JP7187429B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to gaming machines.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there has been known a gaming machine capable of informing a player of information about a game by means of a performance device or the like. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, a second starting opening and a movable piece that can open and close the second starting opening are provided in the right-handed area of the game area of the game board, and the movable piece is provided. When the so-called time-saving game state, which is frequently opened and controlled, ends, the effect device is caused to display an image including a message such as "Please return to left-hand hitting." As a result, the player is urged to shoot the game ball into the left-handed area after the time-saving game state is finished. By making the rotation angle of the operating handle smaller than in the time-saving game state and shooting the game ball into the left-handed area, the game can be properly progressed. An image including such a message is useful information especially for a beginner who is not very familiar with the gaming machine, in order to progress the game efficiently.

JP 2016-059392 A

Recently, gaming machines have appeared that can display an image (hereinafter referred to as a "menu entry image") for entering a model menu or the like in which a game-related presentation mode can be set to a player's preferred mode. This type of game machine is provided with an operation button at a predetermined position on the front door that covers the game board to enable the display of a menu entry image. There was a case where the operation button was pressed by mistake. In such a case, a menu entry image is displayed on the production device, and based on the display of this image, an image containing useful information as described above is not displayed, which is inconvenient. There was a fear that

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that is easy to use.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention provides a game board on which a first game area and a second game area are formed, and a launcher for shooting game balls into the first game area or the second game area. , a first detection unit that detects that the game ball has flowed down the first game area, a second detection unit that detects that the game ball has flowed down the second game area, and a magnetism that detects magnetism A game state is changed to a first game state in which a game ball is shot into the first game area to progress the game, or a game state is changed to a second game state in which the game progresses by shooting the game ball into the second game area. A game state control means for controlling, an operation unit that can be operated by a player, and an effect control means for controlling a performance device to notify predetermined information based on establishment of an operation-related condition of the operation unit. In the gaming machine, the effect control means detects that the second detection unit detects the flowing down of the game ball in the first game state, or that the first detection unit detects the flow of the game ball in the second game state. Based on the detection of the flow down, it is possible to notify the production device of the shooting operation information related to the shooting operation of the shooting unit, and even when the predetermined information is notified while the shooting operation information is being notified. The firing operation information can be continuously reported, and the predetermined information can be continuously reported when the magnetic detection unit detects magnetism while the firing operation information and the predetermined information are being reported. In addition, information indicating that magnetism has been detected is given priority over the firing operation information .

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a user-friendly gaming machine.

1 is a perspective view of a gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened; FIG. 1 is a front view of a game machine; FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a game machine; FIG. (a) is an exploded perspective view of a main control board and a main control board case, and (b) is a front view of the main control board and the main control board case. It is a block diagram of a game machine. It is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a hit design random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric accessory operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (a) is a diagram for explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the area of the base ratio displayed on a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor in a game stop state. It is a diagram for explaining the gaming machine status flag, the status of the gaming machine corresponding to the value of the gaming machine status flag, and the content of the status. It is a diagram for explaining a power-on gaming machine state designation command and a power-on subcommand group. It is a flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the main loop processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. 4 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing in a main control board; It is a flow chart explaining gate passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st start opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol random number acquisition process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining effect determination processing at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining a special game management process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a process during special symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening opening control process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a large winning opening closing effective process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a big winning opening end wait process in the main control board. It is a diagram for explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process in the main control board. FIG. 10 is a flow chart for explaining save processing at power-off in the main control board; FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a first example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a second example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a third example showing the contents of clearing of the main RAM when the power is turned on, the state of the gaming machine, and the contents of display on the performance display monitor; It is a flow chart for explaining a fraudulent game detection process of the present embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining the fraudulent game notification process of the present embodiment. It is a flow chart for explaining the fraudulent game notification process of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state when information indicating that a door open error has occurred is being notified; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state when information indicating that a magnetic error has occurred is being notified; It is a diagram showing a state when a weak fraudulent game warning is notified. It is a diagram showing a state when an illegal game strong warning is being notified. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state when a menu entry image is displayed while information indicating that a door open error has occurred is being reported; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a state when a menu entry image is displayed while information indicating that a magnetic error has occurred is being reported; It is a diagram showing a state when the menu entry image is displayed during the notification of weak illegal game warning. It is a diagram showing a state when the menu entry image is displayed during the notification of strong illegal game warning.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in these embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are given the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements that are not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the drawings. do.

In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the mechanical configuration and electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described first, and then specific processing on each board will be described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which the front door 106 is opened. As shown, the gaming machine 100 includes an outer frame 102 in which a space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape; A front door 106 attached to the middle frame 104 by a hinge mechanism H so as to be openable and closable is provided.

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the middle frame 104 has a surrounding space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape. See FIG. 2 for details of the regions). Further, the front door 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the front door 106 is closed with respect to the middle frame 104 and the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transparent plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the game machine 100, The game board 108 becomes visible through the transparent plate 110 .

2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100. FIG. As shown in these figures, an operating handle (shooting unit) 112 projecting toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided at the lower portion of the front door 106 . This operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate it. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 to perform a shooting operation, the firing mechanism ( A game ball as a game medium is shot by a shooting unit 113 (see FIG. 1). The game ball shot in this manner rises between rails 114 a and 114 b provided on the game board 108 and is guided to the game area 116 .

A cylinder lock 140 with a keyhole is provided for the middle frame 104 above the operating handle 112 . For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a special key (door key) into the keyhole and twists the cylinder lock 140 clockwise, the middle frame 104 and the front door 106 can be opened. When the middle frame 104 and the front door 106 are opened to the front side (hereinafter referred to as "middle frame open state"), the back side of the gaming machine 100 is exposed on the front side.

A game area 116 shown in FIG. 2 is a space formed between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area in which game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and the windmills to flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 includes a left-handed area (first game area) 116a and a right-handed area (second game area) 116b, in which the degree of penetration of the game ball differs from each other according to the firing intensity of the shooting mechanism 113 (see FIG. 1). It has The left-handed area 116a is located on the left side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100, and the right-handed area 116b is located on the right side of the game area 116 when viewed from the player facing the gaming machine 100. is doing. Since the rails 114a and 114b are located on the left side of the game area 116, the game ball shot by the shooting mechanism 113 with a shooting intensity less than a predetermined intensity enters the left hitting area 116a and is shot with a shooting intensity greater than or equal to the predetermined intensity. The hit game ball enters the right hitting area 116b.

In addition, in the left-handed area 116a of the game area 116, a general winning opening 118 is provided. A second starting port 122 is provided in the region 116b. When game balls enter the general winning hole 118, the first start hole 120, and the second start hole 122, predetermined prize balls are paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different for each of the general prize winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , may be set to the same number of prize balls. At this time, it is also possible to set the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the first starting port 120 to be smaller than the number of winning balls to be put out by entering the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加be.

Although details will be described later, a first starting region is provided within the first starting port 120 and a second starting region is provided within the second starting port 122 . Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122 and enters the first start area or the second start area, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance is selected. A lottery is held to determine 1 special symbol. Each special symbol is associated with various game benefits such as whether or not a large winning game advantageous to the player can be executed, and what kind of game state the subsequent game state should be. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player can obtain a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtain an opportunity to obtain rights to receive various game benefits. becomes.

In addition, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting port 122 so that it can be opened and closed. It has become. Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible to enter the game ball into the second starting port 122.例文帳に追加On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the right-handed area 116b of the game area 116, a lottery of normal symbols, which will be described later, is performed. 122b is controlled to be open for a predetermined time. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray that guides the game ball to the second starting hole 122, making it easier for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122.

Furthermore, a big winning opening 128 is provided in the right-handed area 116b of the game area 116. As shown in FIG. An openable/closable door 128b is provided in the large winning opening 128. Normally, the opening/closing door 128b closes the large winning opening 128, making it impossible for game balls to enter the large winning opening 128. It's becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned big win game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, and the entry of the game ball into the big winning opening 128 becomes possible. Then, when a game ball enters the big winning hole 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

In addition, at the bottom of the game area 116, a game ball that has not entered any of the general winning opening 118, the first start opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the big winning opening 128 is played from the game area 116. A discharge port (out port) 130 (indicated by a dotted line in FIG. 2) is provided on the back side of the board 108 .

In the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment having such a game area 116, when the game state is the normal game state or the latent state described later, the player shoots the game ball toward the left-handed area 116a. to advance the game. On the other hand, when the game state is a state other than the normal game state and the latent probability state (for example, the probability variable state), the player shoots the game ball toward the right hitting area 116b to proceed with the game. .

In addition, the gaming machine 100 is provided with an effect display device (effect device) 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device and a performance accessory device 202 made up of a movable device in order to perform various effects during the progress of the game. . The effect display device 200 includes a effect display unit 200a consisting of an image display unit for displaying an image. ing. In the effect display section 200a, the effect symbols 210 are variably displayed as shown, and the variable effect is executed in which the player is informed of the big winning lottery result by the stopped display mode of each of these effect symbols 210.例文帳に追加The performance accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the performance display part 200a, and is movable up to the front of the performance display part 200a during the variable display of the performance pattern 210 to give the player an expectation of a big win. It is something to do.

Further, at a predetermined position on the back side of the game board (effect device) 108, a plurality of LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "game board decoration LEDs") 108a for irradiating the game board 108 with light from the back side. is provided (see FIG. 5). The game board decoration LED 108a is designed to enhance the effect of the game board 108 by lighting according to the progress of the game.

The front door 106 of the gaming machine 100 is provided with an upper receiving tray 132 and a lower receiving tray 134 below the transparent plate 110 to accommodate game balls. Game balls rented by a game ball renting device (not shown) installed on the side of the gaming machine 100 and prize balls paid out from the prize ball payout device (see FIG. 5) of the gaming machine 100 are guided to the upper receiving tray 132 . It is designed to be When the upper receiving tray 132 is filled with game balls, game balls to be rented out or put out after that are guided to the lower receiving tray 134. - 特許庁The bottom surface of the lower tray 134 is formed with a ball extraction hole (not shown) for ejecting game balls from the lower tray 134 . This ball removal hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown), but by sliding the ball removal knob (not shown) in the horizontal direction in the drawing, the opening/closing plate can be opened integrally with the ball removal knob. is slid, and the game ball can be discharged below the lower receiving tray 134 from the ball extraction hole.

In addition, the front door 106 of the gaming machine 100 is provided with a decorative lens (effect device) 106a so as to surround a portion extending from the upper side to the left side of the transparent plate 110, and a rotating light unit 106b is provided on the upper right side of the transparent plate 110. A side panel unit (effect device) 106c is provided on the right side of the transmissive plate 110 directly below the revolving light unit 106b. In addition, an effect operation button unit 106 d is provided in the center of the front surface of the upper tray 132 , and a plurality of (in this example, four) speakers (four in this example) are provided on the lower left and right sides and upper left and right sides of the transparent plate 110 . A selection button 106f, a volume control button 106g, and a light amount control button 106h are provided on the upper right surface of the device.

A plurality of LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "decorative lens LEDs") 106a1 (see FIG. 5) are provided inside the decorative lens unit 106a. It is designed to produce an effect of emitting light in a pattern. Also, in the decorative lens unit 106a, information indicating that various errors including a door opening error, which will be described later, has occurred at a position where the portion covering the upper side of the transmission plate 110 and the portion covering the left side of the transmission plate 110 overlap. An error reporting unit 106i for reporting is formed. A plurality of LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "error reporting LEDs") 106i1 (see the same figure) are provided inside the error reporting unit 106i, and these LEDs 106i1 light up in a predetermined color when various errors occur. It's like The revolving light unit 106b is provided with a plurality of LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "revolving light LEDs") 106b1 (see FIG. 1) arranged in a ring. , it is possible to perform an effect as if a rotating light were emitting light. The side panel unit 106c is a substantially rectangular thin plate-shaped decorative device formed to protrude forward, and serves to enhance the visibility of a design sheet (not shown) incorporated in this device. be. In addition, a plurality of LEDs (hereinafter referred to as "side panel LEDs") 106c1 (see the figure) are provided inside the side panel unit 106c, and these LEDs 106c1 also provide the same effects as the decorative lens LEDs 106a1. is executable.

The effect operation button unit 106d has a disk-shaped push button 106d1 and a rod-shaped handle portion 106d2 attached to the left of the push button 106d1, and switches between effects executed as the game progresses. etc. Further, when the player presses the push button 106d1 at a predetermined timing, an image (hereinafter referred to as "menu entry image") for entering a model menu or the like for setting the game-related presentation mode to the player's preferred mode. ) (predetermined information) can be displayed on the effect display section 200 a of the effect display device 200 . The speaker 106e outputs various game-related sounds as the game progresses. The selection button 106f is composed of four buttons arranged in a cross shape. For example, when a player presses these buttons while the model menu is displayed, a plurality of items displayed in the model menu are displayed. Any item can be selected from among. Items on the model menu include displays related to production customization, such as setting characters that appear in the production of major games to the characters of the player's liking, and game history and experience using a game system via the Internet. An indication about the mode in which the value is saved is included.

Both the volume control button 106g and the light amount control button 106h are formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and are configured such that their upper and lower ends can be pressed. When the upper end of the volume control button 106g is pressed, the volume can be increased, and when the lower end of the volume control button 106g is pressed, the volume can be decreased. Similarly, when the upper end of the light amount adjustment button 106h is pressed, the light amount can be increased, and when the lower end of the light amount adjustment button 106h is pressed, the light amount can be decreased. It's becoming

Although not shown, the game board 108 has a first special symbol display 160 and a second special symbol display at positions outside the game area 116 and visible to the player. A device 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, a normal symbol reservation display 170, and a right hitting notification display 172 are provided. Each of these displays 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations relating to the game, and the details thereof will be described later. In the following description, the displays 160 to 172 are collectively referred to as "main display".

Various boards such as a main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game, a sub-control board 330 for controlling effects, and a payout control board 310 for controlling payout of prize balls are provided on the back of the game board 108. These various boards are fixed to the back surface of the game board 108 while being housed in a board case. The configuration of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400 that houses the main control board 300 will be described below.

4(a) is an exploded perspective view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400, and FIG. 4(b) is a front view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400. FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 4(a) and 4(b), the main control board 300 has a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c (see FIG. 5) arranged on the front surface of a board main body 302. A performance display monitor 304, a connector 306, a RAM clear switch 307, a setting key switch 308, and the like are also arranged.

The performance display monitor 304 has four 7-segments 304a-304d consisting of 7 segments capable of representing decimal Arabic numerals on the upper left of the board body 302 and a dot segment (DP) located on the lower right. are arranged side by side.

The connector 306 is provided above or below the substrate main body 302, and various cables are connected thereto.

The RAM clear switch 307 is provided above the connector 306 provided on the lower right side of the board body 302, and is used to clear the RAM (initialize the main RAM 300c) and change settings. In this gaming machine 100, the RAM clear switch 307 has two functions, namely, a RAM clear function and a setting change function. Hereinafter, the RAM clear switch 307 will be referred to as the "setting change switch 307". A setting change switch may be provided separately from the RAM clear switch 307 .

A setting key switch 308 is provided to the right of the RAM clear switch 307 and is used to change and refer to settings. The setting key switch 308 has a keyhole for inserting a dedicated key (setting key) and a key cylinder surrounding the keyhole. Details of the RAM clearing process for clearing the RAM, the setting change process for changing the settings, and the setting reference process for referring to the settings will be described later.

The main control board case 400 includes a base member 410 , a cover member 420 , a sealing seal 430 , sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 , an unsealing management seal 460 and a nameplate seal 470 .

The base member 410 is made of transparent resin and has a rectangular flat portion 410a and a partition wall portion 410b projecting forward from the flat portion 410a. The partition wall portion 410b is formed continuously over the vertical side edge of the plane portion 410a and the left side edge of the plane portion 410a. Further, the base member 410 is provided with a plurality of claw portions 410c projecting inward from the front end of the partition wall portion 410b so as to face the flat portion 410a. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two screw holes 410d on the left side of the plane portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two seal mounting portions 410e separated in the vertical direction on the right side of the flat portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b.

The cover member 420 is made of transparent resin, and is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the base member 410 . The cover member 420 includes a flat portion 420a having a rectangular outer shape, a partition wall portion 420b projecting rearward from the side edge of the flat portion 420a, and a side edge portion 420c projecting rearward from the partition wall portion 420b. and are provided. The plane portion 420a is formed to have a slightly smaller area than the plane portion 410a of the base member 410, and is formed so as to be accommodated in the space surrounded by the partition wall portion 410b of the base member 410. As shown in FIG. A side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 is provided with an opening so that the connector 306 provided on the main control board 300 can be accessed from the outside.

Further, through holes 420g and 420h are provided in the plane portion 420a so that the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 provided on the substrate body portion 302 can be operated from the outside. As a result, when the main control board 300 is accommodated in the main control board case 400, the RAM clear switch 307 can be pushed through the through hole 420g. Similarly, the setting key switch 308 can be rotated by inserting the setting key into the keyhole in a state in which the through hole 420h is penetrated (a state in which the flat portion 420a surrounds the key cylinder).

A housing space 420d capable of housing the main control board 300 is formed in the cover member 420 by the planar portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b. Further, the cover member 420 is provided with a sealing member at a position on the left side of the flat portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b and facing the screw hole 410d of the base member 410 when the cover member 420 is attached to the base member 410. A mechanism 420e is provided. Although detailed description is omitted, the sealing mechanism 420e has a so-called one-way type sealing screw housed in advance in an extending wall portion provided continuously with the partition wall portion 420b. , so that the sealing screw cannot be removed from the screw hole 410d. Further, the cover member 420 is provided with two seal mounting portions 420f separated in the vertical direction on the right side of the flat portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b.

When housing the main control board 300 in the main control board case 400 , the cover member 420 is removed from the base member 410 , and the main control board 300 is housed in the housing space 420 d and fixed with screws 480 . After that, the cover member 420 is slid from the right to the left of the base member 410 so that the side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 is sandwiched between the flat portion 410a and the claw portion 410c of the base member 410 . As a result, the accommodation space 420d becomes a closed space closed from the outside by the plane portion 410a of the base member 410, the plane portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the partition wall portion 420b, and the main control board 300 accommodated in the accommodation space 420d becomes a closed space. Access becomes impossible.

Further, in a state in which the cover member 420 is closed with respect to the base member 410, a sealing seal 430 is attached to the surface of the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f. Thereafter, sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 made of transparent resin are attached so as to cover the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f to which the sealing seal 430 is attached. The sealing seal cover member 440 is provided with a projecting portion 440a projecting forward, and the projecting portion 440a is positioned between the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f that are separated in the vertical direction. Accordingly, when the sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 are illegally removed, the protrusion 440a damages the sealing seal 430, so that the fraud can be detected early.

An unsealing management seal 460 and a nameplate seal 470 are attached to predetermined positions on the front surface of the flat portion 420 a of the cover member 420 . At this time, as shown in FIG. 4B, the unsealing management seal 460 and the nameplate seal 470 are positioned so as not to cover the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 provided on the main control board 300. affixed to In other words, the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 are provided at positions that do not cover the positions where the unsealing management seal 460 and nameplate seal 470 are affixed. Therefore, when the middle frame 104 and the front door 106 are opened with respect to the outer frame 102, the performance display monitor 304 becomes visible through the flat portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 are activated. becomes operable.

