JP7420411B2 - gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been gaming machines equipped with a game control means (main control board 41) capable of executing a game (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2016-096933A

However, with conventional gaming machines, there is room for improvement in the quality of the gaming machines.

The present invention aims to improve the quality of a gaming machine.

In a typical form of the present invention, in a gaming machine equipped with a game control means capable of executing a game, the game control means includes a performance display means capable of displaying an indication regarding the performance of the gaming machine, and a It is equipped with an information holding means that can hold game information, an information output means that can output information to the outside, a circuit board that constitutes the game control means, and a board box that houses the circuit board, and is compatible with power-on. to determine the validity of the gaming information held in the information holding means, and when the gaming information is determined to be abnormal by the validity determination, the abnormality can be reported by displaying the performance displaying means. , the circuit board includes a connector that connects to components within the game machine or external equipment, a first wiring pattern that connects to electronic components, a second wiring pattern that connects to the connector, and a surface of the circuit board. a through hole that connects the first wiring pattern on the side and the second wiring pattern on the back side of the circuit board between the front side and the back side of the circuit board, the board box , comprising a first case member and a second case member defining a storage space for storing the circuit board between the first case member, and the second case member is arranged such that the electronic component is disposed therein. a side wall portion defining an area where the connector is disposed as a storage space having a first height, and an area where the connector is disposed as a storage space having a second height lower than the first height; and an opening exposed to the through hole, and the side wall portion is formed at a position overlapping with the through hole.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the quality of a gaming machine can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine seen from the front side. It is a front view of a game board. It is a front view of the game board of a modification. It is a block diagram showing a configuration example of a game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a production control system of a gaming machine. 3 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the first half of main processing. 3 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the latter half of main processing. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of Fuzu 1 game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of operation 1 switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process common to 1 actuation|operation switch. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of general electricity 1 prize switch monitoring processing. Fig. 1 is a flowchart showing the procedure of normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal figure 1 fluctuation start process. Fig. 1 is a flowchart showing the procedure of processing during fluctuation. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during display of a general figure 1. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a fanfare of 1 fanfare. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of processing in 1 per ordinary figure. It is an example of the timing chart when the general electric power station 1 operates. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of general electric power 1 remaining bulb processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the completion|finish process per common figure 1. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of Fuzu 2 game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of operation|movement 2 switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of general electricity 2 winning switch monitoring processing. Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of normal processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal figure 2 fluctuation start process. This is a table showing examples of winning probabilities for ordinary figures 1 to 4. Fig. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a process during display of a general map 2. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process during a normal figure 2 hit. This is an example of a timing chart when power stations 2 to 4 operate. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of general electric power station 2 remaining bulb processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the completion|finish process per common figure 2. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of Fuzu 3 game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a common figure 4 game process. This is an example (part 1) of a timing chart when the game control device executes the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game. This is an example (part 2) of a timing chart when the game control device executes the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game. This is a modified example of the timing chart when the game control device executes the general figure 1 to 4 variable display game. It is a front view of the game board of a 2nd modification. It is a perspective view of the normal figure starting gate of a modification. It is a figure showing the appearance of a game control device of a 2nd embodiment. It is a partially enlarged front view of the game control device of the second embodiment. It is a pattern enlarged view (back side) of the pattern around the operation 1b switch connector of the game control device of the second embodiment, viewed from the back side. It is an enlarged view of the operation 1b switch connector and its surroundings of the game control device of the second embodiment. It is a partially enlarged front view of a game control device according to a modification of the second embodiment. It is an enlarged view of the operation 1b switch connector and its surroundings of the game control device according to a modification of the second embodiment.

[First embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described based on the drawings. Note that in the description of the gaming machine, front, rear, left, and right refer to the directions seen from the player during the game.

[Overview of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine.

The gaming machine 10 includes an opening/closing frame attached to a frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge so as to be rotatable in opening and closing. The opening/closing frame includes a front frame 12 (body frame) and a glass frame 15.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is disposed on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached. The cover glass 14 functions as a game viewing area that makes the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) formed on the game board 30 visible.

The front frame 12 and the glass frame 15 can be opened individually. For example, by opening only the glass frame 15, the game area 32 of the game board 30 can be accessed. Furthermore, by opening the front frame 12 while the glass frame 15 is not open, it is possible to access the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) etc. arranged on the back side of the game board 30. I can do it.

Various frame constituent members are arranged at the edge portion of the glass frame 15 around the cover glass 14.

At the upper center and left side of the glass frame 15, decorative devices 18a and 18b are arranged which can produce light emitting effects depending on the game state. The decoration devices 18a and 18b house lighting members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emitting effect according to the game state. The lighting members arranged inside these decoration devices 18a and 18b constitute a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

Upper speakers 19a are disposed at the upper right corner and the upper left corner of the glass frame 15, respectively. In addition to these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided at the bottom of the gaming machine 10. The lower speaker 19b is disposed at the lower left corner of the glass frame 15 and at the lower right corner of the front frame 12. These upper speaker 19a and lower speaker 19b are for emitting sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, etc.

On the right side of the glass frame 15, a protrusion unit 13 is provided that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 10 and protrudes toward the front (towards the player). The special appearance unit 13 is an effect device that performs a light emitting effect or the like depending on the progress of the game. The lighting member disposed inside the projecting appearance unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An upper tray unit having an upper tray 21 capable of storing game balls is attached to the lower part of the glass frame 15. The upper plate 21 is formed into a box shape with an open top. The game balls stored in the upper tray 21 are supplied one by one to a ball firing device (not shown).

The upper tray unit further includes a production operation device that accepts input operations from players, a ball rental operation device that accepts input operations from players, and a decoration device 22 that performs light emission production etc. according to the game state. .

The performance operation device is an operation device in which a touch panel 25b is incorporated into the performance button 25, and is provided at the upper center of the upper tray unit for easy operation by the player.

By the player operating the performance operation device, it is possible to perform a performance in which the player's operation intervenes in a variable display game (game) or the like. For example, it is possible to select a performance pattern (performance mode). Note that the variable display game includes the normal figure variable display game (the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game), and when simply referred to as a variable display game, this specification refers to the normal figure variable display game. .

Furthermore, the effect pattern may be changed not only while the variable display game is being executed, but also by the player operating the effect operation device while the variable display game is not being executed.

Note that when the variable display game is executed and a win is achieved, the gaming state becomes a special (predetermined) gaming state (predetermined gaming state). The special gaming state is, for example, a jackpot state (special gaming state). The predetermined gaming state of this embodiment is a gaming state in which the movable members 37b (common electricity 1 to 4) of each normal variable winning device 37 are operable. Further, the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which no special (predetermined) gaming state (predetermined gaming state, special gaming state) has occurred.

The ball rental operation device is an operation device operated by a player when borrowing game balls, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper tray unit. The ball lending operation device includes a ball lending button 27, a return button 28, and a balance display section 26. The ball rental button 27 is a button operated by the player when borrowing game balls, and the return button 28 is used when ejecting a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the gaming machine 10. This button is operated by the player. The balance display section 26 is a display area where the balance of a prepaid card or the like is displayed.

The decoration device 22 houses lighting members such as LEDs inside, and is a device that performs lighting effects depending on the game state, and is provided in the front portion of the upper tray unit. The lighting member disposed inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

Below the glass frame 15 including the above-mentioned upper plate unit, etc., and at the bottom of the front frame 12, there is an operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of a ball launcher (not shown), and a handle capable of storing game balls. A lower plate 23 is provided.

The operation handle 24 is located at the lower right portion of the front frame 12 and below the right lower speaker 19b. When the player rotates the operating handle 24, the ball firing device fires the game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 into the game area 32 of the game board 30. The firing speed of the game ball fired from the ball firing device is set to become faster as the amount of rotational operation of the operating handle 24 increases. That is, the ball firing device can change the firing force, which is the force (velocity) at which the game ball is fired into the game area, in response to the operation of the operating handle 24 by the player, and can play the game in various firing modes with different firing forces. Can shoot balls. The firing mode includes a medium hit (normal hit) in which the game ball is made to flow down to a predetermined area in the center of the game area 32, and a right hit in which the game ball is made to flow down on the right side of the game area 32. Note that the firing mode may include left-handed hitting (normal hitting) in which the game ball is aimed at flowing down into a predetermined area on the left side of the game area 32.

The lower plate 23 is arranged below the upper plate unit at a predetermined distance from the upper plate unit. The lower plate 23 has a ball hole 23a that vertically passes through the bottom surface of the lower plate 23, and an opening/closing operation part 23b for opening and closing the ball hole 23a. When the player operates the opening/closing operation part 23b to open the ball removal hole 23a, the game balls stored in the lower tray 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball removal hole 23a.

[Game board]
Next, the game board 30 of the game machine 10 will be explained with reference to FIG. 2A. FIG. 2A is a front view of the game board 30 provided in the game machine 10.

As shown in FIG. 2A, the game board 30 includes a flat game board main body 30a that serves as a mounting base for various members. The game board body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin, and a game area 32 surrounded by guide rails 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board body 30a. The game machine 10 is configured to play a game by firing a game ball from a ball firing device into a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, windmills, obstacle nails, and the like are arranged as members for changing the direction of the game balls flowing down, and the fired game balls flow down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

Slightly below the center of the gaming area 32, two normal symbol starting gates (common pattern starting gate) 34 and a normal pattern starting port (common pattern starting port) 34b are arranged vertically (in the downward direction of the game ball, in the vertical direction). They are provided in series (one row). A gate switch (operation 1a to 1n switch, SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) is provided inside each of the two normal figure starting gates 34 and the normal figure starting opening 34b to detect the passing game ball. There is. When the game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the regular figure starting gate 34 or enters the regular figure starting opening 34b, the regular figure 1 variable display game is executed.

At approximately the center of the game area 32, a plurality of obstacle nails 95a (nails, guide nails) are arranged, for example, in a ring shape with intervals through which game balls cannot pass. The plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in an annular manner function as a boundary separating the central part of the game area 32 from the left and right sides.

