time extension function of the electric chew 22, and the opening frequency increasing function of the electric chew 22. It suffices if the electric chew 22 is opened more easily than when the function is not operating. Further, the high base state may be controlled independently without being accompanied by the time saving state.

In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the jackpot game in which the passage to the effective specific area 39 is made is a high probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "high accuracy and high base state". The high-accuracy high-base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (160 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

Further, the gaming state after the jackpot game in which the passage to the effective specific region 39 is not made is a normal probability state (non-high probability state, that is, a low probability state), a time saving state, and a high base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low accuracy and high base state". The low accuracy and high base state ends when the variable display of the special symbol is executed a predetermined number of times (100 times in this embodiment), or when the jackpot is won and the jackpot game is executed.

When playing the pachinko gaming machine 1 for the first time, the gaming state after the power is turned on is a normal probability state, a non-time saving state, and a low base state. This gaming state is particularly referred to as a "low probability low base state". The low probability low base state may be referred to as a "normal game state". Further, the state in which the special game (big hit game) is being executed is referred to as a "special game state (big hit game state)". Further, a state controlled by at least one of a high probability state and a high base state is referred to as a "privilege gaming state".

In a high base state such as a high accuracy high base state or a low accuracy high base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the right game area 3B (see FIG. 4) by hitting right. This is because the electric support control makes it easier for the electric chew 22 to be opened as compared with the low base state, and it is easier to win the second starting port 21 than to win the first starting port 20. .. Therefore, while passing the game ball through the gate 28, which is an opportunity for the normal symbol lottery, the game ball is hit right to win the second starting port 21. As a result, it is possible to obtain a large number of starting prizes (winning to the starting port) rather than hitting left. In this pachinko gaming machine 1, the game is played by right-handed even during the jackpot game.

On the other hand, in the low base state, it is more advantageous to allow the game ball to enter the left game area 3A (see FIG. 4) by hitting the left side. Since the electric support control is not executed, it is difficult to open the electric chew 22 as compared with the high base state, and it is easier to win the first starting port 20 than to win the second starting port 21. Because it has become. Therefore, a left-handed strike is performed in order to win a game ball in the first starting port 20. This allows you to get a lot of starting prizes rather than hitting right.

5. Fraud detection command As shown in FIG. 16, the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment can detect eight types of fraud against the pachinko gaming machine 1. The first fraud detection is magnetic detection. Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines to be fraudulent based on the detection of the magnetic detection sensor 75, a fraud detection command is transmitted to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H11H". Of the 2-byte fraud detection commands, the higher-level command contains information (E1) that specifies the type of command (it must be a fraud detection command), and the lower-level command specifies which fraud was detected. Information (11) to be used is included. The value indicated by the fraud detection command is not limited to the value shown in FIG. 16, and can be changed as appropriate.

Further, as the second fraud detection, there is the exit side fraud detection of the first prize opening 30. Specifically, when the number of game balls that the game control microcomputer 81 has won in the first prize opening 30 and the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 39 do not match, or the game control microcomputer 81 has won the first prize opening 30. When the number of game balls and the number of game balls that have passed through the non-specific area 70 do not match, a fraud detection command is transmitted in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H12H".

In addition, there is radio wave detection as a third fraud detection. Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines to be fraudulent based on the detection of the radio wave detection sensor 76, a fraud detection command is transmitted to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H13H".

The fourth fraud detection is door opening detection. Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines that the fraud (opening of the game machine frame 50) is determined based on the detection of the door opening detection sensor 74, the fraud detection is performed in order to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. Send a command. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H14H".

Further, there is vibration detection as a fifth fraud detection. Specifically, when the game control microcomputer 81 determines to be fraudulent based on the detection of the impact detection sensor 77, a fraud detection command is transmitted to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H15H".

In addition, as the sixth fraud detection, there is an electric chew fraud winning detection. Specifically, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 81 is not a prize for a valid electric chew 22 when the detection is made by the second start port sensor 21a, the effect control microcomputer 91 is notified of the fraud. Send a fraud detection command to make it happen. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H16H".

In addition, as the seventh fraud detection, there is a large prize opening fraudulent prize detection. Specifically, when it is determined that the prize is not valid for the first prize opening 30 when the detection is made by the first prize opening sensor 30a, or the detection is made by the second prize opening sensor 35a. When it is determined that the prize is not a valid second prize opening 35, a fraud detection command is transmitted to notify the effect control microcomputer 91 of the fraud. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H17H".

Further, as the eighth fraud detection, there is a specific area fraud detection. Specifically, when it is determined that the game control microcomputer 81 has not passed through the effective specific area sensor 39a when the detection is made by the specific area sensor 39a, the effect control microcomputer 91 is notified of the fraud. In order to do so, send a fraud detection command. The fraud detection command transmitted at this time is "E1H18H".

6. Operation of Game Control Microcomputer 81 [Main Control Main Processing] Next, the operation of the game control microcomputer 81 will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 to 45. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the game control microcomputer 81 are provided in the RAM 84. The initial value of the counter is "0", the initial value of the flag is "0", that is, "OFF", and the initial value of the status is "1". When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the game control microcomputer 81 provided on the main control board 80 reads out and executes the main control main processing program shown in FIG. 17 from the ROM 83. As shown in the figure, in the main control main process, first, the power-on process (S001) described later is performed.

Then, following the power-on processing (S001), interrupts are disabled (S002), and normal symbol / special symbol main random number update processing (S003) is executed. In this normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003), various random number counter values shown in FIG. 12 are added by 1 and updated. When each random number counter value reaches the upper limit value, it returns to "0" and is added again. The initial value of each random number counter may be a value other than "0" or may be randomly changed. Further, each random number may be a so-called hardware random number generated by using a known random number generation circuit including a counter IC or the like.

When the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) is completed, interrupts are enabled (S004). While the interrupt is enabled, the main timer interrupt process (S005) can be executed. The main timer interrupt process (S005) is executed based on an interrupt pulse repeatedly input to the CPU 82 at a cycle of, for example, 4 msec. That is, for example, it is executed in a cycle of 4 msec. Then, between the end of the main timer interrupt process (S005) and the start of the next main timer interrupt process (S005), various counters by the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003). The value update process is repeatedly executed. If an interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82 in the interrupt disabled state, the main timer interrupt process (S005) is not started immediately, but is started after the interrupt is enabled (S004).

[Power-on processing] As shown in FIG. 18, in the power-on processing (S001), first, permission setting for access to the RAM 84 is performed (S011). This makes it possible to write and read information to the RAM 84. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 89 has been operated (whether or not it is ON) (S012). If the RAM clear switch 89 is ON (YES in S012), the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if it is not ON (NO in S012), it is subsequently determined whether or not the power off flag is ON (S013). The power-off flag is a flag indicating the occurrence of power-off, and is a flag that is turned on in the power-off monitoring process (see FIG. 45) described later.

If the power off flag is not ON (NO in S013), the power may not be cut off normally, so the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the power off flag is ON (YES in S013), the checksum is calculated (S014) and compared with the checksum calculated at the time of power failure (see step S2902 in FIG. 45) (see step S2902 in FIG. 45). S015). The checksum is calculated by regarding the game information stored in the RAM 84 as a numerical value. If the checksum values do not match (NO in S015), the stored contents of the RAM 84 are not normal, and the process proceeds to step S018. On the other hand, if the checksum values match (YES in S015), it is determined that the stored contents of the RAM 84 are normal, and the process proceeds to step S016.

In step S016, the setting management of the work area of the RAM 84 at the time of power recovery is performed. In this setting process, the power recovery information is read from the ROM 83, and the power recovery information is set in the work area of the RAM 84. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 turns off the power off flag (S017), and proceeds to step S020.

On the other hand, in step S018, all the game information stored in the RAM 84 is cleared (S018). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 performs initial setting of the work area of the RAM 84 (S019), and proceeds to step S020. In the initial setting process, the initial setting information read from the ROM 83 is set in the work area of the RAM 84.

In step S020, the game control microcomputer 81 performs the power-on command setting process. In the power-on command setting process (S020), a setting process for outputting a power-on command to the sub-control board 90 is performed after a predetermined setting time (3 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed. Specifically, the set time until the power-on command is output is set in the timer, and the subtraction of the time set in the timer is started. Then, when the value of the subtracted timer becomes "0", the set time has elapsed, so the power-on command is set in the predetermined output buffer of the RAM 84. As a result, the set power-on command is output to the sub-control board 90 in the output process (S102) described later. After the power-on command setting process (S020), in step S021, for example, the CPU 82 setting, the SIO, PIO, and CTC (circuit for managing the interrupt time) are set as other initial settings, and this process is performed. Finish.

[Main-side timer interrupt processing] Next, the main-side timer interrupt processing (S005) will be described. As shown in FIG. 19, in the main side timer interrupt process (S005), first, it is determined whether or not the game control state abnormality flag is ON (S101). The game control state abnormality flag is a flag indicating that the game control state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is abnormal. As will be described later, when a magnetic fraud is detected, the game control state abnormality flag is turned on (see step S187 in FIG. 27). If the game control status abnormality flag is OFF (NO in S101), the process proceeds to step S102. On the other hand, if the game control status abnormality flag is ON (YES in S101), the processes of steps S102 to S111 are passed, and only the power failure monitoring process (S112) and other processes (S113) described later are executed. , Finish this process. This makes it impossible to play the game. That is, once the game control state becomes abnormal, the game is stopped until the game control state abnormality flag is turned off by turning on the power again.

In step S102, output processing is executed. In the output process (S102), commands and the like set in the output buffer provided in the RAM 84 of the main control board 80 are output to the sub control board 90, the payout control board 110, and the like in each process described below.

In the input processing (S103) performed after the output processing (S102), various sensors (first starting port sensor 20a, second starting port sensor 21a, first large winning opening sensor) mainly attached to the pachinko gaming machine 1 are used. The detection signal detected by 30a, the second large winning opening sensor 35a, the normal winning opening sensor 27a, etc. (see FIG. 8) is read. Further, the detection signal from the lower plate full switch that detects the fullness of the lower plate 62 is also taken in and stored in the output buffer of the RAM 84 as the lower plate full data.

Next, the security control process described later is executed. Then, it is determined again whether or not the game control state abnormality flag is ON (S105). If the game control status abnormality flag is ON (YES in S105), the processes of steps S106 to S111 are passed, and only the power failure monitoring process (S112) and other processes (S113) described later are executed. Finish the process. On the other hand, if the game control status abnormality flag is OFF (NO in S105), the prize ball control process (S106) is executed. In the prize ball control process (S106), a payout command for paying out the prize balls according to the type of the winning opening is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 based on the detection signals of various sensors read in the input process (S103). .. The payout command is a command output to the payout control board 110.

The normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S107) performed next is the same as the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S003) performed in the main control main process of FIG. That is, the update processing of the various random number counter values (including the normal symbol random number counter value) shown in FIG. 12 includes the execution period of the main side timer interrupt processing (S005) and the other periods (main side timer interrupt processing (S005). After the end of), the period until the next main timer interrupt process (S005) is started) is performed.

Following the normal symbol / special symbol main random number update process (S107), the start port sensor detection process (S108), normal operation process (S109), special operation process (S110), specific area sensor detection process (S111), and power supply, which will be described later. Executes the disconnection monitoring process (S112). After that, other processing (S113) is executed to end the main timer interrupt processing (S005). As another process (S113), the second special figure holding indicator 43b is controlled to a display mode indicating the number based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 2 described later, or based on the number of reserved balls in the special figure 1 described later. The first special figure holding indicator 43a is controlled in a display mode indicating the number thereof. Then, until the next interrupt pulse is input to the CPU 82, the processes of steps S002 to S004 of the main control main process are repeatedly executed (see FIG. 17), and when the interrupt pulse is input (after about 4 msec), the main control is performed again. The side timer interrupt process (S005) is executed. In the output process (S102) of the main side timer interrupt process (S005) executed again, the command or the like set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 in the previous main side timer interrupt process (S005) is output.

[Security control process] The security control process (S104) is a process for determining whether or not the above-mentioned eight types of fraud (see FIG. 16) have been performed. As shown in FIG. 20, the game control microcomputer 81 has, in the security control process (S104), the ordinary electric wave illegal winning process (S120), the second large winning opening illegal winning process (S121), and the first large winning. Mouth illegal prize processing (S122), specific area illegal passage processing (S123), 1st big prize opening discharge confirmation processing (S124), door opening processing (S125), magnetic detection processing (S126), illegal radio wave detection processing (S127) , Execute the impact detection process (S128).

[Ordinary Electric Service Unauthorized Winning Process] As shown in FIG. 21, in the ordinary electric service illegal winning process (S120), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew (ordinary electric service) 22 is being opened (S130). If it is open (YES in S130), this process ends because it is not an illegal prize. On the other hand, if it is not open (NO in S130), it is subsequently determined whether or not the value of the second start port valid timer is "0" (S131). The second start port valid timer is a timer that measures the valid period of winning a prize in the second start port 21. The second start port effective timer is set to a value obtained by adding the opening time of the electric chew 22 and the subsequent several seconds (ball brushing time) when the electric chew 22 is opened. Then, as time passes, the value of the second start port effective timer is subtracted. If the value of the second start port valid timer is not "0" (YES in S131), this process ends because it is not an illegal prize. On the other hand, if the value of the second start port effective timer is "0" (NO in S131), then whether or not the passage to the second start port 21 is detected (the game ball by the second start port sensor 21a). (Whether or not there was a passage detection of) is determined (S132).

If there is no passage detection in step S132, this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S132), then it is determined whether or not the value of the second start port valid counter is "0" (S133). The second starting port valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the second starting port 21 (electric chew 22) by a subtractive method. When the electric chew 22 is opened, the number of game balls that are expected to be the largest among the number of game balls that win the second start port 21 per auxiliary game is set in the second start port effective counter. It has become.

If the value of the second start port valid counter is not "0" (YES in S133), the value of the second start port valid counter is subtracted by "1" (S134), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the second starting port valid counter is "0" (NO in S133), the winning ball is not targeted, so that the winning of the second starting port 21 is invalidated (S135). That is, in the prize ball control process (S106) executed after the security control process (S104), the payout command corresponding to the winning of the second starting port 21 is set not to be set. Then, the abnormality detection is set based on the electric chew fraudulent prize detection (S136). After that, the fraud detection command indicating "E1H16H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S137), and this process is completed.

[Illegal Winning Process of 2nd Grand Prize Opening] As shown in FIG. 22, in the 2nd Grand Prize Opening Illegal Winning Process (S121), it is first determined whether or not the 2nd Grand Prize Opening 35 is open (S140). ). If it is open (YES in S140), this process ends because it is not an illegal prize. On the other hand, if it is not open (NO in S140), then it is determined whether or not the value of the second large winning opening valid timer is "0" (S141). The second large winning opening valid timer is a timer for determining the valid period of winning a prize in the second large winning opening 35. The second big winning opening valid timer is set to the opening time of the second big winning opening 35 and a few seconds thereafter (ball) at the start of the round game to open the second big winning opening 35 (at the start of 14R or 16R). The value obtained by adding (brush time) and is set. Then, as time passes, the value of the second large winning opening valid timer is subtracted. If the value of the second large winning opening valid timer is not "0" (YES in S141), this process ends because it is not an illegal winning. On the other hand, if the value of the second large winning opening valid timer is "0" (NO in S141), then whether or not the passage to the second large winning opening 35 is detected (second large winning opening sensor 35a). Whether or not the passage of the game ball was detected by (S142).

If there is no passage detection in step S142, this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a pass detection (YES in S142), then it is determined whether or not the value of the second large winning opening valid counter is "0" (S143). The second major winning opening valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the second major winning opening 35 by a subtractive method. The second big winning opening valid counter is a game ball that wins the second big winning opening 35 in the round game at the start of the round game (at the start of 14R or 16R) that opens the second big winning opening 35. The number of the most assumed number of game balls (for example, 10) is set.

If the value of the 2nd big winning opening valid counter is not "0" (YES in S143), the value of the 2nd big winning opening valid counter is subtracted by "1" (S144), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the second large winning opening valid counter is "0" (NO in S143), the prize is not targeted for the prize ball, so that the winning of the second large winning opening 35 is invalidated (S145). That is, in the prize ball control process (S106) executed after the security control process (S104), the payout command corresponding to the winning of the second large winning opening 35 is set so as not to be set. Then, the abnormality detection is set based on the detection of illegal winning in the second large winning opening 35 (S146). After that, the fraud detection command indicating "E1H17H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S147), and this process is completed.

[Illegal Winning Process of the 1st Grand Prize Opening] As shown in FIG. 23, in the 1st Grand Prize Opening Illegal Winning Process (S122), it is first determined whether or not the 1st Grand Prize Opening 30 is open (S150). ). If it is open (YES in S150), this process is completed because it is not an illegal prize. On the other hand, if it is not open (NO in S150), then it is determined whether or not the value of the first large winning opening valid timer is "0" (S151). The first large winning opening valid timer is a timer that measures the valid period of winning a prize in the first large winning opening 30. The 1st big prize opening valid timer is set to the opening time of the 1st big winning opening 30 and a few seconds thereafter at the start of the round game for opening the 1st big winning opening 30 (at the start of 1 to 13R or 15R). The value obtained by adding (ball brushing time) and is set. Then, as time passes, the value of the first large winning opening valid timer is subtracted. If the value of the 1st big winning opening valid timer is not "0" (YES in S151), this process ends because it is not an illegal winning. On the other hand, if the value of the 1st prize opening valid timer is "0" (NO in S151), then whether or not the passage to the 1st prize opening 30 is detected (1st prize opening sensor 30a). Whether or not the passage of the game ball was detected by (S152).