(Internal configuration of control means)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of control means for controlling the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operations of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300 a , a main ROM 300 b , a main RAM 300 c , a performance display monitor 304 , a RAM clear switch (setting change switch) 307 and a setting key switch 308 . The main CPU 300a reads the program stored in the main ROM 300b based on the input signals from the detection switches and timers, performs arithmetic processing, and directly controls each display or the like, or to send commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

The main control board 300 indicates the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of turning on the power (after power supply) after the power to the gaming machine 100 was cut off and turned on (power supply started). (hereinafter referred to as "game machine state designation command at power-on"), and effect commands necessary for the effect at power-on (hereinafter referred to as "power-on subcommand group"). , can be transmitted to the sub control board 330 . Details of the power-on game machine state specifying command and the power-on subcommand group will be described later.

Further, the main control board 300 is configured to be able to set the value of the game state flag for determining the type of game state in which the player is currently staying in the main RAM 300c. In this gaming machine 100, a plurality of types of game states are provided, and these game states include a "normal game state" (first game state) set to a low probability game state and a non-time-saving game state, as described later. state), a “time saving game state” (second game state) set in a low probability game state and a time saving game state, and a “potential state” set in a high probability game state and a non-time saving game state (first game state), and a "probability variable state" (second game state) set to a high probability game state and a time saving game state. The main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the value of the game state flag to "1" when the currently staying game state is the normal game state, and sets the value of the game state flag to "1" when the game state is the time-saving game state. , the value of the game state flag is set to "2", and if the game state is the latent probability state, the value of the game state flag is set to "3", and if the game state is the variable probability state, Set the value of the game state flag to "4". By confirming the value of the game state flag set in the main RAM 300c in this way, it is possible to grasp what state the game state is in. FIG.

In addition, the main control board 300 includes a general winning hole detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning hole 118, and a first starting switch for detecting that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120. An opening detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s for detecting that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a big winning opening 128. A large winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected. Each detection switch has a proximity sensor, and a detection signal is input from the corresponding detection switch to the main control board 300 based on the detection of the passage of the game ball by each proximity sensor. . In FIG. 2, since the general winning hole 118 is arranged in the left-handed area 116a of the game area 116, the general winning hole detection switch 118s corresponds to the first detection section constituting the present invention. Further, since the second starting port 122, the gate 124, and the big winning port 128 are arranged in the right-handed region 116b of the game region 116, the second starting port detection switch 122s, the gate detection switch 124s, and the big prize The mouth detection switch 128s corresponds to the second detection section constituting the present invention.

Further, although detailed explanation is omitted, the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 128, and the ejection opening 130 are merged on the back of the game board 108. A confluence passage is formed, and an out ball detection switch 129s for detecting game balls is provided in this confluence passage. This out ball detection switch 129s detects a game ball passing through the confluence path, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 each time a game ball is detected. The main control board 300 counts the number of game balls based on the detection signal input from the out-ball detection switch 129s. Here, since the game ball shot to the game area 116 always passes through the confluence passage and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 100, the out ball detection switch 129s detects the shot ball shot to the game area 116. The number, in other words, the number of discharges discharged from the game area 116 (hereinafter referred to as "the number of out balls") is counted.

In addition, the main control board 300 has a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a large winning prize opening solenoid 128c that operates an open/close door 128b that opens and closes the large winning prize opening 128. The main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting port 122 and the big winning port 128 .

Furthermore, the main control board 300 includes a first special symbol display 160, a second special symbol display 162, a first special symbol reservation display 164, a second special symbol reservation display 166, a normal symbol display 168, and a normal symbol display. A symbol holding indicator 170 and a right-handed information indicator 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these indicators.

The gaming machine 100 is also provided with a magnetic sensor (magnetic detection unit) 174, a radio wave sensor 176, and a vibration sensor 178, and detection signals are input to the main control board 300 from these sensors 174, 176, and 178. , a command including information indicating that a magnetic error, radio wave error, or vibration error has occurred is transmitted to the sub control board 330 .

In addition, the game machine 100 is provided with a middle frame open switch (door open detector) 180 for detecting that the game machine 100 is in the middle frame open state. When the middle frame 104 is opened from the outer frame 102 , a middle frame opening detection signal is input from the middle frame opening switch 180 to the main control board 300 . The main control board 300 can confirm that the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state based on the input of the middle frame open detection signal.

The gaming machine 100 also includes a front door open switch (door open detection unit) for detecting that the front door 106 of the gaming machine 100 is open (hereinafter referred to as "front door open state"). ) 182 are provided. When the front door 106 is opened from the outer frame 102 and the middle frame 104 , a front door open detection signal is input from the front door open switch 182 to the main control board 300 . The main control board 300 can confirm that the gaming machine 100 is in the front door open state based on the input of the front door open detection signal. In this case, the main control board 300 recognizes that the gaming machine 100 is in the open state of the front door as part of various errors, and transmits a command including information to the effect that the door is in the open state to the sub control board 330. is configured to The main control board 300 recognizes that the gaming machine 100 is in the front door open state even when the middle frame open detection signal is input from the middle frame open switch 180 described above.

In this gaming machine 100, the above-described various errors include that the front door of the gaming machine 100 is in an open state (hereinafter referred to as "door open error"), magnetic error, vibration error, radio wave error, and fraudulent error. Winning error, winning frequency abnormality error, large winning opening excessive winning error, probability variable area abnormal passage error, large winning opening ball entry/outgoing mismatch error, large winning opening abnormal discharge error, starting opening abnormal winning error, switch error, base abnormality error, and Movable object error etc. are included. The main control board 300 is configured to transmit a command including information indicating that various errors have occurred to the sub control board 330 when these various errors occur.

In addition, the main control board 300 controls an error flag to determine whether or not the various errors described above have occurred in the gaming machine 100 . Error flags are provided corresponding to various types of errors. Winning mouth excessive winning error flag, probability variable area abnormal passing error flag, big winning mouth entry/exit ball mismatch error flag, big winning mouth abnormal discharge error flag, starting mouth abnormal winning error flag, switch error flag, base abnormality error flag, and movable body An error flag is provided. Although the details will be described later, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the value of the error flag corresponding to the error to "1" when any of various errors occurs during the progress of the game. (Turn on the error flag). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, the value of the error flag is set to "0" (the error flag is turned off). The error flag is stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300. FIG.

In addition, the main control board 300 is configured to be able to detect fraudulent games played in a manner different from the originally assumed way of playing games. This fraudulent game refers to the action of shooting a game ball to the right hitting area 116b of the game area 116 to progress the game when the game state stays in the normal game state or the latent state. In order to detect such fraudulent games, the gaming machine 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start hole 122 in the normal game state and the latent state. In the normal game state and the latent state, the player shoots the game ball toward the left-handed area 116a of the game area 116 to progress the game. If the ball flows down the right hitting area 116b and enters the second starting hole 122, it means that the game is being played in a way that is not originally assumed. The game state type can be confirmed by the value of the game state flag set in the main RAM 300c. Further, it can be confirmed based on the detection signal input to the main CPU 300a from the second start hole detection switch 122s that the game ball has entered the second start hole 122 as described above. The details of the process of detecting this illegal game (illegal game detection process) will be described later.

In the above configuration, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 detects a fraudulent game based on the game ball entering the second start hole 122 when the game state is the normal state or the latent state. Although it was configured to be possible, it is not limited to this configuration. For example, in the normal game state and latent state, based on the game ball passing through the gate 124 disposed in the right hitting area 116b, fraudulent game may be detected. In this case, the detection of illegal games may be performed using the detection signal input from the gate detection switch 124s to the main CPU 300a.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment mainly includes a special game that is started by entering a game ball into the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and a game ball that starts when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games that are played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for progressing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300 .

The payout control board 310 performs control for shooting game balls and payout prize balls. This payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, ROM, and RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate bidirectionally. For example, regarding the above-described control for shooting game balls, when the gaming machine 100 is in a game-enabled state, which will be described later, the main control board 300 controls the payout of a shooting permission signal to the effect that shooting of game balls is permitted. Send to board 310 . Then, the payout control board 310 performs control so as to enable the shooting of the game ball based on the received shooting permission signal. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 100 is in a game stop state, which will be described later, the main control board 300 does not transmit the firing permission signal to the payout control board 310, and the payout control board 310 does not shoot the game ball. control as follows.

In addition, a game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various information (hereinafter referred to as "external information") on the progress of the game output from the main control board 300 is used for payout. Through the control board 310 and the game information output terminal board 312, the information is output to the hall computer of the amusement arcade or the like.

The payout control board 310 is also connected with a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage portion to the player as prize balls. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 to pay out predetermined prize balls to the player. At this time, the number of put-out game balls is detected by the put-out ball counting switch 316s, and it is grasped whether the prize balls to be put out have been put out to the player.

In addition, the payout control board 310 is connected to a full-dish detection switch 318s for detecting the full state of the lower receiving tray 134 . This plate full detection switch 318 s is provided in a passage leading game balls paid out as prize balls to the lower receiving tray 134 , and a game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310 .

When a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower receiving tray 134 and the tank becomes full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower receiving tray 134 and are directed toward the payout control board 310 from the tray full detection switch 318s. , the game ball detection signal is continuously input. The payout control board 310 determines that the lower tray 134 is full when the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined period of time, and transmits a full tray command to the main control board 300 . On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the full-dish command is transmitted, it is determined that the full-drained state is canceled, and the full-dish full-drain release command is transmitted to the main control board 300 .

Also, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 for controlling the launch of game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected with a touch sensor 112s provided on the operating handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operating handle 112, and an operation volume 112a for detecting the operating angle of the operating handle 112. ing. Then, when a signal is input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the shooting control circuit 320 controls the shooting solenoid 112c provided in the game ball shooting device to energize and shoot the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or during standby. The sub-control board 330 includes a sub-CPU 330a, a sub-ROM 330b, and a sub-RAM 330c, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be able to communicate in one direction from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. . The sub CPU 330a reads the program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on the command transmitted from the main control board 300, the input signal from the timer, etc., performs arithmetic processing, and executes and controls the performance. At this time, the sub-RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub-CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub-control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display section 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large amount of image data such as patterns and backgrounds to be displayed in the effect display section 200a. Controls image display.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the game board decoration LED 108a, the decoration lens LED 106a1, the error notification LED 106i1, the revolving lamp LED 106b1, and the side panel LED 106c1 to light up in a predetermined color and pattern. The sub-ROM 330b stores a large number of data relating to colors and patterns for lighting the game board decoration LED 108a, the decorative lens LED 106a1, the error notification LED 106i1, the revolving lamp LED 106b1, and the side panel LED 106c1. The sub CPU 330a reads these data and controls the lighting display of the game board 108, decorative lens unit 106a, error notification section 106i, revolving light unit 106b, and side panel unit 106c.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the speaker 106e to output a predetermined sound in accordance with the progress of the game. The sub-ROM 330b stores a large amount of data relating to sound effects. The sub CPU 330a reads these data and controls the speaker 106e to output a predetermined sound.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 controls the performance accessory device 202 to move according to the progress of the game. The sub-ROM 330b stores data relating to the movement of the performance accessory device 202. FIG. The sub CPU 330a reads this data and controls the performance accessory device 202 to move.

Further, the sub control board 330 receives a detection signal for detecting that the push button 106d1 of the effect operation button unit 106d has been pressed, and a detection signal for detecting that the handle portion 106d2 has been rotated. When input, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 is controlled to execute a predetermined effect.

Further, when the sub control board 330 receives a detection signal for detecting that the push button 106d1 of the effect operation button unit 106d is pressed at a predetermined timing, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 Control is performed so that the above-described menu entry image is displayed. Further, when a detection signal for detecting that the selection button 106f has been pressed is input while the model menu or the like is being displayed on the effect display unit 200a, among the plurality of items displayed in the model menu, Any item is controlled to be selectable.

Further, the sub-control board 330 controls the volume output from the speaker 106e so as to be adjustable when a detection signal for detecting that the volume control button 106g has been pressed is input at a predetermined timing. Further, when a detection signal for detecting that the light amount adjustment button 106h has been pressed is input at a predetermined timing, the light amount of the effect display section 200a is controlled so as to be adjustable.

Furthermore, the sub-control board 330, in the normal game state or latent accuracy state, when the player plays an illegal game in which a game ball is shot to the right hitting area 116b to progress the game, the main control board 300 It is configured to receive a command including information that a game has been played. Then, based on the received command, the effect display device 200 or the like is controlled to issue information to warn a player who has played an illegal game (hereinafter referred to as "illegal game warning"). The details of the processing (unauthorized game notification processing) for announcing the unauthorized game warning will be described later.

In addition, the sub control board 330 receives a command including information indicating the occurrence of various errors from the main control board 300 when any of the above-described errors (for example, a door opening error or a magnetic error) occurs during a game or the like. is configured as Then, based on the received command, the effect display device 200 or the like is controlled to report information indicating that various errors have occurred. Here, the above-described various errors are extremely likely to illegally pay out a large number of game balls compared to the action of shooting game balls into the right hitting area 116b during the normal game state or the latent state. is a big fatal error. Therefore, in this gaming machine 100, when various errors occur during the reporting of the fraudulent game warning, information to the effect that various errors have occurred is preferentially reported. Hereinafter, the various errors described above will be referred to as "priority notification errors", and information indicating that a priority notification error has occurred will be referred to as "priority notification error information". The sub-RAM 330c of the sub-control board 330 also stores error flags corresponding to various types of errors in the same manner as the sub-RAM 330c of the main control board 300 described above. Then, the sub control board 330 controls the corresponding priority notification error flag depending on whether or not a command including priority notification error information is received from the main control board 300 .

A power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source through the power supply board while the gaming machine 100 is powered on. Also, the power supply board is provided with a backup power supply comprising a capacitor.

Next, procedures for executing RAM clear processing, setting change processing, and setting reference processing in this embodiment will be described.

When executing the RAM clearing process, first, the door key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder lock 140 of the middle frame 104 and rotated clockwise to open the middle frame of the gaming machine 100 . After that, the power supply to the gaming machine 100 is cut off (the power supply is turned off). In this state, the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 (the power is turned on).

When the setting change process or the setting reference process is to be executed, the game machine 100 is brought into the middle frame open state in the same manner as described above, and then the power supply to the game machine 100 is shut off. In this state, the setting key is inserted into the keyhole of the setting key switch 308, the setting key is rotated clockwise (the setting key switch 308 is turned on), and then the power is turned on.

As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been rotated to the change position is input by the setting key switch 308, and the state in which the setting is being changed based on this input signal (hereinafter referred to as "setting changeable state"). Alternatively, it enters a state in which setting is being referred to (hereinafter referred to as a "setting reference state"). At this time, since a safety lock is applied by a locking mechanism (not shown), the setting key cannot be removed unless it is returned to its original position.

Here, when the setting key is rotated clockwise and the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307, the setting can be changed. On the other hand, if the setting key is rotated clockwise and the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307, the setting reference state is entered.

By pressing (turning on) the RAM clear switch 307 an arbitrary number of times in the setting changeable state, the setting value can be changed to, for example, one of six steps. When the setting value is changed, the main CPU 300a stores the changed setting value in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c. Note that the setting value buffer can be a memory area to be backed up. Also, the set values can be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 of the main control board 300, and the details of this display mode will be described later.

When the desired setting value is reached, the setting key is rotated counterclockwise to its original position (setting key switch 308 is turned off). As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been returned to its original position is input by the setting key switch 308, and the setting change is confirmed based on this input signal. After that, the setting key can be removed from the setting key switch 308, and the display of the setting value displayed on the performance display monitor 304 disappears.

Even in the setting reference state, the setting values are displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and when the setting values are referred to, the setting key switch 308 is turned off in the same manner as in the above setting change processing, thereby ending the setting reference. .

Hereinafter, turning on the power while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 in a state where the setting key switch 308 is turned on while the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state is referred to as "satisfying the setting change condition". Also, turning on the power while turning off the RAM clear switch 307 in a state where the setting key switch 308 is turned on while the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state is referred to as "the setting reference condition is satisfied". Also, hereinafter, setting change processing and setting reference processing are collectively referred to as "setting related processing".

FIG. 6 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 6, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and "H" indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 6, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) allocated to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) allocated to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b consists of a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game, and an area other than the use area, which is used for processing tests defined by gaming machine regulations. and an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing programs and data for executing processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 (including processing for calculating the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 304) and are provided.

The area used in the main ROM 300b includes a program area (0000H to 0A89H) that stores a program for controlling the progress of the game, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), a data area (1000H that stores data other than the program). ~ 1A7AH) are provided. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

The non-use area of the main ROM 300b is a program area (2000H to 27FFH) for storing programs for executing processing for performing tests stipulated by game machine regulations and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) is provided for storing data other than these programs.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main ROM 300b also includes an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as program titles and versions are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for main CPU 300a to execute a program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a use area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is being executed, and an area other than the use area. A non-use area (F210H to F228H) that is temporarily used when a program for performing a predetermined test or processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is executed is provided.

The area used in the main RAM 300c includes a work area (F000H to F12AH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided for temporarily saving data during execution of a control program. Note that the used area may not include the unused area (F12BH to F1D7H).

The non-use area of the main RAM 300c is a work area (F210H to F21FH), and a stack area (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data while these programs are being executed.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c also has unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH) in addition to the used area and the unused area.

In this way, the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c are used to control the progress of the game, perform processing for performing tests stipulated by gaming machine rules, and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304. It is provided separately from the non-use area used for doing so.

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area separating the used area and the unused area, and the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and the program for controlling the progress of the game The non-use area is used during execution, and the use area is used when a program for performing a test stipulated by gaming machine regulations or a process for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is executed prevent it from being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area should be at least 1 byte or more, preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. is more desirable. Also, although the unused area is prohibited from writing and reading data, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

Next, a game in the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, progress in parallel. Alternatively, the game progresses in any game state in which any game state of the high probability game state and any game state of the non-time-saving game state or the time-saving game state are combined. In this gaming machine 100, the game state in which the low-probability game state and the non-time-saving game state are combined is the "normal game state," and the game state in which the low-probability game state and the time-saving game state are combined is the "time-saving game." state”. In addition, the game state in which the high-probability game state and the non-working time-saving game state are combined is the "potential state", and the game state in which the high-probability game state and the time-saving game state are combined is the "variable probability state".

The details of each game state will be described later, but the low-probability game state is a game state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game in which the big winning opening 128 is opened is set low, and the high-probability game state. That is, it is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the right to execute the big win game is set high.

In addition, the non-time-saving gaming state is a gaming state in which the movable piece 122b is less likely to open and the game ball is less likely to enter the second start port 122, and the time-saving gaming state is more than the non-time-saving gaming state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in an open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting port 122.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot the game ball into the game area 116, and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first start hole 120 or the second start hole 122, the player is asked to play the game. A lottery (hereinafter referred to as a "big role lottery") is held to decide whether or not to award a profit. In this big win lottery, when a big win is won, a big win game is executed in which the big win port 128 is opened and a game ball can enter the big win port 128, and after the big win game ends. The game state is set to one of the above game states. Below, the major role lottery method will be described.