A large number of obstacle nails 95b are densely arranged in the center of the game area 32, that is, inside the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring. Further, among the large number of obstacle nails 95b, a plurality of obstacle nails 95c arranged in two rows in the vertical direction guide the game ball to the upper normal figure starting gate 34. Below the central part of the game area 32, the two regular game starting gates 34 and the regular game starting opening 34b, which are provided in series, are arranged, and the game ball can pass continuously between these members. A plurality of obstacle nails 95d are provided for guiding. The plurality of obstacle nails 95d widen toward the bottom in a "V" shape.

Approximately above the center of the gaming area 32, a passage opening (passing opening entrance, entrance opening) 32a is provided through which a game ball can pass inside a plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in an annular manner. The passage hole 32a is formed by spacing some of the obstacle nails among the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in an annular manner to an extent that allows the game ball to pass through. In addition, a switch capable of detecting the game ball passing through the passage port 32a is provided on the back side of the passage port 32a, and when the switch detects that the game ball has passed through the passage port 32a, the sound is emitted from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b. The production control device 300 may be controlled to play audio or sound. A large number of obstacle nails 95b (including a plurality of obstacle nails 95c) inside the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in an annular shape pass through the upper normal figure starting gate 34 among the game balls that have passed through the passage opening 32a. Adjust the proportion of game balls.

Furthermore, among the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring, for example, the obstacle nails near the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) (for example, the obstacle nails indicated by the dashed rectangular frame in FIG. 2A) are spaced apart. , the second passage port 32b may be formed near the normal variable winning device 37. According to such an aspect, when the player hits the game ball to the right to win the normal variable winning device 37, the game ball also passes through the general pattern starting gate 34 or the general pattern starting opening 34b or enters the winning area. It becomes possible to do so. Therefore, in a predetermined gaming state, it is possible to aim for another hit, increasing the successive winning performance and increasing the interest of the game.

A general winning opening 35 is arranged in the gaming area 32 at the lower left of the center case 40, and a general winning opening 35 is also arranged in the gaming area 32 at the lower right of the center case 40. Winning of game balls into these general winning holes 35 is detected by winning hole switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning holes 35. It should be noted that instead of providing the normal figure start opening 34b below the central part of the gaming area 32, a general winning opening 35 may be provided.

On the right side of the gaming area 32, a plurality (for example, four) of normal variable winning devices 37 (37d to 37g) are provided. The normal variable prize winning device 37 includes a movable member (movable piece) 37b that converts into a state where game balls can easily flow in by rotating in a direction in which the upper end side falls toward the front side. When the movable member 37b is in the closed state, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37 or to win a prize.

The movable member 37b is a so-called vane-shaped ordinary electric accessory, and rotates via the ordinary electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the result of the ordinary figure fluctuation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode. The game ball opens and changes to an open state (an easy-to-win state that is advantageous for the player) in which game balls easily flow into the variable winning device 37. In addition, the movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100 described later.

In addition, without providing a plurality of normal variable winning devices 37, in the gaming area 32 below the center case 40, there is a starting winning opening (first starting winning area) 36 that provides the starting conditions for the special figure variable display game, and directly below it. Only one normal variable winning device 37 having a second starting winning opening (second starting winning area) may be provided. In the gaming machine 10 in which only one normal variable winning device 37 is provided, when a game ball enters the starting winning hole 36 or the normal variable winning device 37, a special figure variable display game can be executed as an auxiliary game. .

In addition, in a gaming machine 10 in which only one normal variable winning device 37 is provided, for example, in the gaming area 32 at the lower right of the normal variable winning device 37, there is a special variable winning device having an attacker-type opening/closing door 39c that opens the big winning opening. A device 39 can be provided. The special variable prize winning device 39 converts the big prize opening from a closed state (a closed state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a special game state advantageous to the player) according to the result of the special figure variable display game, and generates a big prize. By facilitating the flow of game balls into the mouth, a predetermined game value (prize ball) can be given to the player. In addition, a count switch (big winning hole switch) is arranged in the big winning hole as a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning hole. Furthermore, a light emitting member that illuminates the grand prize opening is disposed inside or near the grand prize opening.

When a game ball enters the general winning hole 35 and the normal variable winning device 37, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) releases the number of prize balls from the payout device according to the type of winning hole. It is discharged onto the upper tray 21. In addition, when a game ball passes or enters the two normal pattern starting gates 34 and the normal pattern starting opening 34b, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) may or may not award a prize ball. Further, at the lowest part of the gaming area 32, an out opening 30b is provided for collecting game balls that have not won a winning opening or the like.

Further, outside the game area 32 and at the lower right corner of the game board main body 30a, there is provided a collective display device 50 for executing a normal pattern fluctuation display game. The collective display device 50 includes display units 53 to 57 that display information such as the current gaming status.

The collective display device 50 includes a variable display section 53 (normal figure display device, lamp D1, D2, D10, D18) for four types of normal figure variable display games, and the starting (suspended) memory number of each normal figure variable display game. It has a storage display section for notification (Purpose map 1 pending display 56a, Computile map 2 pending display 56b, Comprehensive map 3 pending display 56c, and Comprehensive map 4 pending display 56d). The general figure 1 reservation display 56a is composed of lamps D15a and D16a. The ordinary figure 2 reservation display 56b is composed of lamps D15b and D16b. The general figure 3 reservation display 56c is composed of lamps D15c and D16c. The ordinary figure 4 reservation display 56d is composed of lamps D15d and D16d. In the regular figure display 53, the variable display game is executed by a variable display (blinking) in which the lamps D1, D2, D10, and D18 are repeatedly turned on and off.

In addition, the collective display device 50 includes a first game state display section 57 (a first game state indicator, a lamp) that informs you that it is time to hit right (when you should hit right) or mid-hit (when you normally hit). D8) is provided.

Note that the variable display unit 53 for the general figure variable display game may be configured with four 7-segment type displays (LED lamps) or the like. When the variable display section 53 is a 7-segment type display, the variable display game is executed by a variable display in which identification information (for example, the center segment) is repeatedly turned on and off (flashing). Note that the variable display section 53 is not limited to such a segment type display section, but may be composed of an aggregate of a plurality of LEDs, and when performing a variable display, all of the LEDs provided as a display device may be configured. All LEDs are turned on and all turned off (all LEDs blink at the same time), cyclic lighting (one LED is turned on and off in a prescribed order at a prescribed time interval), or a prescribed number of LEDs are turned on. This may be done by turning on/off (blinking) or cyclically lighting.

Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10 and the details of the normal pattern fluctuation display game will be explained.

In the game machine 10, a game is played by firing a game ball toward the game area 32 from a ball firing device (not shown). The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing its rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. placed at various places in the game area 32, and enters the normal figure starting opening 34b, the general winning opening 35, or the normal fluctuation. The ball enters the winning device 37 or wins a prize, or flows into the out port 30b provided at the bottom of the gaming area 32 and is discharged from the gaming area 32. When game balls win in the general winning hole 35 or the normal variable winning device 37, the number of prize balls corresponding to the type of winning hole in which the winning hole was won is discharged to the upper tray 21 via the payout device.

The ordinary figure starting gate 34 and the ordinary figure starting opening 34b are each provided with operation 1a to 1n switches 34a (gate switch, see FIG. 3) that detect the game ball that has passed through the ordinary figure starting gate 34. When a game ball passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34 or enters the normal pattern starting gate 34b (or wins a prize), it is detected by the actuation 1a to 1n switches 34a, and the judgment result of the random number value for hit judgment extracted at this time. A common map fluctuation display game (common map 1 fluctuation display game) is executed based on the following.

A state in which the general pattern fluctuation display game (the general pattern 1 fluctuation display game) cannot be started, for example, when one of the general pattern fluctuation display games (the general pattern fluctuation display game 1 to 4 fluctuation display games) is already being played and the corresponding general pattern fluctuation display game has not finished, or if the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is a win, the movable member 37b (normal power lines 1 to 4) of any of the normal variable winning devices 37 (normal variable winning devices 37d to 37g) is released. When the game ball passes through the regular game starting gate 34 or enters the regular game starting gate 34b (or wins a prize) when the game ball is converted into the regular game state, the number of regular game 1 starting memories (standard game 1 pending) becomes the upper limit number. If it is less than that, the number of memories is added (+1).

Each normal pattern starting memory (normal pattern 1 to 4 starting memory (normal pattern 1 to 4 pending)) stores a random number value for determining the hit or loss of the normal pattern fluctuation display game. When the random number value for hit determination matches the determination value, the general pattern fluctuation display game becomes a hit and a specific result pattern (specific result) is derived.

The ordinary figure fluctuation display game is executed on the ordinary figure display 53 provided in the collective display device 50. The ordinary figure indicator 53 is composed of an LED that indicates a hit when lit as ordinary identification information (ordinary figure) and indicates a miss when it is turned off. By blinking this LED, it is possible to detect fluctuations in the ordinary identification information. After a predetermined variable display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 2B, each normal variable winning device 37 may be provided with a 7-segment type display (LED lamp), and the normal identification information may be displayed in a variable manner on the display.

FIG. 2B is a front view of a modified game board 30.

If the normal pattern random number extracted when the ball passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34 or enters the normal pattern starting gate 34b is a winning value, the normal pattern displayed on the normal pattern display 53 stops in a hit state, and the winning pattern is reached. state. At this time, by driving the general electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) of the ordinary variable winning device 37d, the movable member 37b (general electric 1) of the ordinary variable winning device 37d is activated for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec). It is converted to the open state, and winning of game balls to the normal variable winning device 37d is permitted.

A winning of a game ball to the normal variable winning device 37 (37d to 37g) is detected by the actuation 2 to 5 switches 39a (see FIG. 3). The winning game ball in the normal variable winning device 37d is detected as the starting winning ball of the normal pattern 2 variable display game, and is stored as the normal pattern 2 starting memory (normal pattern 2 pending) up to a predetermined upper limit.

The game ball that won the normal variable winning device 37e is detected as the starting winning ball of the normal figure 3 variable display game, and the game ball that won the normal variable winning device 37f is detected as the starting winning ball of the normal figure 4 variable display game, Each of them is stored as a general figure 3 starting memory (general figure 3 pending) or a general figure 4 starting memory (general figure 4 pending) up to a predetermined upper limit.