If there is no passage detection in step S152, this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a pass detection (YES in S152), then it is determined whether or not the value of the first large winning opening valid counter is "0" (S153). The first large winning opening valid counter is a counter that counts the number of valid winnings to the first large winning opening 30 by a subtractive method. At the start of the round game that opens the first big prize opening 30 (at the start of 1 to 13R or 15R), the first big winning opening valid counter wins the first big winning opening 30 in the round game. Of the number of game balls, the largest number of expected game balls (for example, 10) is set.

If the value of the 1st big prize opening valid counter is not "0" (YES in S153), the value of the 1st big winning opening valid counter is subtracted by "1" (S154), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the value of the 1st prize opening valid counter is "0" (NO in S153), the prize is not targeted for the prize ball, so that the winning of the 1st prize opening 30 is invalidated (S155). That is, in the prize ball control process (S106) executed after the security control process (S104), the payout command corresponding to the winning of the first large winning opening 30 is set so as not to be set. Then, the abnormality detection is set based on the detection of illegal winning in the first large winning opening 30 (S156). After that, the fraud detection command indicating "E1H17H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S157), and this process is completed. In this embodiment, the fraud detection command (“E1H17H”) set by the first special winning opening fraudulent winning process (S121) and the fraud detection command set by the above-mentioned second major winning opening fraudulent winning process (S121) ("E1H17H") is the same, but may be different.

[Specific Area Unauthorized Passage Process] As shown in FIG. 24, in the specific area illegal passage process (S123), first, it is determined whether or not the V valid period is in effect (S160). The V valid period means that the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39 is valid within a few seconds during the opening of the first big winning opening 30 and after the closing of the first big winning opening 30 in the V long jackpot 10R or 12R. It is a judgment period. If it is during the V valid period (YES in S160), this process ends because it is not an illegal passage. On the other hand, if it is not during the V valid period (NO in S160), it is subsequently determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 is detected (whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a) (S161). ).

If there is no passage detection in step S161, this process ends. On the other hand, if there is a passage detection (YES in S161), the passage of the specific region 39 is invalidated in order not to allow the passage to the valid specific region 39 (S162). That is, in the specific area sensor detection process (S111, see FIG. 44) executed after the security control process (S104), the V flag is set so as not to be turned ON based on the passage to the specific area 39. Then, the abnormality detection is set based on the detection of illegal passage in a specific area (S163). After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H18H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S164), and this process is completed.

[1st Grand Prize Opening Emission Confirmation Process] As shown in FIG. 25, in the 1st Grand Prize Opening Emission Confirmation Process (S124), first, whether or not the passage to the 1st Grand Prize Opening 30 is detected (1st Large). Whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the winning opening sensor 30a) is determined (S170). If there is a pass detection (YES in S170), the value of the V large winning opening entry / exit counter is added by "1" (S171), and the process proceeds to step S172. The V-large winning opening entry / exit counter is a counter for counting the difference between the winning ball and the discharging ball with respect to the first large winning device 31 (first large winning opening 30) having a specific area 39 (V area) inside. .. If there is no passage detection (NO in S170), the process proceeds to step S172 without performing step S171.

In step S172, it is determined whether or not the passage to the non-specific area 70 is detected (whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected by the non-specific area sensor 70a). If there is no passage detection (NO in S172), the process proceeds to step S175. If there is a pass detection (YES in S172), then it is determined whether or not the value of the V large winning opening entry / exit counter is "0" (S173). If it is not "0" (NO in S173), the value of the V large winning opening entry / exit counter is subtracted by "1" (S174), and the process proceeds to step S175. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S173), it means that there was an illegal ball ejection from the first big winning opening 30. Therefore, in step S178, the abnormality detection is set based on the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first large winning opening 30. After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H12H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S179), and this process is completed.

In step S175, it is determined whether or not the passage to the specific area 39 is detected (whether or not the game ball has passed by the specific area sensor 39a). If there is no passage detection (NO in S175), this process ends. If there is a pass detection (YES in S175), then it is determined whether or not the value of the V large winning opening entry / exit counter is "0" (S176). If it is not "0" (NO in S176), the value of the V large winning opening entry / exit counter is subtracted by "1" (S177), and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S176), it means that there was an illegal ball ejection from the first winning opening 30 (illegal passage to the specific area 39). Therefore, in step S178, the abnormality detection is set based on the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first large winning opening 30. After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H12H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S179), and this process is completed.

[Door opening process] As shown in FIG. 26, in the door opening process (S125), it is first determined whether or not the door opening detection sensor 74 is ON (whether or not the gaming machine frame 50 is open) (whether or not the gaming machine frame 50 is open). S180). If it is not ON (NO in S180), this process ends. If it is ON (YES in S180), anomaly detection is set based on door open detection (S181). The signal that the door open detection sensor is ON is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 and transmitted to the sub control board 90. After that, the fraud detection command indicating "E1H14H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S182), and this process is completed.

[Magnetic detection process] As shown in FIG. 27, in the magnetic detection process (S126), first, the detection value detected by the magnetic detection sensor 75 is input (S185). Then, based on the input detection value, it is determined whether or not the magnetic detection is due to fraudulent activity (S186). That is, when the change in the magnetic flux density is smaller than the preset value set in advance, it is determined that there is no abnormality (NO in S186), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the change in the magnetic flux density is equal to or greater than a preset value set in advance, it is determined that there is an abnormality (YES in S186), and the process proceeds to step S187. In step S187, the abnormality detection based on the magnetic detection is set. At this time, the game control status abnormality flag is turned ON. After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H11H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S188), and this process is completed.

[Illegal radio wave detection process] As shown in FIG. 28, in the illegal radio wave detection process (S127), first, the detection value detected by the radio wave detection sensor 76 is input (S190). Then, based on the input detection value, it is determined whether or not the radio wave is detected by fraudulent activity (S191). That is, if the frequency of the detected electromagnetic wave is not in the preset specific frequency range, it is determined that there is no abnormality (NO in S191), and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the frequency of the detected electromagnetic wave is in a predetermined specific frequency range, it is determined that the electromagnetic wave is abnormal (YES in S191), and the process proceeds to step S192. In step S192, abnormality detection is set based on radio wave detection. After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H13H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S193), and this process is completed.

[Impact detection process] As shown in FIG. 29, in the impact detection process (S128), first, the detection value detected by the impact detection sensor 77 is input (S195). Then, based on the input detection value, it is determined whether or not the vibration is detected due to fraudulent activity (S196). That is, if the detected acceleration is smaller than the preset specified value, it is determined that there is no abnormality (NO in S196), and this process ends. On the other hand, if the detected acceleration is equal to or higher than the preset specified value, it is determined to be abnormal (YES in S196), and the process proceeds to step S197. In step S197, the abnormality detection based on the vibration detection is set. After that, a fraud detection command indicating "E1H15H" (see FIG. 16) is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 (S198), and this process is completed.

[Starting port sensor detection process] As shown in FIG. 30, in the starting port sensor detection process (S108), first, whether or not the game ball has passed through the gate 28, that is, whether or not the game ball is detected by the gate sensor 28a. Is determined (S201). If the game ball has passed through the gate 28 (YES in S201), the gate passing process (S202) described later is performed. On the other hand, if the game ball has not passed through the gate 28 (NO in S201), the game passes the gate passing process (S202) and proceeds to step S203.

In step S203, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the second starting port 21, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the second starting port sensor 21a (S203). If the game ball has not won in the second starting port 21 (NO in S203), the process proceeds to step S207, but if the game ball has won in the second starting port 21 (YES in S203), the special figure 2 Determining whether or not the number of reserved balls (the number of second special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of second special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S204). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 has reached "4" (YES in S204), the process proceeds to step S207, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is less than "4" (in S204). NO), special figure 2 Add 1 to the number of reserved balls (S205).

Subsequently, the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206) is performed. In the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A), the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS), the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC), and the fluctuation. The pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) is acquired (that is, the random number value group shown in FIG. 12A is acquired), and the acquired random number value is used as the current special figure in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b. 2 Stored in the storage area of the second special figure reserved storage unit 85b according to the number of reserved balls.

Subsequently, in the start port sensor detection process (S108), it is determined whether or not the game ball has won a prize in the first start port 20, that is, whether or not the game ball has been detected by the first start port sensor 20a (S207). .. If the game ball does not win in the first starting port 20 (NO in S207), the process ends, but if the game ball wins in the first starting port 20 (YES in S207), special figure 1 is suspended. It is determined whether or not the number of balls (the number of the first special figure hold, specifically, the numerical value of the counter for counting the number of the first special figure hold provided in the RAM 84) has reached "4" (upper limit storage number). (S208). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 reaches "4" (YES in S208), the process ends, but when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is less than "4" (NO in S208). ), Add "1" to the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 (S209).

Subsequently, the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210) is performed to complete this process. In the special figure 1 related random number acquisition process (S210), the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A) and the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS) are the same as in the special figure 2 related random number acquisition process (S206). , Acquire the reach random number counter value (label-TRND-RC) and the fluctuation pattern random number counter value (label-TRND-T1) (that is, acquire the random number value group shown in FIG. 12A), and obtain the acquired random number values. It is stored in the storage area of the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a according to the current number of special figure 1 reserved balls in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a.

[Gate Passing Process] As shown in FIG. 31, in the gate passing process (S202), the value of the counter that counts the number of normal symbol holding balls (the number of normal symbol holdings, specifically, the number of normal symbol holdings provided in the RAM 84). ) Is 4 or more (S301), and if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is 4 or more (YES in S301), the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of normal symbol reserved balls is not 4 or more (NO in S301), "1" is added to the number of normal symbol reserved balls (S302), and the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303) is performed. In the normal symbol random number acquisition process (S303), the normal symbol random number counter value (label-TRND-H value, FIG. 12 (B)) is acquired, and the acquired random number value is currently stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 of the RAM 84. It is stored in the storage area according to the number of reserved balls.

[Normal operation processing] The game control microcomputer 81 performs normal operation processing (S109) after the start port sensor detection processing (S108). As shown in FIG. 32, in the normal operation process (S109), first, it is determined whether or not the electric chew 22 is operating (S401). If the electric chew 22 is not in operation (NO in S401), then it is determined whether or not the stop display of the normal symbol is in progress (S402). If the normal symbol is not displayed as stopped (NO in S402), it is subsequently determined whether or not the normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner (S403). Unless the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed (NO in S403), it is subsequently determined whether or not the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (S404). If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is "0" (YES in S404), this process ends.

If the number of reserved balls of the normal symbol is not "0" in step S404 (NO in S404), the collision detection process (S405) is performed. In the hit determination process (S405), the normal symbol random number counter value (value of label-TRND-H) stored in the normal symbol hold storage unit 86 is read out, and based on the normal symbol hit determination table shown in FIG. 13 (D). Judge whether it is a hit or not. Then, a symbol determination process is performed in which the normal symbol stop symbol data according to the result of the hit determination is set in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S406). That is, in the symbol determination process (S406), if it is "lost", the data corresponding to the "normal figure lost symbol" is set, and if it is "hit", the data corresponding to the "normal hit symbol" is set.

Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407). In the normal symbol fluctuation time determination process (S407), referring to the normal symbol fluctuation pattern selection table shown in FIG. 13 (E), if the game state is a time saving state, the normal symbol fluctuation time is 1 second. Select a pattern. On the other hand, if the gaming state is a non-time saving state, a normal symbol variation pattern having a normal symbol variation time of 10 seconds is selected.

Next, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of normally symbol reserved balls by 1 (S408). Then, the storage location (storage area) of each normal figure hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is shifted by one to the side to be read from the current position, and the storage corresponding to the fourth hold in the normal figure hold storage unit 86 is performed. Clear the area (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S409). In this way, the general map hold is digested in the order in which it was held. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 starts the variation display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol variation pattern selected in step S407 (S410). Along with this, in order to notify the sub-control board 90 of the start of fluctuation of the normal symbol, a command for starting the fluctuation of the normal symbol is set.

If the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S403 described above (YES in S403), then it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S411), and if not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S411), the variable display of the normal symbol is stopped at the display result (normal hit symbol or normal lost symbol) according to the judgment result of the normal symbol random number (S412). Then, the sub-control board 90 is set with the normal symbol fluctuation stop command for notifying the normal symbol fluctuation stop (S413), and the normal symbol stop time is set (S414) to end this process.

If the stop display of the normal symbol is being displayed in step S402 described above (YES in S402), then it is determined whether or not the stop time of the normal symbol set in step S414 has elapsed (S415), and the process has elapsed. If not, the process ends. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S415), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol data of the normal hit symbol is set (S416), and if it is not the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is not a hit). (NO in S416)), this process is completed. On the other hand, if it is the data of the normal hit symbol (that is, if it is a hit (YES in S416)), the opening pattern of the electric chew 22 is set (S417). Specifically, if it is in the time saving state, the opening pattern in the time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL2 in FIG. 15) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. On the other hand, in the non-time saving state, the opening pattern in the non-time saving state (see the electric chew opening TBL1 in FIG. 15) is set as the opening pattern of the electric chew 22. Then, the electric chew 22 is operated according to the opening pattern set in step S417 (S418). At this time, a value obtained by adding the opening time of the electric chew 22 and a few seconds thereafter is set in the second start port effective timer, and the second start port effective counter wins a prize in the second start port 21. The number of game balls that is expected to be the largest among the number of balls is set.

Further, if the electric chew 22 is operating in step S401 described above (YES in S401), then it is determined whether or not the operating time of the electric chew 22 has elapsed (S419), and if not. Finish the process. On the other hand, if it has passed (YES in S419), the operation of the electric chew 22 is terminated (S420).

[Special operation processing] As shown in FIG. 33, in the special operation processing (S110), the processing related to the special symbol display 41 and the large prize device (the first large prize device 31 and the second large prize device 36) is divided into four stages. It is divided and "special operation status 1, 2, 3, 4" is assigned to each of those stages. Then, when the "special operation status" is "1" (YES in S1301), the game control microcomputer 81 performs the special symbol standby process (S1302), and the "special operation status" is "2". In the case (NO in S1301, YES in S1303), the special symbol change processing (S1304) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "3" (NO in both S1301 and S1303, YES in S1305). , The special symbol determination process (S1306) is performed, and when the "special operation status" is "4" (all of S1301, S1303, S1305 are NO), the special electric accessory process (S1307) is performed. The special operation status is "1" by default.

[Special symbol standby process] As shown in FIG. 34, in the special symbol standby process (S1302), first, whether or not the number of reserved balls in the second starting port 21 (that is, the number of reserved balls in special figure 2) is "0". Is determined (S1401). Special figure 2 When the number of reserved balls is "0" (YES in S1401), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to winning the second starting port 21, the first starting It is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls in the mouth 20 (that is, the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1) is "0" (S1407). Then, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is also "0" (YES in S1407), that is, when there is no memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the first starting port 20, the customer Judges whether the wait flag is ON (S1415), if it is ON (YES in S1415), this process is completed, and if it is not ON (NO in S1415), the customer wait command is set in the output buffer of RAM 84. (S1416), turn on the customer waiting flag (S1417).

When the number of reserved balls in special figure 2 is not "0" in step S1401 (NO in S1401), that is, the memory of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of the second starting port 21 (holding information in special figure 2). ) Is one or more, the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) and the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403), which will be described later, are performed. After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 2 by 1 (S1404). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the first reservation in the second special figure reservation storage unit 85b is performed. Clear the storage area corresponding to (S1405). Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing (S1406), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the second special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 2 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (S1406) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 2 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1403) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

Further, when the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 2 is "0" but the number of reserved balls in Special Figure 1 is not "0" (YES in S1401 and NO in S1407), that is, there is no hold information in Special Figure 2, but the number When there is one or more memories (holding information of special figure 1) of the random number counter value group acquired due to the winning of 1 starting port 20, the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408) and the special figure described later 1 Perform the variation pattern selection process (S1409). After that, the game control microcomputer 81 decrements the number of reserved balls in FIG. 1 by 1 (S1410). Then, the storage location (storage area) of various counter values in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is shifted by one to the side read from the current position, and the fourth hold in the first special figure reservation storage unit 85a is performed. Clears the storage area corresponding to (the storage area farthest from the read side) (S1411). In this way, the first special figure hold is digested in the order in which it was held. Subsequently, the game control microcomputer 81 executes the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412), and proceeds to step S1413. In the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing (S1412), the special operation status is set to "2" and the fluctuation start command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84 to start the fluctuation display of the first special symbol. The fluctuation start command (also referred to as the special figure 1 fluctuation start command) set in the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (S1412) is the special figure stop symbol data set in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408). Information and information on the fluctuation pattern set in the special figure 1 fluctuation pattern selection process (S1409) (information including information on the fluctuation time) are included.

When the process proceeds to step S1413, it is determined whether or not the customer waiting flag is ON, and if it is ON, the customer waiting flag is turned OFF (S1414), and the process is completed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the special symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed only when the second special figure hold is "0" (when YES in S1401). That is, the digestion of the second special figure hold is executed in preference to the digestion of the first special figure hold. In this embodiment, the lottery based on the second special figure hold is easier to win the jackpot (V long jackpot) that is more profitable for the player than the lottery based on the first special figure hold (FIG. 11). reference).

[Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process)] Special Figure 2 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1402) and Special Figure 1 Big Hit Judgment Process (S1408) are based on FIG. 35 because the processing flow is the same. I will explain them all together. As shown in FIG. 35, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402) or the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), first, the jackpot random number counter value (label-TRND-A value) is read out as the determination value (S1501). ). Specifically, in the special figure 2 jackpot determination process (S1402), it is stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first storage area of the second special figure hold) of the second special figure hold storage unit 85b of the RAM 84. Read the jackpot random number counter value. Further, in the special figure 1 jackpot determination process (S1408), the jackpot stored in the first storage area (that is, the storage area corresponding to the first one of the first special figure hold) of the first special figure hold storage unit 85a of the RAM 84. Read the random number counter value.