Although details will be described later, when a game ball enters the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, various random numbers related to the big role lottery (jackpot determination random number, winning pattern random number, reach group determination random number, reach mode determination random number, variation pattern random number) are acquired, and each random value is stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Hereinafter, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area after the game ball enters the first start port 120 are collectively referred to as "special 1 reservation", and the game ball enters the second start port 122. Various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively referred to as "special 2 reservation".

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area each have four storage units (first to fourth storage units). Then, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, the special 1 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second start port 122, special 2 reservation is stored in order from the first storage part of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, if the reservation is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area, the first storage unit Store special 1 hold. Also, for example, in a state where special 1 suspension is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, when the game ball enters the first start port 120, special 1 suspension is stored in the fourth storage unit Remember. Also, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, in the same manner as above, the special 2 reservation is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number) that is not available.

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first start port 120, if four special 1 reservations are already stored in the first special figure reservation storage area, to the first start port 120 A special 1 suspension is not newly stored by the entry of a game ball. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second start port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, the game to the second start port 122 A special 2 hold is not newly memorized by the entry of a ball.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a jackpot determination random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one jackpot determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-65535. Then, when the big win lottery is started, that is, according to the gaming state when judging the big win, and the setting value being set, the big win determination random number determination table is selected, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table is selected. A big win lottery is performed based on the obtained big hit determination random number.

In the low-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for special 1 suspension and special 2 suspension, the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, six levels of setting values with different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, a set value is set to one of six stages, and a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the currently set set value.

When the set value is set to 1, a big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. 7(a). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10206, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/318.1.

When the set value is set to 2, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 7(b). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10216, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/303.4.

When the set value is set to 3, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 7(c). According to this low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10226, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/289.9.

When the set value is set to 4, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. 7(d). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table d, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10236, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/277.6.

When the set value is set to 5, the big win lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 7(e). According to this low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10246, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is another jackpot determination random number, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/266.4.

When the set value is set to 6, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 7(f). According to this low probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10256, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/256.0.

On the other hand, in the high-probability gaming state, when the big win lottery is started for the special 1 reservation and the special 2 reservation, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each setting value in the same manner as the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table, and is currently set during the game. A big win lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the set value.

When the set value is set to 1, a large winning lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table g shown in FIG. 7(g). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table g, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12060, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/31.81.

When the set value is set to 2, the big win lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table h shown in FIG. 7(h). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table h, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12160, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/30.34.

When the set value is set to 3, the big win lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table i shown in FIG. 7(i). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table i, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12261, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/28.99.

When the set value is set to 4, the big win lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table j shown in FIG. 7(j). According to this high probability jackpot determination random number determination table j, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12361, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is approximately 1/27.76.

When the set value is set to 5, the big win lottery is performed with reference to the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table k shown in FIG. 7(k). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table k, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12460, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/26.64.

When the set value is set to 6, a big win lottery is performed with reference to a high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. 7(l). According to this high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12560, it is determined as a jackpot, and when it is other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined as a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/25.60.

As described above, when the low-probability game state or high-probability game state is set, the big role lottery is performed according to the set value being set. At this time, the probability of winning a big win differs depending on the set value, and it is easier to win a big win when the set value is higher than when the set value is low. In addition, the probability of winning a big win is higher in the high-probability gaming state than in the low-probability gaming state, making it easier to win a big win.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one winning symbol random number is obtained from within the range of 0-99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the big win lottery, the type of special symbol is determined by the acquired winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table. At this time, when a "jackpot" is won by the special 1 reservation, as shown in FIG. 8(a), the special 1 winning symbol random number determination table is selected, and when a "jackpot" is won by the special 2 reservation. As shown in FIG. 8(b), the winning symbol random number determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, the special pattern determined by the winning pattern random number, that is, the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the big hit is obtained is called the jackpot pattern, and the special pattern determined when the judgment result of the loss is obtained. The pattern is called a lost pattern.

According to the special 1 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. 8(a) and the special 2 per symbol random number determination table shown in FIG. As shown, the type of special symbol (jackpot symbol) is determined. In addition, when the lottery result of the major role is "losing", when the lottery result is derived by special 1 reservation, the special symbol X is determined as the losing pattern without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is the special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a losing symbol without lottery. That is, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "big win", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "loss".

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the type of hold, the number of holds, and the fluctuation state set in association with the game state. When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach group determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-10006. As described above, when the key role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variable effect pattern for reporting the key role lottery result is performed. In this embodiment, when the major role lottery result is "losing", the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table in determining the variable effect pattern.

For example, when the gaming state is set to a non-time-saving gaming state and the variation state is set to the normal 1 variation state, based on the special 1 hold, when the big role lottery result of "losing" is derived, If the special 1 reservation number (hereinafter referred to as "reservation number") when performing the big role lottery is 0, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected as shown in FIG. 9(a). Similarly, if the number of pending is 1, as shown in FIG. As shown, reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 9, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as group types according to the reach group determination random number obtained and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

Thus, in this embodiment, the table for determining the variable effect pattern is determined based on the variable state in addition to the set game state. In other words, the variable state defines which table is referred to for determining the variable effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the game state.

It should be noted that, when the big role lottery result is "jackpot", the group type is not determined when determining the variation production pattern. That is, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the big win lottery result is "lost", and is not referred to when the big win lottery result is "big win".

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing selected when the big role lottery result is "losing", and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a time reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of big hit is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each reservation type. Here, an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for group x that is referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type is shown in FIG. b).

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one reach mode determination random number is obtained from within the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the big role lottery is "losing", as shown in FIG. A determination table is selected, and a variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at loss and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the big win lottery is "big hit", as shown in FIG. is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation mode number and a variation pattern random number determination table described later. A random number decision table is determined. In FIG. 10, the table x described in the column of variation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the reach mode determination random number acquired and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number, which will be described later, are set in hexadecimal. In the following description, hexadecimal numbers are indicated by "H", but ◯◯H in FIGS. 10 to 12 indicates arbitrary values represented by hexadecimal numbers.

As described above, when the winning lottery result is "lost", first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 9 and the reach group determination random number. Then, according to the determined group type and gaming state, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number at the time of losing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, when the big win lottery result is "big win", according to the determined big win pattern (type of special pattern), the game state at the time of winning the big win, etc. and the reach mode determination random number, the variation mode number and the variation pattern random number determination table are determined.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, a fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of a predetermined table number x is shown, but many other fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When a game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, one variation pattern random number is obtained from within the range of 0-238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the obtained fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as shown in the figure.

Thus, when the big role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the big role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of reservations, the type of reservation, and the like. These variable mode number and variable pattern number specify the variable effect pattern, and each of them is associated with the mode and time of the variable effect. Note that, hereinafter, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number may be collectively referred to as variation information.

FIG. 12 is a diagram explaining a variable time determination table. As described above, when the variable mode number is determined, variable time 1 is determined according to the variable time 1 determination table shown in FIG. 12(a). According to this variable time 1 determination table, variable time 1 is associated with each variable mode number, and the corresponding variable time 1 is determined according to the determined variable mode number.

Further, as described above, when the variation pattern number is determined, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. 12(b). According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and the corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for informing the result of the big role lottery, that is, the variable time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, a variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation A variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330 . In the sub control board 330, mainly the first half of the variable performance is determined based on the received variable mode command, and the second half of the variable performance is mainly determined based on the received variable pattern command. becomes. Hereinafter, the variation mode command and the variation pattern command may be collectively referred to as variation commands, and the details thereof will be described later.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a special electric accessory actuation ramset table. This special electric accessory operating ram set table stores various data for controlling the big win game. The solenoid 128c is energized and controlled. In fact, a plurality of special electric role product operation ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the big win game according to the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data of all the jackpot symbols.

When the special symbols A to D, which are the jackpot symbols, are determined, the big winning game is executed with reference to the special electric role product operating ram set table, as shown in FIG. The big winning game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the big winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric role product operation ram set table, the opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), the maximum number of times of special electric role product operation (round game executed during one big role game number of times), the number of times of opening and closing the special electric accessory (the number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened during one round), the solenoid energization time (the energizing time of the large winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the large winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 opening time of the big winning mouth 128), specified number (maximum number of possible winnings to the big winning mouth 128 in one round game), effective closing time of the big winning mouth (closure time of the big winning mouth 128 between round games) That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game to the restart of the normal special game (fluctuation display of special symbols to be described later)) are the control data for the big role game. , are stored in advance as shown in the figure for each type of jackpot symbol.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low probability game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, the high probability is after the end of the big role game. The game state is set, and the number of continuations of the high-probability game state (hereinafter referred to as "high-probability number") is set to 10000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the 10,000 winning lottery results are determined. However, the above-mentioned high probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high probability game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before reaching the above number of continuations, the setting of the game state is set again. It will be done. Therefore, when the high probability game state is set after the end of the big win game, the lottery result of losing is derived 10000 times without deriving the lottery result of the jackpot in the high probability game state, and the low probability game The game state is changed to the state.

Also, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the non-time-saving game state after the end of the big role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, it is set to the time-saving game state after the end of the big role game. In addition, the number of continuations of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as “time saving number of times”) is set to 10000 times. This means that the time-saving gaming state continues until the winning lottery result is determined 10,000 times. However, the number of times of time saving described above indicates the maximum number of times of continuation in the time saving game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of times of continuation is reached, the game state is set again. It will happen.

Thus, when the special symbol A is determined, the game state after the end of the big role game is set to the "normal game state" in which the low probability game state and the non-time-saving game state are combined, and the special symbol B- When D is determined, it is set to the "probability variable state" in which the high probability game state and the time saving game state are combined. In addition, although illustration is omitted, when other special symbols different from these special symbols A to D are determined, the game state after the end of the big role game is a low probability game state and a short time game state. It can be set to a combined "time-saving gaming state" or a "potential state" in which a high-probability gaming state and a non-time-saving gaming state are combined.

It should be noted that here, depending on the type of the jackpot pattern, the game state and the number of times of high probability, but the number of times of reduced working hours was set, depending on both the type of the jackpot pattern and the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the big role game You may set the game state after the end of , the number of times of high accuracy, and the number of times of shortening.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a normal symbol determination process (hereinafter referred to as "normal figure lottery") is associated with whether or not the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 is energized. say.) is done.

Although details will be described later, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from within the range of 0 to 99, and four random numbers are stored in the normal figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. is stored as the upper limit. That is, the general pattern reservation storage area has four storage units for saving the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state in which the hit determination random numbers are stored in all the four storage portions of the normal pattern holding storage area, the hit determination random numbers are stored based on the passage of the game ball. never. Below, the game ball passed through the gate 124 and the hit determination random number stored in the normal pattern reservation storage area is referred to as normal pattern reservation.

When starting the normal drawing lottery in the non-time-saving gaming state, as shown in FIG. 15(a), the non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table is referenced. According to this non-time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, A lost pattern is determined as the type of the normal pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the non-time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. Although details will be described later, when a winning pattern is determined in this normal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to an open state, and when a losing pattern is determined, the second starting port 122 is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the normal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 15(b), the time saving game state hit determination random number determination table is referred to. According to this time-saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit design is determined as the type of normal design, and when the hit determination random number is 99, normal A lost pattern is determined as the type of the pattern. Therefore, the probability that winning symbols are determined in the time-saving gaming state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 16(a) is a diagram for explaining the normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 16(b) is a diagram for explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the general pattern lottery is performed, the fluctuation time of the normal pattern is determined. The normal symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the normal symbol variation time when a winning symbol or a losing symbol is determined by a normal symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol fluctuation time data table, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the fluctuation time is determined to be 10 seconds, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, it fluctuates. Time is determined to be 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this way, the normal symbol display 168 is variable-displayed (blinking-displayed) over the determined time. Then, when a winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is lit, and when a losing symbol is determined, the normal symbol display 168 is extinguished.

Then, when the winning pattern is determined by the normal drawing lottery and the normal pattern display 168 is lit, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is changed to the opening and closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 16(b). Power supply is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows control data corresponding to each game state.

When the winning pattern is determined, as shown in FIG. 16(b), the opening/closing control of the second start opening 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the normal electric opening pre-opening time (waiting time until the opening of the second start port 122 is started), the normal electric accessory maximum opening/closing switching frequency (the number of times the second start port 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (energization time of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c for each opening of the second start port 122, that is, opening time of the second start port 122 once), specified number (all the second start ports 122 The maximum number of winnings to the second starting port 122 during opening), the normal power closing effective time (the closing time between each opening of the second starting port 122, that is, the rest time), the normal power valid state time (second starting The waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the normal electricity end wait time (after the normal electricity effective state time has elapsed, the waiting time until the fluctuation display of the normal pattern, which will be described later) is resumed, is the second start port 122 control data is stored in advance for each game state as shown.

Thus, in the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, the opening/closing control conditions for opening and closing the second starting port 122 are respectively associated as game progress conditions, and in the time-saving game state, the non-time-saving A game ball enters the second starting port 122 more easily than in the game state. That is, in the time-saving game state, as long as the game ball passes through the gate 124, the normal drawing lottery is performed one after another, and the second start port 122 is frequently opened, so the player consumes the game ball. It is possible to perform a large role lottery while reducing the

The open/close condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements: winning probability of normal symbols, variable display time of normal symbols, and opening time of the second starting port 122 . And, in the present embodiment, in two of the three elements, by setting the time-saving gaming state more advantageously than the non-time-saving gaming state, the time-saving gaming state is better than the non-time-saving gaming state , the second starting port 122 is set so that the game ball can easily enter. However, one or three of the above three elements may be set more advantageously in the time-saving gaming state than in the non-time-saving gaming state. In any case, the time-saving gaming state is advantageous for at least one element compared to the non-time-saving gaming state, so that the overall time-saving gaming state is the second start port than the non-time-saving gaming state. A game ball should be made to easily enter 122 . That is, when the game state is set to the non-time-saving game state, the opening and closing of the movable piece 122b is controlled according to the first condition, and when the game state is set to the time-saving game state, from the first condition The opening and closing of the movable piece 122b may be controlled in accordance with the second condition that makes it easy to open the movable piece 122b.

Next, the display mode of the performance display monitor 304 will be described.

FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor 304. As shown in FIG. In the main control board 300, the performance display monitor 304 displays the base ratio (information about the payout of game media) when the game state is the low probability game state and the non-time-saving game state. Here, as will be described later in detail, the base ratio is derived for each preset interval (every 60,000 out-balls), and is based on the number of out-balls in general winning opening 118, first start opening 120 and first opening. The total value of the number of prize balls paid out due to the game balls entering the second start hole 122 (number of payouts) is shown in percentage (%).

As shown in FIG. 17, on the performance display monitor 304, the base ratio of the current section and the base ratio of the previous section are displayed alternately at preset intervals (for example, 5 seconds).

The performance display monitor 304 displays an identifier "bc" or "bb" for identifying whether it is the base ratio of the current interval or the previous interval in seven segments 304a and 304b. Also, the performance display monitor 304 displays the base ratio corresponding to the identifier "bc" or "bb" in two digits in seven segments 304c and 304d.

Therefore, assuming that the base ratio of the current section is 30%, when displaying the base ratio of the current section, 7 segments 304a and 304b display "bc" and 7 segments 304c and 304d display "30%". ” is displayed. Also, if the base ratio of the previous section is 38%, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, "bb" is displayed in the 7 segments 304a and 304b, and "38%" is displayed in the 7 segments 304c and 304d. ” is displayed.

FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the base ratio intervals displayed on the performance display monitor 304. As shown in FIG. From the time the gaming machine 100 is manufactured until it is installed in the hall and the player plays a game, inspections at the time of manufacture, test runs (operation checks) in the hall, and the like are performed. Game balls are shot and ejected during such inspections at the time of manufacture and test runs in halls. It may not be possible to accurately derive the base ratio while

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the first section (out-of-scope section) where the total number of out balls detected by the out ball detection switch 129s is 0 to 300 is inspected at the time of manufacture, An out ball detected before a game is played by a player, such as a trial run, is excluded from targets for deriving a base ratio. Similarly, the number of payouts in the range of 0 to 300 out-balls is also excluded from the targets for deriving the base ratio. In this non-target section, as shown in FIG. 18(b), when displaying the base ratio of the current section, the identifier "bc" is displayed blinking, and the base ratio is displayed as "--". do. Further, since the previous section does not exist, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, the identifier "bb" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as "--".

Then, the number of out balls from 301 to 60,300 is set as the first section, and in the first section, the base ratio is derived as needed (in real time), and when displaying the base ratio of the current section, the identifier "bc ” is displayed, and the derived base ratio is illuminated. At this time, when the number of out balls is between 301 and 6299 (while the number of out balls in the section is 5999 or less), the identifier "bc" is displayed blinking, so that the base ratio of the current section is derived. Signals that the sample is low and the base ratio is not stable. After that, when the number of out-balls reaches 6300 or more (the number of out-balls in the section becomes 6000 or more), the identifier "bc" is lit and displayed, and there are many samples when deriving the base ratio of the current section. , signaling that the base ratio is stable.

In addition, since the previous section does not exist in the first section, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, the identifier "bb" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as "--". do.

Also, in the second interval from 60,301 to 120,300 out balls, the base ratio is derived from time to time (in real time) as in the first interval, and when displaying the base ratio for the current interval, the out The identifier "bc" is lit or blinked according to the number of balls, and the derived base ratio is displayed. In addition, in the second interval, when the base ratio of the previous interval is displayed, the identifier "bb" is illuminated and the final base ratio of the first interval is illuminated.

In this way, the base ratio derived in real time is displayed as the base ratio for the current interval every 60,000 out-balls excluding the first 300 (every n-th interval), and the n-1th Display the final base proportion of the interval as the base proportion of the previous interval.

As a result, the number of out balls and the number of discharged balls before the player starts playing, such as inspections at the time of manufacture and test runs (operation checks) in the hall, can be excluded from the targets for deriving the base ratio. The ratio can be derived accurately.

Note that the base ratio may temporarily exceed 100% when deriving the base ratio. For example, when the first ball in the section enters the first starting hole 120, the number of out balls is 1, while the number of payouts is the prize ball obtained by entering the first starting hole 120. number (for example, 3) and the base ratio is 300%. In such a case, since the performance display monitor 304 can only display the base ratio in two digits, it is notified that the base ratio exceeds 100% by displaying "99."

FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor 304 while the game is stopped. By the way, in the gaming machine 100, the progress of the game may stop temporarily or until the setting change process is completed after the power is turned off and then turned on again. Specifically, when the gaming machine 100 is in a setting changeable state (a setting change state) or a setting reference state (a setting reference state) when the power is turned on, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped. be done. Further, if the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on or during the progress of a game is an abnormal state in which an error with a high warning level that requires the progress of the game to be stopped occurs, the power is once turned off, and then the setting is changed. The power is turned on again so that the conditions are satisfied, and the setting change is enabled, and the progress of the game is stopped until the setting change process is completed. In the present embodiment, such abnormal states with a high warning level include a state in which a setting error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a "setting abnormal state") and a state in which a RAM abnormal error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a "setting abnormal state"). , "RAM abnormal state"), and a state in which a backup abnormal error occurs (hereinafter referred to as "backup abnormal state"). The abnormal setting state can occur while the game is in progress, and the abnormal RAM state and the abnormal backup state can occur when the power is turned on. It should be noted that the abnormal backup error also includes the case where a backup abnormal error occurs at the time of initial startup. Hereinafter, the abnormal setting state, RAM abnormal state, and backup abnormal state are collectively referred to as "abnormal state", and the setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state are collectively referred to as "game stop state". On the other hand, the state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 after finishing the setting change process (that is, when the RAM clear process is simply executed), and when the setting change process is finished The state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307 (that is, when the power is simply restored) is called a "game ready state".

Since the derivation of the above-described base ratio is also interrupted in the above-described game stop state, even if a game ball is fired, the number of payouts and the number of out-balls by the game ball are not changed. In addition, in the game stop state, the display based on the cause of the game stop state is displayed on the performance display monitor 304 as shown in FIGS. 19(a) to 19(c) instead of the base ratio.

FIG. 19(a) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during setting change. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, the identifier "rn.-" indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed in seven segments 304a, 304b, and 304c, and the set value being set (in the figure) is displayed. "6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d. When the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 is turned on, the changed setting value is updated and displayed in the 7-segment 304d.

FIG. 19(b) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during setting reference. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, the identifier "rn." indicating that the setting is being referred to is displayed in seven segments 304a, 304b, and 304c, and the set value being set (" 6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d.

Also, FIG. 19(c) shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during an abnormal state. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, an identifier "Er." indicating that the error is occurring is displayed in seven segments 304a and 304b, and a value indicating the identification code of the error that has occurred. (“1” in the figure) is displayed in the 7 segments 304c and 304d. As values indicating error identification codes, "1" is associated with the setting abnormal state, "2" is associated with the RAM abnormal state, and "3" is associated with the backup abnormal state.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state (the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, and the abnormal state), the progress of the game is stopped. Problems can be prevented. In addition, since the derivation of the base ratio is also stopped during the game stop state, it is possible to prevent erroneous derivation of the base ratio due to fraudulent acts or malfunctions. Furthermore, since the display based on the cause of the game stop state is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, there is no need to separately provide a display for referring to set values and errors, and the structure can be simplified. .

In this embodiment, the main control board 300 controls the gaming machine state flag to determine whether the gaming machine 100 is in a playable state or a game stopped state. This gaming machine state flag is stored in the main RAM 300 c of the main control board 300 .

Specifically, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the gaming machine status flag from "0" to "0" according to the status of the gaming machine 100 at the time of power-on and during the game in the CPU initialization process and the like, which will be described later. Set any value of "5". FIG. 20 is a diagram showing the gaming machine status flag, the status of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to the value of the gaming machine status flag, and the content of the status. Since the state of the gaming machine 100 and the contents of the state have already been explained, the explanation thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 20, the gaming machine state flag value “0” is associated with the game ready state, the setting changeable state is associated with the gaming machine state flag value “1”, and the setting reference state is associated with the gaming machine state flag value “1”. A status flag value of "2" is associated, a gaming machine status flag value of "3" is associated with the abnormal setting status, a game machine status flag value of "4" is associated with the RAM abnormal status, and a backup failure is associated. The value "5" of the gaming machine state flag is associated with the state. Therefore, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the gaming machine status flag to "0" if the gaming machine 100 is in the playable status, and if it is in the setting changeable status, The value of the gaming machine status flag is set to "1", and in the case of the setting reference status, the value of the gaming machine status flag is set to "2", and in the case of the RAM abnormality status, the gaming machine status flag is set. is set to "4", and in the case of the backup abnormal state, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "5". Further, when the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a setting abnormal state during the progress of the game, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "3". In this manner, the main CPU 300a grasps and stores the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on and when the game is in progress. Then, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on gaming machine state designation command according to the value of the gaming machine state flag (the state of the gaming machine 100) when the power is turned on.

Further, in this embodiment, the main control board 300 is configured to be able to determine the occurrence of various errors (for example, a door opening error, etc.) mainly as a countermeasure against fraudulent behavior during games. When this occurs, the game can be continued without stopping the progress of the game, unlike the case where the setting abnormality occurs.

FIG. 21 is a diagram showing a power-on gaming machine state designation command, a power-on subcommand group, and transmission contents thereof. As shown in FIG. 21, the power-on gaming machine state designation command includes a plurality of types of commands corresponding to the state of the gaming machine 100 at power-on.

Specifically, these multiple types of commands include a RAM clear designation command that designates that RAM clear processing has been executed, a setting change designation command that designates that settings are being changed, and a power supply that designates that power has been restored. Restore designation command, setting change restoration designation command that designates that the setting is being changed again when the power is turned on again if the setting was being changed when the power was turned off, setting reference restoration designation command that designates that the setting is being referenced , a setting abnormality error designation command indicating that a setting abnormality error has occurred, a RAM abnormality error designation command indicating that a RAM abnormality error has occurred, and a backup abnormality error designation indicating that a backup abnormality error has occurred command, is included.

In the drawing, "if RAM is cleared" means that the RAM clear designation command and the setting change designation command are transmitted when the power is turned on with at least the RAM clear switch 307 turned on. This is to indicate that it is a command. The expression "if power is restored" means that the power restoration designation command, the setting change restoration designation command, and the setting reference restoration designation command are executed when the power is turned on with at least the RAM clear switch 307 turned off. This is to indicate that it is a command to be sent.

In this manner, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on gaming machine state designation command to the sub control board 330 according to the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on. The state of the aircraft 100 can be accurately grasped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the power is turned on. As shown in FIG. 21, the group of power-on subcommands is commands necessary for effects after power is supplied as described above, and includes a plurality of types of commands.

Specifically, these multiple types of commands include a spec code designation command that designates the spec code and game state of the game machine 100, a firing position designation command that designates the way of beating (left-handed or right-handed), and an active command. A special figure 1 symbol confirmation specification command that specifies information on the special symbol related to the special figure 1, a special figure 2 symbol confirmation specification command that specifies information on the special symbol related to the special figure 2 in operation, and a game machine 100 A set value specification command that specifies the set value that is set, a special figure 1 reservation specification command that specifies the special 1 reservation number to be displayed on the effect display device 200, and a special 2 reservation number to be displayed on the effect display device 200 special figure 2 hold designation command, time reduction number A designation command that designates the number of remaining time reductions, special number of times A designation command that designates the remaining special number of times, and power-on special phase designation command that designates the game phase of special symbols , a customer waiting designation command for designating display of a demonstration screen on the effect display device 200, and the like. Note that the above command is merely an example, and can be changed as appropriate according to the specifications of the gaming machine 100 .

Note that the effect after the power is supplied includes the screen display displayed on the effect display unit 200a based on the power-on subcommand group as shown in FIG. It is the mode of issuance. For example, the screen display includes a display corresponding to the state of the special symbol (waiting for fluctuation, during a jackpot, etc.), a pending display (display of a pending icon according to the number of pending specified by the command), and the number of times of shortening during the time-saving game state. Display, display corresponding to the production stage (including specific background display and stage display), screen display configured by instruction display of how to hit, etc. are included.

In this way, when a predetermined condition is satisfied when the main control board 300 is powered on, the power-on subcommand group containing a plurality of types of commands is collectively transmitted to the sub control board 330 . can accurately grasp at once the contents of the performance to be executed when the power is turned on.

In particular, in this embodiment, the sub-control board 330 stores in the sub-RAM 330c information about the setting value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and grasps the currently set setting values. Then, the sub-control board 330 is configured to execute a setting suggesting effect suggesting the set value by the effect device based on the information about the set value stored in this way.

For example, when the special figure (first special figure or second special figure) is fluctuating, the sub control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image corresponding to the set value on the effect display section 200a. do. As an example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 so that the effect display section 200a displays a background image in a different color mode according to the set value while the special figure is fluctuating. This makes it possible to suggest set values to the player.

Further, for example, when the jackpot is in progress, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image corresponding to the set value on the effect display section 200a. For example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 so that the effect display unit 200a displays an image including different characters according to the set value in the ending effect during the jackpot. This also makes it possible to suggest set values to the player. In addition to the above configuration, such a setting suggesting effect may be performed in the opening effect or round effect during the jackpot. In addition, such a setting suggesting effect may be performed in a plurality of effects out of the opening effect, the round effect and the ending effect.

The processing for transmitting the power-on gaming machine state designation command and the power-on subcommand group will be described later in detail. possible state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the power-on subcommand group is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330 until the setting-related processing is completed. That is, when the power is turned on, if the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on subcommand group after the setting-related processing is completed. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, even if the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the main CPU 300a sends the power-on gaming machine state designation command to the sub control board 330 before the setting-related processing ends. Send to

Next, main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of a game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300. FIG. When the game machine 100 is powered on, the main CPU 300a in the main control board 300 starts CPU initialization processing. The CPU initialization process restores the game state (so-called power recovery) based on the backup information saved at the time of the previous power shutdown, or conversely clears the backup information, thereby restoring the initial state of the gaming machine 100. It is a process for arranging. Also, the CPU initialization process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the gaming machine 100 after adjustment of the initial state. In the following, the processing up to the transition to the main loop processing for waiting for the occurrence of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, will be described.

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a initializes internal registers.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300 a waits for the power supplied to the game machine 100 to stabilize and waits for the sub control board 330 to start up. In this case, the main CPU 300a performs wait processing for 3.1 seconds. If the power-off warning signal is turned on during this wait process, the main CPU 300a performs this wait process again. Note that the main control board 300 is provided with a power interruption detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, the power supply interruption warning signal is output from the power detection circuit.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for permitting access to the main RAM 300c. Specifically, the main CPU 300a resets (00H) the RAM protect setting value of the work area. As a result, access to the work area of the main RAM 300c is permitted thereafter.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag stored in the main RAM 300c into the D register. As a result, the gaming machine status flag corresponding to the status of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown is read, and the status of the gaming machine 100 can be confirmed. The gaming machine 100 is configured so that the main RAM 300c retains information on the gaming machine state flag at the time of power shutdown even when the power is shut off.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup is valid and the checksum for inspecting the reliability of the data are normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-21.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include a setting value and a gaming machine status flag as the leading address to be cleared in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 307 was turned on when the power was turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on, the process is shifted to step S100-27 (intra-page connector 1→1). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S100-15.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the D register is set to a playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state. Here, the case where the game ready state is set in the D register means the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "0", that is, the game is played at the time of the previous power shutdown. This corresponds to the case where the machine 100 is in a playable state.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the D register is set to the playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state, the process proceeds to step S100-17. As described above, when the gaming machine 100 is in the playable state at the time of the previous power shutdown and the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting reference condition, the process can proceed to step S100-17. On the other hand, if the D register is set to a playable state, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and it cannot be confirmed that the middle frame is open, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

Here, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine status flag is any of "3" to "5") at the time of the previous power shutdown, No in step S100-15. becomes. Therefore, the process proceeds to step S100-19 without performing the process of step S100-17. That is, in step S100-17 described later, the value of the gaming machine status flag is not updated to "2", and the gaming machine status flag is maintained at any value of "3" to "5" in step S100. -19 is processed.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c to the set reference status (the value of the gaming machine status flag is "2"). In this way, the main CPU 300a determines that the RAM clear switch 307 is not turned on (No in S100-13), the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown is the game ready state, and the setting key switch 308 is turned on. If it is in the middle frame open state (Yes in S100-15), it is grasped that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the setting reference state.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when power is restored. Specifically, the main CPU 300a sets a power restoration designation command, clears the storage contents of a partial area of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the processing to step S100-45 (intra-page connector 2→2). The partial area of the main RAM 300c is a memory area to be cleared when power is restored.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the backup abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag to "5") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a grasps that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the backup abnormal state.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a clears the non-use area of the main RAM 300c while performing a read/write check.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets the address containing the setting value and the gaming machine state flag as the clear start address of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the process to step S100-27 (intra-page connector 1→1).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a executes clearing while performing a read/write check of the main RAM 300c in the used area. Here, in the case of Yes in step S100-13 (when the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on), when the processing is shifted to the step S100-27, information on the set value and the gaming machine state flag is included. A read/write check and clear are performed for unused areas. On the other hand, when the process is moved to step S100-27 after the process of step S100-25, the read/write check and clear are also performed for the use area containing the information on the setting value and the gaming machine status flag. become.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether the result of the read/write check is normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process moves to step S100-33. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process moves to step S100-31.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets the RAM abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "4") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a recognizes that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the RAM abnormal state.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting reference state (the value of the game machine state flag is "2") is set in the D register. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process moves to step S100-35. Here, the case where the setting reference state is set in the D register means the case where the value of the game machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "2", that is, when the power was cut off last time, the game This corresponds to the case where the machine 100 is in the setting reference state.

On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process moves to step S100-37. Here, the case where it cannot be confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register means that the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown was the playable state, the setting changeable state, or the abnormal state, or This corresponds to the case where the backup abnormal state is set in the D register in step S100-21.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets the D register to a playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"). That is, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was the setting reference state at the time of the previous power shutdown, the main CPU 300a once updates the value of the gaming machine state flag to "0" in step S100-35.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied (whether or not the game machine 100 is turned on while the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on while the setting key switch 308 is turned on with the center frame open). Confirm. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S100-39. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets the setting changeable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag to "1") in the D register. In this way, when the power is turned on so that the setting change condition is satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the main CPU 300a always sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "1" in the processing of step S100-39. to understand that the setting can be changed.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a saves the value of the D register in the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c. Here, if the setting change condition is not satisfied (No in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag that was set immediately before the process was moved to step S100-37 (S100-33 or S100-35) is stored in the main RAM 300c as it is. For example, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value (abnormal state) from "3" to "5" immediately before the process is moved to step S100-37 (after the process of S100-33), The game machine state flag is stored with the value maintained as it is. On the other hand, if the setting change condition is satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the setting change is enabled without fail (S100-39), and the game machine state flag value ("1") is stored. will be

Further, in the present embodiment, in the CPU initialization process, the process of saving and storing the value of the gaming machine status flag stored in the D register in the main RAM 300c is performed only by the process of step S100-41. It is designed to be executed only once, and every time the value of the gaming machine status flag set in the D register changes, the gaming machine status flag is not stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when clearing the RAM. In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 300a sets the timer value of the security signal timer that is output when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear process is executed) to the initial value "32". As a result, the security signal that is output when the RAM is cleared can be output only for 128 ms (details will be described later). Also, in this initialization process, for example, a RAM clear designation command is set, and a display setting at the time of RAM clearing, including a special symbol and normal symbol loss display, is performed.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a executes common processing when the RAM is cleared and when the power is restored. Specifically, the port input process is called and the initial value of the input port state flag is set.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initial display time setting process. Specifically, the initial display timer of the performance display monitor 304 is set.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a sets a power-on gaming machine state designation command in the transmission buffer according to the value of the gaming machine state flag at the time of the processing of step S100-49. Thus, the power-on gaming machine state specification command is always set at step S100-49 according to the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on.

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c indicates a playable state. As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state, the processing is shifted to step S100-53. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state, the process proceeds to step S100-55.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a sets a group of subcommands in the transmission buffer when the power is turned on. In this way, the main CPU 300a only when the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"), before the transition to the main loop process executed after the CPU initialization process, the main CPU 300a Set subcommands on submission. That is, the main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to the setting changeable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1"), the setting reference state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2"), and the game state. If the machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the game machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5") (if the game is in a stopped state), the main executed after the CPU initialization process Do not set power-on subcommands before loop processing. As will be described later, if the power-on subcommand group is not set in this way (No in S100-51), if a predetermined condition is satisfied after the transition to the main loop process, A subcommand group is set.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300a sets the timer interrupt period (4 ms in this embodiment).

When the above processes are executed in the CPU initialization process, the main CPU 300a executes the main loop process (S110). In this main loop process, as long as power supply to the gaming machine 100 is maintained, a plurality of predetermined processes are repeatedly executed from beginning to end.

In the CPU initialization process, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value from "3" to "5" in the process of step S100-15 (No in S100-15), While the value of the gaming machine state flag is maintained, the process proceeds to step S100-19, and further the processes of steps S100-45 to S100-55 are sequentially executed.

Further, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value between "3" and "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is changed in the process of S100-37. If not satisfied (No in S100-37), the processes of steps S100-41 to S100-55 are sequentially executed while maintaining the value of the gaming machine state flag at this time.

As described above, when the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state when the power was shut off last time, the value of the gaming machine status flag will be “3” to “5” unless the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition. ” (abnormal state), the process proceeds to the main loop processing. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it becomes impossible to shift to the setting-related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value between "3" and "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is changed in the process of S100-37. If satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag is updated to "1" and stored in the main RAM 300c (S100-39 and S100-41), steps S100-43 to S100-55. are executed sequentially. In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power shutdown, if the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "1" (setting). changeable state) and shift to the main loop processing. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it is possible to shift to the setting-related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the main loop processing (S110).

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number. The initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the end value of the winning symbol random number. That is, when the winning symbol random number is updated from the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number -1 by the winning symbol random number update process (S200-19 in FIG. 25) to be described later, The winning symbol random number is updated to the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number at that time.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the received data (main command) received from the payout control board 310 and executes various processes according to the received data.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300 a performs processing for transmitting the sub-commands stored in the transmission buffer to the sub-control board 330 . For example, power-on game machine state designation command set in step S100-49 (see FIG. 22) of CPU initialization processing (S100), step S100-53 of CPU initialization processing (see FIG. 22), setting related processing (Refer to FIG. 25), the power-on subcommand group set in (see FIG. 25), the priority notification error command and the fraudulent game detection command (see FIG. 57), etc., which will be described later, are transmitted.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interrupts.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S110-1. It should be noted that the random number updated in this process is a random number regardless of the winning type (hit type). These series of processes (S110-1 to S110-11) in the main loop process are performed in the remaining time when the interrupt process that occurs during the execution of the main loop process is executed. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as "random number for variation effect".

Next, interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. In the following, the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the saving processing at power failure (XINT interrupt processing) will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 ms in this embodiment). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generator circuit, it interrupts during the interrupt permission period (S110-11 in FIG. 23) in the main loop processing (S110), and the following timer interrupt processing (S200) is executed. be done.

(Step S200-1)
The main CPU 300a executes register saving processing for saving registers.

(Step S200-3)
The main CPU 300a executes interrupt flag initialization processing. In this process, a process of clearing (=0) the timer interrupt flag is executed. The reason for clearing the timer interrupt flag is that the timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle, and the timer interrupt flag is set (=1) at the predetermined timer interrupt cycle. Note that when the timer interrupt flag is set, the timer interrupt is not allowed to occur.