The game control device 100 executes the normal figure 2 to 4 variable display game based on the winnings to the normal variable winning devices 37d to f or the normal figure 2 to 4 starting memory (normal figure 2 to 4 pending).

Incidentally, the winning game ball in the normal variable winning device 37g is detected by the actuation 5 switch 39a, but it is not stored as the normal pattern starting memory and is used for paying out the prize ball and for the normal pattern 4 count described later.

When a game ball passes through the normal pattern starting gate 34 or enters the normal pattern starting gate 34b or the normal variable winning device 37 or wins a prize at a predetermined timing (when a ball enters or a winning is detected) When the random number value (random number 1 to 4) is a winning value, a predetermined number (of the random numbers 1 to 4) is displayed as a result of the fluctuating display game in the fluctuating display unit 53 (the flute display, lamps D1, D2, D10, D18). The result pattern (predetermined result pattern) of the specified result is derived, and a winning state (predetermined gaming state) is obtained. Correspondingly, when the normal variable prize winning device 37 is provided with a 7-segment type display as shown in FIG. (odd numbers). In addition, the number of normal figures 1 to 4 starting memory (normal figures 1 to 4 pending) may be displayed on the display of each normal variable winning device 37.

At this time, in the corresponding normal variable winning device 37, the movable member 37b (normal electricity 1 to 4) is opened by energizing the ordinary electricity 1 to 4 solenoids 37c (see FIG. The closed state is converted to the open state for a period of time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec). That is, the prize opening provided in the corresponding normal variable prize winning device 37 opens wide for a predetermined time or until a predetermined number of game balls are won, and the player is given the privilege of being able to win many game balls during this time. be done.

The variable display unit 53 (normal figure display) is configured as a separate display for each normal figure variable display game (general figure 1 to 4 variable display game), but may be configured as the same display. You may. It should be noted that the respective normal pattern fluctuation display games are set so as not to be executed at the same time. In addition, the 4th variable display game for 4th grade is executed with priority over the 1st to 3rd variable display games, the 3rd variable display game is executed with priority over the 1st and 2nd variable display games, and The 2-variable display game is executed with priority over the 1-variable display game.

In addition, although not particularly limited, the switches provided on the back side of the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a, the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a, the winning opening switch 35a and the passage opening 32a in the normal variable prize winning device 37 include: A non-contact type magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used that includes a magnetic detection coil and detects game balls by utilizing a phenomenon in which the magnetic field changes when metal comes close to the coil. In addition, the glass frame open detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10 and the front frame open detection switch 64 (main body frame open detection switch) provided on the front frame (gaming frame) 12 etc. Microswitches with standard contacts can be used.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the gaming control system of the gaming machine 10. The game machine 10 includes a game control device 100 (main board), and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that centrally controls games, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer). an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and a data bus 140 connecting the CPU section 110, the input section 120, and the output section 130. Consists of etc.

The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer (CPU) 111 called an amusement chip (IC) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and generates a reference clock for the CPU operating clock, timer interrupt, and random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC32V, DC12V, or DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 to enable operation. be done.

The power supply unit 400 includes a normal power supply section 410 that includes an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC 12V or DC 5V from a DC 32V voltage, and the like. , has a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the RAM inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power outage, and a power outage monitoring circuit, and provides a power outage monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power outage. The control signal generator 430 includes a control signal generator 430 that generates and outputs control signals such as the following.

In this embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the gaming control device 100, but the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are configured on a separate board or integrated with the gaming control device 100, that is, the main It may also be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when changing models, the backup power supply section 420 and the control signal generation section 430 are installed on a board separate from the power supply device 400 or the main board, as in the embodiment. By providing this, it is possible to remove it from the target of replacement and reduce costs.

The backup power supply section 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the gaming microcomputer 111 (particularly the built-in RAM) of the gaming control device 100, so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during or after a power outage. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, for example, and when it drops to 17V or less, detects the occurrence of a power outage, changes the power outage monitoring signal, and generates a reset signal after a predetermined time. Output. Also, when the power is turned on or when a power failure is recovered, a reset signal is output after a predetermined period of time has elapsed from that point.

Further, the gaming control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed down and turned on, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, the information stored in the RAM 111c in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly transferred. Initialization processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal and causes the entire control system to be reset.

Further, the game control device 100 (main board) includes a setting key switch 93. The setting key switch 93 is turned on by an operator's rotational operation or the like, thereby making it possible to change probability setting values (setting values) according to settings regarding game conditions (games). Note that the RAM initialization switch 112 can also be used as a setting value change switch that can change the probability setting value according to the operator's operation. In this embodiment, the probability setting value is a setting value for setting the winning probability (the winning probability of the general figure fluctuation display game, the jackpot probability, the small winning probability (only when there is a small winning), etc.). Other game conditions (such as performance) can also be changed according to the probability setting value. The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 constitute a setting changing means (setting changing device 42) that can change settings related to gaming conditions (probability setting values). Note that another switch instead of the RAM initialization switch 112 may also serve as the setting value change switch, or a unique setting value change switch may be provided exclusively.

The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are provided on the game control device 100 inside the game machine 10, so that they are placed in a position where they cannot be operated (a position where they cannot be accessed) unless the front frame 12 (main body frame) is opened. be done. That is, general players cannot access and operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112.

As will be described later, when the gaming machine 10 is powered on (power outage recovery, power restoration), the gaming machine 10 sets the probability setting value according to the on/off state of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112. It is possible to shift to various states such as a setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) where changes can be made and a setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) where probability setting values can be confirmed.

In this embodiment, the probability setting value is defined in six levels, for example, probability setting value 1 (setting 1), probability setting value 2 (setting 2), probability setting value 3 (setting 3), probability setting value 4 (setting 4), probability setting value 5 (setting 5), and probability setting value 6 (setting 6). Generally, setting 1 is the most disadvantageous setting for the player, and setting 6 is the most advantageous setting for the player. Settings 1 and 2 are low settings, settings 3 and 4 are intermediate settings (intermediate settings), and settings 5 and 6 are high settings.

In the probability setting change process, each time the RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed by the operator, the work setting value (setting) in the work setting value area changes from the setting value 0 (setting 1, probability setting value 1) to Setting value 1 (setting 2, probability setting value 2) → setting value 2 (setting 3, probability setting value 3) → setting value 3 (setting 4, probability setting value 4) → setting value 4 (setting 5, probability setting value 5 ) → setting value 5 (setting 6, probability setting value 6) → setting value 0 (setting 1) → setting value 1 (setting 2) →... In this way, the RAM initialization switch 112 also functions as a setting value change switch. For convenience of explanation, work setting values 0 to 5 are provided corresponding to probability setting values 1 to 6, respectively, during the setting change state (setting change mode), but the work setting values and probability setting values are the same. They may be treated as the same by aligning them within a numerical range (ie, 0 to 5 or 1 to 6) (setting the work setting value and the probability setting value to the same numerical value).

Note that the probability setting value may be changed by rotating the setting key switch 93 to a predetermined position instead of operating the RAM initialization switch 112 (setting value change switch). Further, the probability setting value is not limited to six levels. The display probability setting value corresponding to the selected working setting value of 0 to 5 is displayed by a performance display device 152 that is, for example, a 4-digit, 7-segment type (8-segment type if dot Dp is included) display. etc. will be displayed.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111a, a read-only ROM (read-only memory) 111b, and a RAM (random access memory) 111c that can be read and written at any time.

The ROM 111b non-volatilely stores immutable information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control. The RAM 111c is used as a work area for the CPU 111a and a storage area for various signals and random numbers during game control, and stores information related to games (gaming information), and retains the stored information even if a power outage occurs. It becomes a storage storage means that can hold data. An electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM may be used as the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c.

The ROM 111b also stores, for example, a general pattern fluctuation pattern setting information table (general pattern fluctuation pattern setting information table 1 to 4) for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the general pattern fluctuation display game, etc. I remember. The ordinary figure variation pattern setting information table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the ordinary figure variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the starting memory to determine a variation pattern. Further, the ordinary pattern fluctuation pattern setting information table includes a loss fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a loss, a winning fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a win, and the like.

The CPU 111a executes the game control program in the ROM 111b, generates control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the performance control device 300, generates and outputs drive signals for the solenoid and display device, and operates the game machine. Controls the entire 10. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 includes a random number generation circuit for generating fluctuating pattern random numbers, etc. for determining a winning random number, etc. for determining the winning of the regular figure fluctuation display game, and an oscillation circuit 113. A clock generator is provided that generates a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 msec (milliseconds)) to the CPU 111a based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) of , and a clock that provides update timing for the random number generation circuit.

Further, in the process related to the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the CPU 111a acquires any one table from among the plurality of normal pattern fluctuation pattern setting information tables stored in the ROM 111b. Specifically, the CPU 111a selects one of the plurality of normal pattern fluctuation pattern setting information tables based on the game result (hit or miss) of the normal pattern fluctuation display game, the number of starting memories, etc. and get it. Here, the CPU 111a serves as a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of the plurality of regular pattern fluctuation pattern setting information tables stored in the ROM 111b when executing the regular pattern fluctuation display game.

The payout control device 200 is equipped with a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit according to the prize ball payout command (command and data) from the game control device 100, and releases the prize balls. Performs control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 controls the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the ball rental request signal from the card unit 600 to pay out rental balls.

The input unit 120 of the game control device 100 includes a radio wave sensor 62 (board radio wave sensor) that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, a switch 1a to 1n switch 34a for operating the regular game starting gate 34 and the regular game starting opening 34b, and normal fluctuation switches 1a to 1n. It is connected to the operation 2 to 5 switch 39a in the winning device 37 and the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35, and a negative logic signal such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches is input. , an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 that converts the signal into a positive logic signal of 0V-5V is provided.

Furthermore, the interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is connected to a remaining bulb outlet switch 73 and an out bulb detection switch 74. The remaining ball discharge port switch 73 detects the game balls that have passed through the remaining ball discharge port for discharging the game balls from the normal variable winning device 37. The out ball detection switch 74 may detect only the game balls passing through the out port 30b, or may detect all the game balls that have been fired into the game area and have finished playing.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123, the third input port 124, or the fourth input port 126, and read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In addition, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the actuation 1a to 1n switches 34a, the actuation 2 to 5 switches 39a, and the prize opening switch 35a are input to the third input port 124.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , a detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 and an abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality in a sensor or switch is detected are input to the second input port 123 .

Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121 , a detection signal from the remaining ball outlet switch 73 or the out-ball detection switch 74 is input to the fourth input port 126 .

The second input port 123 also receives a detection signal from a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 etc. of the gaming machine 10, and a detection signal for detecting a glass frame opening provided on the glass frame 15 etc. of the gaming machine 10. Signals from a switch 63, a front frame open detection switch 64 (body frame open detection switch) provided on the front frame 12 (body frame), etc., and a signal from a vibration sensor 65 that detects vibrations of the gaming machine 10 are input. .

Further, the second input port 123 takes in a setting key switch signal from the setting key switch 93 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the third input port 124 is also supplied from the gaming control device 100 to a test shooting test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the actuation 1a to 1n switches 34a and the actuation 2 to 5 switches 39a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the third input port 124. .

As described above, the proximity I/F 121 has a signal level conversion function. In order to enable such a level conversion function, a voltage of 12V is supplied to the proximity I/F 121 from the power supply device 400 in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation. It has become.

The data held by the third input port 124 is read out when the gaming microcomputer 111 decodes the address assigned to the third input port 124 and asserts the enable signal CE2 (changes to a valid level). be able to. The same applies to the second input port 123, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122, which will be described later.

The input unit 120 also includes a frame radio wave fraud signal output from the payout control device 200, a payout busy signal, a status signal indicating a payout abnormality, a shot ball out switch signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout, and an overflow signal. A first input port 122 that takes in an overflow switch signal, a touch switch signal based on the input of a touch switch provided on the operating handle 24, and a signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 and supplies it to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. is provided. The overflow switch signal is a signal that is output when it is detected that a predetermined amount or more of game balls are stored in the lower tray 23 (that it is full). The frame radio wave fraud signal is a signal that is output based on the frame radio wave sensor provided on the front frame 12 (main body frame) detecting radio waves, and the payout busy signal indicates whether the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept commands. This is a signal indicating whether or not.

In addition, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111, etc., and the Schmitt buffer 125 receives these input signals. It has the function of removing noise from. A power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122 and taken in to the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In other words, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 that receive signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RST from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output section 130. In addition, by outputting the reset signal RST directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130, the sight-fire test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the sight-fire test device is turned off. It is configured as follows.

Further, the configuration may be such that the reset signal RST can be output to the sight test equipment via the relay board 70. Note that the reset signal RST is not supplied to each port 122, 123, and 124 of the input section 120. The data set to each port of the output section 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset to prevent system malfunction. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded when the gaming microcomputer 111 is reset.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged in a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the performance control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. Note that this is one-way communication in which signals cannot be input from the production control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs data to inform a test shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown) of information on the general pattern fluctuation display game, a signal indicating the probability of winning, etc. via the relay board 70. The buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. The buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine that is an actual machine (mass-produced and sold product) installed in a game parlor. Note that the detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as an activation switch, outputted from the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, detection signals such as those from the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be directly supplied to the test firing test device are once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, so that, for example, when the gaming machine An error signal indicating an uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70.

Note that the relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the sight test equipment, and a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal without going through the buffer. There is. A chip enable signal CE output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 for outputting opening/closing data of a solenoid (general electric 1 to 4 solenoid) 37c connected to the data bus 140 and opening the ordinary variable winning device 37. .

Further, the output unit 130 includes a third output port 135 for outputting on/off data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50; A fourth output port 136 is provided for outputting on/off data of the digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED is connected.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information regarding the gaming machine 10 such as winning information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is equipped with a photorelay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device installed in a game parlor (an information collection terminal, a game hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.), and can transmit information regarding the game machine 10 to the outside. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a firing permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 includes a first driver (drive circuit) 138a that receives the open/close data signal of the general electric power 1 to 4 solenoids 37c outputted from the second output port 134, generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal, and a third driver A second driver 138b outputs an on/off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 outputted from the output port 135, and a driver 138b outputs an on/off drive signal for the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 outputted from the output port 135; A third driver 138c outputs an on/off drive signal for the digit line, and a fourth driver 138d outputs an external information signal to be supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 71. There is.

The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32V from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage so that it can drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Further, DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the batch display device 50. The third driver 138c that drives the digit line is for drawing out the digit line according to the display data with a current, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws current from the cathode terminal via the digit line, thereby creating a dynamic drive system. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs sequentially selected in , and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d that outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71 is supplied with DC 12V to give the external information signal a level of 12V. In addition, the buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output section 130 of the gaming control device 100, that is, not on the main board but on the relay board 70 side.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to the external inspection device 500. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be able to communicate with the gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 500 so that data can be transmitted and received through serial communication. Note that such data transmission and reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111, similar to a normal general-purpose microprocessor, so ports such as the input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 receives serial data (control data, lighting pattern data, character code, etc.) output from the second output port 134, and displays a performance display device 152 (status display device). A driver 150 is provided. In this embodiment, the performance display device 152 is composed of a plurality (four) of 7-segment type (8-segment type if dots Dp is included) indicators (LED lamps), and the driver 150 is an LED driver. It is not limited to.

Although the performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board), it may be provided in another location. For example, the performance display device 152 is capable of displaying a display probability setting value, an accessory ratio, a ball output rate, and the number of ejected balls as performance indicators.

Here, the number of ejected balls is the number of game balls ejected from the game area 32 (also called the number of out balls), and the number of game balls that have passed through the winning opening (number of winnings) and the number of game balls that have passed through the out opening 30b. This is the total with the number of balls. The number of ejected balls can be obtained by counting signals from the out ball detection switch 74 and the like. In this embodiment, the winning holes include the general winning hole 35 and the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning devices 37d to 37g).

The ball output rate is the ratio (ratio) of the total number of prize balls to the number of ejected balls (or the number of fired balls), and is calculated as (number of balls acquired/number of ejected balls) x 100 (%). That is, the ball output rate is the number of balls acquired (total number of prize balls) per 100 balls ejected.

For example, the accessory ratio is the normal variable prize out of the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by entering the winning slot in a predetermined period (for example, from the time when the gaming machine 10 is turned on to the present). This is the ratio (%) of the number of prize balls (number of balls acquired by each accessory) obtained by winning in the device 37 (=so-called continuous accessory ratio).

[Production control device]
Next, the configuration of the production control device 300 (subboard) will be explained using FIG. 4. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the performance control system of the gaming machine 10.

The production control device 300 includes a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 made of an amusement chip (IC) like the gaming microcomputer 111, and a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 for displaying images on the display device 41 according to commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311. It is equipped with a VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor that performs image processing, and a sound source LSI 314 that controls the output of sound to reproduce various melodies, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 19.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a program ROM 321 consisting of a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and retains the stored contents even if power is not supplied during a power outage. A real-time clock (RTC) 338, which serves as a clock means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, time, etc.), is connected. Note that a RAM providing a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

Further, a WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the content of the performance, instructs the VDP 312 to output video content, instructs the sound source LSI 314 to reproduce sound, lights decorative lamps, controls motors, etc. It performs processes such as controlling the drive and solenoid and managing performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 that stores character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used to develop and process image data such as characters read out from the image ROM 325. ) 326 are connected.

Although not particularly limited, the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 are configured to transmit and receive data in parallel. By sending and receiving data in parallel, commands and data can be sent in a shorter time than in serial.

From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30 with the image on the display device 41, and a synchronization signal for providing data transmission timing. STS is input. Note that the VDP 312 informs the main control microcomputer 311 that it is waiting to receive interrupt signals INT0 to INT0-n and commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the end of drawing to the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like for this purpose are also input.

The production control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 using the LVDS (low amplitude signal transmission) method. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the video generated by the VDP 312 is sent to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Can be displayed. Note that in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the display device 41 is not provided on the game board 30, but the display device 41 may be provided on the left side or near the center of the game area 32, for example. . In this case, in order to prevent the display device 41 from obscuring the plurality of obstacle nails 95b, the display device 41 is provided behind the obstacle nails 95b or at a position that does not overlap with the obstacle nails 95b. Further, a movable accessory that can be moved around the game board 30 may be provided, and the display device 41 may be installed on the movable accessory. By providing the display device 41 in this way, the player can visually confirm the following: suggestions for how to hit, such as right-handed hitting (right-handed hitting instruction), the number of consecutive hits (number of consecutive hits), the current number of consecutive hits, the number of hits, etc. It is possible to display the number of starting games stored (each number of regular games held), the number of pitches acquired, etc.

An audio ROM 327 storing audio data is connected to the audio source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. Further, an interrupt signal INT is input from the sound source LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The production control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12. The generated sound is outputted from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

Further, the production control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives commands transmitted from the game control device 100. Via the command I/F 331, commands related to the number of reservations and fluctuations transmitted from the game control device 100 to the production control device 300 are received as production control command signals (production commands). The performance control device 300 executes a performance corresponding to a performance control command signal (performance command). The gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 operates at DC5V, and the main control microcomputer 311 of the production control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, so the command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

The production control device 300 also includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40), and A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18, etc.) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided therein, and a board effect provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board performance movable body control circuit 334 is provided to drive and control the device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that cooperates with the performance display on the display device 41 to enhance the performance effect). Note that the board decoration device 46 may include the above-mentioned lamp display device 80.

These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via an address/data bus 340. Note that a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling a frame effect device such as a motor provided in the glass frame 15 may be provided.

Furthermore, the production control device 300 includes a production button switch 25a built in the production button 25 provided on the glass frame 15, a touch panel 25b provided on the surface of the production button 25, and a motor in the board production device 44. A function that detects the on/off state of the performance accessories switch 47 (performance motor switch) that detects the initial position etc. and inputs a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a volume adjustment switch provided in the performance control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 is provided for detecting the state of the switch 335 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply section 410 of the power supply device 400 is used to drive a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the production control device 300 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled thereby. In addition to DC 32 V for driving the display device 41 consisting of a liquid crystal panel, DC 12 V for driving the motor and LED, and DC 5 V as the power supply voltage for the command I/F 331, it also generates DC 15 V for driving the motor, LED, and speaker. is configured to do so.