Next, the jackpot determination table (FIG. 13 (A)) is set (S1502). Next, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag is ON, that is, whether or not it is in a high probability state (S1503). Then, if it is not a high probability state (NO in S1503), that is, if it is a normal probability state (non-high probability state), the table for the non-high probability state (big hit judgment) in the jackpot determination table (FIG. 13 (A)). It is determined whether or not the value is a big hit based on "1" to "170") (S1504). On the other hand, if it is a high-probability state (YES in S1503), is it a big hit based on the table for the high-probability state (big hit judgment values are "1" to "600") in the big hit judgment table (FIG. 13 (A))? Determine if not (S1505).

If the result of the jackpot judgment (S1504, S1505) is "big hit", the hit type random number counter value (label-TRND-AS value) is read out and the hit is based on the hit type judgment table shown in FIG. 13 (B). Determine the type (S1506). After determining the hit type (S1506), the jackpot flag is turned ON (S1507), and the special figure stop symbol data (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the hit type is set in the hit type buffer provided in the RAM 84 (see FIG. 12). S1508) Finish the process. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination (S1504, S1505) is "missing", the special symbol stop symbol data (01H) corresponding to the losing symbol is set and the process (S1508) is completed.

[Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process)] Special Figure 2 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1403) and Special Figure 1 Fluctuation Pattern Selection Process (S1409) have the same processing flow. This will be collectively described with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37. As shown in FIG. 36, in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409), first, it is determined whether or not the game state is the time saving state (whether or not the time saving flag is ON). (S1601).

If it is not in the time saving state (NO in S1601), that is, if it is in the non-time saving state, it is subsequently determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1602). If it is ON (YES in S1602), the fluctuation pattern random number counter value is referred to in the non-time saving state medium jackpot normal table (the part corresponding to the non-time saving state and jackpot in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The variation pattern is selected based on (label-TRND-T1 value) (S1603). As shown in FIG. 14, once the fluctuation pattern is determined, the fluctuation time is also determined. The SP reach (super reach) is a reach that has a longer fluctuation time after the reach than the normal reach, and the distribution rate of the table is set so that the winning expectation (expectation for the jackpot winning) is higher than the normal reach. ing. Therefore, from the player's point of view, the longer the fluctuation time, the higher the expectation of winning.

Here, the variation effect includes a variation effect that does not develop into SP reach (first aspect effect) and a variation effect that develops into SP reach (second aspect effect). It can be said that the first aspect production is a variable production composed only of the production before developing into SP reach (first stage production) such as normal reach and doh loss. On the other hand, the second aspect effect can be said to be a variable effect including the first stage effect and the SP reach (second stage effect) after the first stage effect.

In step S1602, if the jackpot flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the reach random number counter value (value of label-TRND-RC) is the reach establishment random number value (S1604). As shown in FIG. 13C, the reach establishment random number values are "1" to "30" in the non-time saving state and "1" to "10" in the time saving state. That is, the time-saving state is less likely to reach when lost than the non-time-saving state. This is to accelerate the digestion speed of the special figure hold by allowing more non-reach loss with a short fluctuation time to be selected in the time saving state.

When the reach random number counter value is the reach establishment random number value (YES in S1604), that is, in the case of the reach loss, the reach loss normal table in the non-time saving state (of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). The fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss with reach (S1605).

On the other hand, when the reach random number counter value is not the reach establishment random number value (NO in S1604), that is, in the case of the loss without reach, the normal table without reach during the non-time saving state (the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 14). Of these, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the non-time saving state and the part corresponding to the loss without reach (S1606). At the time of this loss without reach, the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls works. That is, when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "3" or "4", a fluctuation pattern having a shorter fluctuation time than when the number of reserved balls of the special symbol is "0" to "2" is selected. It is supposed to be done.

Further, in step S1601, when it is determined that the gaming state is in the time saving state (YES in S1601), as shown in FIG. 37, the special figure variation pattern determination table to be referred to is the table in the time saving state (shown in FIG. 14). Processing (S1607 to S1611) is performed in the same flow as in steps S1602 to S1606 above, except that the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table) is set.

That is, if it is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the jackpot in the time saving state of FIG. 14 (S1608). If there is a loss with reach, the fluctuation pattern is selected based on the fluctuation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss with reach during the time saving state in FIG. 14 (S1610). Further, in the case of loss without reach, the variation pattern is selected based on the variation pattern random number counter value with reference to the portion corresponding to the loss without reach during the time saving state in FIG. 14 (S1611).

In addition, in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table in the time saving state (the part corresponding to the time saving state in the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 14), the function of shortening fluctuation according to the number of reserved balls at the time of loss without reach is provided. It works when the number of reserved balls is "2" to "4". That is, the shortening variation is more likely to be selected than in the non-time saving state. Further, the fluctuation time as the shortened fluctuation is shorter in the time-saving state than in the non-time-saving state. That is, the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the time saving state is a table in which the fluctuation time is shorter than the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table in the non-time saving state.

After selecting the variation pattern as described above, as shown in FIG. 36, the selected variation pattern is set (S1612), and the present process is completed. The fluctuation pattern information set in step S1612 is included in the fluctuation start command set in step S1406 or S1412 in the special symbol standby process (S1302), and is sent to the sub-control board 90 by the output process (S102).

[Process during special symbol change] As shown in FIG. 38, in the special symbol change process (S1304), first, the change time of the special symbol (the change time determined according to the change pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, FIG. 14). (See) is determined whether or not it has passed (S1801). If it has not passed (NO in S1801), this process ends immediately. As a result, the variable display of the special symbol is continued.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation time has elapsed (YES in S1801), the fluctuation stop command is set (S1802), and the special operation status is set to "3" (S1803). Then, after performing other processing such as stopping the variable display of the special symbol at the symbol (big hit symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the set special symbol stop symbol data (S1804), this process is terminated.

[Special symbol determination process] As shown in FIG. 39, in the special symbol determination process (S1306), first, the stop time of the special symbol (stop time determined according to the fluctuation pattern selected in step S1403 or S1409, see FIG. 14). Determines if has passed (S1901). If it has not passed (NO in S1901), this process ends immediately. As a result, the stop display of the special symbol is continued. On the other hand, if the stop time has elapsed (YES in S1901), the game state management process described later is performed (S1902).

Next, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is ON (S1903). If the jackpot flag is ON (YES in S1903), an opening pattern (see FIG. 11 for details) according to the type of jackpot won is set (S1904). At this time, the value of the round counter that counts the number of unit opening games (round games) executed during the jackpot game is set to the number of rounds according to the type of winning jackpot. The open pattern set (data set according to the open pattern) may be performed for each round.

Following step S1904, the game control microcomputer 81 performs a game state reset process described later (S1905). After that, in order to start the jackpot game, the jackpot opening command is set (S1906) and the jackpot game opening is started (S1907). Then, the special operation status is set to "4" (S1908), and the process is completed.

If the jackpot flag is not ON in step S1903 (NO in S1903), the jackpot game will not start, so the special operation status is set to "1" (S1909) and the process ends.

[Game state management process] As shown in FIG. 40, in the game state management process (S1902), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2001). If it is ON (YES in S2001), the value of the probability variation counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the high probability state is decremented by 1 (S2002), and whether the value of the probability variation counter is "0" or not. Is determined (S2003). If it is "0" (YES in S2003), the probability change flag is turned off (S2004). If the determination result in step S2001 or S2003 is NO, the process proceeds to step S2005.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2005). If it is ON (YES in S2005), the value of the time reduction counter that counts the number of fluctuations of the special symbol executed during the time reduction state is decremented by 1 (S2006), and it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is "0". (S2007). If it is "0" (YES in S2007), the time saving flag is turned off (S2008), and the process ends. If the determination result in step S2005 or S2007 is NO, the process ends.

[Game state reset process] As shown in FIG. 41, in the game state reset process (S1905), first, it is determined whether or not the probability change flag is ON (S2101), and if it is ON, the probability change flag is turned OFF (S2102). Further, it is determined whether or not the time saving flag is ON (S2103), and if it is ON, the time saving flag is turned OFF (S2104). That is, during the execution of the jackpot game, it is controlled to a non-high probability state and a non-time saving state. In this embodiment, since the low base state is always in the non-time saving state, the low base state is also controlled during the execution of the jackpot game.

[Special Electric Accessory Processing (Big Hit Game)] As shown in FIG. 42, in the special electric accessory processing (S1307), first, it is determined whether or not the jackpot end flag is ON (S2201). The jackpot end flag is a flag indicating that all the jackpots (first jackpot 30 or second jackpot 35) have been opened in the jackpot game being executed.

If the jackpot end flag is not ON (NO in S2201), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is open (S2202). If it is not open (NO in S2202), whether it is time to open the big prize opening, that is, whether the opening time of the jackpot game has passed and the opening start time in the first round game has been reached, or It is determined whether or not the interval time (closing time) until the once closed large winning opening is opened again has passed and the opening start time has been reached (S2203).

If the determination result in step S2203 is NO, the process ends as it is. On the other hand, if the determination result in step S2203 is YES, it is determined whether or not the jackpot game currently being executed is a jackpot game as a V-long jackpot (S2204). If it is not a V-long jackpot, the process proceeds to step S2207, but if it is a V-long jackpot, it is determined whether or not it is time to start the 10th or 12th round in which the game ball can pass through the specific area 39. (S2205). That is, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "7" or "5". If it is not the timing to start the 10th round or the 12th round (NO in S2205), the process proceeds to step S2207 as it is. On the other hand, if it is the timing to start the 10th round or the 12th round (YES in S2205), the V validity period setting process (S2206) is performed.

In the V validity period setting process (S2206), as described above, a few seconds during the opening of the first big winning opening 30 and after the closing of the first big winning opening 30 in the 10th round or the 12th round of the V long jackpot , Set to the V valid period for determining that the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is valid. In this embodiment, a period other than this (including when the jackpot game is not executed) is set as a V invalid period in which the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is determined to be invalid. It should be noted that the reason why the V validity period includes several seconds after the first big winning opening 30 is closed is that the game ball may win the first big winning opening 30 immediately before the first big winning opening 30 is closed. Is taken into consideration.

In step S2207, the big winning opening (first big winning opening 30 or second big winning opening 35) is opened according to the opening pattern (see FIG. 11) according to the type of jackpot. The distribution member 71 always moves in a constant motion from the start of the round game (or big hit game). In the V-long jackpot opening pattern (V-long opening pattern), in the 10th and 12th rounds, the distribution member 71 is arranged so that the game ball winning the first big winning opening 30 can pass through the specific area 39. It takes the first state shown in (A). On the other hand, in the V short jackpot opening pattern (V short opening pattern), in the 10th and 12th rounds, the game balls that have won the first big winning opening 30 are distributed so as not to pass through the specific area 39. The member 71 takes the second state shown in FIG. 6 (B).

Further, in step S2207, at the start of the 1st to 13th rounds or the 15th round, a value obtained by adding the opening time of the 1st big winning opening 30 and the subsequent few seconds to the 1st big winning opening valid timer is set. At the same time, the number of game balls that are expected to be the largest among the number of game balls that win the first prize opening 30 in the round game is set in the first large prize opening valid counter. On the other hand, at the start of the 14th round or the 16th round, a value obtained by adding the opening time of the 2nd big winning opening 35 and the subsequent several seconds is set in the 2nd big winning opening valid timer, and the 2nd The number of game balls that are expected to be the largest among the number of game balls that win the second large prize opening 35 in the round game is set in the large winning opening valid counter.

In the following step S2208, the round designation command transmission determination process is performed. In the round designation command transmission determination process (S2208), it is determined whether or not the opening of the big winning opening in step S2207 is the first opening in one round game, and if so, the big hit game being executed. A round specification command containing information on the number of rounds is set in the output buffer of the RAM 84. In this embodiment, the large winning openings are not opened a plurality of times during one round game. Therefore, in this step S2208, the round specification command is always set.

In step S2202 of the special electric accessory processing (S1307), if the large winning opening is open (YES in S2202), it is determined whether or not the closing condition of the large winning opening is satisfied (S2209). In this embodiment, the closing condition is that the number of winnings in the large winning opening in the round game reaches the specified maximum number of winnings (8 per 1R in this embodiment), or the time to close the large winning opening is reached. That (that is, a predetermined opening time (see FIG. 11) has elapsed since the opening of the large winning opening) is satisfied. Then, if the closing condition of the big winning opening is not satisfied (NO in S2209), the process is completed.

On the other hand, when the closing condition of the big winning opening is satisfied (YES in S2009), the big winning opening is closed (closed) (S2210). Then, when one round game is completed by closing step S2210 (YES in S2211), the value of the round counter is decremented by 1 (S2212), and it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter is "0". (S2213). If it is not "0" (NO in S2013), the process is finished as it is to start the next round game.

On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S2213), the jackpot ending command is set (S2214) and the jackpot ending is started (S2215) as the jackpot ending process for ending the jackpot game. Then, the jackpot end flag is set and the process ends (S2216).

If the jackpot end flag is ON in step S2201 (YES in S2201), the final round has ended, so it is determined whether or not the jackpot ending time has passed (S2217), and the ending time has elapsed. If not (NO in S2217), the process ends. On the other hand, if the ending time has passed (YES in S2217), the jackpot end flag is turned off (S2218), the jackpot flag is turned off (S2219), and the special operation status is set to "1" (S2220). As a result, in the next main timer interrupt process (S005), the special symbol standby process (S1302) is executed again as the special operation process (see FIG. 33). After that, the game state setting process (S2221) described later is performed to complete this process.

[Game state setting process] As shown in FIG. 43, in the game state setting process (S2221), first, it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S2301). If the V flag is not ON (NO in S2301), the time reduction flag is turned ON (S2307), and "100" is set in the time reduction counter (S2308) to end the process. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a normal probability state, a time saving state, and a high base state (that is, a low probability high base state). This low-accuracy low-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 100 times or the next jackpot is won is satisfied.

On the other hand, if the V flag is ON in step S2301, the probability variation flag is ON (S2302) and the value of the probability variation counter is set to "160" (S2303). After that, the V flag is turned off (S2304). Subsequently, the time saving flag is turned ON (S2305), the time saving counter value is set to "160" (S2306), and the process is completed. As a result, the game state after the big hit game this time becomes a high probability state, a short time state, and a high base state (that is, a high probability high base state). This high-accuracy high-base state ends when either the condition that the variable display of the special symbol is performed 160 times or that the next big hit is won is satisfied.

[Specific area sensor detection process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a specific area sensor detection process (S111) following the special operation process (S110) (see FIG. 19). In the specific area sensor detection process (S111), as shown in FIG. 44, it is first determined whether or not the game ball is detected by the specific area sensor 39a (S2401). In this embodiment, the detection of the game ball by the specific area sensor 39a is regarded as when the distribution member 71 is controlled to the first state shown in FIG. 6 (A). If there is no detection in step S2401 (NO in S2401), the process ends, but if there is detection (YES in S2401), turn on the V flag (S2402) and set the V pass command (S2403). Finish the process. The V-pass command is a command for causing the sub-control board 90 to notify the V-pass. It should be noted that the sub-control board 90 may not be notified of the V-pass without setting the V-pass command.

[Power Off Monitoring Process] The game control microcomputer 81 performs a power off monitoring process (S112) following the specific area sensor detection process (S111) (see FIG. 19). In the power-off monitoring process (S112), as shown in FIG. 45, first, it is determined whether or not a power-off signal is input (S2901), and if there is no input (NO in S2901), the process is terminated. The power cutoff signal is a signal input to the game control microcomputer 81 when the power supply voltage starts to decrease due to the power cutoff. If there is a power off signal input in step S2901 (YES in S2901), the checksum is calculated and stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 84 (S2902), and the power off flag is turned on (S2903). Then, the access prohibition setting to the RAM 84 is set (S2904). This makes it impossible to write or read information to the RAM 84. After that, loop processing is performed without returning to the main timer interrupt processing (see FIG. 19).

6. Production in the morning logo mode Next, before explaining the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91, the production in the morning logo mode will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this embodiment, there are a morning logo mode (special mode) or a normal mode as the effect mode to be set. While the morning logo mode is set, in principle, the frame movable body 600 is maintained in the protruding position shown in FIG. 3 (B), and the board movable body 15 operates as shown in FIG. 5 (B). The state of being in position is maintained. After that, when the setting of the morning logo mode is completed, that is, when the normal mode is set, the frame movable body 600 returns from the protruding position to the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A), and the board movable body 15 moves from the operating position. It returns to the standby position shown in FIG. 5 (A). In this way, it is possible to give a strong impact to the player who sees the state where the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position and the board movable body 15 is in the operating position. Furthermore, it is possible to grasp that the special production mode (morning logo mode) is set.

Next, the condition (predetermined start condition) for starting the setting to the morning logo mode will be described. In this embodiment, the morning logo mode is set based on the power being turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1 between 5 o'clock and 12 o'clock (morning logo mode setting period). It has become. That is, when the business start time of the game hall is, for example, 9 o'clock, the employee of the game hall turns on the power switch 155 before 9 o'clock. As a result, the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is put into operation. At this time, since the timing when the power is turned on is between 5:00 and 12:00, the morning logo mode is set. In this way, it is possible to make the pachinko gaming machine 1 stand out by keeping the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position and the board movable body 15 in the operating position at the business start time. It should be noted that the power can usually be turned on only by the employees of the amusement park, not by the players. Therefore, the morning logo mode is set by the employee of the amusement park before the game is played by the player.