(Step S200-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and executes dynamic port output processing for controlling the lighting of the main indicators (each of the indicators 160 to 172) and the performance display monitor 304. FIG. This common data is set in the LED display setting process of step S200-31 and the performance display monitor control process of step S200-41, which will be described later.

Specifically, when the data to be displayed on the main display device and the display data (base ratio display data) relating to the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 are set (when the game is in the playable state), the main CPU 300a ), the main display is displayed according to the game situation, and the base is displayed on the performance display monitor 304 . In addition, when the display data (setting value display data) related to the changed setting value is set in the setting changeable state (when the setting changeable state is set), the changed setting value is displayed on the performance display monitor 304. display. If display data (setting value display data) relating to the setting value to be referenced in the setting reference state is set (in the setting reference state), the setting value being referenced is displayed. Furthermore, when data related to error codes corresponding to various abnormal conditions are set (in the case of an abnormal condition), the performance display monitor 304 displays an error corresponding to the abnormal condition (setting abnormal condition, RAM abnormal condition, backup abnormal condition). display the error code. In addition, in the case of the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state), the main CPU 300a turns off all the main display devices.

(Step S200-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various types of input port information and executes port input processing for accurately acquiring the latest switch state.

(Step S200-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the playable state, the processing is shifted to step S200-15. In this case, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on is the state in which the game can be played, and the main CPU 300a performs various processes (S200-15 to S200- 27) (Hereinafter referred to as "various processes relating to game progress") are sequentially executed, so the normal game can be progressed without stopping the progress of the game. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in a playable state, the process proceeds to step S200-13. It should be noted that the above-mentioned "normal game" means an operation when the gaming machine 100 is in a playable state.

(Step S200-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is one of "3" to "5"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state, the processing is shifted to step S200-29 (intra-page connector 3→3). In this case, since the gaming machine 100 is in an abnormal state when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a stops executing the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress of the game, thereby preventing the progress of the game. The game is forcibly stopped and the normal game is not progressed. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state, the process proceeds to step S300. In this case, it indicates that the processing can be moved to step S300 only when the gaming machine state flag is either "1" (setting changeable state) or "2" (setting reference state). there is

As described above, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power shutdown, when the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag is changed in the CPU initialization process. is set to "1" (setting changeable state) and the process proceeds to the main loop process, so the process of step S200-13 in the timer interrupt process (S200) allows the process to proceed to step S300. On the other hand, if the gaming machine 100 was in an abnormal state when the power was shut off last time, and the power is turned on without satisfying the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine status flag is set to " 3” to “5” (abnormal state), the process proceeds to the main loop process. Therefore, the process of step S200-13 makes it impossible to move the process to step S300.

(Step S300)
The main CPU 300a executes setting-related processing. Here, the main CPU 300a executes either setting change processing or setting reference processing according to the value of the gaming machine state flag. The details of this setting-related processing will be described later. When the setting-related processing ends, the main CPU 300a shifts to external information management processing (S200-29) for managing external information (intra-page connector 3→3). In this case, as in the case where the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes abnormal (Yes in S200-13), the main CPU 300a stops executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress of the game. To forcibly stop a game and not proceed with a normal game.

(Step S200-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, unless otherwise specified, the various timer counters are used for various timers for external information (for example, security signal timers) and for progressing the game each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is executed. Various timers (timers that manage the fluctuation time and stop time of the pattern, the opening time and closing time of the electric accessory) etc. are subtracted, and when the timer value of these timers reaches "0", the subtraction is stopped. do.

(Step S200-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the process of updating the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number, as in step S110-3 (see FIG. 23) of the main loop process. The reason why the process similar to that of step S110-3 is executed in this way is to improve the randomness by mixing the initial value update random numbers for the winning symbol random number.

(Step S200-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is updated by adding "1", and when the result of the addition exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is reset to 0, and when the random number counter completes one cycle, The random number is updated from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning pattern random number at that time.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generator built into the main control board 300 are used as the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers. The hardware random number generator updates both the jackpot determined random numbers and the winning determined random numbers according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence completes a cycle, and resets the start value each time the system is reset. are changing.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes switch management processing for determining whether or not signals have been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s, the second start opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. Then, the main CPU 300a executes processing according to the event that occurred during the game according to the determination result. For example, when there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the second starting opening detection switch 122s, it is determined that an event that triggers the execution of the major role lottery has occurred, and the signal is sent from the gate detection switch 124s. If there is an input, it is determined that an event that triggers the execution of the normal drawing lottery has occurred.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes a special game management process for controlling the progress of the special game. In the special game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the big winning lottery, determines the variable display and stop display by the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and performs a display according to the display result. to control the operation of the open/close door 128b. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes normal game management processing for controlling the progress of the normal game. In the normal game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the normal pattern lottery, determines the variable display or stop display by the normal pattern display 168, and controls the operation of the movable piece 122b according to the display result. or The details of this normal game management process will be described later.

(Step S200-21)
The main CPU 300a executes state management processing for determining whether or not a magnetic error or the like has occurred and for making settings according to the error determination result. Also, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the game state flag in the main RAM 300c according to the game state in which the player is currently staying.

(Step S200-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the big winning opening detection switch 128s, and adds the counter for controlling the corresponding prize balls. Execute the winning opening switch process for. Further, although the details will be described later, the main CPU 300a executes fraudulent game detection processing for detecting that fraudulent games are being played. In addition, depending on the result of this fraudulent game detection process, the sub-control board 330 performs fraudulent game notification processing (details will be described later).

(Step S200-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout number designation command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S200-23.

(Step S200-27)
The main CPU 300a executes firing position designation management processing for managing the designation of the firing position. Specifically, the main CPU 300a instructs to hit left when the current game state is the normal game state or latent state, or instructs to hit left when a big winning game starts. is canceled to give an instruction to hit to the right, or when the time-saving game state ends, etc., the instruction to hit to the right is canceled and an instruction to hit to the left is given.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag indicates the game-enabled state (step S200-11) in the timer interrupt process, and performs various processes related to game progress (step S200-11). 15 to S200-27) is executed. Specifically, when the gaming machine state flag indicates that the game is ready to play (Yes in S200-11), the main CPU 300a branches the processing so as to execute various processing related to the progress of the game, and advances the game. (Proceed with the normal game). On the other hand, if the gaming machine state flag is not in a playable state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, or abnormal state) (No in S200-11), various processes related to game progress are not executed. is branched and the progress of the game is stopped (the normal game is not progressed). In particular, when the game machine state flag is in an abnormal state (No in S200-11 and Yes in S200-13), immediately after the processing of step S200-13, the external information management processing (S200-29) is performed. (intra-page connector 3→3), and if the gaming machine state flag is in the setting changeable state or the setting reference state (No in S200-11 and No in S200-13), setting related processing (S300) is executed, the process is shifted to the external information management process (intra-page connector 3→3). In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state, the game stop state is realized by restricting the execution of various processes related to the progress of the game.

(Step S200-29)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting external information output data to be output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside.

(Step S200-31)
The main CPU 300a executes an LED display setting process of setting common data for lighting control of the main display (displays 160 to 172) and various displays (LEDs) of the performance display monitor 304 in a common output buffer. .

At this time, the main CPU 300 a checks the gaming machine status flag and sets various display data in the common output buffer according to the status of the gaming machine 100 . Specifically, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0", the main CPU 300a sets data to be displayed on the main display according to the gaming situation. If the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1", the set value buffer is checked, and display data (set value display data) relating to changed set values in the set changeable state is set. If the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2", the set value buffer is checked, and display data (set value display data) relating to the set value referred to in the setting reference state is set. Also, when the value of the game machine status flag is any value of "3" to "5", data relating to error codes corresponding to various abnormal conditions to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 are set. In the dynamic port output process at step S200-3, the display on the performance display monitor 304 and the main display is performed based on the various display data set at step S200-31.

(Step S200-33)
The main CPU 300a executes a solenoid data setting process for setting data relating to the output of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c according to the state of the gaming machine 100. FIG. Specifically, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the output of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c is turned off. Set the data to As a result, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the closed state, making it impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122, and the open/close door 128b of the big winning port 128 is closed. It is controlled to make it impossible for the game ball to enter the big winning hole 128.例文帳に追加Therefore, it is possible to realize a mode in which fraudulent acts such as inserting fraudulent members into the second starting port 122 and the big winning port 128 are difficult to be performed while the game is stopped. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the playable state, data is set so as to turn on or off the outputs of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the big winning opening solenoid 128c according to the game situation. This makes it possible or impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting hole 122 and the big winning hole 128 depending on the game situation.

(Step S200-35)
The main CPU 300a executes port output processing for outputting the value stored in each output port buffer to the output port. Specifically, the main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data saved in the output port buffer in the external information management process (S200-29), and outputs the referenced external information output data. In the port output process, the main CPU 300a also outputs the data set in the solenoid data setting process of step S200-33 to the outside of the main control board 300 through the output port.

(Step S200-37)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S200-39)
When testing the gaming machine 100, the main CPU 300a performs test signal output processing for outputting a test signal required for the test.

(Step S200-41)
The main CPU 300a performs base calculation processing for deriving the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and performs performance display monitor control for setting display data (base ratio display data) relating to the base ratio derived by the processing. Execute the process. In the dynamic port output process of step S200-5, the display of the base on the performance display monitor 304 is performed based on the base ratio display data set in step S200-41. Also, at the end of the processing of step S200-41, the main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S200-43)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and terminates the timer interrupt processing.

Next, the setting-related processing of step S300, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 among the timer interrupt processing described above will be described in detail.

FIG. 25 is a flow chart describing the setting-related processing (S300) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. As described above, the transition to this setting-related process is limited to when the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1" (setting changeable state) or "2" (setting reference state).

(Step S300-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state (gaming machine state flag "2"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the processing is shifted to step S300-15. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the process proceeds to step S300-3. In this case, the main CPU 300a causes the performance display monitor 304 to display the setting value being set, and executes setting reference processing for referring to this setting value.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the set value buffer.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-7. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-9.

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a executes setting change processing. In this case, the setting value being set is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and the setting value being set is updated by adding "1" each time the setting change switch 307 is turned on. Note that if it cannot be confirmed in step S300-5 that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the processing of step S300-7 is not performed, so the state in which the set value being set is displayed is maintained. be done.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting value changed in step S300-7 exceeds the upper limit value. That is, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the set value is "6", so it is checked whether or not the set value changed in step S300-7 exceeds "6". As a result, when it is confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-13.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a returns the set value to "1". In this way, when the setting change process is executed, the setting values are changed in the order of 1→2→3→4→5→6→1→ . will be If No in step S300-9, the changed setting value does not exceed the upper limit value, so the changed setting value is adopted as it is.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the setting value in the setting value buffer.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting key switch 308 is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is turned on, the setting-related processing is terminated. In this case, the main CPU 300a shifts the process to step S200-29 (external information management process) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 24). Execution of various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) relating to progress is restricted. Then, the main CPU 300a sequentially executes the processes from step S200-29 onwards, and terminates the current timer interrupt process. After that, even in the next timer interrupt process which is performed 4 ms later, the game machine state flag does not change from the previous value, so the process shifts to the setting-related process again, and the setting-related process continues. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is on, the process proceeds to step S300-17. In this case, it means that the setting key switch 308 has been turned off, indicating that the setting change processing or setting reference processing has ended.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting-related termination designation command. Specifically, when the setting change processing is completed, a setting changeable state end designation command is set. On the other hand, when the setting reference process is completed, a setting reference end designation command is set.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to the game ready state. Thus, when the setting change process or the setting reference process ends, the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes a playable state, and after the setting-related process ends, the processes from step S200-29 onward in the timer interrupt process of FIG. are sequentially executed to once end the timer interrupt processing. Then, since the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game-enabled state, it becomes Yes in step S200-11 in the next timer interrupt process, and various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27 are sequentially performed. Since it is executed, the normal game can be progressed.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the initial value (“32”) to the timer value of the security signal timer when the setting change process or the setting reference process ends. As a result, the security signal can be output not only during setting change or setting reference, but also after these processes are completed, and a sufficient time for outputting the security signal based on the setting-related process can be ensured.

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a group of subcommands when the power is turned on. In this way, when the main CPU 300a confirms that the setting key switch 308 has been turned off (No in S300-15), the main CPU 300a completes the setting change processing or setting reference processing, sets the power-on subcommand group, and executes the subcommands shown in FIG. In the processing (subcommand transmission processing) of step S110-7 in the main loop processing shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 after the setting-related processing is executed when the power is turned on. Thus, the power-on sub-command group is not transmitted to the sub-control board 330 before the setting-related processing is completed.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining switch management processing (step S500) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball passes through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s is turned ON. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is detected, the process proceeds to step S510, and when it is determined that the gate detection switch-on is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300 a executes gate passage processing based on passage of the game ball through the gate 124 . The details of this gate passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the first start hole 120 and a detection signal is input from the first start hole detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that the first starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-5. to move.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300 a executes the first starting opening passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 . The details of the first starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second starting hole detection switch is turned on, that is, whether a game ball enters the second starting hole 122 and a detection signal is input from the second starting hole detection switch 122s. As a result, when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is turned on, the process proceeds to step S530, and when it is determined that the second starting port detection switch is not turned on, the process proceeds to step S500-7. to move.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300 a executes the second starting hole passing process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting hole 122 . The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the large winning opening detection switch is turned on, ie, whether a game ball enters the large winning opening 128 and a detection signal is input from the large winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the large winning opening detection switch ON, the process is moved to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the large winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management process ends. do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a big win game is currently being played, and determines whether or not the game ball has been properly entered into the big winning opening 128. FIG. Here, it is determined whether or not a special electric fraudulent winning error, a large winning opening excessive winning error, or a large winning opening entry/exit mismatch error has occurred. After these determination processes, "1" is added to the big winning hole winning ball number counter, and the switch management process (step S500) ends.

FIG. 27 is a flow chart for explaining the gate passing process (step S510) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is greater than or equal to the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is equal to or higher than the maximum value, the gate passing process is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal symbol reserved ball number counter is not equal to or higher than the maximum value. The process moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit for saving the acquired winning determination random number, among the four storage units of the normal-pattern reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the winning determination random number obtained in step S510-1 in the target storage section calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage processing.

FIG. 28 is a flow chart for explaining the first starting opening passing process (step S520) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying whether it is special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension as the reservation type, special symbol identification value (00H) indicates special 1 suspension, special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes the special symbol random number acquisition process, and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a module common to the second start opening passage process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second start opening passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flow chart for explaining the second start port passing process (step S530) in the main control board 300. FIG.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol random number acquisition processing, which will be described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. Although the details will be described later, the ordinary game management phase indicates the stage of execution processing of the ordinary game, that is, the state of progress of the ordinary game, and is updated according to the stage of execution processing of the ordinary game.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is in progress. In this normal electric accessory winning opening control process, since the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is energized and the movable piece 122b of the second start opening 122 is controlled to be open, here, the second start opening 122 is in a state in which it can be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second start opening passage processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. to process.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second start opening passage processing.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed using a common module in the above-described first starting opening passing process (step S520) and second starting opening passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol reserved balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number is loaded. Also, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the special 2 reserved number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generator.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a starting winning designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting hole 120 or the second starting hole 122 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol reserved balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or greater than the upper limit. As a result, if it is determined that it is equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-21, and if it is determined that it is not equal to or greater than the upper limit, the process moves to step S535-11.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol reserved ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage section for saving the acquired jackpot decision random number among the storage sections of the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number loaded in step S535-5, the winning pattern random number updated in step S400-13, the reach group determination random number updated in step S110-11, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern. A random number is obtained and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-13.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol reserved ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in the special symbol reservation storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the effect determination process at the time of acquisition based on various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. The details of this effect determination process at the time of acquisition will be described later.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time special 1 reservations or special 2 reservations are stored.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-21, and determines whether the state is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state (normal game management phase<04H), which will be described later. As a result, if it is determined that it is less than the normal electric accessory winning opening control state, the process is moved to step S535-25, and if it is determined that it is not less than the normal electric accessory winning opening open control state, the special End the pattern random number acquisition process.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a executes general electrical fraudulent winning error processing for determining whether or not a general electrical fraudulent winning error has occurred, and ends the special symbol random number acquisition processing (step S535).

FIG. 31 is a flow chart for explaining the effect determination process at acquisition (step S536) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that distinguishes between the low-probability gaming state and the high-probability gaming state. Incidentally, the counter value (j)=0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability game state, and the counter value (j)=1 indicates a high probability game state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects a corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is "0", select one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables (see FIGS. 7A to 7L) corresponding to the setting value being set, If the counter value (j) is "1", the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 7(g) to (l)) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the big hit determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15, a special symbol winning temporary determination process for temporarily determining either a big win or a loss is performed.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the provisional key role lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per temporary determination process) is a big hit, the per symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15 A random number and a reserved type are loaded, a corresponding winning pattern random number determination table (see FIG. 8) is selected to extract special design determination data, and the extracted special design determination data (jackpot design type) is saved. In addition, when the result of the provisional key role lottery in step S536-3 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of the losing symbol) corresponding to the reserved type is saved.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a look-ahead symbol type specification command (a look-ahead specification command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result derived by the special symbol winning provisional determination process in step S536-3 is a big win. As a result, when it is determined that it is a big hit, the process moves to step S536-11, and when it is determined that it is not a big win (losing), the process moves to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the hit reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10(b)), and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined by referring to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is obtained from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations, and the reach If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, the value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which different reach group determination random number determination tables are selected according to the number of reservations is set to an indefinite value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of reservations. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 from which the table is selected is called a fixed value. If it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined not to be the value (8500 or more), the process moves to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the pending type. Although a plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations, here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is tentatively determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 10A) corresponding to the group type tentatively determined in step S536-17, and shifts the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. provisionally determined. Further, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is tentatively determined.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetch designation variation mode command (prefetch designation command) corresponding to the variation mode number tentatively determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a provisionally determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, the prefetching designation variation pattern command (prefetching designation command) corresponding to the variation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25, and shifts the process to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
The main CPU 300a, regarding the suspension newly stored in the target storage unit, according to the number of suspensions when the suspension is read out, changes the group type, that is, the variable effect pattern (undefined value command (prefetch Set the specified variation mode command and the look-ahead specified variation pattern command (=7FH) in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and if it determines that it is the maximum, it terminates the effect determination process at the time of acquisition, and determines that it is not the maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when the variation mode number and variation pattern number are determined when it is in the low probability gaming state, and when it is in the high probability gaming state The variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in 1 are derived at the time of storage of the suspension.

As described above, according to the acquisition-time effect determination process, when the stored hold is a hold that wins a jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that results in a loss, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, a prefetching designation variation mode command and a prefetching designation variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub control board 330 as the prefetching designation command. On the other hand, when the stored suspension is a failure suspension and the reach group determination random number is an undefined value, an undefined value command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 as a prefetch designation command. In addition, each of the above-mentioned look-ahead designation commands is configured such that the commands for the low-probability gaming state and the commands for the high-probability gaming state can be distinguished from each other.