Furthermore, when using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V as the main control microcomputer 311, the DC- A DC converter is provided in the production control device 300. Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply section 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 to put the device in a reset state. Also, in the form of output from the main control microcomputer 311, the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) that drives the speaker, and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc. signal) to put them in the reset state. Further, a cooling fan 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the production control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on.

Next, game control performed in these control circuits will be explained. The CPU 111a of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 determines whether a game ball has won a starting prize (or not) based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a provided at the regular game starting gate 34 and the regular game starting opening 34b. 1 starting memory, starting memory, normal figure 1 hold), extracts a random value for determining the hit of the normal figure based on the normal figure 1 starting memory, and compares it with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111b. Fig. 1 Determining the success or failure of the variable display game.

Then, a common symbol fluctuation display game is displayed on the variable display unit 53 (common symbol display device) in which the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopped. If the result of the general figure fluctuation display game is a win, a special result mode is displayed on the fluctuation display section 53, and the corresponding general electric power 1 to 4 solenoids 37c are operated, and the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37 is activated. The opening control is performed as described above for a predetermined period of time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec). That is, the game control device 100 constitutes conversion control execution means that performs conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game is a loss, control is performed to display the result pattern of the loss on the fluctuation display section 53.

In addition, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the operation 2-5 switch 39a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, the normal figure 2-4 starting memory (starting memory, normal figure 2-4 pending) is stored, Based on the corresponding normal figure 2 to 4 starting memory, a random value for determining the hit of the corresponding normal figure 2 to 4 variable display game is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111b, and the normal figure 2 to 4 variable display is performed. Determine whether the game is successful or not.

Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (performance control command) including the determination result of the normal pattern fluctuation display game to the production control device 300. Then, a common symbol fluctuation display game is displayed on the variable display unit 53 (common symbol display device) in which the identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time and then stopped. That is, the game control device 100 controls the passing of the game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 into the normal pattern starting area (normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern starting opening 34b) or entering the ball (or winning a prize) or the starting winning area ( It constitutes a game control means that controls the progress of the normal pattern variable display game based on winnings to the normal variable winning device 37).

In addition, the performance control device 300 performs processes such as setting the performance state, outputting sound from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling light emission of various LEDs, based on control signals from the game control device 100. That is, the performance control device 300 constitutes a performance control means that controls the performance related to games (variable display games, etc.).

Then, if the result of the normal pattern variable display game is a win, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays a predetermined result pattern on the variable display section 53 (normal pattern display) and generates a predetermined gaming state. In the process of generating a predetermined gaming state, the CPU 111a, for example, opens the movable member 37b (common electricity 1 to 4) of the corresponding normal variable winning device 37 by the normal electricity 1 to 4 solenoid 39b, and the normal variable winning device 37 Control is performed to allow game balls to flow into the game ball.

Then, whether a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 4 or 6) are won in the normal variable winning device 37, or a predetermined openable time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec) has elapsed since the movable member 37b was opened. One round (R) is defined as opening the movable member 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37 until one of the conditions is achieved, and this is defined as the predetermined number of rounds (the number of reserved rounds (for example, 4 or 6 times)). Perform continuous (repeated) control (cycle game). That is, the game control device 100 constitutes a movable member opening/closing control means that controls opening and closing of the movable member 37b when the stop result mode becomes a predetermined result mode. Further, when the result of the predetermined variable display game is a loss, control is performed to display the result pattern of the loss on the variable display section 53 (normal figure display).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 can generate a predetermined gaming state again after the predetermined gaming state ends (consecutive games in the predetermined gaming state) based on the normal drawing 1 starting memory (normal drawing 1 pending). In a series of games in a predetermined game state, the same game as the first predetermined game state is repeated from the second time onwards. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the two regular game starting gates 34 and the regular game starting openings 34b are arranged vertically, so it is easy for one game ball to pass through them or win a prize. , it is possible to generate three normal game 1 start memories (normal game 1 hold) and repeat a predetermined game state three times (three consecutive games).

[Transition state when power is turned on]
As described above, the device shifts to four states (modes) depending on the on/off states of the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 93 when the power is turned on.

When the power is turned on, if the RAM initialization switch 112 and the setting key switch 93 are turned on, a transition is made to a setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which the probability setting value (setting value) can be changed. (See A1027-A1036 in FIG. 5B).

Next, when the power is turned on, if the setting key switch 93 is turned on but the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned off, a transition is made to a setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the probability setting value can be confirmed (Fig. 5B, A1031-A1036).

Furthermore, when the power is turned on, if the setting key switch 93 is off but the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the state shifts to the RAM initialization state (RAM clear mode), and the RAM initialization process (RAM clear mode) is performed. Processing) is executed and the RAM 111c is initialized (see A1042-1044 in FIG. 5B).

When the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off when the power is turned on, the device shifts to a normal power recovery state (normal power recovery mode) and is simply restored.

[Control of game control device]
Control of a gaming machine that plays such a game will be explained below. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100 will be explained. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6, which is performed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (gaming control device)]
First, the main processing will be explained. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing the procedure of main processing by the gaming control device 100. The main processing starts when the power is turned on. In addition, in the flowchart of the process executed by the gaming control device 100, the code (number) of the step is expressed as "A****".

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts the main process, it first executes a process to prohibit interrupts (A1001). Furthermore, stack pointer setting processing is executed to set a stack pointer which is the start address of the area where the values of registers and the like are saved when an interrupt occurs (A1002).

Next, register bank 0 is designated as the register bank to be used (A1003), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (A1004). For example, if the RAM address is in the range of 0000h to 01FFh, 00h is set as the upper address.

Next, the game control device 100 outputs a signal to prohibit firing (stop firing) and sets the firing permission signal to a prohibited state (A1005). The firing permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a firing prohibition signal, and firing of game balls is prohibited. After that, the gaming control device 100 reads the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 (A1006). That is, signals from the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read.

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). By setting a predetermined initial value to the power supply delay timer, the program of the slave control means (for example, the payout control device 200 and the production control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100, which is the main control means. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) is set for waiting until the computer starts up normally. As a result, when the power is turned on, if the gaming control device 100 starts up first and sends a command to the sub-control device before the sub-control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the production control device 300) starts up, the sub-control device can avoid missing commands. That is, when the game control device 100 turns on the power, there is a predetermined delay for starting the main control means (the game control device 100) and waiting for the start of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the performance control device 300, etc.). It constitutes a standby means for setting a standby time.

Furthermore, the power supply delay timer is timed using a storage area that is not subject to RAM validity determination (checksum calculation) (such as a RAM area or register that is not subject to validity determination). Thereby, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area, so that control at power-on can be prevented from becoming complicated.

Note that by reading the states of the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 before the start of the standby time, the operations of the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 can be reliably detected. That is, if the states of the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 are read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 can be operated or the power turned on after the standby time has elapsed. It is necessary to continue operating the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 until the standby time elapses. However, by reading the status before the start of the standby time, it is possible to avoid a situation where the settings key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112 operations performed at power-on are not accepted, without having to perform such troublesome operations. It can be prevented.

When the power supply delay timer is set (A1007), the gaming control device 100 executes a process of measuring the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of a power outage during the standby time (A1008 to A1010).

When the power outage monitoring process is started, the gaming control device 100 first determines whether a power outage has occurred by reading the power outage monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and data bus. (A1008). If a power outage has occurred (the result of A1008 is "Y"), the gaming machine waits until the power is cut off.

If a power outage has not occurred (the result of A1008 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 updates the power-on delay timer by -1 (A1009), and determines whether the timer value is 0 or not. (A1010). If the value of the timer is not 0 (the result of A1010 is "N"), that is, if the waiting time has not ended, the process returns to step A1008.

That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power outage monitoring means that monitors the occurrence of a power outage during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to cope with a power outage that occurs during a period in which the startup of the game control device 100 serving as the main control means is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with problems when the power is turned on. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents from the previous power cut are still retained, so backup processing will be performed in the event of a power outage. There's no need. Therefore, even if a power outage occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM, and the burden on control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the timer value is 0 (the result of A1010 is "Y"), that is, when the standby time has ended, the gaming control device 100 uses a read/write memory such as RAM or EEPROM. (A1011), and outputs off data (sets no output) to all output ports (A1012).

Next, the gaming control device 100 sets a serial port (a port pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111, in this embodiment, used for communication with the production control device 300 and the payout control device 200) (A1013 ).

Furthermore, here, the driver 150 that drives the performance display device 152 (status display device) may be initialized. The gaming control device 100 writes a command including control data corresponding to the contents of the initial setting into the transmission buffer of the second output port 134 (serial communication circuit) and transmits it to the driver 150. For example, the game control device 100 sets the duty ratio in the initial setting. The duty ratio corresponds to the brightness of each LED (each segment) of the performance display device 152. The game control device 100 sets the number of digits to be used for the performance display device 152 in the initial setting. In this embodiment, the number of digits used is four.

Next, the gaming control device 100 activates a CTC (Counter/Timer Circuit) circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) (A1014). Note that the CTC circuit is provided in a clock generator within the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator includes a frequency dividing circuit that divides the frequency of the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) to the CPU 111a based on the frequency-divided signal. and a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that provides a trigger for updating random numbers to be supplied to a random number generation circuit.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (RAM 111c here) (A1015). Here, a flag assuming an abnormality is set in a predetermined register.

Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the value of the power failure test area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure test area check data (A1016). If it is normal (the result of A1016 is "Y"), it is determined whether the value of the power failure test area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure test area check data (A1017).

Furthermore, if the value of the power outage inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1017 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 calculates a checksum of a predetermined area (for example, a gaming control work area) in the RWM. A calculation process is executed (A1018), and it is determined whether the calculated checksum matches the checksum at power-off (A1019). If the checksums match (the result of A1019 is "Y"), the RAM is normal, and the RAM abnormality flag indicating the abnormality of the RAM is cleared (A1020). Thereafter, the process moves to step A1021.

In addition, the gaming control device 100 determines that the check data in the power outage inspection area is not normal data (the result of A1016 is "N" or the result of A1017 is "N"), or if the check sums do not match. (the result of A1019 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1021 without clearing the RAM abnormality flag.

Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (A1021). When both switches are on (the result of A1021 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 shifts to the setting variable state (setting change mode) and executes the process of changing probability settings in steps A1027-A1037. .

In the gaming control device 100, when at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (RAM 111c here) is set. It is determined whether or not it is set (A1022). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"), it is determined whether the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023). If the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), the processing of steps A1031-A1037 during probability setting confirmation (in setting confirmation state, setting confirmation mode), and the processing of steps A1041-1044. RAM initialization processing (RAM clear processing) or normal power-on processing (power restoration) processing in steps A1041, A1045, and A1046 is executed.

When the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1023 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 generates a main abnormality that notifies that there is an abnormality in the gaming control device 100 (main board, main board). An error notification command is sent to the production control device 300 (A1024). The production control device 300 that has received the main abnormality error notification command notifies that there is an abnormality in the game control device 100.

Next, the game control device 100 controls the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 to display the 7-segment display data (the error display data of “E1” in FIG. 9C) on the performance display device 152 when the game is stopped. (A1025). Then, on-data of a security signal is output to the external information terminal 71 to notify an external device (game hall internal management device (hall computer), information collection terminal, etc.) of an abnormality (A1026). Here, even if the information regarding the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals such as the jackpot signal to the external information terminal 71 are maintained in an off state. Thereafter, the process of steps A1025 and A1026 is repeated, and the process waits until the setting change operation (turning on both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112) is performed again, and the power is turned on. Note that while the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated and standby, interrupts remain prohibited (A1001), and the timer interrupt process (Fig. 7 ) cannot be executed, so the games (special pattern fluctuation display game, regular pattern fluctuation display game) cannot be performed.

In this way, if the probability setting changing flag is set even though the setting change operation (turning on both the setting key switch 93 and RAM initialization switch 112) has not been performed, it is assumed that an abnormality has occurred. , A1024-A1026 are executed. For example, if the power is turned off and restarted while the probability setting is being changed (before the setting change is complete), the probability setting changing flag may be set even though the setting change operation has not been performed. be.

On the other hand, even if the RAM abnormality flag is set (the result of A1022 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 can send a main abnormality error notification to notify that there is an abnormality in the gaming control device 100 (main board). A command is sent to the performance control device 300 (A1024), and the 7-segment display data at the time of game stop (data of error display of “E1” in FIG. 9(C)) is output to the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 (A1025). ), outputs security signal ON data to the external information terminal 71 in order to notify the external device of the RAM abnormality (A1026). Note that, as described above, even if information regarding the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals such as the jackpot signal to the external information terminal 71 are maintained in an off state. Thereafter, the process of steps A1025 and A1026 is repeated and the process waits.

When both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (the result of A1021 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 starts the process of changing the probability setting (in the setting variable state). First, it is determined whether the RAM abnormality flag is set (A1027). If the RAM abnormality flag is set (result of A1027 is "Y"), it is unclear whether the probability setting value is correct or not, so clear the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area of RAM 111c. After setting the probability setting to the initial value (for example, the lowest setting value "1") (A1028), a probability setting changing flag indicating that the probability setting is being changed is set (A1029). If the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1027 is "N"), the probability setting changing flag is set without clearing the probability setting value (A1029). Next, a command for changing the probability setting is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1030), and the process moves to step A1034. In addition, the production control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the fact that the probability setting is being changed on the display device 41 or the like.

In the gaming control device 100, at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), and the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"). ), and the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), it is determined whether the setting key switch 93 is on (A1031). When the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1031 is "Y"), the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned off, and the process during probability setting confirmation (setting confirmation state) starts, and the probability A probability setting confirmation flag indicating that the setting is being confirmed is set (A1032). Then, a command for checking the probability setting is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1033), and the process moves to step A1034. In addition, the production control device 300 which received the command for changing the probability setting notifies on the display device 41 etc. that the probability setting is being confirmed.

After step A1030 or step A1033, the gaming control device 100 executes the processes from step A1034 to A1040 as a common process during probability setting change and probability setting confirmation.

The gaming control device 100 first saves 128 ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area in order to output a security signal during probability setting change and probability setting confirmation (A1034). Note that the count of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed in the probability setting change/confirmation process (Fig. 6B) described below, but if the probability setting change or probability setting confirmation ends early, the remaining The counting of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed in the external information editing process (A1321). The security signal is output for at least 50 ms during probability setting change and probability setting confirmation.

Next, the gaming control device 100 allows an interrupt (A1035). This makes it possible to execute the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). Then, it is determined whether the setting key switch 93 is off (A1036). If the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1036 is "N"), it is determined whether a power outage has occurred (A1037). If a power outage has not occurred (the result of A1037 is "N"), the process returns to step A1036. On the other hand, if a power outage has occurred (the result of A1037 is "Y"), the processing at the time of a power outage in steps A1055 to A1061 is executed.

In this way, as long as the setting key switch 93 is on and a power outage has not occurred, the setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) in which the probability setting value can be changed, or the probability setting value can be confirmed. The settings confirmation state (settings confirmation mode) continues.

On the other hand, if the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1036 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 prohibits interruptions (A1038) and sends a notification end command to the production control device 300 (production control board). (A1039). In addition, the production control device 300 that has received the command to end the notification ends the notification that the probability setting is being confirmed or the notification that the probability setting is being changed.

Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the probability setting changing flag is set, that is, whether the probability setting has been changing so far (A1040). If the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1040 is "Y"), that is, if the probability setting has been changing so far, execute the RAM initialization process (described later) in steps A1042 to A1044. do. On the other hand, if the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1040 is "N"), that is, if the probability setting has been confirmed so far, when the power is turned on after step A1045 (when the power is restored) Perform normal processing.

When the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1031 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 determines whether the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (A1041). When the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (the result of A1041 is "Y"), in the RAM 111c, the RAM areas other than the probability setting value area for storing probability setting values are cleared to 0 (A1042). That is, the game information stored in the RAM 111c is cleared to 0, except for the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area. Furthermore, the aforementioned probability setting changing flag is also cleared here. Further, here, in addition to the probability setting value area, a configuration in which the stack area and the unused area are not cleared is also possible. The performance information is derived based on the number of prize balls obtained by winning, and includes, for example, ball output rate, base value (ball output rate in normal gaming state), role object ratio, number of balls ejected, etc. be. Further, although the work area and stack area related to performance information and its display (performance display) are not cleared here, a configuration may be adopted in which they are cleared.

Next, the gaming control device 100 saves the initial value at the time of RAM initialization in the area to be initialized (A1043). Then, a command at the time of RAM initialization is transmitted to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1044), and the process moves to step A1047.

On the other hand, when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1041 is "N"), the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are both off, so the gaming control device 100 is powered off by normal power supply. The process (power failure recovery process) at the time of turning on (power restoration) is started, and the initial value at the time of power failure recovery (power restoration) is saved in the area to be initialized (A1045). Additionally, the aforementioned probability setting confirmation flag is also cleared here. Next, a command for power outage recovery corresponding to the process number prepared for rationally executing the Fuzu 1 game process described below is sent to the production control device 300 (production control board) (A1046), and step The process moves to A1047.

Note that the RAM initialization command sent in step A1044 and the power outage recovery command sent in step A1046 include a model designation command indicating the type of gaming machine, and a pending command for general figures 1 to 4. Pending number commands 1 to 4 (Purpose number 1 pending command, Number 2 pending command, Number 3 pending command, Number 4 pending command) which indicate the number of pending numbers, Power outage recovery command indicating that the power has been turned on is included.

Furthermore, the command at the time of RAM initialization and the command at the time of power outage recovery include a setting value information command (probability setting value information) indicating setting value information (setting information) that is information on the probability setting value (setting value) of the gaming machine 10. commands). The game control device 100 only needs to send the setting value information command to the production control device 300 once when the power is restored (turned on), and from then on, the production control device 300 refers to the setting value information stored by itself. You can control the performance.

Note that the RAM initialization commands also include a RAM initialization command (RAM clear command). The production control device 300, which has received the RAM initialization command, displays a customer waiting demonstration on the display device 41, and notifies RAM initialization (RAM clear) using the LED of the board decoration device 46 and the sound of the speaker, for example. Do it for seconds. Further, the commands at the time of power restoration include a screen designation command that designates the display content of the screen of a display device that can be installed in the gaming machine 10. In addition, the screen specification commands are the customer waiting demo 1 to 4 commands when all normal figures 1 to 4 are being processed (not fluctuating or hitting), and otherwise are the recovery screen commands. .

After step A1044 or step A1046, the gaming control device 100 starts and sets the random number generation circuit (A1047). Specifically, the CPU 111a sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Further, a bit transposition pattern of a hard random number (here, a jackpot random number) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is also set.

A bit transposition pattern is a method of replacing the bit arrangement of extracted random numbers (the arrangement before bit transposition in the upper row) in a predetermined order and storing it as a different bit arrangement (the arrangement after bit transposition in the lower row). This is a pattern that determines the

In this embodiment, by replacing the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken, and the secrecy of the random number can be improved. Note that the bit transposition pattern may be a single fixed pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Alternatively, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the gaming control device 100 extracts the values of predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit when the power is turned on, and extracts the values of the corresponding initial value random numbers (determines the winning pattern of the common figure 1). The initial value of the winning pattern random number 1 (the initial value of the winning pattern random number 1), the initial value of the winning random number 1 to 4 that determines the winning of the ordinary symbols 1 to 4 (the initial value of the winning random number 1 to 4 (the initial value of the winning random number 1, the winning initial value of the random number 1), The initial value random number 2, the winning initial value random number 3, the winning initial value random number 4, etc.) are saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as a starting value (A1048), and an interrupt is permitted (A1049). It should be noted that there are multiple types of winning symbols only for ordinary symbol 1 (main ordinary symbol), and the winning symbol initial value is saved as random number 1, but for ordinary symbols 2 to 4, the winning symbol is fixed and no random number is used. In addition, the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in this embodiment is configured so that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on, so this value is used as the start value (initial value ), it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software, making it difficult for the player to obtain illegal random numbers.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 executes an initial value random number update process for updating the values of various initial value random numbers and breaking the regularity of the random numbers (A1050). Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the winning symbol random number 1 and the winning random numbers 1 to 4 are configured to be generated using random numbers generated in a random number generation circuit. However, the winning random number 1 is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock with a speed equal to or faster than the CPU operating clock, and the winning symbol random number 1 and the winning random numbers 2 to 4 are timers that are the processing units of the program. This is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2), which is different from the CTC (CTC0) for timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the interrupt processing.