Next, the condition (predetermined end condition) for ending the setting to the morning logo mode will be described. As the end condition, there are the following four end conditions. First, the first termination condition is that the variation display of the special symbol is performed at least 10 times, and then the variation display of the special symbol having a variation time of 12 seconds is executed. That is, after the variation display of the special symbol was performed 10 times while the morning logo mode was set, the variation display (12-second variation) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern P7 or P34 (see FIG. 14) was executed. be. When the morning logo mode is set in this way, if the player's game progresses to some extent, the morning logo mode setting is naturally switched to the normal mode setting.

By the way, when the morning logo mode is set, as shown in FIG. 5B, most of the display screen 7a is hidden by the board movable body 15 in the operating position. Therefore, when the morning logo mode is set, the effect symbols 6L, 6C are in the area of the display screen 7a that is not hidden by the board movable body 15 at the operating position, that is, the lower left area 7b that is a part of the display screen 7a. , 6R variation effect is executed. Therefore, even when the morning logo mode is set, it is possible for the player to grasp the result of the winning / failing determination by the variable effect of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R. The variation effect executed in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a is a reduced display mode and a simple display mode. That is, in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a, only the variable display and the stop display of the small effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R composed of only the numerical symbols are performed, and the background image, the character image, etc. are not displayed. ing.

Next, the second end condition is that a winning notification effect for notifying that the result of the winning / failing determination is a big hit winning is started. The winning notification effect of this embodiment is an effect of displaying the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R as if they are swinging left and right on the display screen 7a with doublets such as "555" (FIG. 69 (B). )reference). That is, at the timing when the winning notification effect is executed, the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are still in the variable display, and before the stop display (confirmed display) is displayed. However, the morning logo mode is terminated at the timing when the winning notification effect is executed, and the board movable body 15 in the operating position is returned to the standby position. As a result, the player is shown the winning notification effect executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a. As a result, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the winning of the jackpot and give an uplifting feeling at the time of winning, as compared with the case where the winning notification effect is temporarily executed in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a. There is.

Subsequently, the third termination condition is that the special SP reach is executed as the SP reach. The SP reach (second stage effect) of this embodiment includes a normal SP reach (normal two-stage effect) and a special SP reach (special two-stage effect). Both normal SP reach and special SP reach are developed from normal reach and executed. Normally, in SP reach, an image (not shown) in which an enemy character and a hero character fight is displayed. On the other hand, in the special SP reach, an image G1 (see FIG. 70 (B)) in which a special enemy character and a hero character fight, which does not normally appear in the SP reach, is displayed. In this way, the morning logo mode will not end before it develops into SP reach when it is set to the morning logo mode. Also, even if it develops into SP reach, if it is normal SP reach, the morning logo mode will not end. Even if the normal SP reach is executed while the morning logo mode is set, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, the effect symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R are varied in the lower left area 7b of the display screen 7a. It is said. On the other hand, if the normal reach is developed to the special SP reach, the morning logo mode is terminated at that timing, and the board movable body 15 in the operating position is returned to the standby position. As a result, the player can enjoy the special SP reach over the entire display screen 7a at the same time as the end of the morning logo mode. In particular, in this embodiment, the special SP reach is set to be executed only at the end of the morning logo mode. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to execute a rare special SP reach at the same time as the end of the morning logo mode.

Finally, the fourth end condition is to reach a predetermined morning logo mode end time. In this embodiment, the morning logo mode end time is 12 o'clock. That is, when the morning logo mode is set and none of the above-mentioned first end condition, second end condition, and third end condition is satisfied, the morning logo mode is changed to the normal mode at 12 o'clock. It is designed to switch. In this way, even if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is not played from the business start time to 12:00, the morning logo mode is always terminated at 12:00. As a result, the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position returns to the storage position, and the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position. Therefore, it is possible for the player to understand that the morning logo mode is a limited production mode until 12:00.

By the way, in the game hall, a plurality of pachinko game machines 1 are arranged side by side to form one game island. In FIG. 10, five pachinko gaming machines 1 form a gaming island as one gaming machine group 170. In the gaming machine group 170, if the power switch 155 of each pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on before the business start time, all five pachinko gaming machines 1 are set to the morning logo mode. As a result, it is possible to set the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position in advance and the board movable body 15 in the operating position in advance by the five pachinko gaming machines 1 at the business start time. Therefore, it is possible to make the game machine group 170 stand out for the player who is wondering which pachinko game machine to play in the game hall, and it is possible to enhance the effect of attracting customers in the morning. The power to each pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on by a common island power supply device provided on the gaming island with the individual power switch 155 of each pachinko gaming machine 1 turned on. Is also good.

If any of the five pachinko game machines 1 satisfies the above-mentioned first end condition, second end condition, or third end condition, the pachinko game machine 1 will be used before 12 o'clock. The morning logo mode ends, the frame movable body 600 returns to the storage position, and the board movable body 15 returns to the standby position. Therefore, among the five pachinko game machines 1, the pachinko game machine 1 in which the morning logo mode is still set and the pachinko game in which the morning logo mode is not set are given to the players and the employees of the game hall near the game machine group 170. It is possible to easily distinguish it from the machine 1.

Further, in this embodiment, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is repeatedly played from the speaker 67 while the morning logo mode is set. Further, the frame lamp 66 continues to emit light in a special light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode, and the panel lamp 5 continues to emit light in a special light emitting mode different from the normal light emitting mode. Therefore, during the morning logo mode setting, not only the positions of each frame movable body 600 and each board movable body 15, but also the music played all at once from each speaker 67 and the light emission of the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 also cause the gaming machine. Group 170 (five main pachinko game machines 1) can be made to stand out as a group. When the morning logo mode setting is switched to the normal mode setting, the main theme song does not play from the speaker 67, and the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 emit light in the normal light emitting mode.

7. Countermeasures for fraud detection Next, the countermeasures when fraud is detected by a player or the like will be described. As described above, when the game control microcomputer 81 detects fraud, it transmits a fraud detection command (see FIG. 16) to the sub-control board 90. As a result, the effect control microcomputer 91 of the sub-control board 90 notifies which fraud has been performed based on the received fraud detection command. That is, the effect control microcomputer 91 can display an error image showing an error number and characters according to the fraudulent content on the display screen 7a, and can output the fraudulent voice from the speaker 67. Further, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are made to emit light or are turned off in an illegal light emitting mode.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when magnetic detection is performed as the first fraud detection, the first error image K1 (see FIG. 72B) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The first error image (third illegal image) K1 is an image showing the characters "Error 1 (error number), magnetic detection abnormality, please turn on the power again" together with a red background. Further, the game stop sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a white light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. In this way, by displaying the first error image K1, outputting the game stop sound, emitting white light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the board lamp 5, magnetic detection is detected in the surroundings (employees of the game hall, players around the game, etc.). It is designed to notify you.

Further, when the exit side illegal passage detection of the first large winning opening 30 is made as the second fraud detection, the second error image K2 (see FIG. 73B) is displayed on the display screen 7a. The second error image (first fraudulent image) K2 is an image showing the characters "error 2, abnormal discharge of the winning opening". Also, an error sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a green light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. In this way, the display of the second error image K2, the output of the error sound, the green light emission of the frame lamp 66, and the extinguishing of the panel lamp 5 are used to notify the surroundings of the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30. It has become.

When radio wave detection is performed as the third fraud detection, a third error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This third error image (second fraudulent image) is an image showing the characters "Error 3, fraudulent radio wave detection". Also, an error sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a green light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. In this way, the radio wave detection is notified to the surroundings by displaying the third error image, outputting the error sound, emitting green light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the panel lamp 5.

When the door opening is detected as the fourth fraud detection, the fourth error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This fourth error image is an image showing the characters "Error 4, the door is open". In addition, the speaker 67 outputs the sound "the door is open". Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a yellow light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. In this way, the door opening detection is notified to the surroundings by displaying the fourth error image, outputting the error sound, emitting yellow light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the panel lamp 5.

When vibration is detected as the fifth fraud detection, a fifth error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This fifth error image is an image showing the characters "Error 5, vibration detection abnormality". No unauthorized sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 have the same light emitting mode as before the vibration detection was performed. In this way, the vibration detection is notified to the surroundings by displaying the fifth error image.

Further, when the electric chew fraudulent prize is detected as the sixth fraud detection, the sixth error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This sixth error image is an image showing the characters "Error 6, Electric Chu Abnormal Winning". Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. No unauthorized sound is output from the speaker 67. In this way, the door opening detection is notified to the surroundings by displaying the sixth error image, emitting blue light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the panel lamp 5.

Further, when the large winning opening (1st large winning opening 30 or 2nd large winning opening 35) is illegally detected as the 7th fraud detection, the 7th error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. .. This seventh error image is an image showing the characters "Error 7, Grand Prize Opening Abnormal Winning". Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. No unauthorized sound is output from the speaker 67. In this way, by displaying the seventh error image, emitting blue light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the panel lamp 5, the detection of illegal winning of the large winning opening is notified to the surroundings.

When the specific area illegal passage is detected as the eighth fraud detection, the eighth error image (not shown) is displayed on the display screen 7a. This eighth error image is an image showing the characters "Error 8, abnormal passage through a specific area". Further, the entire frame lamp 66 is made to emit light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. No unauthorized sound is output from the speaker 67. In this way, by displaying the eighth error image, emitting blue light from the frame lamp 66, and turning off the panel lamp 5, the detection of illegal passage in a specific area is notified to the surroundings.

By the way, in this embodiment, as described above, in principle, when the morning logo mode is set, the frame movable body 600 is maintained in the protruding position (hereinafter referred to as "frame movable body drive maintenance effect"). Then, an effect of maintaining the state in which the board movable body 15 is in the operating position (hereinafter referred to as "board movable body drive maintenance effect") is executed. In addition, an effect (hereinafter referred to as "morning logo mode sound effect") in which the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is repeatedly played from the speaker 67 is executed. Further, an effect in which the frame lamp 66 continues to emit light in a special light emitting mode (hereinafter referred to as "morning logo mode frame light emitting effect") and an effect in which the board lamp 5 continues to emit light in a special light emitting mode (hereinafter referred to as "morning logo mode board"). (Called "light emission effect") is executed.

Here, when the logo mode is set in the morning, a second fraud detection (detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30) and a third fraud detection (radio wave detection) are performed. Think about the case. In the case of the second fraud detection, the second error image K2 is displayed, whereas in the case of the third fraud detection, the third error image is displayed, so that the error image on the display screen 7a is displayed. It will be different. However, if the board movable body drive maintenance effect is still executed, since the display screen 7a is almost invisible by the board movable body 15 at the operating position, it becomes impossible to determine which fraud has been performed by the display screen 7a. ..

When these fraud detections are made, the morning logo mode sound production is stopped, and in any case, an error sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, the morning logo mode frame light emitting effect is stopped, and in any case, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a green light emitting mode. In addition, the morning logo mode board light emission effect is stopped, and the board lamp 5 is turned off in any case. That is, the fraudulent notification modes notified by the speaker (effect means) 68, the frame lamp (effect means) 66, and the board lamp (effect means) 5 are the same. Therefore, even with the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, and the board lamp 5, it becomes impossible to determine which of the frauds has been performed. Furthermore, in the amusement park, when fraud is detected, the notification mode of the pachinko game machine 1 is recorded by a surveillance camera, and what kind of notification is performed later is confirmed and verified. It becomes impossible to determine what kind of fraud was done from the image.

Therefore, in this embodiment, if the second fraud detection (detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30) is made during the setting of the morning logo mode, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is stopped and the operation is performed. The board movable body 15 at the position is returned to the standby position. As a result, the second error image K2 displayed on the display screen 7a can be sufficiently seen. Therefore, it is possible to notify the surroundings that the second fraud detection has been performed. On the other hand, when the third fraud detection (radio wave detection) is performed, the panel movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position without stopping the panel movable body drive maintenance effect. At this time, the third error image displayed on the display screen 7a is almost invisible. However, since an error sound is output from the speaker 67 and the entire frame lamp 66 emits green light while the panel movable body 15 in the operating position does not return to the standby position, a third fraud detection is performed. Can be notified to the surroundings. That is, it is possible to determine whether the illegal passage on the exit side of the first grand prize opening 30 or the radio wave detection has been performed depending on whether or not the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is canceled.

Here, there is a method of changing the sound output from the speaker 67 and the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 66 or the panel lamp 5 depending on whether the second fraud detection is performed or the third fraud detection is performed. Conceivable. However, in these two cases, it has been customary to determine which fraud detection was made by the type of error image (error number and characters), and if it is suddenly changed, the employee of the amusement park at the site It can be confusing. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned two fraud detections can be discriminated by a simple method of whether or not the board movable body 15 is restored without changing the existing notification mode.

It should be noted that whether or not to return the board movable body 15 to the standby position (stop the board movable body drive maintenance effect) when other fraud detection is made while the morning logo mode is set is as shown in FIG. .. That is, in the case of the first fraud detection (magnetic detection), the board movable body 15 is returned to the standby position in order to stop the game as a serious fraudulent act. In the case of the fourth fraud detection (door open detection), the light emitting color (yellow) of the frame lamp 66 can be distinguished from other fraud detections, so that the panel movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position. Fifth fraud detection (vibration detection), sixth fraud detection (electric chew fraudulent winning detection), seventh fraud detection (large winning opening fraudulent winning detection), or eighth fraud detection (specific area fraud detection) When this is done, the severity of the fraudulent activity is lower than that of the first to fourth fraud detections described above, so that the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position.

Next, after the fraud is notified by the first to eighth fraud detections being made during the morning logo mode setting, the board movable body drive maintenance effect, the morning logo mode sound effect, the morning logo mode frame light emission effect, And the return condition for returning (resuming) all the morning logo mode board light emission effects (hereinafter, these effects are collectively referred to as "morning logo mode effects") will be described. In this embodiment, even if any of the first to eighth fraud detections is made during the setting of the morning logo mode, the frame movable body drive maintenance effect is not stopped, but it may be stopped. In this case, as all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored, the frame movable body drive maintenance effect may also be restored.

As shown in FIG. 16, the return condition for returning all the effects in the morning logo mode after the first fraud detection is made is that the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on again. That is, since the game cannot be continued as described above, the production in the morning logo mode is not resumed until the power is cut off. This is based on the following reasons. Fraud due to magnetism may damage the electronic components and the like constituting the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the adverse effect on the progress of the game is likely to be greater than other frauds. Therefore, when the first fraud detection is made, the game is stopped in order to surely stop the fraud by magnetism, in other words, to enhance the deterrent power. And with the stop of the game, all the production in the morning logo mode is also stopped so that it will not resume until the power is turned on again. In the case of magnetic fraud, the fraud will continue to be notified until the power is cut off.

Further, the return condition for returning all the effects in the morning logo mode after the second fraud detection or the third fraud detection is made is that 30 seconds have passed since the fraud detection was made. That is, when 30 seconds have passed since the fraud based on the third fraud detection was notified, all the effects in the morning logo mode are resumed. This is based on the following reasons. Although the illegal passage detection or radio wave detection on the exit side of the first prize opening 30 has a relatively high severity of fraudulent activity, unlike magnetic detection, the game is not stopped until the power is cut off. If the game is stopped, even the surrounding players who are not cheating will not be able to play the game immediately with the pachinko game machine 1, and the smooth restart of the game will be hindered. be. Therefore, when the second fraud detection or the third fraud detection is performed, 30 seconds have passed since the fraud detection was performed, the fraud notification is terminated, and all the effects in the morning logo mode are resumed. I am trying to do it.

In addition, the return condition for returning all the effects in the morning logo mode after the fourth fraud detection is made is that 30 seconds have passed since the fraud detection was made and the door open detection sensor 74 is turned off. be. That is, if 30 seconds have passed since the fraud based on the fourth fraud detection was notified and the gaming machine frame 50 is closed, all the effects in the morning logo mode will be resumed. The reason for this is the same as the reason for the case where the second fraud detection is performed or the third fraud detection is performed as described above, and thus the description thereof will be omitted.

Further, the return condition for returning all the effects in the morning logo mode after the fifth fraud detection, the sixth fraud detection, the seventh fraud detection, or the eighth fraud detection is performed is 10 after the fraud detection is performed. The seconds have passed. That is, when 10 seconds have passed since the fraud based on each of the above fraud detections was notified, all the effects in the morning logo mode are resumed. This is based on the following reasons. Vibration detection, electric chew fraudulent winning detection, large winning opening fraudulent winning detection, or specific area fraudulent passage detection has a lower severity of fraudulent activity than the above-mentioned first to fourth fraud detections. Therefore, in order to restart the game smoothly faster than the above-mentioned fraud detection, when the fifth fraud detection, the sixth fraud detection, the seventh fraud detection, or the eighth fraud detection is performed, fraud is performed. When 10 seconds have passed since the detection was made, the fraud notification is terminated and all the effects in the morning logo mode are restarted.

8. Operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 [Sub-control main process] Next, the operation of the effect control microcomputer 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. 46 to 67. The counter, timer, flag, status, buffer, etc. that appear in the operation description of the effect control microcomputer 91 are provided in the RAM 94. When the power of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on, the effect control microcomputer 91 provided on the sub-control board 90 reads out and executes the sub-control main processing program shown in FIG. 46 from the ROM 93. As shown in the figure, in the sub-control main process, the CPU initialization process is first performed (S4001). In the CPU initialization process (S4001), stack setting, constant setting, CPU 92 setting, SIO, PIO, CTC (circuit for managing interrupt time) and the like are set.

Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the power cutoff signal is ON and the contents of the RAM 94 are normal (S4002). If the determination result is NO, the RAM 94 is initialized (S4003), and the process proceeds to step S4004. On the other hand, if the determination result is YES (YES in S4002), the process proceeds to step S4004 without initializing the RAM 94. That is, if the power off signal is not ON, or if the contents of the RAM 94 are not normal even if the power off signal is ON (NO in S4002), the RAM 94 is initialized, but the power off signal is turned ON due to a power failure or the like. However, if the contents of the RAM 94 are kept normal (YES in S4002), the RAM 94 is not initialized. If the RAM 94 is initialized, the values of various flags, statuses, counters, and the like are reset. Further, steps S4001 to S4003 are executed only once after the power is turned on, and are not executed thereafter.

In step S4004, interrupts are disabled. Next, the random number seed update process is executed (S4005). In the random number seed update process (S4005), the values of various random number counters for determining the effect are updated. The random numbers for determining the effect include a random number for determining the effect symbol for determining the effect symbol, a random number for determining the variable effect pattern for determining the variable effect pattern, and a random number for determining the advance notice effect for determining various advance notice effects. And so on. The random number update method can be the same as the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above. Instead of adding the random values one by one at the time of updating, it is possible to add two by two. This also applies to the random number update process performed by the main control board 80 described above.

When the random number seed update process (S4005) is completed, the command transmission process is executed (S4006). In the command transmission process (S4006), various commands stored in the output buffer in the RAM 94 of the sub control board 90 are transmitted to the image control board 100. Upon receiving the command, the image control board 100 executes various effects (variation effect, opening effect, round effect, jackpot effect including ending effect, etc.) using the image display device 7 according to the command. The sub-control board 90 outputs sound from the speaker 67 via the sound control board 106, and the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp via the lamp control board 107 as the image control board 100 executes various effects. The 66 is made to emit light, the frame movable body 600 is driven via the frame relay board 98, and the board movable body 15 is driven via the lamp control board 107. The effect control microcomputer 91 subsequently enables interrupts (S4007). After that, steps S4004 to S4007 are looped. While the interrupt is enabled, the receive interrupt process (S4008), the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009), and the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) can be executed.

[Reception interrupt processing] In the reception interrupt processing (S4008), as shown in FIG. 47, whether or not the strobe signal (STB signal) is ON, that is, the strobe signal sent from the main control board 80 is the effect control microcomputer 91. It is determined whether or not the signal has been input to the external INT input unit (S4101). Then, if the strobe signal is not ON, the process is completed (NO in S4101), and if it is ON (YES in S4101), various commands transmitted from the main control board 80 are stored in the receive buffer of the RAM 94 (S4102). .. This receive interrupt process (S4008) is a process that is executed in preference to other interrupt processes (S4009, S4010).

[1 ms timer interrupt process] The 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4009) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a 1 msec cycle is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 48, in the 1 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the input process (S4201) is performed. In the input process (S4201), switch data (edge data and level data) is created based on the detection signals from the effect button detection switch 63a (see FIG. 9), the select button detection switch 68a, and the frame movable body return button detection switch 323a. do.

Subsequently, the lamp data output process (S4202) is performed. In the lamp data output processing (S4202), the lamp data created by the other processing (S4309) in the 10ms timer interrupt processing (S4010) described later is controlled by the lamp in order to make the panel lamp 5 and the frame lamp 66 emit light at the timing suitable for the production. Output to the board 107. Further, at the timing when the morning logo mode is set, the lamp data (frame lamp for the morning logo) set in the morning logo mode setting process (S4402) described later in order to make the frame lamp 66 and the board lamp 5 emit light in a special light emitting mode. Data, morning logo board lamp data) is output to the lamp control board 107. In this way, the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5 are made to emit light in a predetermined light emitting mode according to the lamp data.

Next, the drive control process (S4203) is performed. In the drive control process (S4203), motion pattern data (frame movable body drive data, frame movable body return data) is used to drive the frame movable body 600 and the board movable body 15 at a timing suitable for the production such as during SP reach or jackpot production. , Board movable body drive data, board movable body return data) is created and output. Further, at the timing when the morning logo mode is set, the frame movable body drive data and the board movable body drive data set in the morning logo mode setting process (S4402) described later in order to drive the frame movable body 600 and the board movable body 15. Is output. In this way, the frame movable body 600 is driven to the protruding position, and the board movable body 15 is driven to the operating position.

In this embodiment, as long as the frame movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the frame movable body 600 is maintained in the protruding position. Then, when the frame movable body return data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the frame movable body 600 at the protruding position returns to the storage position. Similarly, as long as the panel movable body drive data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the state in which the panel movable body 15 is in the operating position is maintained. Then, when the panel movable body return data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94, the panel movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position.

After the drive control process (S4203), the watchdog timer process (S4204) for resetting the watchdog timer is performed, and this process is completed.

[10 ms timer interrupt process] The 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010) is executed every time an interrupt pulse having a cycle of 10 msec is input to the sub control board 90. As shown in FIG. 49, in the 10 ms timer interrupt process (S4010), first, the receive command analysis process (S4301) described later is performed. Next, the development timing management process (S4302), the winning notification timing management process (S4303), and the end time management process (S4304), which will be described later, are performed.

Subsequently, a switch state acquisition process (S4305) is performed in which the switch data created by the 1 ms timer interrupt process is stored in the RAM 94 as the switch data for the 10 ms timer interrupt process. Then, the switch process (S4306) and the normal return confirmation process (S4307), which will be described later, are performed.

Next, voice control processing (S4308) is performed. In the sound control process (S4308), the sound data (data that controls the sound output from the speaker 67) created by other processes (S4309) described later can be output to the sound control board 106, and the time management of the sound effect can be performed. conduct. As a result, the speaker 67 outputs the sound that matches the effect to be executed. At the timing when the morning logo mode is set, the voice data for the morning logo set in the morning logo mode setting process (S4402), which will be described later, is sent to the voice control board in order to play the main theme song of this pachinko machine 1 on the speaker 67. Output to 106. In this embodiment, as long as the morning logo audio data is set in the predetermined audio data buffer of the RAM 94, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is repeatedly played from the speaker 67.

After that, the effect control microcomputer 91 executes other processes such as creating lamp data, creating audio data, and updating various effect determination random numbers (S4309).

[Received Command Analysis Process] As shown in FIG. 50, in the received command analysis process (S4301), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not a power-on command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4401). If it is received (YES in S4401), the morning logo mode setting process described later is performed (S4402).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation start command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4403), and if it has received it (YES in S4403), performs a variation effect start process described later. (S4404).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fluctuation stop command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4405), and if it has received it (YES in S4405), performs the variation effect end process described later (S4405). S4406).

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an opening command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4407), and if so, performs an opening effect selection process (S4408). In the opening effect selection process (S4408), the opening command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the opening effect to be executed during the opening of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an opening effect start command for starting the opening effect with the selected opening effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a round designation command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4409), and if so, performs a round effect selection process (S4410). In the round effect selection process (S4410), the round designation command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the round effect to be executed during the round game of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, a round effect start command for starting the round effect with the selected round effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not an ending command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4411), and if so, performs an ending effect selection process (S4412). In the ending effect selection process (S4412), the ending command is analyzed, and the pattern (content) of the ending effect to be executed during the ending of the jackpot game is selected based on the analysis result. Then, an ending effect start command for starting the ending effect with the selected ending effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a customer wait command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4413), and if so, performs a customer wait demo effect setting process (S4414). In the customer waiting demo effect setting process (S4414), the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a predetermined waiting time has elapsed without executing the variable effect after receiving the customer waiting command. Then, if it is determined that the predetermined waiting time has elapsed, the customer waiting demo effect command for executing the customer waiting demo effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a V pass command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4415), and if so, performs a V pass notification effect start process (S4416). In the V-passage notification effect start process, a V-passage notification effect start command for starting the V-passage notification effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. The V-passage notification effect is an effect for notifying the player that there has been a V-passage (passage to the specific area 39). Examples of the V-passage notification effect include an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the display screen 7a of the image display device 7, an effect of outputting a special sound effect from the speaker 67, and the like.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not a fraud detection command has been received from the main control board 80 (S4417), and if it has received it (YES in S4417), performs fraud notification processing (S4418) described later. conduct.

Subsequently, as another process (S4419), a process based on a receive command other than the above command (for example, the normal symbol fluctuation stop command set in step S413 described above) is performed, and the received command analysis process is completed.

[Morning logo mode setting process] As shown in FIG. 51, in the morning logo mode setting process (S4402), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires RTC information from the RTC 99 mounted on the sub control board 90 and RAM 94. Store in (S4501). The RTC information is information indicating the current date and time (date and time). Therefore, the effect control microcomputer 91 can grasp the hour, minute, and second at the present time from the acquired RTC information.

Next, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the current time is the morning logo mode setting period (between 5:00 and 12:00) based on the RTC information stored in the RAM 94 (S4502). .. If it is the morning logo mode setting period (YES in S4502), set the mode flag to "2" (S4503) and proceed to step S4504. The mode flag is a flag indicating the set production mode, and if the mode flag value is "1", it is "normal mode", and if the mode flag value is "2", it is "morning logo mode". It shows that there is. The initial setting of the mode flag is "1". In this way, if the timing of receiving the power-on command is between 5 o'clock and 12 o'clock, the effect control microcomputer 91 sets the mode flag to "2" and sets the morning logo mode.

In step S4504, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads out the frame movable body drive data stored in advance in the ROM 93, and sets the frame movable body drive data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the frame movable body 600 is displaced from the storage position shown in FIG. 3 (A) to the protruding position shown in FIG. 3 (B). Unless the frame movable body return data is set thereafter, the frame movable body 600 is maintained in the protruding position.

Subsequently, in step S4505, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads out the panel movable body drive data stored in advance in the ROM 93, and sets the panel movable body drive data in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the board movable body 15 is displaced from the standby position shown in FIG. 5 (A) to the operating position shown in FIG. 5 (B). Unless the board movable body return data is set after that, the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position.

Subsequently, in step S4506, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the morning logo frame lamp data stored in advance in the ROM 93, and sets the morning logo frame lamp data in a predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the frame lamp 66 emits light in a special light emitting mode. After that, unless other frame lamp data such as normal frame lamp data is set, the frame lamp 66 will continue to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Subsequently, in step S4507, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the morning logo board lamp data stored in advance in the ROM 93, and sets the morning logo board lamp data in a predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the board lamp 5 emits light in a special light emitting mode. After that, unless the morning logo board lamp data is cleared or other board lamp data such as the normal board lamp data is set, the board lamp 5 will continue to emit light in a special light emitting mode.

Subsequently, in step S4508, the effect control microcomputer 91 reads the morning logo audio data stored in advance in the ROM 93, and sets the morning logo audio data in a predetermined audio data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played from the speaker 67. After that, unless the morning logo audio data is cleared or other audio data is set, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be repeatedly played from the speaker 67.

Then, in step S4509, "10" is set in the remaining fluctuation number counter, and this process is completed. The remaining fluctuation count counter is for counting the number of times that the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed after the morning logo mode is set. In this embodiment, when the fluctuation display of the special symbol is performed 10 times after the morning logo mode is set, the value of the remaining fluctuation count counter becomes "0".

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S4502 that it is not the morning logo mode setting period (between 5:00 and 12:00), the normal mode is set. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S4510, and the normal background display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the normal background display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the normal background image on the display screen 7a. In this way, if the morning logo mode is not set when the power is turned on, a normal background image is displayed in order to avoid displaying nothing on the display screen 7a. On the other hand, when the morning logo mode is set, nothing is displayed on the display screen 7a.

Subsequently, in step S4511, the normal frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the frame lamp 66 emits light in a normal light emitting mode. Then, in step S4512, the normal board lamp data is set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a normal light emitting mode.

[Variation effect start processing] As shown in FIG. 52, in the variation effect start process (S4404), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation start command (S4601). The variation start command includes information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 2 variation pattern selection process (S1403) or information on the variation pattern set in the special figure 1 variation pattern selection process (S1409). .. The fluctuation pattern information acquired by the effect control microcomputer 91 can be appropriately used in the subsequent processing.

Subsequently, the effect control microcomputer 91 performs a variable effect pattern selection process described later (S4602). Then, the variation effect start command for starting the variation effect in the selected variation effect pattern is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4603), and this processing is completed. When the variation effect start command set in step S4803 is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the image control board 100 displays the display screen 7a (display screen 7a) based on the received variation effect start command. A variable effect is performed in the entire area of the above or in the lower left area 7b).

[Variable effect pattern selection process] As shown in FIG. 53, in the variable effect pattern selection process (S4602), first, the effect control microcomputer 91 determines whether or not the mode flag value is "2", that is, the morning logo mode. Determine if it is set to (S4701). If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S4701), it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern acquired by the fluctuation start command in step S4601 indicates the execution of SP reach B (see FIG. 14). do. That is, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation pattern is any of P2, P5, P12, and P15. As will be described later, in this embodiment, when the morning logo mode is set, the SP reach B is changed only when the fluctuation patterns P2, P5, P12, and P15 indicating the execution of the SP reach B are determined. It is designed to execute a special SP reach.

If it is not the fluctuation patterns P2, P5, P12, and P15 indicating the execution of SP reach B in step S4702, then the fluctuation patterns indicating jackpot winning (specifically, fluctuation patterns P1, P3, P11, P13, P31, P41). Is determined. If it is a fluctuation pattern indicating jackpot winning (YES in S4703), turn on the winning notification flag (S4704). The winning notification flag is a flag indicating that the variation effect related to the winning notification effect is being executed. Then, the time until the winning notification timing is set in the value of the remaining time timer (S4705), the winning notification effect pattern is selected (S4706), and the process proceeds to step S4707. The time until the winning notification timing is the time from the start of execution of the variation effect to the start of execution of the above-mentioned winning notification effect (see FIG. 69 (B)), and is set to 35 seconds in this embodiment. On the other hand, if it is not a fluctuation pattern indicating a big hit in step S4703 (NO in S4703), the process proceeds to step S4707 as it is.

On the other hand, if the fluctuation patterns P2, P5, P12, and P15 indicating the execution of SP reach B in step S4702, the special SP reach flag is turned ON (S4708). The special SP reach flag is a flag indicating that the variation effect related to the special SP reach is being executed. Then, the time until the SP reach development timing is set in the value of the remaining time timer (S4709), the special SP reach pattern is selected (S4710), and the process proceeds to step S4707. The time until the SP reach development timing is the time from the start of execution of the variable effect to the timing of developing into the special SP reach through the normal reach, and is set to 20 seconds in this embodiment.

If the result of the winning / failing determination is the fluctuation pattern P2 or P12 indicating that the jackpot is won, the special SP reach pattern that executes the battle victory effect in which the main character wins the special enemy character is selected. On the other hand, if the result of the hit / fail determination is a fluctuation pattern P5 or P15 indicating that the result is a loss, a special SP reach pattern that executes a battle defeat effect in which the main character is defeated by a special enemy character is selected. Further, in the present embodiment, the special SP reach pattern is determined based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the game control microcomputer 81, but the effect control microcomputer 91 may determine the special SP reach pattern by lottery. good.

In step S4707, the lower left variation effect pattern is selected, and this process is completed. The lower left variation effect pattern is a variation effect pattern in the variation effect of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R (see FIG. 5B) executed in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a.

In this way, during the setting of the morning logo mode, a variation start command for starting the variation effect in the selected winning notification effect pattern and the variation effect pattern for the lower left may be set (S4603). In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 69A, with the board movable body 15 in the operating position, the variation effect of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R is executed in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a. NS. Then, at the timing when the winning notification effect is executed, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position, and as shown in FIG. 69B, the winning notification effect is generated over the entire display screen 7a. Will be executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 69 (C), the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are stopped and displayed (confirmed).

In addition, while setting the morning logo mode, a fluctuation start command for starting a fluctuation effect with the selected special SP reach pattern and the variation effect pattern for the lower left may be set (S4603). In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 70A, with the board movable body 15 in the operating position, the variation effect of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R is executed in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a. NS. Then, when it is time to develop into the special SP reach, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position, and as shown in FIG. 70 (B), the special SP reach is executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a. Will be done.

Also, while setting the morning logo mode, a variation start command for starting the variation effect may be set only with the variation effect pattern for the lower left (S4603). In this case, with the board movable body 15 in the operating position, the variation effect of the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R is executed in the lower left region 7b of the display screen 7a. Then, while the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, the effect symbols 6L, 6C, and 6R are stopped and displayed in the lost stop mode.

On the other hand, if the value of the mode flag is not "2" in step S4701, that is, if the mode flag is set to the normal mode, the normal variation effect pattern is selected (S4711), and this process ends. The normal variation effect pattern is an effect pattern in the variation effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R (see FIG. 4) executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a. Specifically, in step S4711, acquisition and determination of random numbers for determining the variation effect pattern, acquisition and determination of random numbers for effect determination, etc. are performed, and the contents of the advance notice effects such as the so-called step-up advance notice effect and chance-up advance notice effect. , It is determined what kind of effect is to be performed as a variable effect, including the combination of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, and 8R to be stopped and displayed. A variation start command for starting the variation effect in the normal variation effect pattern selected in this way is set (S4603). As a result, the variable effect of the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R is executed in the entire area of the display screen 7a.

[Variation effect end process] As shown in FIG. 54, in the variation effect end process (S4406), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the variation stop command (S4801). Then, the variation effect end command for ending the variation effect is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4802). When the set variable effect end command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 determines the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R or the effect symbols 6L, 6C, 6R. The stop is displayed in the stop mode.

Subsequently, in step S4803, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set. If it is set to normal mode (NO in S4803), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the morning logo mode is set (YES in S4803), it is determined whether or not the residual variation digestion flag is ON (S4804). The residual variation digestion flag is a flag indicating that the variation display of the special symbol has been performed 10 times since the morning logo mode was set. If the residual variation digestion flag is not ON (NO in S4804), the value of the residual variation counter is subtracted by 1 (S4808) to determine whether the value of the residual variation counter is "0" (NO). S4809). If it is not "0" (NO in S4809), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S4809), the residual variation digestion flag is turned ON (S4810), and the process is completed.