FIG. 32 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As already explained, in this embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball to the first start port 120 or the second start port 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 are proceeding in parallel. The special game-related processing is executed step by step and repeatedly, and the main control board 300 manages each of these special game-related processing in a special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 32, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling the execution of a special game, and each special game control module is associated with a special game management phase. . Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "special symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called and a special symbol is displayed. When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "pre-processing for opening the big winning gate" is called. A module for executing "control processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "05H", a module for executing "big winning opening closing effective processing" is called, and the special game management phase is executed. If it is "06H", a module for executing "big winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 33 is a flow chart for explaining the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 and starts processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a special game timer that manages the special game control time, and terminates the special game management process.

In addition to the configuration described above, the main CPU 300a may check whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state before the process of step S600-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the step S200-13 becomes Yes after the step S200-11 becomes No in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Without executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27), the process proceeds to step S200-29, and if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the process proceeds to step S600-1. The process should be transferred.

FIG. 34 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 2 reserved balls (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 2 reservations (X2) is not "1" or more to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter, that is, the number of special 1 reserved balls (X1) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is "1" or more, the process is moved to step S610-7, and if it is determined that the number of special 1 reservations (X1) is not "1" or more to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reserve stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 pending is block-transferred to a storage unit with a lower ordinal by one. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, if it is determined that the number of special symbol 2 reserved balls is "1" or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area The stored Special 2 hold is transferred to the first to third storage units. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the 1st storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. Also, in the above step S610-3, when it is determined that the number of special symbol 1 reserved balls is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area The special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is transferred to the first to third storage units, and the special 1 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this special symbol storage area shift process, "1" is subtracted from the counter value of the target special symbol retention ball number counter corresponding to the retention type transferred to the 0th storage unit, and special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension sets a pending decrement designation command in the transmission buffer, indicating that the has decremented by "1".

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the type of reservation, and the special symbol probability state flag that identifies whether the game state is a high-probability game state or a low-probability game state, and also loads the game state and settings. A big hit determination random number determination table (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the set value inside is selected to perform a big winning lottery, and a special symbol winning determination process for storing the lottery result is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state when the big winning lottery is performed as described above, and as a result, the abnormal setting state is established. When it is confirmed that there is a game machine status flag, a set abnormal status is set.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a checks the currently set setting value by referring to the data regarding the setting value stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the big winning lottery, Determine whether or not the confirmed set value is abnormal. For example, this judgment is made by confirming whether or not the confirmed setting value is set within the range of "1" to "6".

As a result, when it is determined that the confirmed set value is not abnormal, a jackpot determination random number table is set according to the set value, and the big win lottery is performed as usual based on the set table. It will be. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed setting value is abnormal, it sets the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c to the setting abnormal state, and forcibly sets the result of the major role lottery to a loss. The process of step S610-9 ends. After that, the process after step S610-9 in the special symbol variation waiting process is once executed in a state where the result of the big winning lottery is set to lose. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt process, after No in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 24, Yes in step S200-13 Therefore, the game is stopped without executing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes special symbol determination processing for determining special symbols. Here, if the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the pending type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. to extract the special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the big winning lottery in step S610-9 is a loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of losing symbol) corresponding to the reserved type is saved. After saving the special symbol determination data in this manner, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. In addition, the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162 are each composed of 7 segments, and each segment constituting the 7 segments is associated with a number (counter value). The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally lit.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining a variation mode number and a variation pattern number. The details of this special symbol variation number determination process will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and determines variation time 1 and variation time 2 with reference to the variation time determination table. Then, the total time of the determined variable times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol variable timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big win. Check the type of jackpot pattern. Then, referring to the game state setting table, the game state and the high probability number to be set after the end of the big win game are determined, and the judgment result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high probability number cutting preliminary counter. Also, here, the game state set at the time of winning the jackpot is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a special symbol display symbol counter in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in order to start variable display of special symbols. A counter value is associated with each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be lit at the start of the variable display of the special symbols is set in the special symbol display symbol counter. As for the special symbol display symbol counter, a special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display device 160 and a special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display device 162 are separately provided. Here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter and the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter, and sets a special symbol reserved designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter (special 1 reserved number), the special figure 1 reserved designation command is set, and based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter (special 2 reserved number) to set the special figure 2 hold designation command. Also, here, a special symbol winning prize order command corresponding to the winning order of special 1 reservation and special 2 reservation stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, the number of special 1 reservations and the number of special 2 reservations and the winning order of these reservations are transmitted to the sub control board 330 each time the special 1 reservation or the special 2 reservation is completed.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H" and terminates the special symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 35 is a flow chart for explaining special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery in step S610-9 is a big win. As a result, when it is determined to be a big win, the process moves to step S612-3, and when it is determined to be not a big win (losing), the process moves to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot ready-to-win mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current variation state, jackpot symbol type, and reservation type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms the counter value of the special symbol 2 reserved ball number counter when the read reservation type is Special 2 reservation, and when the read reservation type is Special 1 reservation, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table based on the current fluctuation state, the number of holds confirmed in step S612-5, and the type of hold. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of losing corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variable mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Decide on a number. Also, here, along with the variation mode number, a variation pattern random number determination table is determined.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variable mode command corresponding to the variable mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 36 is a flow chart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for updating the special symbol variation base counter. In addition, the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is set so as to make one round at a predetermined period (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is "0", a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is "1" or more, Update the counter value to the value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer update process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that counts the lighting time of each segment of the 7 segments that constitute the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. FIG. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", the processing is shifted to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not "0", the End the process during special symbol fluctuation.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the segments that make up the 7 segments are sequentially lit at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the determined special symbol is stop-displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 .

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special symbol stop designation command indicating that the special symbols are stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time during which the special symbols are stopped and displayed, in the special game timer, and terminates the special symbol variation process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. FIG. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the big role lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the big win lottery is a big win. As a result, if it is determined to be a big win, the process moves to step S630-17, and if it is determined not to be a big win, the process moves to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a number cutting management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to confirm whether the current game state is a low probability game state or a high probability game state. Then, when the game state is the high-probability game state, the counter value of the high-probability cut counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the high-probability cut counter, when the counter value becomes "0", a special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low-probability game state is set. Thus, in the high-probability game state, the game state shifts to the low-probability game state when the special symbols are fixed a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

In addition, here, the normal symbol time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game Check if it is in state. Then, when the game state is the time-saving game state, the counter value of the time-saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, when the counter value becomes "0" as a result of updating the time-saving number cutting counter, the normal pattern time-saving state flag corresponding to the non-time-saving game state is set. As a result, in the time-saving game state, the game state shifts to the non-time-saving game state when the special symbols are determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variation state update process. Here, it is determined whether the current fluctuation state is a special fluctuation state. Then, when it is determined that it is in the special fluctuation state, the counter value of the special fluctuation number counter is checked, and it is judged whether or not to switch from the special fluctuation state to the normal fluctuation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state is completed, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. .

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state confirmation designation command at the time of special symbol determination, which indicates the game state when the special symbol is determined.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the number command for transmitting the highly accurate number of times and the time saving number of times updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management processing based on the 1 reserve is finished, and when the special 1 reserve or the special 2 reserve is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the special symbols based on the next reserve is performed. will be

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric accessary product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric accessary product maximum operating frequency setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in the above step S630-17, a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol = number of rounds) is set as a counter value in the special electric accessory maximum operation counter. . It should be noted that this special electric accessory maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the big winning game to be started from now on. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, a process of resetting (updating to "0") the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation number counter is executed together with the start of the big winning game.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17 and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designation command for transmitting the start of the big win game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H" and terminates the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the big role game is started.

FIG. 38 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening pre-opening process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole pre-opening process is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the processing before opening the big winning opening is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening designation command for transmitting the start of opening the large winning opening 128 (the start of the round game) to the sub control board 330. FIG.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes the big winning opening opening/closing switching process. This special winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H" and terminates the big winning opening pre-release process.

FIG. 39 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening open/close switching process in the main control board 300 .

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the big winning opening 128 during one round game). As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the big winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process is shifted to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric role product operating ramset table, and based on the counter value of the special electric role product open/close switching counter, the solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the big winning opening solenoid 128c, and Timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the big winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c, or energizes the large winning opening solenoid to stop energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c. Execute control processing. By executing this big winning opening solenoid energization control process, in steps S400-25 and S400-27, the start or stop of energization of the big winning opening solenoid 128c is controlled.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. It should be noted that the timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the big winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c is started, that is, whether the control processing for starting the energization of the large winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process is moved to step S641-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the big winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300 . This big winning hole opening control process is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S650-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650- Move to 3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the special electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
In the above step S650-3, when it is determined that the counter value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric role product opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S641. do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the grand prize winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the main CPU 300a checks whether the grand prize winning port 128 has the maximum number of possible wins in one round. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the big winning opening opening control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the large winning opening solenoid 128c and executes a large winning opening closing process necessary to close the large winning opening 128. FIG. As a result, the big winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the valid time (interval time) for closing the big winning opening in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a large winning opening closing designation command indicating that the large winning opening 128 has been closed, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 41 is a flow chart for explaining the big winning opening closing effective process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening closing effective processing is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step The process moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric role product continuous operation frequency counter matches the counter value of the special electric role product maximum operation frequency counter, that is, whether the preset number of round games has ended. . As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric accessory continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric accessory maximum operation number counter, the process is moved to step S660-9, and if it is determined that they do not match to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H".

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined large winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing effective process. As a result, the next round game is started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "06H".

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of the ending in the transmission buffer, and terminates the special winning opening closing enable process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the big winning opening end wait process in the main control board 300 . This big winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the big winning opening end wait process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The process moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes state setting processing for setting the game state after the end of the big win game. Here, the state data is saved by loading the special symbol probability state reserve flag and the high probability cut reserve counter saved in step S610-17. Also, here, according to the type of special design (jackpot design), to save the predetermined state data in the normal design time-saving state flag and time-saving counter. Further, here, a variation state after the end of the big win game is set based on the big win pattern that triggered the execution of the big win game and the game state before the big win game is executed (game state at the time of winning the big win). Also, when the variable state is set to the special variable state, information on how the special variable state is switched is stored at the same time, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the variable state is changed. Switching processing is performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state to be set after the end of the big win game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number of times command corresponding to the high accuracy number of times and the time saving number of times saved in the above step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H" and ends the big winning opening end wait process. As a result, when special 1 suspension or special 2 suspension is stored, the variable display of the special symbols is resumed.

FIG. 43 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As already described, in the present embodiment, the processing related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is stepwise and repeatedly executed. is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 43, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of a normal game, and each normal game control module is associated with a normal game management phase. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", a module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", A module for executing a "normal symbol fluctuating process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", a module for executing a "normal symbol stop symbol display process" is called and normal When the game management phase is "03H", a module for executing "ordinary electric accessory winning opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal When the module for executing the "Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Open Control Process" is called and the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "Normal Electric Accessory Item Winning Portion Closing Effective Processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", a module for executing "normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process" is called.

FIG. 44 is a flow chart for explaining normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300. As shown in FIG.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 and starts processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads a normal game timer that manages the normal game control time, and terminates the normal game management process.

In addition to the above configuration, the main CPU 300a may check whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in a setting error state before the process of step S700-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the step S200-13 becomes Yes after the step S200-11 becomes No in the timer interrupt processing of FIG. Without executing various processes (S200-15 to S200-27), the process proceeds to step S200-29, and if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is "3", the process proceeds to step S700-1. The process should be transferred.

FIG. 45 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol variation waiting processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol variation waiting process is normally executed when the game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol reserved ball number counter and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the normal pattern reserved ball number counter is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a block-transfers the general pattern reservation (hitting decision random number) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the general pattern reservation storage area to the storage unit with a lower ordinal number. Specifically, the general map hold stored in the second to fourth storage units is transferred to the first to third storage units. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the normal pattern suspension stored in the 1st storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in this normal design storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal design reservation ball number counter is decremented by "1", and a normal design reservation reduction designation command is transmitted to indicate that the normal design reservation has subtracted "1". set in the buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the winning determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects a winning determination random number determination table corresponding to the current game state, performs a general pattern lottery, and stores the lottery result. Execute the judgment process.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the abnormal setting state when performing the normal drawing lottery as described above, and as a result, the abnormal setting state occurs. If it is confirmed that the game machine status flag is set to abnormal setting status.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a checks the currently set setting value by referring to the setting value data stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the normal drawing lottery. , to determine whether or not the confirmed set value is abnormal.

15 ( Set a hit determination random number table shown in a) (for non-time-saving gaming state) or (b) (for time-saving gaming state), and based on the set table, normal drawing lottery will be performed as usual. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed setting value is abnormal, it sets the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c to the setting abnormal state, and forcibly sets the result of the general pattern lottery to a loss. Then, the process of step S710-5 ends. After that, in the state where the result of the general pattern lottery is set to lose, the processing after step S710-5 in the normal design variation waiting processing is once executed. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt process, after No in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 24, it becomes Yes in step S200-13. Therefore, the game is stopped without performing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the normal symbol lottery in step S710-5. In addition, in this embodiment, the normal design indicator 168 is composed of one LED lamp. . The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol display 168 is finally lit. is determined, and in the case of a loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current game state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol fluctuation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of setting a normal symbol display symbol counter in the normal symbol display device 168 in order to start variable display of normal symbols. For example, when "0" is set as the counter value in this normal design display pattern counter, the lighting of the normal design display 168 is controlled, and when "1" is set as the counter value, the normal design is displayed. device 168 is controlled to turn off. Here, a predetermined counter value is set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of variable display of normal symbols.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a general pattern reservation specification command indicating the general pattern reservation number stored in the general pattern reservation storage area in the transmission buffer.

(Step S710-19)
The main CPU 300a sends a normal symbol designation command to the transmission buffer based on the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in step S710-7, that is, the symbol type (hit symbol or losing symbol) determined by the normal symbol win determination process. set to

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H" and terminates the normal symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining the process during normal symbol fluctuation in the main control board 300 . This process during normal symbol fluctuation is normally executed when the game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process moves to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process moves to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that times the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display 168 . Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value Update the timer value to the value decremented by "1".

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", the processing is shifted to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is not "0", the The process during normal design fluctuation is ended.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, when the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate lighting, and the counter value indicating that the normal symbol display 168 is lit. When it is, it updates to the counter value which shows lighting-out, ends the processing during the normal design fluctuation. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 repeats lighting and extinguishing (blinking) at predetermined time intervals over the normal symbol fluctuation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the normal symbol display 168 is finally controlled to light or extinguish, and the result of the normal symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol fluctuation stop time, which is the time during which the normal symbols are stopped and displayed, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal pattern stop specifying command indicating that the stop display of the normal pattern is started in the transmission buffer.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and terminates the normal symbol changing process.

FIG. 47 is a flow chart for explaining normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300 . This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display process is terminated, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". The process moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the normal drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the result of the general pattern lottery is winning. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process moves to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a win (it is a loss), the process moves to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the normal game management processing based on one normal pattern reservation is completed, and when the normal pattern reservation is stored, the processing for starting the variable display of the normal pattern based on the next reservation is performed. becomes.

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table, and saves the time before opening the general electric power to the normal game timer as a timer value.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H" and terminates the normal symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 48 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessary item winning opening pre-opening processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching processing. This normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening pre-opening process.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching processing in the main control board 300 .

(Step S741-1)
The main CPU 300a determines that the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency (the number of opening/closing times of the movable piece 122b of the second start port 122 during one opening/closing control). determine whether As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process is terminated, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data in the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching counter, the solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control data) for controlling the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. stop control data), and the timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or the energization stop time of the normal electric accessories solenoid 122c (normal closing valid time = pause time).

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c, or the normal electric role for stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. Executes an object solenoid energization control process. By executing this normal electric accessory solenoid energization control process, in the above steps S400-25 and S400-27, energization start or energization stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. In addition, the timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting port 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c is in the energization start state, that is, whether the control process for starting the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, when it is determined that it is in the energization start state, the process moves to step S741-11, and when it is determined that it is not in the energization start state, the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process ends.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 50 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening control processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process is moved to step S750-5, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. -3 is processed.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric accessory open/close switching frequency counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric accessory opening/closing switching frequency, the main CPU 300a executes the processing of step S741. do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric accessory winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second start port 122 is opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not the same number of game balls as the maximum winning possible number have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the normal electric accessory winning opening control process is terminated, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process proceeds to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a stops energizing the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and executes normal electric accessory closing processing necessary to close the second starting port 122. FIG. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "05H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening control process.

FIG. 51 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening closing effective process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric end wait time in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and terminates the normal electric accessory winning opening closing valid process.

FIG. 52 is a flowchart for explaining normal electric accessory winning opening end wait processing in the main control board 300 . This normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is not "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process is terminated, and the timer value of the normal game timer is determined to be "0". If so, the process moves to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric accessory winning opening end wait process. As a result, when normal pattern suspension is stored, the variable display of normal patterns is resumed.

As described above, the special game and the normal game progress by executing various processes in the main control board 300. During the progress of such a game, commands transmitted from the main control board 300 Based on, in the sub-control board 330, control for executing various effects is performed.

(Evacuation processing (XINT interrupt processing) when main control board 300 is powered off)
FIG. 53 is a flowchart for explaining save processing (XINT interrupt processing) at power-off in main control board 300 . The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage drops below a predetermined value, the main CPU 300a interrupts during the interrupt permission period (S110-11 in FIG. 23) in the main loop process (S110 in FIG. 23) to turn off the power supply. A shutdown saving process (S800) is executed.

(Step S800-1)
When the power-off warning signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off warning signal.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off warning signal is detected, the process is shifted to step S800-11, and if it is determined that the power-off warning signal is not detected, the process is shifted to step S800-7. .

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting an interrupt, and terminates the power-off save processing.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a executes output port clear processing to stop output from the output port.

(Step S800-13)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing the checksum of the used area (F000H to F1FFH) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a executes checksum setting processing for calculating and storing the checksum of the non-use areas (F210H to F228H) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-17)
The main CPU 300a executes RAM protection setting processing necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the counter value of the loop counter to the predetermined number of power failure detection signal detections in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S800-21)
The main CPU 300a checks the power-off warning signal.

(Step S800-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether a power-off warning signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power cut warning signal is detected, the process is moved to step S800-19, and if it is determined that the power cut warning signal is not detected, the process is moved to step S800-25. .

(Step S800-25)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S800-19.

(Step S800-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the loop counter is zero. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process moves to step S800-21, and when it is determined that the counter value is 0, the above-described CPU initialization process (step S100) is performed.

It should be noted that, when the power is actually turned off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S800-19 to S800-27.

Next, the clear contents of the main RAM 300c, the state of the gaming machine 100, and the display contents of the performance display monitor 304 according to the operation of the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 when the power is turned on in this embodiment will be described.

FIG. 54 shows a first example in which the gaming machine 100 is in the process of changing settings when the power was cut off last time, and the main RAM 300c is normal (the backup flag is normal) when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 54, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory (main RAM 300c) are used for setting-related processing and performance display monitor 304. (2) after the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered; and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values.