In addition, for the winning symbol random number 1 and the winning random number 2 to 4, we adopt the so-called "initial value change method" in which the starting value is changed using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number goes around. There is. Note that each of the random numbers may be updated using a counter method such as +1 or 1, or may be updated using a random method in which all values within the range appear randomly without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the winning random number 1 is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the winning symbol random number 1 and winning random numbers 2 to 4 are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 prohibits interruptions (A1051) and executes performance display editing processing to edit performance information and its display (performance display) (A1052). Here, performance information (accessory object ratio, ball payout rate, etc.) may be calculated. Furthermore, if the RAM abnormality flag is set in the register, the work area and stack area related to performance information and its display (performance display) may be cleared (if not cleared in step A1042). Thereafter, interrupts are permitted (A1053). This makes it possible to execute the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7).

Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether a power outage has occurred (A1054). If a power outage has not occurred (the result of A1054 is "N"), the process returns to step A1050. As a result, the processes of steps A1050 to A1054 are repeated until a power outage occurs.

When a power outage occurs (result of A1054 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 starts processing when a power outage occurs, temporarily prohibits interrupts (A1055), and outputs off data to all output ports ( 1056). Thereafter, power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in power failure inspection area 1 (A1057), and power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in power failure inspection area 2 (A1058). Furthermore, a checksum calculation process is executed to calculate the checksum at the time of power-off of the RWM (A1059), and the calculated checksum is further saved (A1060). Finally, processing is executed to prohibit access to the RWM (A1061), and the game machine waits until the power is turned off.

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power failure, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before power failure has been correctly backed up. This can be determined at the time of re-input.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be explained. FIG. 6A is a flowchart showing the procedure of timer interrupt processing (interrupt processing program). The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by a CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111a. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, timer interrupt processing is started.

When the timer interrupt processing is started, the gaming control device 100 first specifies register bank 1 as the register bank to be used (A1301), and sets the upper address of the RAM start address in a predetermined register (for example, D register). (A1302). Switching from register bank 0 used in main processing to register bank 1 at the start of timer interrupt processing is equivalent to saving the registers used in main processing. Note that when timer interrupt processing is started, interrupts are automatically disabled.

Next, the gaming control device 100 executes input processing to receive inputs and signals from various sensors and switches, that is, to read the status of each input port (A1303). Next, based on the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting confirmation flag, it is determined whether the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (A1304). If the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (the result of A1304 is "Y"), a probability setting change/confirmation process is executed to change or confirm the probability setting value (A1305).

When the game control device 100 is not changing the probability settings or checking the probability settings (the result of A1304 is "N"), the game control device 100 activates an actuator such as a solenoid (for example, the big prize opening solenoid 39b) based on the output data set in various processes. Output processing for controlling the drive of the LED, controlling the drive of the LED (light emission control), etc. is executed (A1306). Note that when a firing prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005 in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to a permission state.

Next, the gaming control device 100 executes a payout command transmission process that outputs the commands set in the transmission buffer in various processes to the payout control device 200 (A1307), and further performs a random number update process 1 (A1308), and a random number update process 1 (A1308). Processing 2 (A1309) is executed. After that, it is monitored whether or not normal signals are input from the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a, and error monitoring (whether the front frame or glass frame is open? etc.) is executed (A1310).

Next, the game control device 100 sequentially executes the normal pattern 1 to 4 game processes that perform processing related to the normal pattern 1 to 4 variable display games (A1313a to A1313d). Segment LED editing processing is executed to drive the segment LEDs provided in the gaming machine 10, which display the special symbol variation game and display various information regarding the game, so as to display desired contents (A1314).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process that checks the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (A1315). Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) is executed to check the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board to determine whether there is any abnormality (A1316).

Next, the gaming control device 100 executes external information editing processing to set signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1319). Then, performance display monitor control processing for controlling the display of the performance display device 152 is executed (A1320). Thereafter, the timer interrupt processing ends.

Note that when timer interrupt processing returns, the interrupt disabled state and register bank specification are automatically restored, but depending on the CPU used, interrupts may be enabled after external information editing processing. It is also possible to perform processing to return the register bank designation to register bank 0.

Further, the game control device 100 may be configured to be able to determine that abnormal discharge of game balls is occurring in the normal variable prize winning device 37 when the abnormal discharge occurrence flag is set by the abnormal discharge monitoring process. When abnormal discharge is occurring, the gaming control device 100 can skip the processing from step A1313a to step A1313d, for example, and execute the processing from step A1315 onwards.

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 may execute a vibration fraud monitoring process that monitors fraud due to vibration based on the input from the vibration sensor 65 and an abnormal discharge monitoring process that monitors abnormal discharge from the normal variable prize winning device 37. . In the abnormal discharge monitoring process, abnormal discharge of the normal variable winning device 37 is monitored based on inputs from the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a in the normal variable winning device 37 and the remaining ball discharge port switch 73, and if abnormal discharge occurs. An abnormal discharge flag is set. Note that the game balls that have passed through the operation 2 to 5 switch 39a of the normal variable winning device 37 are discharged through the remaining ball discharge port switch 73.

[Puzu 1 game processing]
Next, details of the game processing (A1313a) in the timer interrupt processing will be explained. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the Fuzu 1 game process. In the general map 1 game process, inputs of the actuating switches 1a to 1n are monitored, the entire process related to the general map 1 variable display game is controlled, and the display of the general map 1 is set.

The gaming control device 100 first executes the operation 1 switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a (A7601).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 executes the general electricity 1 winning switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the actuation 2 switch 39a (A7602).

If the game processing number of the game 1 is not 2 or higher, that is, if it is 0 or 1 (the result of A7603 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a game other than the game 1 is winning. is determined (A7604). The game control device 100 advances the process to step A7617 if the winning pattern is other than the normal pattern 1 (result of A7604 is "Y"), and if the pattern other than the normal pattern 1 is not winning (the result of A7604 is "Y"), the game control device 100 advances the process to step A7617. If the result is "N"), the process advances to step A7605.

On the other hand, if the normal map 1 game processing number is 2 or more (result of A7603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 advances the process to step A7605.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 updates the game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (subtracts by 1) (A7605). Note that the minimum value of the Fuzutsu 1 game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer for the game 1 becomes 0 (A7606).

If the value of the game processing timer for the game 1 game is 0 (the result of A7606 is "Y"), that is, if the time has expired or has already expired, the gaming control device 100 will process the game game 1 game for the game. A general game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A7607).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal pattern 1 game process number based on the set normal pattern 1 game sequence branch table (A7608). Then, a subroutine call is made based on the general map 1 game processing number, and a game branching process corresponding to the general map 1 game processing number is executed (A7609).

If the game processing number is "0" in step A7609, the game control device 100 monitors the start of fluctuation of the 1st variable display game, and sets the start of fluctuation of the 1st variable display game and the effect. Or, the general map 1 normal process is executed to set the information necessary for performing the general map 1 fluctuation process (A7610).

In addition, if the game processing number is "1" in step A7609, the game control device 100 executes the process during normal figure 1 fluctuation, which sets the information necessary to perform the process during normal figure 1 display. (A7611). For example, in the processing during fluctuation of the general map 1, in order to move to the processing during the display of the general map 1, in addition to setting "2" as the game processing number and saving in the general map 1 game processing number area, the general map display time is Save in the game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "2" in step A7609, if the result of the general pattern 1 variable display game is a win, the game control device 100 sets the general pattern 1 fanfare command and the fanfare time. , executes the process during display of the map 1, which sets information necessary for performing the process during the fanfare of the map 1 (A7612). For example, in the processing during the display of Fuzu 1, if the result of the Fuzu 1 variable display game is a win, in order to proceed to the processing during Fuzu 1 fanfare, set "3" as the game processing number and Save in the game processing number area. On the other hand, if the result of the normal figure 1 variable display game is a loss, in order to proceed to the normal figure 1 normal process, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal figure 1 game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing is "3" in step A7609, the gaming control device 100 performs general operations such as setting the opening time of the regular map 1 and setting the information necessary for performing the processing during the regular map 1. The fanfare process in FIG. 1 is executed (A7613). For example, in the process during Fanfare 1 Fanfare, in order to move to the process during Fanfare 1, in addition to setting "4" as the game processing number and saving in the Game Processing Number area of 1 Fanfare, information on the release information of 1 Fanfare is set. Based on this, the general electric power 1 open time 1 or the electric power electric 1 open time 2 is saved in the general electric power 1 game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "4" in step A7609, the game control device 100 sets the information necessary to continue the medium-sized processing for 1 ordinary ball or to perform the 1 remaining ball processing for ordinary electricity. Execute the medium processing per common map 1 to be performed (A7614). For example, in the normal game 1 winning process, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) a predetermined number of times, the game process Set the number to ``5'' and save it in the general game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "5" in step A7609, the game control device 100 executes the general power 1 remaining ball process to set the information necessary to perform the general map 1 per end processing. (A7615). For example, in the process of 1 remaining ball for 1 general electricity, in order to move to the end process for 1 general electricity, in addition to setting "6" as the game processing number and saving in the 1 game processing number area for 1 general electricity, the ending time for 1 ending of 1 general electricity is saved in the game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "6" in step A7609, the gaming control device 100 executes the end processing per normal drawing 1, which sets the information necessary to perform the normal processing for normal drawing 1 (A7610). Execute (A7616). For example, in the normal game 1 winning end process, in order to proceed to the normal game 1 normal process, "0" is set as the game process number and saved in the general game 1 game process number area.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a normal symbol 1 variation control table for controlling the variation of the normal symbol by the common symbol display 53 (variation display unit 53) (A7617). Thereafter, a symbol fluctuation control process related to controlling the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 53 is executed (A7618), and the ordinary symbol 1 game process is ended.

On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 executes the processing from step A7617 when the value of the game processing timer for the game 1 is not 0 (the result of A7606 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up.