If the residual variation digestion flag is ON in step S4804, it is determined whether or not the 12-second variation has been executed (S4805). The 12-second variation is a variation display of a special symbol having a variation time of 12 seconds. That is, in step S4805, it is determined whether or not the variation pattern related to the executed variation display of the special symbol is the variation pattern P7 or P34 (see FIG. 14). If it does not fluctuate for 12 seconds (NO in S4805), the process ends. On the other hand, if the fluctuation is 12 seconds (YES in S4805), the morning logo mode termination processing described later is performed (S4806). Then, the morning logo mode end effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S4807), and the process is completed. When the set morning logo mode end effect command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the morning logo mode end effect is executed. The morning logo mode end effect is an effect for notifying the player of the end of the morning logo mode, and the character image E1 of "morning LOGO end" is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 68 (D). It has become. The morning logo mode end effect may be another effect mode, such as outputting a sound composed of "morning logo end" from the speaker 67.

[Morning logo mode end process] The morning logo mode end process is one process (S4806) in the above-mentioned variable effect end process (S4406) and one process in the development timing management process (S4302) described later. (S4904), one process (S5004) in the winning notification timing management process (S4303) described later, and one process (S5104) in the end time management process (S4304) described later, so they will be described together below. .. As shown in FIG. 55, in the morning logo mode end processing (S4806, S4904, S5004, S5104), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets the mode flag to "1" (S6001). As a result, the morning logo mode is changed to the normal mode.

Next, the frame movable body return data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6002). At this time, the set frame movable body drive data is cleared. As a result, the frame movable body 600 returns from the protruding position to the storage position. Further, the panel movable body return data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6003). At this time, the set board movable body drive data is cleared. As a result, the board movable body 15 returns from the operating position to the standby position.

Subsequently, the normal frame lamp data is set in a predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6004). At this time, the set morning logo frame lamp data is cleared. As a result, the frame lamp 66 is switched from a special light emitting mode to a normal light emitting mode. Further, the normal board lamp data is set in a predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6005). At this time, the set morning logo board lamp data is cleared. As a result, the panel lamp 5 is switched from a special light emitting mode to a normal light emitting mode.

Then, the morning logo audio data set in the predetermined audio data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared (S6006). As a result, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not repeatedly play from the speaker 67. In this way, if the morning logo mode setting is switched to the normal mode setting, the frame movable body drive maintenance effect, the board movable body drive maintenance effect, the morning logo mode frame light emission effect, the morning logo mode board light emission effect, and the morning The logo mode audio production will end.

[Fraud notification processing] The fraud notification processing (S4418) is based on the reception of the fraud detection command (see FIG. 16) transmitted from the main control board 80, and the display screen 7a, the speaker 67, the frame lamp 66, or the panel lamp 5 It is a process of notifying fraud using. As shown in FIG. 56, in the fraud notification process (S4418), the effect control microcomputer 91 first analyzes the received fraud detection command (S6000). As shown in FIG. 16, the fraud detection command includes information indicating what kind of fraud detection has been performed.

In step S6100, if it is determined that magnetic detection has been performed, that is, if the fraud detection command indicates "E1H11H" (see FIG. 16), the process proceeds to step S6101. In step S6101, the red background image display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. Subsequently, in step S6102, the first error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the red background image display command and the first error display command are transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 has a red background as shown in FIG. 72 (B). At the same time, the first error image K1 indicating the characters "Error 1, magnetic detection abnormality, please turn on the power again" is displayed on the display screen 7a. From this display, it is possible to let the surroundings know the situation where the magnetic detection abnormality has occurred and the power must be turned on again.

Following step S6102, in step S6103, the game stop voice data is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, since the game stop sound is output from the speaker 67, it is possible to make the player who is cheating by magnetism know that the game cannot be continued by hearing. Further, in step S6104, the white frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94, and in step S6104, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a white light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. Therefore, the surroundings are made aware that a magnetic detection abnormality has occurred in the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. It is possible.

Then, in step S6106, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set. If the morning logo mode is set (YES in S6106), the board movable body return data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6107). As a result, if magnetic detection is performed during the morning logo mode setting, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position. Therefore, it is possible to make the first error image K1 visible. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6106 that the morning logo mode is not set, the process passes step S6107 and proceeds to step S6108. In step S6108, the abnormality flag is set to "1" to end this process.

Here, the abnormality flag will be described. The abnormality flag is a flag indicating which fraud is being notified based on the first to eighth fraud detections. When the value of the abnormality flag is "1", it indicates that the fraud based on the magnetic detection (first fraud detection) is being notified. If the value of the abnormality flag is "0", it means that the illegality is not being notified, and the value of the abnormality flag is "0" by default.

If it is determined in step S6100 that magnetic detection has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6200. In step S6200, it is determined whether or not the illegal passage detection on the exit side of the first large winning opening 30 has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H12H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that the exit side illegal passage detection of the first large winning opening 30 has been performed (YES in S6200), the process proceeds to step S6201 as shown in FIG. 57. In step S6201, the second error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the second error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes "Error 2, large winning opening abnormal discharge" as shown in FIG. 73 (B). The second error image K2 indicating the characters "" is displayed on the display screen 7a. From this display, it is possible to let the surroundings grasp the situation where the abnormal discharge of the large winning opening is occurring. It should be noted that the fraud related to the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize-winning opening (V-large winning opening) 30 corresponds to the "first fraud".

Following step S6201, in step S6202, the error voice data is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, an error sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, in step S6203, the green frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94, and in step S6204, the panel lamp data set in the predetermined panel lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a green light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off.

Then, in step S6205, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set. If the morning logo mode is set (YES in S6205), the panel movable body return data is set in the predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S6107). As a result, if the large winning opening is abnormally discharged while the logo mode is set in the morning, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position. Therefore, it is possible to make the second error image K2 visible. In this way, by seeing the second error image K2 even when the morning logo mode is set, it is possible to discriminate between the case where the large winning opening abnormal discharge is performed and the case where the illegal radio wave detection described later is performed.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6205 that the morning logo mode is not set, the process passes step S6206 and proceeds to step S6207. In step S6207, the abnormality flag is set to "2". When the value of the abnormality flag is "2", it indicates that the fraud based on the exit-side fraud detection (second fraud detection) of the first special winning opening 30 is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6208, "30 seconds" is set in the second abnormal timer, and this process is completed. The second abnormality timer counts the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the exit side fraudulent passage detection of the first grand prize opening 30 is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored. belongs to. Since the notification of fraud based on magnetic detection continues until the power is cut off, the first abnormality timer is not provided.

Further, if it is determined in step S6200 shown in FIG. 56 that the exit side illegal passage detection of the first large winning opening 30 has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6300. In step S6300, it is determined whether or not radio wave detection has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H13H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that the radio wave detection has been performed (YES in S6300), the process proceeds to step S6301 as shown in FIG. 57. In step S6301, the third error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the third error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a third error image indicating the characters "Error 3, illegal radio wave detection". Display on 7a. With this display, it is possible to let the surroundings know the situation where illegal radio wave detection is occurring. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the third error image cannot be seen.

Following step S6301, in step S6302, the error voice data is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, an error sound is output from the speaker 67. Further, in step S6303, the green frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94, and in step S6304, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a green light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. In this way, if radio waves are detected while the logo mode is set in the morning, the fraud is notified in the same notification mode as the abnormal discharge of the large winning opening except for the error image, but the board movable body 15 moves to the standby position. By not returning, it is possible to let the surroundings know the situation where the illegal radio wave detection is occurring.

Then, in step S6305, "3" is set in the abnormality flag. When the value of the abnormality flag is "3", it indicates that the fraud based on the radio wave detection (third fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6306, "30 seconds" is set in the third abnormal timer, and this process is completed. The third abnormality timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the radio wave detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

If it is determined in step S6300 shown in FIG. 56 that radio wave detection has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6400. In step S6400, it is determined whether or not the door opening detection has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H14H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that the door opening detection has been performed (YES in S6400), the process proceeds to step S6401 as shown in FIG. 57. In step S6401, the fourth error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the fourth error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the fourth error image indicating the characters "Error 4, the door is open". Is displayed on the display screen 7a. With this display, it is possible to let the surroundings grasp the situation in which the gaming machine frame 50 is open. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the fourth error image cannot be seen.

Following step S6401, in step S6402, the door opening voice data is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, after the voice "The door is open" is output once from the speaker 67, there is no sound. Further, in step S6403, the yellow frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94, and in step S6404, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a yellow light emitting mode, and the entire board lamp 5 is turned off. It is possible to grasp.

Then, in step S6405, "4" is set in the abnormality flag. If the value of the abnormality flag is "4", it indicates that the fraud based on the door opening detection (fourth fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6406, "30 seconds" is set in the fourth abnormal timer, and this process is completed. The fourth abnormality timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the door opening detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

If it is determined in step S6400 shown in FIG. 56 that the door opening detection has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6500. In step S6500, it is determined whether or not vibration detection has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H15H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that vibration detection has been performed (YES in S6500), the process proceeds to step S6501 as shown in FIG. 57. In step S6501, the fifth error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the fifth error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a fifth error image indicating the characters "Error 5, vibration detection abnormality" on the display screen. Display on 7a. From this display, it is possible to let the surroundings grasp the situation where the vibration detection abnormality is occurring. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the fifth error image cannot be seen.

When vibration detection is performed, no fraudulent notification is performed other than displaying the fifth error image on the display screen 7a. This is because vibration detection is used for other fraud detection, considering that vibration may be intentionally generated by contact, etc., in addition to the case where the player intentionally causes vibration (fraud). This is because the severity of fraudulent activity is lower than that of.

Following step S6501, in step S6502, the abnormality flag is set to "5". When the value of the abnormality flag is "5", it indicates that the fraud based on the vibration detection (fifth fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6503, "10 seconds" is set in the fifth abnormal timer, and this process is completed. The fifth abnormality timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the vibration detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

If it is determined in step S6500 shown in FIG. 56 that vibration detection has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6600. In step S6600, it is determined whether or not the electric chew fraudulent winning detection has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H16H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that the electric chew illegal winning detection has been performed (YES in S6600), the process proceeds to step S6601 as shown in FIG. 58. In step S6601, the sixth error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the sixth error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the sixth error image indicating the characters "Error 6, Electric Chu Abnormal Winning". It is displayed on the screen 7a. With this display, it is possible to let the surroundings grasp the situation where the electric chew abnormal prize is generated. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the sixth error image cannot be seen.

Following step S6601, in step S6602, the blue frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. Further, in step S6603, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off.

Then, in step S6604, "6" is set in the abnormality flag. If the value of the abnormality flag is "6", it indicates that the fraud based on the electric chew fraud winning detection (sixth fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6605, "10 seconds" is set in the sixth abnormality timer, and this process is completed. The sixth abnormality timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the electric chew fraudulent winning detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

If it is determined in step S6600 shown in FIG. 56 that the electric chew illegal winning detection has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S6700. In step S6700, it is determined whether or not the large winning opening fraudulent winning detection has been performed, that is, whether or not the fraud detection command indicates "E1H17H" (see FIG. 16). If it is determined that the large winning opening fraudulent winning detection has been performed (YES in S6700), the process proceeds to step S6701 as shown in FIG. 58. In step S6701, the seventh error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the 7th error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays a 7th error image indicating the characters "Error 7, Large winning opening abnormal winning". It is displayed on the display screen 7a. With this display, it is possible to let the surroundings grasp the situation where the big winning opening abnormal winning is occurring. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the seventh error image cannot be seen.

Following step S6701, in step S6702, the blue frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. Further, in step S6703, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off.

Then, in step S6704, "7" is set in the abnormality flag. If the value of the abnormality flag is "7", it indicates that the fraud based on the large winning opening fraudulent winning detection (seventh fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6705, "10 seconds" is set in the 7th abnormality timer, and this process is completed. The seventh abnormal timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the large winning opening fraudulent winning detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

Further, if it is determined in step S6700 shown in FIG. 56 that the illegal winning detection of the large winning opening has not been performed, it means that the illegal passage of the specific area has been detected, and the process proceeds to step S6801 as shown in FIG. 58. In step S6801, the eighth error display command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94. When the eighth error display command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 displays the eighth error image indicating the characters "Error 8, specific area abnormal passage". It is displayed on the screen 7a. With this display, it is possible to make the surroundings grasp the situation where the abnormal passage of the specific area is occurring. However, since the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while the morning logo mode is set, the eighth error image cannot be seen.

Following step S6801, in step S6802, the blue frame lamp data is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. Further, in step S6803, the board lamp data set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94 is cleared. As a result, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a blue light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off.

Then, in step S6804, "8" is set in the abnormality flag. When the value of the abnormality flag is "8", it indicates that the fraud based on the specific area fraud detection (eighth fraud detection) is being notified. Subsequently, in step S6805, "10 seconds" is set in the eighth abnormal timer, and this process is completed. The eighth abnormal timer is for counting the remaining time until the fraudulent notification based on the large winning opening fraudulent winning detection is stopped, that is, the remaining time until all the effects in the morning logo mode are restored.

[Development timing management processing] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs development timing management processing (S4302) following reception command analysis processing (S4301) (see FIG. 49). In the development timing management process (S4302), as shown in FIG. 59, it is first determined whether or not the special SP reach flag is ON (S4901). If it is not ON (NO in S4901), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S4901), the value of the remaining time timer is subtracted. As described above, at the start of the variation effect related to the special SP reach, the time (20 seconds) until the timing of developing the special SP reach is set in the value of the remaining time timer (see S4709). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is "0" (S4903). If it is not "0" (NO in S4903), it is not the timing to develop into a special SP reach, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S4903), it is the timing to develop into the special SP reach, so the above-mentioned morning logo mode end processing (S4904) is performed. After that, the special SP reach flag is turned off (S4905) to end this process.

[Winning notification timing management process] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs the winning notification timing management process (S4303) following the development timing management process (S4302) (see FIG. 49). In the winning notification timing management process (S4303), as shown in FIG. 60, it is first determined whether or not the winning notification flag is ON (S5001). If it is not ON (NO in S5001), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if it is ON (YES in S5001), the value of the remaining time timer is subtracted. As described above, at the start of the variation effect related to the winning notification effect, the time (35 seconds) until the winning notification timing is set in the value of the remaining time timer (see S4705). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining time timer is "0" (S5003). If it is not "0" (NO in S5003), it is not the timing to start the execution of the winning notification effect, and this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S5003), it is the timing to start the execution of the winning notification effect, so the above-mentioned morning logo mode end processing (S5004) is performed. After that, the winning notification flag is turned off (S5005), and this process is completed.

[End time management process] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs an end time management process (S4304) following the winning notification timing management process (S4303) (see FIG. 49). In the end time management process (S4304), as shown in FIG. 61, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S5101). If it is not set to logo mode in the morning (NO on S5101), the process ends immediately. On the other hand, if the morning logo mode is set (YES in S5101), the effect control microcomputer 91 acquires RTC information from the RTC 99 mounted on the sub control board 90 and stores it in the RAM 94 (S5102). Then, based on the RTC information stored in the RAM 94, it is determined whether or not the current time is the morning logo mode end time (12:00) (S5103). If it is not the end time of the logo mode in the morning (NO in S5103), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is the morning logo mode end time (YES in S5103), the morning logo mode end process (S5104) described above is performed. After that, in order to notify the player of the end of the morning logo mode, the morning logo mode end effect command is set in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S5105), and this process is completed. In this way, at 12 o'clock while the morning logo mode is being set, the character image E1 of "morning LOGO end" is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 71 (B).

[Switch processing] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs a switch processing (S4306) after the end time management processing (S4304) and the switch state acquisition processing (S4305) (see FIG. 49). In the switch process (S4306), as shown in FIG. 62, first, it is determined whether or not the frame movable body drive data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5201). If it is not set (NO in S5201), the process ends immediately. If it is set (YES in S5201), it is determined whether or not the frame movable body return button detection switch 323a is turned on (S5202). If it is not turned on (NO in S5202), the process ends. On the other hand, if it is turned on (YES in S5202), the frame movable body return data is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 (S5203), and this process is completed.

In this way, even if the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position during the morning logo mode setting, the frame movable body 600 can be returned to the storage position by pressing the frame movable body return button 323. Therefore, it is possible to avoid playing the game while the upper object (data counter 160 or the like (see FIGS. 3A and 3B)) is difficult to see according to the player's intention. Even if the frame movable body return button 323 is pressed while the morning logo mode is set, the frame movable body 600 may be maintained in the protruding position. This is because it is possible to prevent the frame movable body 600 of each pachinko gaming machine 1 in the gaming machine group 170 from returning to the standby position due to mischief or the like, and the effect as the effect of the morning logo mode is impaired.

[Normal return confirmation process] The effect control microcomputer 91 performs the normal return confirmation process (S4307) after the switch process (S4306) (see FIG. 49). The normal return confirmation process (S4307) is a process for ending the illegal notification and returning to the normal effect state. As shown in FIG. 63, in the normal return confirmation process (S4307), the effect control microcomputer 91 first determines whether or not the value of the first abnormality flag is “1”. If it is "1" (YES in S7100), fraud is being notified based on magnetic detection, so this process ends. That is, after the magnetic detection is performed, the game is stopped until the power is cut off, and the normal effect state is not restored (see FIGS. 72B and 72C).