Also, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 5) After the power is turned on, the state shifts to a setting changeable state, and (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (4), if the RAM clearing process was executed normally when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clearing range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 , an error code ("Er.") may be displayed.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 8) After the power is turned on, the state shifts to a setting changeable state, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (7), if the RAM clear processing was normally executed when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clear range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 , an error code may be displayed.

Furthermore, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and (11) (12) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set values. In addition, in (10), if the RAM clear processing was normally executed when the previous setting changeable state was entered, only the clear range at the time of power failure recovery may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the state is shifted to an abnormal state after the power is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 displays an error. You can also display the code.

FIG. 55 shows a second example in which the gaming machine 100 is in the state of referring to settings when the power was cut off last time, and the main RAM 300c is normal when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 55, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory are data other than data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304; (2) after the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered; and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, (5) after the power is turned on, the setting reference state is entered, and (6) ) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set values.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are cleared except for data related to setting-related processing and display on the performance display monitor 304, and ( 8) After the power is turned on, it shifts to a playable state, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the base.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, (11) after the power is turned on, the setting reference state is entered, and ( 12) The performance display monitor 304 displays setting values.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, and after the power is turned on, the state shifts to a game ready state, and the performance display monitor 304 may display the base.

FIG. 56 shows a third example in which the RAM is abnormal (the backup flag is abnormal) when the power is restored regardless of the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power was cut off last time.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, as shown in FIG. (2) After the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered, and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the setting values. In addition, in (1), if the main RAM 300c is abnormal, the data related to the display on the performance display monitor 304 may be cleared.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (5) the abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. and (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (8) the abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (11) an abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. (12) Performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Next, with reference to FIG. 57, the fraudulent game detection process performed in the winning opening switch management process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 24) of this embodiment will be described. In the following description, for convenience of explanation, the door opening error and the magnetic error will be described as priority notification errors.

(Step S100-1a)
The main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 determines whether or not a priority notification error including a door opening error, a magnetic error, or the like has occurred. For example, when a middle frame open detection signal is input from the middle frame open switch 180 (see FIG. 5), or when a front door open detection signal is input from the front door open switch 182 (see FIG. 5), a door open error occurs. is occurring. Also, when a magnetic detection signal is input from the magnetic sensor 174 (see the figure), it is determined that a magnetic error has occurred. When the main CPU 300a determines that these priority notification errors have occurred (Yes in S100-1a), the process proceeds to step S100-3a. On the other hand, if it is not determined that these priority notification errors have occurred (No in S100-1a), the process proceeds to step S100-5a.

(Step S100-3a)
The main CPU 300a sets a corresponding priority notification error command. For example, if it is determined in step S100-1a that a door open error has occurred, a door open error command is set. If it is determined in step S100-1a that a magnetic error has occurred, a magnetic error command is set. The error command set in step S100-3a is transmitted from the main CPU 300a to the sub-control board 330 in the sub-command transmission process (step S110-7) of the main loop process (see FIG. 23) (described below). The same applies to the "unauthorized game detection command".).

(Step S100-5a)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the game state is the normal game state or the latent state. Specifically, the value of the game state flag set in the main RAM 300c is checked, and if the value of the game state flag is "1", it is determined that the game state is the normal game state. When the value of the flag is "3", it is determined that the game state is the latent state. On the other hand, if the value of the game state flag is a value other than "1" and "3", it is determined that the game state is neither the normal game state nor the potential state. If it is determined that the game state is the normal game state or the latent state (Yes in S100-5a), the process proceeds to step S100-7a. No at -5a), the fraudulent game detection process is terminated.

(Step S100-7a)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second starting port detection switch 122s (see FIG. 5). If it is determined that the detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s (Yes in S100-7a), the process proceeds to step S100-9a. In this case, the game ball enters the second start hole 122 even though the game state is the normal game state or the latent state. In other words, originally, the player should be in a normal game state or a latent state in which the game should be advanced by shooting the game ball to the left-handed area 116a of the game area 116, but the player shoots the game ball to the right-handed area 116b. Therefore, it is determined that an illegal game has been executed in a manner different from the expected way of playing the game. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the detection signal has been input from the second start opening detection switch 122s (No in S100-7a), the fraudulent game detection process is terminated without determining that an illegal game has been played.

(Step S100-9a)
The main CPU 300a sets an illegal game detection command and ends the illegal game detection process.

Thus, in the fraudulent game detection process performed in the winning opening switch management process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 24), the priority notification error command (door An open error command, a magnetic error command, etc.) is set, and an illegal game detection command is set depending on whether or not the player has played illegal games. Then, the command set in this way is transmitted from the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 to the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330, and based on the transmitted command, the sub CPU 330a sends the effect display device 200 and the like a priority notification error. Information (information indicating that a priority notification error has occurred) or fraudulent game warning (information prompting a warning to a player who has performed an illegal game) is reported.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 58 to 67, the fraudulent game notification process of this embodiment will be described. This fraudulent game notification process is a process performed by the sub CPU 330 a of the sub control board 330 based on the fraud game detection process performed by the main CPU 300 a of the main control board 300 .

(Step S200-1a)
The sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330 determines whether or not a priority notification error command (door open error command, magnetic error command, etc.) has been received. If it is determined that a priority notification error command has been received (Yes in S200-1a), the process proceeds to step S200-3a, while if it is not determined that a priority notification error command has been received (No in S200-1a), step Go to S200-5a.

(Step S200-3a)
The sub CPU 330a sets the corresponding priority notification error flag to ON. For example, when it is determined in step S200-1a that a door open error command has been received, the door open error flag is set to ON. Also, when it is determined that a magnetic error command has been received, the magnetic error flag is set to ON. After setting the priority notification error flag to ON, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to step S200-7a. If the priority notification error flag has already been set to ON, the state of the priority notification error flag set to ON is maintained.

(Step S200-5a)
The sub CPU 330a sets the corresponding priority notification error flag to OFF. For example, if it is determined in step S200-1a that the door open error command has not been received, the door open error flag is set to OFF. If it is determined in step S200-1a that the magnetic error command has not been received, the magnetic error flag is set to OFF. After setting the priority notification error flag to OFF, the sub CPU 330a proceeds to step S200-7a. When the priority notification error flag has already been set to OFF, the state of the priority notification error flag set to OFF is maintained.

(Step S200-7a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not it has received an illegal game detection command. If it is determined that the fraudulent game detection command has been received (Yes in S200-7a), while moving to step 200-9a, if it is not determined that the fraudulent game detection command has been received (No in S200-7a), step Go to S200-11a.

(Step S200-9a)
The sub CPU 330a updates the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command by adding the value "1". In this game machine 100, as will be described later, when a priority notification error command is received, priority notification error information is notified to the effect display device 200 and the like. A fraudulent game warning can be notified based on the reception of the fraudulent game detection command. Furthermore, according to the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command, a weak fraudulent game warning or a strong fraudulent game warning with different notification modes can be notified, and the value of the reception frequency N is "2, 4, 6". , 8”, a weak fraudulent game warning is issued, and a strong fraudulent game warning is issued when the value of the number N of receptions is “10”.

(Step S200-11a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is any one of "2, 4, 6, 8". If it is determined that the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is one of "2, 4, 6, 8" (Yes in S200-11a), the process proceeds to step S200-13a, while the fraudulent game detection command is not determined to be any of "2, 4, 6, 8" (No in S200-11a), the process proceeds to step S200-19a.

(Step S200-13a to Step S200-17a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the priority notification error flag (door open error flag, magnetic error flag, etc.) is set to ON (step S200-13a).

When the sub CPU 330a determines that the priority notification error flag is set to ON (Yes in S200-13a), the priority notification error information (information indicating that a priority notification error has occurred) is given over the fraudulent game warning. This is given priority to the effect display device 200, etc. (step S200-15a). In this case, as a premise for the determination in step S200-13a, since it is Yes in step S200-11a, the weak warning for illegal game should be notified. However, in this step S200-15a, since the priority notification error flag is set to ON, the priority notification error information is notified instead of the illegal game weak warning.

In FIG. 60, the door open error flag is set to ON, and information indicating that a door open error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as "door open error information") is notified to the effect display device 200 and the like. It shows the time. 60 to 67 shown below, only the upper half of the game machine 100 is shown, and only the effect display device 200 is shown in the game area 116 for convenience of explanation. As shown in FIG. 60, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 displays an image M1 including the message "The door is open." I'm doing it" and output the sound. Also, the decoration lens LED 106a1 and the side panel LED 106c1 are lit in red, the error notification LED 106i1 is lit in blue, and the game board decoration LED 108a is extinguished. Regarding the conditions for canceling the notification of the door open error information, the sub control board 330 sends a command (hereinafter referred to as "door open state cancellation command") from the main control board 300 to the effect that the door open error has been cancelled. When it is received, the effect display device 200 terminates the display of the image M1. Further, the sub control board 330 causes the speaker 106e to stop outputting a warning sound or the like 15 seconds after receiving the door open state cancellation command from the main control board 300 . In addition, when the sub control board 330 receives a door open state cancellation command from the main control board 300, only the game board decoration LED 108a is restored to the state before the door open error occurs, and the decorative lens LED 106a1 and the side panel LED 106a1 The LED 106c1 and the error notification LED 106i1 are returned to the state before the door opening error occurred 30 seconds after the game board decoration LED 108a was returned.

FIG. 61 shows the state when the magnetic error flag is set to ON and information indicating that a magnetic error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as "magnetic error information") is notified to the effect display device 200 and the like. is shown. As shown in FIG. 61, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 is caused to display an image M2a containing the message "A magnet has been detected" and an image M2b containing the message "Please call the attendant". , the speaker 106e is caused to output a warning sound of "beep" and a sound of "a magnet has been detected, please call the person in charge". The reporting modes by the decorative lens LED 106a1, the side panel LED 106c1, the error reporting LED 106i1, and the game board decoration LED 108a are the same as when the door opening error occurs (see FIG. 60). Regarding the condition for generating the notification of the magnetic error information, the sub control board 330 receives a command (hereinafter referred to as "magnetic error generation designation command") from the main control board 300 that includes information indicating that a magnetic error has occurred. When received, the effect display device 200 starts displaying the images M2a and M2b, the speaker 106e starts outputting a warning sound, etc., the decorative lens LED 106a1, the side panel LED 106c1, the error notification LED 106i1, and the game board. The decoration LED 108a is caused to start lighting in the manner described above. In addition, regarding the condition for canceling the notification of the magnetic error information, the sub control board 330 causes the effect display device 200 to continue displaying the images M2a and M2b until the power is cut off, causes the speaker 106e to continue outputting a warning sound, etc. The decoration lens LED 106a1, the side panel LED 106c1, the error notification LED 106i1, and the game board decoration LED 108a continue to be lit in the manner described above.

In this embodiment, the magnetic sensors 174 are arranged at a plurality of different locations in the gaming machine 100, and the main control board 300 can detect the generation of magnetism from the plurality of magnetic sensors 174 arranged at different locations. there is Then, when magnetism is detected by any of these magnetic sensors, the main control board 300 transmits a magnetic error generation designation command corresponding to the detection point to the sub control board 330. The control board 330 causes the effect display device 200 or the like to notify the occurrence of the magnetic error in accordance with the received magnetic error occurrence designation command. For example, when the magnetic sensor 174 disposed near the discharge port 130 detects magnetism, the main control board 300 transmits the first magnetic error generation designation command to the sub control board 330, and the sub control board 330 Based on the received first magnetic error occurrence specifying command, the effect display device 200 or the like is made to notify the occurrence of the magnetic error near the outlet 130 . In addition, when the magnetic sensor 174 arranged near the big winning opening 128 detects magnetism, the main control board 300 transmits a second magnetic error generation designation command to the sub control board 330, and the sub control board 330 causes the effect display device 200 or the like to notify the occurrence of the magnetic error near the big winning opening 128 based on the received second magnetic error occurrence specifying command. As described above, in the present embodiment, even when magnetism is detected at any one of a plurality of different locations in the gaming machine 100, the generation of magnetism is accurately detected, and the detection of the generation of magnetism is performed at the location where the magnetism is generated. It is possible to accurately report including

When the sub CPU 330a does not determine that the priority notification error flag is set to ON (No in S200-13a), the sub CPU 330a causes the effect display device 200 to notify a weak illegal game warning. In this case, as a premise for the determination in step S200-13a, since it is Yes in step S200-11a, the weak warning for illegal game is notified as originally intended. FIG. 62 shows the state when the effect display device 200 or the like is notified of weak illegal game warning. As shown in FIG. 62, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 is caused to display an image M3 including the message "Please return to left-handed", and the sound "Please return to left-handed" is output to the speaker 106e. Let Also, the decorative lens LED 106a1, the side panel LED 106c1, the error notification LED 106i1, and the game board decoration LED 108a do not change in lighting mode (the previous lighting mode is maintained). Although a detailed explanation is omitted, the notification of this weak illegal game warning ends when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the sound "Please return to left-handed" is repeatedly output three times. Also, when the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sends a right-handed state designation command to the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330, the game ends.

(Step S200-19a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is "10". When it is determined that the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is "10" (Yes in S200-19a), the process proceeds to step S200-21a, while the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is "10 (No in S200-19a), the process proceeds to step S200-29a.

(Step S200-21a to Step S200-27a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the priority notification error flag (door open error flag, magnetic error flag, etc.) is set to ON (step S200-21a). If it is determined that the priority notification error flag is set to ON (Yes in S200-21a), the priority notification error information is prioritized over the fraudulent game warning, and the effect display device 200 or the like is notified (step S200- 23a). In this case, as a premise for the determination in step S200-21a, since the result in step S200-19a is Yes, the strong illegal game warning should be notified. However, in this step S200-23a, since the priority notification error flag is set to ON, the priority notification error information is notified instead of the illegal game weak warning. Note that the notification mode of the priority notification error information in the effect display device 200 or the like at this time is the same as in step S200-15a (see FIGS. 60 and 61).

On the other hand, when the sub CPU 330a does not determine that the priority notification error flag is set to ON (No in S200-21a), it causes the effect display device 200 or the like to notify a strong illegal game warning (step S200-25a). . In this case, as a premise for the determination in step S200-21a, since it is Yes in step S200-19a, the strong illegal game warning is issued as originally intended. FIG. 63 shows the situation when the effect display device 200 or the like is notified of the strong illegal game warning. As shown in FIG. 63, the effect display unit 200a of the effect display device 200 displays an image M4a containing the message "Toku-zu 2 change caution" and an image M4b containing the message "Please return to left-handed". Then, the speaker 106e is caused to output a warning sound of "beep" and a sound of "Please return to left-handed". Further, the decoration lens LED 106a1 and the side panel LED 106c1 are lit in red, the error notification LED 106a2 is lit in blue, and the game board decoration LED 108a is extinguished. Although a detailed explanation is omitted, this strong illegal game warning is issued after repeatedly outputting both the warning sound "beep" and the sound "Please return to left-handed play" three times. It ends when a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, and also ends when a right-handed state designation command is transmitted from the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 to the sub CPU 330a of the sub control board 330. .

The sub CPU 330a sets the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command to "0" (step S200-27a). As a result, when a fraudulent game detection command is received next time, the value of the reception count N is set to "1" again. That is, once the value of the number N of receptions of the number-of-unfair-games detection command reaches "10", the value of the number N of receptions is again sequentially added from "1" and updated. .

(Step S200-29a to Step S200-31a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the priority notification error flag (door open error flag, magnetic error flag, etc.) is set to ON (step S200-29a). If it is determined that the priority notification error flag is set to ON (Yes in S200-29a), the effect display device 200 or the like is notified of the priority notification error information (S200-31a). Note that the notification mode of the priority notification error information in the effect display device 200 or the like at this time is the same as in step S200-15a (see FIGS. 60 and 61).

Thus, when the sub CPU 330a receives both the priority notification error command and the fraudulent game detection command, the priority notification error information is given over the fraudulent game warning (weak fraudulent game warning, strong fraudulent game warning). The effect display device 200 or the like is notified preferentially. In addition, if the fraudulent game detection command is received without receiving the priority notification error command, the fraudulent game weak warning (N = 2, 4, 6, 8 of (when N=10) (see FIG. 61) or strong illegal game warning (when N=10) (see FIG. 62). When these processes are finished, the process moves to step S200-33a (intra-page connector A→A). In addition, in the above, when the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is 2, 4, 6, 8, a weak fraudulent game warning is issued, and when the value of the reception frequency N is 10, a strong fraudulent game warning is issued. However, the configuration is not limited to this configuration and can be changed as appropriate. For example, when the value of reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command is 1, 3, 5, 7, a weak fraudulent game warning is issued, and when the value of the reception frequency N is 9, a strong fraudulent game warning is issued. may

(Step S200-33a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the push button 106d1 (see FIG. 5) of the effect operation button unit 106d. If it is determined that the detection signal has been received (Yes at S200-33a), the process proceeds to step S200-35a, while if it is not determined that the detection signal has been received (No at S200-33a), fraudulent game notification processing exit.

(Step S200-35a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not the effect display device 200 is informing priority notification error information (door opening error information, magnetic error information, etc.).

(Step S200-37a)
The sub CPU 330a causes the effect display device 200 or the like to continuously notify the priority notification error information while displaying the menu entry image. FIG. 64 shows a state when the effect display device 200 displays a menu entry image while the door open error information is being notified. As shown in FIG. 64, the menu entering image G includes a press button image G1 which is an image simulating the press button 106d1 and prompts the player to enter the model menu by pressing the press button 106d1. , a volume display image G2 displaying the currently set volume, a light intensity display image G3 displaying the currently set light intensity, and an image G4 including the message "Auto button setting ON with cross key" It is configured. Note that the auto button setting is a function for executing processing assuming that the push button 106d1 has been pushed, even though the push button 106d1 has not actually been pushed by the player. In the above description, the menu entry image G is displayed while the effect display device 200 or the like is continuously notified of the priority notification error information. If the player operates the push button 106d1 while the player is in the game, the customized image may be displayed while the priority notification error information is continuously notified.

As shown in FIG. 64, an image M1 including a message "The door is open" is displayed superimposed on the menu entry image G. As shown in FIG. Specifically, the upper portions of the volume display image G2 and the light amount display image G3 and the right portion of the image M1 are displayed overlapping each other. Further, the image M1 is displayed closer to the front than the menu entry image G on the screen of the effect display section 200a. Note that the notification mode of the priority notification error information in the effect display device 200 or the like at this time is the same as in step S200-15a (see FIG. 60).

FIG. 65 shows a state when the effect display device 200 displays a menu entry image while the magnetic error information is being notified. As shown in FIG. 65, an image M2a including the message "A magnet has been detected" and an image M2b including the message "Please call an attendant" are displayed superimposed on the menu entry image G. . Specifically, the right portion of the image M2a, the lower portion of the pressed button image G1, and the upper portions of the volume display image G2 and the light amount display image G3 are overlapped and displayed, and the right portion of the image M2b and the volume display are displayed. The image G2 and the approximately central portion of the light amount display image G3 are displayed overlapping each other. Further, the image M1 and the image M2b are displayed closer to the front than the menu entry image G on the screen of the effect display section 200a. It should be noted that the notification mode of the priority notification error information in the effect display device 200 and the like at this time is the same as in step S200-15a (see FIG. 61).