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "1" in step S7100, the process proceeds to step S7200. In step S7200, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is “2”. If the value of the abnormality flag is "2" (YES in S7200), the fraud is being notified based on the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30, and the process proceeds to step S7201 shown in FIG. In step S7201, the value of the second abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the second abnormal timer is "0" (S7202). If it is not "0" (NO in S7202), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7202), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7203).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (S7203), the panel movable body drive data in the standby position is set in a predetermined drive data buffer of the RAM 94 in order to drive the panel movable body 15 to the operating position (S7204). .. That is, if the exit side illegal passage detection of the first large winning opening 30 is made during the morning logo mode setting, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position (FIGS. 73 (A) and 73 (B)). )reference). After that (30 seconds later), when it is time to return to the normal production state, the board movable body 15 in the standby position is driven to the operating position (see FIG. 73 (C)). After step S7204, the morning logo production return process is performed (S7205), and the process proceeds to step S7207. Here, the morning logo production return processing (S7205) will be described first.

[Morning logo effect return process] The morning logo effect return process is executed in each process (S7205, S7304, S7405, S7504, S7604, S7704, S7804) of the normal return confirmation process (S4307), so it is explained below. do. As shown in FIG. 67, in the morning logo effect return process (S7205, S7304, S7405, S7504, S7604, S7704, S7804), the effect control microcomputer 91 first sets the error image stop command in the output buffer of the RAM 94 (S7205, S7304, S7405, S7504, S7604, S7704, S7804). S7900). When the error image stop command is transmitted to the image control board 100 by the command transmission process (S4006), the CPU 102 of the image control board 100 causes the displayed error image (second error image K2, third error image, fourth error). The image, the fifth error image, the sixth error image, the seventh error image, and the eighth error image) are stopped. That is, nothing is displayed on the display screen 7a at the timing of returning to the normal production state.

Next, in step S7901, the voice data for the morning logo is set in a predetermined voice data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the main theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is played from the speaker 67. In other words, the morning logo mode sound production resumes at the timing of returning to the normal production state. In the case of the 5th to 8th fraud detection (vibration detection, electric chew fraudulent winning detection, large winning opening fraudulent winning detection, specific area fraudulent passage detection), the morning logo mode sound production is not stopped, so it is as it is. Will continue.

Subsequently, in step S7902, the frame lamp data for the morning logo is set in the predetermined frame lamp data buffer of the RAM 94. As a result, the frame lamp 66 emits light in a special light emitting mode. In other words, the morning logo mode frame light emission effect resumes at the timing of returning to the normal effect state. In the case of the fifth fraud detection (vibration detection), since the morning logo mode frame light emission effect is not stopped, it will continue as it is.

Then, in step S7903, the morning logo board lamp data is set in the predetermined board lamp data buffer of the RAM 94, and this process is completed. As a result, the panel lamp 5 emits light in a special light emitting mode. In other words, the morning logo mode board light emission production resumes at the timing of returning to the normal production state. In the case of the fifth fraud detection (vibration detection), since the morning logo mode board light emission effect is not stopped, it will continue as it is.

Return to the description of the normal return confirmation process (S4307) shown in FIG. If it is determined in step S7203 that the value of the mode flag is not "2", that is, if it is determined that the mode flag is set to the normal mode, the normal return process (S7206) is performed and the process proceeds to step S7207. The normal return process (S7206) is a process of returning to the state of the effect before the detection of illegal passage on the exit side of the first large winning opening 30 is performed. In step S7207, the error flag is set to "0" to end this process.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "2" in step S7200 shown in FIG. 63, then it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is "3" (S7300). If the value of the abnormality flag is "3" (YES in S7300), the notification of fraud based on radio wave detection is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S7301 shown in FIG. In step S7301, the value of the third abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the third abnormal timer is "0" (S7302). If it is not "0" (NO in S7302), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7302), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7303).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7303), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7304), and the process proceeds to step S7306. When the radio wave is detected while the morning logo mode is set in this way, after that (30 seconds later), it is time to return to the normal effect state, and the above-mentioned morning logo effect return process (S7304, FIG. 67). See) will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7303), the normal return process (S7305) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7306. The normal return process (S7305) is a process for returning to the state of the effect before the radio wave detection is performed. In step S7306, the abnormality flag is set to "0", and this process ends.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "3" in step S7300 shown in FIG. 63, then it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is "4" (S7400). If the value of the abnormality flag is "4" (YES in S7400), the notification of fraud based on the door open detection is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S7401 shown in FIG. In step S7401, the value of the fourth abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fourth abnormal timer is "0" (S7402). If it is not "0" (NO in S7402), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7402), then it is determined whether or not the gaming machine frame 50 is closed (S7403). That is, it is determined whether or not the signal that the door opening detection sensor 74 is ON is not received from the main control board 80. If the gaming machine frame 50 is not closed (NO in S7403), this process ends. On the other hand, if the gaming machine frame 50 is closed (YES in S7403), then whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not it is set to the morning logo mode. Judge (S7404).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7404), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7405), and the process proceeds to step S7407. When the door opening is detected while the morning logo mode is set in this way, if the gaming machine frame 50 is closed after that (30 seconds later), the above-mentioned morning logo effect return processing (see S7405, FIG. 67). Will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7404), the normal return process (S7406) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7407. The normal return process (S7406) is a process for returning to the state of the effect before the door opening detection is performed. In step S7407, the abnormality flag is set to "0", and this process ends.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "4" in step S7400 shown in FIG. 63, then it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is "5" (S7500). If the value of the abnormality flag is "5" (YES in S7500), the notification of fraud based on vibration detection is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S7501 shown in FIG. 65. In step S7501, the value of the fifth abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the fifth abnormal timer is "0" (S7502). If it is not "0" (NO in S7502), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7502), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7503).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7503), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7504), and the process proceeds to step S7506. If vibration is detected while the morning logo mode is being set, it is time to return to the normal effect state after that (10 seconds later), and the above-mentioned morning logo effect return process (S7504, FIG. 67). See) will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7503), the normal return process (S7505) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7506. The normal return process (S7505) is a process for returning to the state of the effect before the vibration detection is performed. In step S7506, the error flag is set to "0" to end this process.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "5" in step S7500 shown in FIG. 63, then it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is "6" (S7600). If the value of the abnormality flag is "5" (YES in S7600), the notification of fraud based on the detection of fraudulent winning is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S7601 shown in FIG. 65. In step S7601, the value of the sixth abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the sixth abnormality timer is "0" (S7602). If it is not "0" (NO in S7602), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7602), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7603).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7603), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7604), and the process proceeds to step S7606. In this way, if an illegal winning of the electric chew is detected while setting the morning logo mode, it is time to return to the normal production state after that (10 seconds later), and the above-mentioned morning logo production return processing (S7604) , See FIG. 67) will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7603), the normal return process (S7605) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7606. The normal return process (S7605) is a process for returning to the state of the effect before the detection of the illegal winning of the electric chew. In step S7606, the abnormality flag is set to "0", and this process ends.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "6" in step S7600 shown in FIG. 63, then it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality flag is "7" (S7700). If the value of the abnormality flag is "7" (YES in S7700), the notification of fraud based on the detection of fraudulent winning of the large winning opening is in progress, and the process proceeds to step S7701 shown in FIG. In step S7701, the value of the seventh abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the seventh abnormal timer is "0" (S7702). If it is not "0" (NO in S7702), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7702), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7703).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7703), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7704), and the process proceeds to step S7706. In this way, if an illegal winning of the large winning opening is detected while the morning logo mode is set, after that (10 seconds later), it is time to return to the normal production state, and the above-mentioned morning logo production return processing ( S7704, see FIG. 67) will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7703), the normal return process (S7705) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7706. The normal return process (S7705) is a process for returning to the state of the effect before the detection of illegal winning of the large winning opening is made. In step S7706, the error flag is set to "0" to end this process.

If the value of the abnormality flag is not "7" in step S7700 shown in FIG. 63, the value of the abnormality flag is "8". In this case, the notification of fraud based on the detection of illegal passage in the specific area is being performed, and the process proceeds to step S7801 shown in FIG. In step S7801, the value of the eighth abnormal timer is subtracted. Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the eighth abnormal timer is "0" (S7802). If it is not "0" (NO in S7802), it is not the timing to return to the normal production state, so this process ends. On the other hand, if it is "0" (YES in S7802), then it is determined whether or not the value of the mode flag is "2", that is, whether or not the morning logo mode is set (S7803).

If the value of the mode flag is "2" (YES in S7803), the morning logo production return processing is performed (S7804), and the process proceeds to step S7806. If the illegal passage of a specific area is detected during the setting of the morning logo mode in this way, after that (10 seconds later), it is time to return to the normal production state, and the morning logo production return processing (S7804) described above is performed. , See FIG. 67) will be executed. On the other hand, if it is determined that the value of the mode flag is not "2" (NO in S7803), the normal return processing (S7805) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S7806. The normal return process (S7805) is a process of returning to the state of the effect before the detection of illegal passage in the specific area is performed. In step S7806, the abnormality flag is set to "0" to end this process.

9. Effect of the present embodiment As described in detail above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the morning logo mode is set based on the power being turned on, the board is movable as shown in FIG. 72 (A). An effect of maintaining the state in which the body 15 is in the operating position (board movable body drive maintenance effect) is executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that a novel effect is being executed by the effect of maintaining the drive of the movable body of the board. Then, when the player brings a magnet or the like closer to the pachinko gaming machine 1 during the execution of the board movable body drive maintenance effect, the first error image K1 is displayed on the display screen as shown in FIG. 72 (B) based on the magnetic detection. At the same time as being displayed on 7a, the board movable body 15 in the operating position returns to the standby position. Therefore, it is possible to make the first error image K1 easy to see. Therefore, it is possible to immediately grasp what kind of fraud has been committed to the employees of the amusement park and the players around them. Further, the surveillance camera installed in the amusement park can accurately record the first error image K1 displayed on the display screen 7a. In this way, when fraud is detected while the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, it is possible to avoid making it difficult for the fraud to be notified to the surroundings.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, an error sound is emitted from the speaker 67 regardless of whether the illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30 is detected or the radio wave is detected. Is output, the entire frame lamp 66 emits light in a green light emitting mode, and the entire panel lamp 5 is turned off. Therefore, it is not possible to distinguish between the sound from the speaker 67 and the light emitting mode of the frame lamp 66 and the panel lamp 5. Therefore, if an illegal passage on the exit side of the first prize opening 30 is detected during the execution of the board movable body drive maintenance effect, the board movable body drive maintenance effect is canceled as shown in FIG. 73 (B). While the board movable body 15 returns to the standby position), when the radio wave is detected, the board movable body drive maintenance effect is continued (the board movable body 15 is in the operating position) as shown in FIG. 74 (B). Maintain the state). In this way, it is possible to indicate which fraud has been committed by the presence or absence of the return of the board movable body 15 to the standby position.

Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the drive of the movable panel is maintained regardless of whether the illegal passage on the exit side of the first winning opening 30 is detected or the magnetic detection is performed. The production is canceled. At this time, when the exit side illegal passage detection of the first winning opening 30 is detected, the second error image K2 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 73 (B), and the magnetic detection is performed. The first error image K1 is displayed on the display screen 7a as shown in FIG. 72 (B). Then, when the illegal passage on the exit side of the first winning opening 30 is detected, the display of the second error image K2 ends and the display of the second error image K2 ends as shown in FIG. 72 (C) based on the passage of 30 seconds. The board movable body drive maintenance effect resumes. On the other hand, when the magnetic detection is performed, the display of the first error image K1 is not finished and the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is not restarted until the power is cut off. In this way, it is possible to set whether or not to return to the state before the fraud is detected according to the type of fraud.

Further, according to the pachinko game machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the employee of the game hall turns on the power before the business start time at the game hall, the pachinko game machine 1 is put into operation and the morning logo mode is used. It is possible to set to. In this case, as shown in FIG. 10, the board movable body drive maintenance effect is executed, and the frame movable body drive maintenance effect is executed. Therefore, by showing the board movable body 15 in the operating position and the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position from the beginning to the player who came to the playground relatively soon (in the morning) after the business start time, the impact is achieved. Can be given.

10. Modification example The modification example will be described below. In the description of the modified example, the same components as those of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above-described embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

In the above embodiment, when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, as shown in FIG. 16, the first to eighth fraud detections (magnetic detection, exit side fraud detection of the first grand prize opening 30, radio wave detection) , Door open detection, vibration detection, electric chew illegal winning detection, big winning opening illegal passage detection, specific area illegal passage detection), the first fraud detection (magnetic detection) or the second fraud detection (first big prize) When the exit side illegal passage detection of the mouth 30 was made), the board movable body 15 was returned to the standby position. However, the fraud detection when the board movable body 15 is returned to the standby position is not limited to the case of magnetic detection or illegal passage detection on the exit side of the first special winning opening 30, and the first to eighth frauds are detected. Any one, two, or three or more of the detections may be performed. Further, in any of the first to eighth fraud detections, the board movable body 15 in the operating position may be returned to the standby position.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first to eighth fraud detections have been performed, but other fraud detections may be performed. For example, when the player is hit right despite being in a normal game state (low accuracy and low base state), the board movable body 15 in the operating position is moved based on the detection of the right-handed game ball (illegal detection). The player may return to the standby position and notify the stop of right-handed striking on the display screen 7a. Further, for example, a capacitance type touch sensor is provided in the frame movable body 600 or the accommodating portion 290 (see FIG. 3) for accommodating the frame movable body 600, and the touch sensor is detected during the driving or returning of the frame movable body 600 (see FIG. 3). The fraud detection) may be used to return the board movable body 15 in the operating position to the standby position and notify the display screen 7a that there is a danger of contact with the frame movable body 600.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the fraud notification mode may be changed depending on the weight of the fraud in one fraud detection. For example, even with magnetic detection, if a very large magnetism (change in magnetic flux density) is detected, the text "Error 1A, magnetic detection error, please turn on the power again" is displayed along with an orange background. A special first error image indicating "Error 1B, magnetic detection position, please turn on the power again" is displayed along with a red background when a relatively small magnetism is detected. 1 An error image may be displayed.

Further, in the above embodiment, if magnetic detection or unauthorized passage detection on the exit side of the first large winning opening 30 is performed during the setting of the morning logo mode, that is, during the execution of the board movable body drive maintenance effect, the board is movable at the operating position. The body 15 was returned to the standby position. However, returning the board movable body 15 in the operating position to the standby position is not limited to the setting of the morning logo mode, and can be appropriately changed when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position. be. For example, after the board movable body 15 is driven from the standby position to the operating position based on the execution of SP reach, if fraud detection is performed while the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, the board movable in the operating position is detected. The body 15 may be returned to the standby position.

Further, for example, in a gaming machine capable of executing a continuous advance notice effect that suggests the winning expectation degree related to the change over the variation display of a plurality of special symbols, the board movable body 15 moves from the standby position to the operating position based on the execution of the continuous advance notice effect. If fraud is detected while the board movable body 15 is in the operating position after being driven to, the board movable body 15 in the operating position may be returned to the standby position. Further, for example, in a gaming machine capable of executing the RTC effect when the predetermined RTC effect activation time is reached, the board movable body 15 is driven from the standby position to the operating position based on the execution of the RTC effect, and then the board movable body 15 is moved. If fraud is detected while in the operating position, the board movable body 15 in the operating position may be returned to the standby position. Not only when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, but also when fraud is detected while the board movable body 15 is being driven from the standby position to the operating position, the board movable body 15 in the operating position is moved to the standby position. You may try to restore it.

Further, in the above embodiment, when magnetic detection (first fraud detection) is performed, the normal effect state is not restored until the power is turned off (until the power is not turned on). In other words, we decided not to restart the drive maintenance effect. However, the state of not returning to the normal production state does not have to be limited to the case where the magnetic detection is performed. Is.

Further, in the above embodiment, only when magnetic detection (first fraud detection) is performed, the game is stopped until the power is cut off, and the normal effect state is not restored. However, among the first to eighth fraud detections, even if other fraud detections are made, the game is stopped until the power is cut off, and the normal production state is not restored. Is also good.

Further, in the above embodiment, only when the exit side illegal passage detection (second illegal detection) of the first large winning opening 30 is performed while the morning logo mode is set, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is stopped and predetermined. When the time (30 seconds) elapses, the board movable body drive maintenance effect is restarted. However, even when other fraud detections are made among the first to eighth fraud detections, the board movable body drive maintenance effect is stopped and the board movable body drive maintenance effect is restarted after a predetermined time elapses. You can do it. The predetermined time until the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is resumed is not limited to 30 seconds, but can be changed as appropriate.

Further, in the above embodiment, an error image is displayed when the exit side illegal passage detection (second fraud detection) of the first prize opening 30 is performed and when the radio wave detection (third fraud detection) is performed. Except for, the fraudulent notification mode was the same. Then, when the exit side illegal passage detection of the first prize opening 30 is detected, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is stopped, while when the radio wave detection is performed, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect is not stopped. .. However, it is not limited to the case where the above-mentioned two fraud detections are made, and can be changed as appropriate. That is, even when a certain two fraud detections (for example, radio wave detection and door opening detection) are performed among the first to eighth fraud detections, one of the frauds is fraudulent while keeping the same fraud notification mode as described above. In the detection, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect may be stopped, while in the other fraud detection, the panel movable body drive maintenance effect may not be stopped.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a specific area 39 arranged inside the first big winning opening 30, but the pachinko game machine 1 has a specific area 39 arranged inside the second big winning opening 35. It may be a machine. In this case, instead of detecting the illegal passage on the exit side of the first special winning opening (V large winning opening) 30, the illegal passing detection on the exit side of the second special winning opening 35 may be performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the morning logo mode (at least the effect mode in which the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position) is set based on the power-on. However, the setting of the morning logo mode is not limited to turning on the power, and is based on, for example, an employee of the amusement park pressing a special switch or button (operating means) after turning on the power (specific operation). , May be set. In this case, an employee of the amusement park operates a special switch at noon (12:00) to set the effect mode (daytime logo mode) in which the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position from noon. You may do so. Alternatively, an employee of the amusement park operates a special switch at night (19:00) to set the effect mode (night logo mode) in which the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position from night. You may.

Further, in the above embodiment, the employee of the amusement park is set to the morning logo mode based on the operation of the operation means (power switch 155) that is substantially impossible for the player to operate. However, the operation means may be, for example, an effect button 63 and a select button 68 that can be operated by the player, and the morning logo mode may be set based on the operation by the player. In this case, for example, an image for switching the setting of the morning logo mode to ON or OFF can be displayed during the execution of the demonstration effect for waiting for customers. Then, the morning logo mode is set based on the player turning on the morning logo mode setting by operating the select button 68 and the effect button 63 (specific operation) while the image is being displayed. Is also good.

Further, in the above embodiment, whether the effect control microcomputer 91 is between 5 o'clock and 12 o'clock (within a predetermined time range) based on the current date and time information acquired from the RTC (timekeeping means) 99. It was judged whether or not. However, a counter (timekeeping means) that counts each time the interrupt process (10 ms timer interrupt process) is executed from the power-on is provided, and the effect control microcomputer 91 is operated from 5:00 to 12:00 based on the value of the counter. It may be determined whether or not it is between.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position, as shown in FIG. 5B, a region of more than half of the display screen 7a is hidden. However, if the area where the display screen 7a is hidden is larger when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position than in the standby position, it is less than half of the display screen 7a when the board movable body 15 is in the operating position. Only a part of the area may be hidden.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is arranged above the upper edge 50U of the gaming machine frame 50. However, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is arranged below the lower edge 50D (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine frame 50, or the left edge 50L of the gaming machine frame 50 (see FIG. 5). It may be arranged to the left of the player, or to the right of the right edge 50R (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine frame 50. Further, when the frame movable body 600 is in the protruding position, it is not arranged outside the frame edge 50W (upper edge 50U, lower edge 50D, left edge 50L, right edge 50R) of the gaming machine frame 50, and the game is played. It may be arranged inside the frame edge 50W of the machine frame 50. Further, the frame movable body 600 may also serve as an operating means such as a button or a lever that can be operated by the player.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first end condition for ending the setting of the morning logo mode is the special symbol in 12 seconds (specific time) after the variable display of the special symbol is performed 10 times (predetermined upper limit number of times). It is assumed that the variable display has been executed. However, the predetermined upper limit may be more than 10 times or less than 10 times. Further, the specific time can be changed as appropriate, and for example, it may be assumed that a 5-second variation (variation display of a special symbol based on the variation pattern P8 or P35 (see FIG. 14)) is executed. Further, the first end condition may be only that the variable display of the special symbol is executed for a predetermined upper limit number of times. For example, the variable display of the special symbol may be executed once while the morning logo mode is set. good. Further, it may be the time when the variable display of the special symbol is started for the first time. That is, the effect of maintaining the state in which the board movable body 15 is in the operating position (the board movable body drive maintenance effect) may be until the time when the first special symbol variation display is started.

Further, in the above embodiment, the morning logo mode can be set based on the power being turned on, but the effect mode may not be switched even when the power is turned on. That is, regardless of the effect mode, the effect that the board movable body 15 is maintained in the operating position may be executed. In this case, based on the power being turned on, the effect of maintaining the state in which the board movable body 15 is in the operating position while being set to the normal mode is executed. After that, as described above, when the variation display of the special symbol is started for the first time, the board movable body 15 in the operating position may be returned to the standby position. By doing so, since the board movable body 15 returns to the standby position with the start of the first variation effect, it is possible to avoid the variation effect of the central effect symbol 8 from being difficult to see.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning notification effect of displaying the second end condition for ending the setting of the morning logo mode as if the effect symbols 8L, 8C, 8R are doublet on the display screen 7a is displayed. It was decided to be executed. However, the winning notification effect may be, for example, an effect in which the display color of the edge portion of the display screen 7a is rainbow-colored, an effect in which a specific sound effect is output from the speaker 67, or the like, and the result of the winning / failing determination is given to the player. It can be changed as appropriate as long as it can be recognized as a hit.

Further, in the above embodiment, the third end condition for ending the setting of the morning logo mode is the start of execution of the special SP reach. However, not only the special SP reach but also the normal SP reach may be started. That is, the logo mode may be terminated in the morning regardless of which SP reach is executed. Further, the special SP reach is not started only when the logo mode ends in the morning, but may be started even when the normal mode is set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the fourth end condition for ending the setting of the morning logo mode is set to 12 o'clock (predetermined end time). However, the end time is not limited to 12 o'clock, and may be a time before 12 o'clock or a time after 12 o'clock, and can be changed as appropriate. In this case, the effect control microcomputer 91 interrupts from power-on without determining whether or not the end time (12:00) has been reached based on the current date and time information acquired from the RTC (timekeeping means) 99. It may be determined whether or not it is 12 o'clock based on the value of the counter (timekeeping means) that counts each time the process (10 ms timer interrupt process) is executed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the above-mentioned four end conditions (first end condition, second end condition, third end condition, fourth end condition) are provided, but among the four end conditions, Any three end conditions, any two end conditions, or any one end condition may be provided.

Further, in the above embodiment, the so-called "ST type" pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled to the normal probability state when the number of fluctuation display of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number after being controlled to the high probability state. However, it may be a so-called "loop type" pachinko gaming machine in which the high probability state continues until the next big hit is substantially won after being controlled to the high probability state. In addition, it was a so-called "1 type" pachinko game machine 1 in which a big hit game is executed when a big hit is won in a special symbol lottery, but other types of pachinko game machines (for example, a so-called 1 type 2 type mixer) There may be.

Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 shifts to the high probability state based on the passage of the game ball to the specific area 39, but the pachinko shifts to the high probability state according to the type of the special symbol displayed to be stopped. It may be a gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine that does not shift to a high probability state.

Further, in the above embodiment, four random numbers such as a jackpot random number are acquired as random numbers (numerical information) acquired based on the winning of the first starting port 20 or the second starting port 21, but one random number is used. It may be acquired and based on the random number, whether or not it is a jackpot, the type of jackpot, the presence or absence of reach, and the type of fluctuation pattern may be determined. That is, the number of random numbers to be acquired based on the starting prize and what is to be determined for each random number can be arbitrarily set.

Further, in the above embodiment, the end condition for returning the board movable body 15 in the operating position to the standby position (first to fourth end conditions) and the end condition for returning the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position to the storage position (first to fourth end conditions). The first to fourth termination conditions) were the same. That is, at the same time that the board movable body 15 was returned to the standby position, the frame movable body 600 was returned to the storage position. However, the end condition for returning the board movable body 15 in the operating position to the standby position and the end condition for returning the frame movable body 600 in the protruding position to the storage position may be different. For example, the end condition for returning the board movable body 15 to the standby position is the above-mentioned first to fourth end conditions, while the end condition for returning the frame movable body 600 to the storage position is the first special symbol after the power is turned on. It may be established based on the start of the variable display of.

Further, in each of the above modes, the pachinko game machine 1 is configured, but the slot machine (rotary body type game) in an operating position such that the effect movable body hides at least a part of the display screen 7a before the game is performed by the player. It may be configured as a machine, a pachislot machine). In this case, in the case of a so-called normal machine that increases the number of medals earned by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the state in which the bonus such as the big bonus or the regular bonus is executed corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, if it is a so-called ART machine or AT machine that increases the number of medals won during a special game period such as ART (assist replay time) or AT (assist time) that can win a small role frequently, the state during ART or AT. Corresponds to the special gaming state. In addition, in the normal machine, the control condition to the special game state is that after winning the big bonus or regular bonus, each reel has a combination of symbols that triggers the transition to the big bonus or regular bonus on the activated winning line. It is derived and displayed as the display result of. Further, in the ART machine and the AT machine, the control condition for the special game state is that, for example, after winning the execution lottery of the ART or AT, the specified number of games is exhausted to reach the activation timing of the ART or AT. ..

The following inventions <A> to <E> are described in the contents described above in this [Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]. In the following description, the corresponding configuration names and expressions in the above description, the codes used in the drawings, etc. are added in parentheses for reference. However, the components of each invention are not limited to this appendix.

<A>
In a gaming machine that is controlled to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of predetermined control conditions.
A display device (image display device 7) having a display screen (7a) and
An effect movable body (board movable body 15) that can be displaced in front of the display screen, and
A movable body control means (step S4203) capable of driving the effect movable body from a predetermined standby position to an operation position in which the display screen is hidden more than the standby position and returning from the operation position to the standby position. 91) of the effect control microcomputer that executes
Fraud detection means (magnetic detection sensor 75, etc., game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S186, etc.) capable of detecting fraud against the game machine, and
A fraudulent image display means for displaying a fraudulent image (first error image K1) indicating fraud detected by the fraud detecting means on the display screen based on the fraud (magnetic fraud) detected by the fraud detecting means. (Microcomputer 91 for effect control that executes steps S6101, S6102, etc.)
The movable body control means
If fraud is detected by the fraud detecting means while the effect movable body is in the operating position, the effect movable body can be returned to the standby position (step S6107 is executed). It is a gaming machine characterized by being there.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, if fraud is detected while the effect movable body is in the operating position, an illegal image showing the detected fraud is displayed on the display screen, and the effect movable body in the operating position is displayed. Returns to the standby position. Therefore, it is possible to make the fraudulent image easy to see. Therefore, it is possible to immediately grasp what kind of fraud has been committed to the employees of the amusement park and the players around them. Furthermore, the surveillance cameras installed in the amusement park can accurately record the fraudulent images displayed on the display screen. In this way, when fraud is detected while the effect movable body is in the operating position, it is possible to avoid making it difficult for the fraud to be notified to the surroundings.

<B> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
The movable body control means
From the establishment of the predetermined start condition to the establishment of the predetermined end condition, it is possible to execute the drive maintenance effect (board movable body drive maintenance effect) for maintaining the state in which the effect movable body is in the operating position (execute step S4505). On the other hand
When fraud is detected by the fraud detecting means during the execution of the drive maintenance effect, the drive maintenance effect is stopped by returning the effect movable body in the operating position to the standby position (step S6107. A gaming machine characterized by being capable (executable).

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize that a novel effect is being executed by the drive maintenance effect in which the effect movable body is maintained in the operating position. Then, even if fraud is performed during the execution of the drive maintenance effect, the effect movable body in the operating position is returned to the standby position, so that the fraudulent image can be easily seen.

<C> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
Production means (speaker 67, frame lamp 66, board lamp 5) different from the display device,
A fraudulent notification means (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S4418) capable of notifying fraud by the effect means is provided.
The fraud detecting means includes the first fraud detecting means (first winning opening sensor 30a, specific area sensor 39a) capable of detecting the first fraud against the gaming machine (illegal passage on the exit side of the first winning opening 30). , Non-specific area sensor 70a) and a second fraud detection means (radio wave detection sensor 76, game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S191) capable of detecting a second fraud (radio wave fraud) for the gaming machine. At least there
The fraudulent notification means
Regardless of whether the first fraud is detected by the first fraud detecting means or the second fraud is detected by the second fraud detecting means, the effect means. It notifies fraud in the same notification mode (executes steps S6202, S6203, S6204, S6302, S6303, S6304).
The fraudulent image display means
When the first fraud is detected by the first fraud detecting means, a first fraud image (second error image K2) showing the first fraud is displayed on the display screen (step S6201 is executed). ,
When the second fraud is detected by the second fraud detecting means, a second fraud image (third error image K3) showing the second fraud is displayed on the display screen (step S6301 is executed). It is a thing
The movable body control means
If the first fraud is detected by the first fraud detecting means during the execution of the drive maintenance effect, the drive maintenance effect is stopped (step S6206 is executed), while the drive maintenance effect is stopped.
A gaming machine characterized in that the drive maintenance effect is not stopped when the second fraud is detected by the second fraud detecting means during the execution of the drive maintenance effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, regardless of whether the first fraud is detected or the second fraud is detected, the fraud notification mode notified by the effect means is the same. Yes, it is indistinguishable by the means of production. In this case, the effect movable body in the operating position does not return to the standby position in either case where the first fraud is detected or the second fraud is detected during the execution of the drive maintenance effect. In that case, since the display screen is difficult to see, it becomes impossible to show which fraud was committed. Therefore, according to the gaming machine having this configuration, the drive maintenance effect is stopped when the first fraud is detected, while the drive maintenance effect is continued when the second fraud is detected. It is possible to indicate which fraud was committed by the presence or absence of the movable body returning to the standby position.

<D> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A power-on means (power supply board 150) capable of turning on the power, and
A third fraud detecting means (magnetic detection sensor 75, a game control microcomputer 81 that executes step S186) capable of detecting a third fraud (magnetic fraud) against the game machine is provided.
When the third fraud is detected by the third fraud detecting means, the fraudulent image display means displays a third fraud image (first error image K1) indicating the third fraud on the display screen. (Execute steps S6101 and S6102)
The movable body control means cancels the drive maintenance effect (executes step S6107) when the third fraud is detected during the execution of the drive maintenance effect.
When the drive maintenance effect is canceled based on the detection of the first fraud, the fraudulent image display means displays the first fraudulent image based on the elapse of a predetermined time (30 seconds). (Step S7900 is executed), and the effect post-return execution means (step S7204) that drives the effect movable body in the standby position to the operation position and restarts the drive maintenance effect until the end condition is satisfied. 91) for effect control that executes
When the drive maintenance effect is stopped based on the detection of the third fraud, the fraudulent image display means displays the third fraudulent image until the power is not turned on by the power-on means. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is provided with a means for preventing recovery after fraud (a production control microcomputer 91 that executes step S7100), which does not terminate the drive maintenance effect and does not restart the drive maintenance effect.

According to the gaming machine having this configuration, the drive maintenance effect is canceled regardless of whether the first fraud is detected or the third fraud is detected during the execution of the drive maintenance effect. NS. At this time, if the first fraud is detected, the first fraud image is displayed on the display screen, and if the third fraud is detected, the third fraud image is displayed on the display screen. Then, when the first fraud is performed, the display of the first fraud image is finished and the drive maintenance effect is restarted based on the lapse of a predetermined time. On the other hand, when the third fraud is performed, the display of the third fraud image is not finished and the drive maintenance effect is not restarted until the power is not turned on. In this way, it is possible to set whether or not to return to the state before the fraud is detected according to the type of fraud.
<E> The gaming machine having the above configuration may be configured as follows.
A power-on means (power supply board 150) capable of turning on the power, and
Based on the fact that the power is turned on by the power-on means as the start condition is satisfied, the movable body control means drives the effect movable body in the standby position to the operation position to perform the drive maintenance effect. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be executed (execution of step S4505).

According to the game machine having this configuration, when the employee of the game hall turns on the power before the business start time in the game hall, the game machine is put into an operating state and the drive maintenance effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to give an impact to a player who comes to the amusement park relatively soon after the business start time (for example, in the morning) by showing the effect movable body in the operating position from the beginning.

In the above-described embodiment, the "predetermined control condition" of the present invention means that a jackpot is won in the lottery of special figure 1 or the lottery of special figure 2, and the jackpot symbol indicating the winning is stopped and displayed. In the above embodiment, the "fraud detection means" of the present invention corresponds to the magnetic detection sensor 75, the first prize opening sensor 30a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the game control microcomputer 81.
Further, the "first fraud detecting means" of the present invention corresponds to the first winning opening sensor 30a, the specific area sensor 39a, the non-specific area sensor 70a, and the game control microcomputer 81.
The "second fraud detection means" of the present invention corresponds to the radio wave detection sensor 76 and the game control microcomputer 81.
Further, the "third fraud detection means" of the present invention corresponds to the magnetic detection sensor 75 and the game control microcomputer 81.
Of course, it is also possible to combine the features of the above-described embodiment and the features of the above-mentioned modified examples.

1 ... Pachinko game machine 2 ... Game board 3 ... Game area 5 ... Board lamp 7 ... Image display device 7a ... Display screen 15 ... Board movable body 20 ... 1st start port 21 ... 2nd start port 30 ... 1st big prize opening 35 ... 2nd prize opening 66 ... Frame lamp 67 ... Speaker 81 ... Game control microcomputer 91 ... Production control microcomputer 150 ... Power supply board 600 ... Frame movable body

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine that can stop and display the identification symbol indicating the result of the hit determination via variable display.
A display device with a display screen and
An effect movable body that can be displaced in front of the display screen,
A movable body control means that can at least displace the effect movable body to a predetermined standby position or an operation position in which the display screen is hidden more than the standby position.
Operation means that can be operated by the player,
It is provided with an effect control means capable of executing a variable effect of displaying a predetermined effect symbol on the display screen in a variable manner and then stopping and displaying the predetermined effect symbol in a stop mode indicating the result of the hit determination.
When the result of the hit determination is a hit, the effect control means can execute a winning notification effect that notifies that the hit determination result is a hit as at least a part of the variation effect.
The movable body control means
A state in which the effect movable body is in the operation position across a plurality of variable displays of the effect symbols after the effect movable body in the standby position is displaced to the operation position based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition. Is maintained, and the effect movable body in the operating position is displaced to the standby position based on the establishment of a predetermined end condition.
The start condition is based on a specific operation on the operating means by the player.
The end condition is that the winning notification effect is executed by the variable effect execution means.
The effect control means
When the state in which the effect movable body is maintained in the operation position is maintained, the effect display is different from the variable display of the effect symbol in an area different from the area hidden by the effect movable body in the operation position. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is possible to execute another variable display indicating that the identification symbol is variable display.

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