In this manner, even if a detection signal is received from the push button 106d1 (see FIG. 4) while the door opening error information or the magnetic error information is being notified, the already notified door opening error information or the magnetic error information is not displayed. It is designed to continue to be displayed together with the menu entry image G without any interruption. In the above description, part of the door open error information ("I'm here" in the image M1 in FIG. 64) or part of the magnetic error information ("I did" in the image M2a in FIG. 65 and the image M2b) and the menu entry image G are superimposed, and the player cannot see the superimposed menu entry image G. The superimposed portion of the menu entry image G may be visible to the player by displaying it with transparency.

(Step S200-39a to Step S200-43a)
The sub CPU 330a determines whether or not an illegal game warning (weak illegal game warning, strong illegal game warning) is in progress (step S200-39a). If the fraudulent game warning is in progress (Yes in step S200-39a), the effect display device 200 or the like continues to issue the fraudulent game warning, the menu entry image is displayed, and the fraudulent game notification process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not determined that the fraudulent game warning is being issued, only the model menu is displayed on the effect display device 200 (step S200-43a), and the fraudulent game notification process is terminated.

FIG. 66 shows a state when a menu entry image is displayed on the effect display device 200 or the like while the weak warning for illegal game is being notified. As shown in FIG. 66, an image M3 is displayed superimposed on the menu entry image G and including the message "Please return to left-hand shots." Specifically, the substantially central portions of the volume display image G2 and the light amount display image G3 and the right portion of the image M3 are displayed so as to overlap each other. Further, the image M3 is displayed closer to the front than the menu entry image G on the screen of the effect display section 200a.

FIG. 67 shows a state when the model menu is displayed on the performance display device 200 or the like while the illegal game strong warning is being announced. As shown in FIG. 67, an image M4a including the message "Toku-zu 2 fluctuation caution" and an image M4b including the message "Please return to left-handed" are displayed superimposed on the display of the model menu. there is Specifically, the right portion of the image M4a, the lower portion of the pressed button image G1, and the upper portions of the volume display image G2 and the light intensity display image G3 are displayed overlapping each other, and the right portion of the image M4b and the volume display are displayed. The image G2 and the substantially central portion of the light intensity display image G3 are displayed overlapping each other. Further, the image M4a and the image M4b are displayed closer to the front than the menu entry image G on the screen of the effect display section 200a.

In this way, when the detection signal from the push button 106d1 is received while the priority notification error information or the fraudulent game warning is being notified, the menu entry image is notified while the priority notification error information or the fraudulent game warning is continuously notified. It is designed to That is, even if the player operates the push button 106d1 when the priority notification error information or the fraudulent game warning has already been notified, the notification of the priority notification error information or the fraudulent game warning is not canceled, and the effect is performed as it is. It remains on the screen of the display device 200 and is notified together with the menu entry image.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 is provided with a timer counter (not shown), and this timer counter manages the notification time of the fraudulent game warning and the priority notification error information. Therefore, when the notification of the fraudulent game warning and the display of the menu entry image overlap as described above, when the predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) is measured by the timer counter, the effect display section of the effect display device 200 In 200a, only the menu entry image G is displayed, and the lighting mode of the decorative lens LED 106a1, the error notification LED 106i1, the side panel LED 106c1, and the game board decoration LED 108a returns to the mode before the fraudulent game warning was issued. It is designed to

Also, in the case where the effect display device 200 or the like is notified of the priority notification error information with priority over the fraudulent game warning, if the priority notification error information is notified only for a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), the priority notification error information It is possible to terminate the notification and issue an illegal game warning. In this case, for example, in step S200-15a of FIG. 59 priority notification error information (door open error, etc.) is notified, and then the winning opening switch process of step S200-23 of the main loop process (see FIG. 24) is executed. In the fraudulent game notification process, when No (priority notification error flag is OFF) in step S200-13a, notification of priority notification error information is terminated, and then step S200-17a fraudulent game warning (fraudulent game weak warning) is to be notified.

Also, when the conditions for generating a weak illegal game warning are met during the notification of the strong illegal game warning (for example, when the number of receptions N = 2), when the already reported strong illegal game warning is completed , After that, it is possible to notify a weak warning of illegal game. In this case, in S200-25a of FIG. 59, an illegal game strong warning is notified, and in the illegal game notification process of the winning opening switch process of step S200-23 of the main loop process (see FIG. 24) executed thereafter, step S200 -11a: Yes (number of receptions N=2) → No in step S200-13 (priority notification error flag is OFF) → In step S200-17a, weak warning for illegal game is notified. In addition, at this time, since the notification time of the strong illegal game warning that was already notified and the notification time of the weak illegal game warning that was notified later partially overlap, the notification time of the weak illegal game warning is originally The net time is obtained by subtracting the time overlapped with the strong illegal game warning notification time from the weak illegal game warning notification time.

As described above, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the normal game state or latent state (first game state) in which game balls are shot to the left-handed area (first game area) 116a of the game area 116 to progress the game ), a fraudulent game detection command is transmitted to the sub control board 330 based on the detection signal from the second starting opening detection switch (second detection unit) 122s being input to the main control board 300. ing. Then, the sub-control board 330 displays an image M3 (see FIG. 66) including the message "Please return to left-handed" on the performance display device 200 or the like based on the transmitted fraudulent game detection command. It is configured to notify a game warning (shooting operation information). Further, when the player operates the push button 106d1 (satisfaction of operation-related conditions) while the fraudulent game warning is being issued, a menu entry image (predetermined information) is displayed on the effect display device 200 or the like. Even if it is, the fraudulent game warning is continued to be notified. According to the gaming machine 100 configured in this way, even if the player accidentally presses the push-down button 106d1 during the notification of the illegal game warning, the information regarding the illegal game warning ("Please return to left-handed") Since the display of the image M3 including the message is not erased from the screen of the effect display device 200 but is continuously displayed, a user-friendly gaming machine can be provided.

Further, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the effect display device 200 or the like is caused to display the image M3 or the like including the message "Please return to left-handed play" to inform the fraudulent game warning, When a middle frame open detection signal is input from the frame open switch 180 to the main control board 300, or when a front door detection signal is input from the front door open switch 182 to the main control board 300, the sub control board 330 opens the door. The opening error information is given priority over the fraudulent game warning to be reported to the performance display device 200 or the like. According to the gaming machine 100 configured in this way, even when the fraudulent game warning is being issued, when the front door opening error occurs, the door opening error is given importance and is accurately notified. It is possible to appropriately cope with the highly malicious fraudulent act of opening the front door 106 to obtain a large amount of game balls.

Further, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when the effect display device 200 or the like displays the image M3 or the like including the message "Please return to left-handed" to notify the fraudulent game warning, the magnetic When a detection signal is input from the sensor 174 to the main control board 300, the sub-control board 330 is configured to notify the performance display device or the like of the magnetic error information prior to the fraudulent game warning. That is, the gaming machine 100 further includes a magnetic detection unit (magnetic sensor 174) that detects magnetism, and the effect control means (main control board 300, sub control board 330) controls the shooting operation information (image M3, etc.). is notified to the effect device (effect display device 200, etc.), if the magnetic detection unit detects magnetism, the information indicating that the magnetism has occurred is prioritized over the firing operation information. It is configured to notify the production device. According to the gaming machine 100 configured in this way, when a magnetic error occurs even during the notification of the fraudulent game warning, the magnetic error information is emphasized and accurately performed, so that the magnet is activated. It is possible to appropriately deal with a highly malicious fraudulent act of acquiring a large amount of game balls by using them.

Further, according to the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, the fraudulent game warning is provided with a weak fraudulent game warning and a strong fraudulent game warning. Then, when the value of the reception count N of the fraudulent game detection command received by the sub CPU 330a is any of "2, 4, 6, 8", a weak fraudulent game warning is notified, and the fraudulent game detection command is received. When the value of the number of times N is "10", it is configured to issue a strong illegal game warning. According to the gaming machine 100 configured in this way, for example, even though the time-saving gaming state has ended, if the player erroneously shoots the game ball into the right-handed area 116b of the game area 116 for a predetermined period, Also, a weak illegal game warning can be reported for a while without an immediate strong illegal game warning. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having an unpleasant feeling by frequently announcing the strong fraudulent game warning after the time-saving game state is ended. On the other hand, in the normal game state or the latent state, for a player who continuously and intentionally shoots game balls toward the right-handed area 116b of the game area 116, the warning degree is higher than the illegal game weak warning. It is designed to be able to notify a strong illegal game warning that has been strengthened. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent the player from playing such an illegal game.

In the above-described embodiment, when the game state is the normal game state or the latent state, the game ball enters the second start hole 122 provided in the right-handed area 116b of the game area 116. , an example in which the effect display device 200 or the like is notified of the fraudulent game warning has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. When the game state is the normal game state or the hidden certainty state, based on the game ball entering the gate 124, a fraudulent game warning (an image including the message ``Please return to left-handed hitting'') is produced and displayed. You may make it alert|report to the apparatus 200 grade|etc.,. In addition, when the game state is a time-saving game state or a big role game, right-handed hitting is recommended based on the fact that the game ball enters a general winning hole 118 provided in the left-handed hitting area 116a of the game area 116. - 特許庁The effect display device 200 or the like may be caused to notify an image including a message "Please hit to the right" as information.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the production display device 200 issues an illegal game warning as the shooting operation information constituting the present invention based on the game ball entering the second start hole 122 in the normal game state or the latent state. etc., but it is not limited to this configuration. For example, a specific area where a game ball can enter is formed in the right-handed area 116b of the game board 108, and a big win is made based on the game ball entering the first start port 120 in the normal game state or latent state. In a gaming machine that can execute a major role game for the first time by entering a game ball into a specific area after winning the major role lottery based on the execution of the lottery, based on the winning of the major role lottery, An image including a message "Please hit to the right" may be displayed on the effect display device 200 or the like as information recommending hitting to the right. In this case, the image including the message "Please hit right" as information recommending hitting right in the normal game state or latent state corresponds to the shooting operation information constituting the present invention.

Further, in the above embodiment, the general winning hole 118 is provided only in the left-handed area 116a of the game area 116, but the configuration is not limited to this. A general winning hole may be provided in the right-handed area 116 b of the game area 116 . In this case, the general winning hole detection switch for detecting that the game ball has entered the general winning hole provided in the right-handed area 116b corresponds to the second detection section constituting the present invention.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, even if the player operates the push button 106d1 when the priority notification error information (door opening error information, magnetic error information) or illegal game warning has already been notified, the priority notification error Although the menu entry image G is displayed on the effect display section 200a of the effect display device 200 without canceling the notification of the information or the fraudulent game warning, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, when the priority notification error information or fraudulent game warning has already been notified, when the power supply is turned off and the power is restored, if a backup abnormality error or RAM abnormality error occurs, the priority notification error information or The illegal game warning may not be notified, and in this case, even if the player operates the push button 106d1, the menu entry image G may not be displayed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, as an example of "satisfaction of the operation-related condition" of the present invention, the operation of the push button 106d1 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For this "satisfaction of the operation-related condition", for example, a major role lottery is executed based on the entry of the game ball into the first start port 120, and the effect display is performed according to the variation pattern determined based on the result of the major role lottery. It includes the start of a button effect using the push button 106d1 in the device 200, or the display of an image including a message such as "Press the button!" during this button effect. It is not limited to the operation of the button 106d1.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, setting-related processing is performed (see FIGS. 24 and 25). Since the processes of steps S200-15 to S200-27 of 24 are not performed, priority notification error information and fraudulent game warning are not notified in the first place.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the gaming machine 100, the error notification information for notifying the abnormal state including the setting abnormal state, the RAM abnormal state, and the backup abnormal state is the error information notified with the highest priority. The release error information is the error information notified with the next priority.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the menu entry image (predetermined information) G is displayed on the effect display device 200 or the like based on the operation of the push button 106d1, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, the menu entry image G may be displayed on the effect display device 200 or the like based on the operation of the handle portion 106d2. Alternatively, the menu entry image G may be displayed based on the operation of the selection button 106f, the volume adjustment button 106g, or the light amount adjustment button 106h.

Further, in the above embodiment, the door opening error and the magnetic error have been described as priority notification errors, but the contents of other errors will be briefly described. A radio wave error is an error that occurs when radio waves are detected, and a vibration error is an error that occurs when vibration is detected. The fraudulent prize winning error includes a special electric fraudulent prize winning error and a public electric fraudulent prize winning error. is an error that occurs when a game ball enters the big winning opening 128 by opening. This is an error that occurs when the movable piece 122b is opened and the game ball enters the second starting port 122. Also, the winning frequency abnormality error is an error that occurs when a predetermined number (for example, 40) or more of game balls enter the first starting hole 120 and the general winning hole 118 in one minute.

The large winning opening excess winning error is an error that occurs when game balls enter the large winning opening 128 excessively during the execution period of each round game in the big winning game, and the probability variable area abnormal passage error is an error that occurs during the big winning game. This is an error that occurs when there is a winning of a game ball to the probability variable area in a predetermined round in which it is impossible to realize the winning of the game ball to the probability variable area. Also, the big winning hole entry/exit ball mismatch error is an error that occurs when the number of game balls entering the big winning hole 128 and the number of game balls discharged from the big winning hole 128 do not match. The winning hole abnormal ejection error is an error that occurs when a game ball enters the variable probability area or the like in spite of the fact that the game ball cannot enter the variable probability area or the like in the big winning hole 128 . Furthermore, the start opening abnormal winning error is that in a game machine equipped with a sorting device, a game ball continuously wins in either the first start opening 120 or the first second start opening in the sorting device. This error occurs when

A switch error occurs when the proximity sensor of each detection switch (general winning opening detection switch 118s, first starting opening detection switch 120s, second starting opening detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s, large winning opening detection switch 128s) is disconnected or shorted. This error occurs when The base abnormality error is an error that occurs when the sum of the number of payouts of game balls and the number of out-balls of game balls exceeds a predetermined value in the normal time when the big win game and the time saving game are not performed. A movable body error is an error that occurs when the performance accessory device 202 cannot follow instructions from the main CPU 300a. Even when various errors such as those described above have occurred, the effect display device 200 or the like is made to report information to the effect that an error has occurred, in the same manner as when the door opening error or the magnetic error described in the above embodiment has occurred. It's becoming

Further, in the above-described embodiment, various processing related to game progress and setting-related processing are executed within the timer interrupt processing. Although it is configured not to execute various processes, it is not limited to this. For example, in the main loop processing (FIG. 24), various processing related to game progress and setting-related processing are configured to be executed. Various processes related to game progress may not be executed. Even in this case, as in the above embodiment, the main CPU 300a does not execute various processes related to the progress of the game while the setting-related process is being executed, so the processing load on the main CPU 300a can be reduced. In addition, while the setting-related process is being executed, the progress of the game can be reliably stopped, and the occurrence of problems that may occur due to the progress of the game in the stopped state of the game can be prevented.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting-related processing is executed at power-on, the main CPU 300a terminates the setting-related processing, and then executes the power-on subcommand group (commands necessary for rendering). Although it is configured to transmit to the control board 330, it is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 300a may transmit the power-on sub-command group to the sub-control board 330 at various timings such as when the variation starts and ends, during the jackpot, and when waiting for customers. In this way, it is possible to transmit the information related to the effects necessary for each of the above various timings, so that the amount of information in the power-on subcommand group to be transmitted when the power is turned on can be reduced, and the main CPU 300a is executed when the power is turned on. Processing load can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, on the back side of the game board 108, there is a confluence path for merging the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the big winning opening 128, and the ejection opening 130. An out ball detection switch 129s for detecting a game ball is provided in this confluence passage. However, if the number of game balls shot to the game area 116 or the number of game balls ejected from the game area 116 can be counted as the number of out balls, the number is not limited to this. For example, the out ball detection switch 129s detects only game balls that have passed through the ejection port 130, and includes a general winning opening detection switch 118s, a first starting opening detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s, and a large winning opening. The number of game balls detected by the detection switch 128s and the out-ball detection switch 129s may be totaled to obtain the number of out-balls. In addition, gates and sensors that detect game balls shot into the game area 116 are provided on the game board 108 (for example, between the rails 114a and 114b), and the number of game balls detected by the gates and sensors is counted as the number of out balls ( number of shot balls). In addition, a plurality of gates and sensors are provided on the game board 108 so that all the game balls flowing down the game area 116 can be detected. number of shot balls).

Further, in the above embodiment, the total number of prize balls paid out due to the game balls entering the general winning hole 118, the first starting hole 120 and the second starting hole 122 is defined as the number of payouts. However, in the gaming machine 100 equipped with a so-called small win, the number of payouts may include the number of prize balls paid out when a game ball enters the big win opening 128 opened at the time of the small win.

In the above embodiment, the performance display monitor 304 displays the number of payouts with respect to the number of out balls, but for example, the number of prize balls obtained during the big win game with respect to the number of out balls may be displayed. .

In the above-described embodiment, the work area and the stack area temporarily used when executing the process for conducting the test defined by the game machine regulations are provided in the non-use area of the main RAM 300c. may be provided in

100 game machine 108 game board (effect device)
106a decorative lens (directing device)
106b Side panel unit (production device)
106d1 push button (operation unit)
106d2 Handle part (operation part)
106e speaker (directing device)
106f Selection button (operation unit)
106g volume control button (operation unit)
106h Light intensity adjustment button (operation part)
112 Operation handle (firing part)
113 launcher (launch unit)
116 game area 116a left hitting area (first game area)
116b right hitting area (second game area)
120s General winning opening detection switch (first detection unit)
122s Second starting port detection switch (second detector)
124s Gate detection switch (second detection unit)
128s Large winning opening detection switch (second detection unit)
200 production display device (production device)
300a main CPU (production control means)
330a sub CPU (effect control means)

Claims (1)

a game board on which a first game area and a second game area are formed;
A launching unit for launching game balls into the first game area or the second game area;
A first detection unit that detects that a game ball has flowed down the first game area;
A second detection unit that detects that the game ball has flowed down the second game area;
a magnetic detection unit that detects magnetism;
A game state in which the game state is controlled to a first game state in which the game progresses by shooting game balls into the first game area, or a second game state in which the game progresses by shooting game balls into the second game area. a control means;
an operation unit operable by a player;
A game machine comprising a production control means for controlling a production device to notify predetermined information based on the establishment of an operation-related condition of the operation unit,
The production control means is
Based on the fact that the second detection unit detects the falling of the game ball in the first game state, or that the first detection unit detects the falling of the game ball in the second game state, the shooting unit Firing operation information related to the shooting operation can be notified to the production device,
Even when the predetermined information is notified while the firing operation information is being notified, the firing operation information can be continuously notified ,
When the magnetic detection unit detects magnetism while the firing operation information and the predetermined information are being notified, the predetermined information can be continuously notified, and information indicating that the magnetism has been detected is provided. A gaming machine characterized in that the notification is given with priority over the shooting operation information .

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