[Operation 1 switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the actuation 1 switch monitoring process (A7601) in the Fuzu 1 game process will be explained. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the operation 1 switch monitoring process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not there is an input to the operation 1a switch 34a corresponding to one of the regular figure starting gates 34 (for example, the upper regular figure starting gate 34 in the game area 32 shown in FIG. 2). (A7701). Then, if there is an input to the actuation 1a switch 34a (result of A7701 is "Y"), after executing the actuation 1 switch common processing (A7702), the other of the general pattern starting gates 34 (for example, as shown in FIG. It is determined whether there is an input to the actuation 1b switch 34a corresponding to the lower normal figure starting gate 34) in the gaming area 32 (A7703).

On the other hand, if there is no input to the operation 1a switch 34a (the result of A7701 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the operation 1b switch 34a corresponding to the other of the normal figure starting gates 34. (A7703).

Then, if there is an input to the actuation 1b switch 34a (the result of A7703 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 executes the actuation 1 switch common process (A7704) and ends the actuation 1 switch monitoring process. On the other hand, if there is no input to the actuation 1b switch 34a (the result of A7703 is "N"), the actuation 1 switch monitoring process is immediately terminated.

In the above operation 1 switch monitoring process, it has been explained that the inputs to the operation 1a switch 34a and the operation 1b switch 34a corresponding to the general model starting gate 34 are determined, but the corresponding operation 1a to 1n switches 34a are The input may be determined using three or more. For example, when the game area 32 is provided with a normal figure starting opening 34b as shown in FIG. can do.

[Common processing for operation 1 switch]
Next, details of the actuation 1 switch common processing (A7702, A7704) in the actuation 1 switch monitoring process will be explained. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of common processing for one actuated switch. The operation 1 switch common process is a process that is commonly performed for each input when there is an input from the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a (operations 1a, 1b switch 34a).

First, the gaming control device 100 transmits information regarding the number of inputs to the monitored switch (passing through a gate or winning a prize in a winning slot) among the actuation switches 1a to 1n switches 34a to a management device external to the gaming machine 10. The number of times the start signal is output is loaded (A7711). Then, the loaded value is updated by +1 (A7712), and it is determined whether the number of outputs overflows (A7713). If the output count does not overflow (the result of A7713 is "N"), the updated value is saved in the RWM start signal output count area (A7714), and the process moves to step A7715. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (the result of A7713 is "Y"), the process moves to step A7715. In this embodiment, values from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start signal output frequency area. If the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by updating by +1, and it is determined that the number of outputs has overflowed.

Next, the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not the number of normal figures 1 pending (the number of normal figures 1 starting memory, the normal figures 1 pending) is less than the upper limit value (A7715). If the normal figure 1 pending number is not less than the upper limit value, that is, if it is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (result of A7715 is "N"), the operation 1 switch common processing is ended. Moreover, when the number of ordinary map 1 reservations is less than the upper limit value (result of A7715 is "Y"), the number of ordinary maps 1 reservations is updated by +1 (A7716).

Next, the gaming control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area that corresponds to the number of reserved numbers for the number of ordinary figures 1 (A7717), and extracts and prepares the winning random number 1 to be used in the ordinary figure 1 pending information determination process (A7718). ), the winning random number 1 is saved in the winning random number 1 storage area of RWM (A7719). Next, extract the winning symbol random numbers of the monitored operation 1a to 1n switches 34a used in the normal figure 1 pending information judgment process, prepare them (A7720), and save them in the winning symbol random number storage area of RWM (A7721). .

Next, the gaming control device 100 saves the variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (A7722), and executes the normal figure 1 pending information determination process (A7723). In the normal figure 1 pending information determination process, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information based on the saved winning random number and winning symbol random number, and a first half variation number (pre-reach variation number) based on the saved variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 are used. ) and the second half variation number (post-reach variation number) corresponding look-ahead variation pattern command is set as a production command. Then, a decoration common figure 1 pending number command corresponding to the common figure 1 pending number command is prepared as a production command (A7724), a production command setting process (A7725) is executed, and the operation 1 switch common process is ended.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM 111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning area of the normal pattern starting gate 34, the normal pattern starting opening 34b, and the normal variable winning device 37, and extracts a predetermined random number, It constitutes a starting memory means for storing up to a predetermined number of starting memories that are the right to execute the displayed game. In addition, the starting storage means (gaming control device 100) stores various random numbers extracted based on the passage of the game ball to the general pattern starting gate 34 or the winning of the general pattern starting gate 34b, up to a predetermined number as the general pattern starting gate. 1 starting memory, and various random numbers extracted based on the inflow of game balls into the starting winning area of the normal variable winning device 37 are stored as normal figures 2 to 4 starting memory up to a predetermined number.

[Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process (A7602) in the Fuchu 1 game process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the general electricity 1 winning switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether the general power line 1 is being opened, that is, the general power line 1 variable display game is in a winning state, and the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) executes the opening operation a predetermined number of times. It is determined whether it is inside (A7801). If the general power line 1 is being opened (the result of A7801 is "Y"), it is determined whether there is an input to the actuation 2 switch 39a (A7802). If there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (result of A7802 is "Y"), the count number of the general electricity 1 counter (normal electricity 1 count number) is updated by +1 (A7803).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the updated count number of the general electricity 1 counter has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (A7804). Then, when the Fuden 1 count number reaches the upper limit value (the result of A7804 is "Y"), the Fuden 1 game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (A7805), and the Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process is performed. end. That is, if there is a Fuden 1 prize that is equal to or greater than the upper limit while Fuzutsu 1 is open (during the winning state), the Fuyuzu 1 game processing timer area is cleared to 0 at that point, and the ordinary fluctuating winning device 37d is activated. It is closed so that the winning state of Figure 1 ends prematurely.

On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 determines that the general power 1 is not open (the result of A7801 is "N"), or that there is no input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of A7802 is "N"). ), or if it is determined that the general electricity 1 count number has not reached the upper limit value (the result of A7804 is "N"), the general electricity 1 winning switch monitoring process is ended.

[Usual drawing 1 normal processing]
Next, details of the normal map 1 processing (A7610) in the map 1 game process will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the ordinary drawing processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of regular game 1 reservations is 0 (A7901). If the number of pending maps 1 is 0 (result of A7901 is "Y"), it is determined whether customer waiting demo 1 has been set (A7902), and if customer waiting demo 1 has not been set. (The result of A7902 is "N"), the customer waiting demo 1 flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A7903). The production control device 300 starts the customer waiting demonstration when the customer waiting demonstration 1 flag and the customer waiting demonstration 2 to 4 flags, which will be described later, are set. For example, the customer waiting demonstration is executed by blinking the LED of the board decoration device 46 or the like, or by displaying a moving image on the display device 41 (if present).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 prepares the customer waiting demonstration 1 command as a performance command (A7904), performs performance command setting processing (A7905), and moves to the process of step A7906. On the other hand, in step A7902, if the customer waiting demo 1 has already been set (the result of A7902 is "Y"), "0" related to the general process of normal map 1 is set as the process number (A7906), and The process number is saved in the game process number area in FIG. 1 (A7907). Then, the unauthorized monitoring period flag is saved in the public power line 1 unauthorized monitoring period flag area (A7908), and the general power line 1 normal processing is ended.

Moreover, the gaming control device 100 executes the normal pattern 1 fluctuation start process when the normal pattern 1 pending number is not 0 (the result of A7901 is "N") (A7909). Then, the gaming control device 100 sets "1" as the processing number for moving to the normal pattern 1 fluctuation process (A7910), and saves the processing number in the normal pattern 1 game processing number area (A7911).

Next, the gaming control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo 1 flag set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A7912), and tests the signal related to the start of normal symbol 1 fluctuation (turns on the normal symbol 1 fluctuating signal). It is saved in the signal output data area (A7913), and a fluctuating flag indicating that the general figure fluctuation display game (ordinary figure 1 variable display game) is being changed is saved in the ordinary figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (A7914). Then, the initial value of the blinking control timer (for example, 100 msec), which is the initial value of the blinking cycle timer of the ordinary figure display 53 (variation display section), is saved in the ordinary figure 1 blinking control timer area (A7915), and the ordinary figure 1 fluctuation The initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area (A7916), and then the regular processing for the regular symbol 1 is ended.

[Puzu 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the ordinary figure 1 fluctuation start process (A7909) in the ordinary figure 1 process will be explained. FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal figure 1 fluctuation start process. The normal figure 1 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the normal figure 1 variation display game.

The game control device 100 executes a win flag 1 setting process for setting loss information and win information in the win flag 1 for determining whether or not the normal figure 1 variable display game is a win (A8201). In addition, the game control device 100 may determine the winning of the normal figure 1 variable display game with the probability according to the probability setting value (setting) set in the gaming machine 10.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the normal pattern 1 stop symbol (symbol information) regarding the normal pattern 1 variable display game (A8202). In the normal figure 1 stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol number at the time of a miss or a hit, and the miss stop symbol pattern or the hit stop symbol pattern corresponding to this stop symbol number are saved. Then, a decorative common figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared as a production command, and production command setting processing is executed. Also, the round number information (round upper limit value) corresponding to the stopped symbol number is acquired and saved. In addition, the game control device 100 can change the opening pattern of the general electricity 1 depending on the stop symbol number (type of winning symbol) at the time of winning.

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 executes the normal pattern 1 information setting process that sets the normal pattern 1 information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern (A8203).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a common pattern 1 variation pattern setting information table, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the common pattern 1 variable display game is set (A8204 ).

After that, the game control device 100 executes a variation pattern setting process for setting a variation pattern (variation pattern number) that is a variation mode in the normal figure 1 variation display game (A8205).

Next, the game control device 100 executes a variation start information setting process for setting information on the start of variation of the normal figure 1 variation display game (A8206), and ends the normal figure 1 variation start process. In the variation start information setting process, a variation time value corresponding to a variation pattern (variation pattern number) is acquired and saved in the general figure 1 game processing timer area. Then, a variation command (MODE, ACTION) corresponding to the variation pattern number is prepared as a production command, and production command setting processing is performed. Therefore, when the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 1 variable display game, the effect control device 300 displays the reach as a variable effect of the normal pattern 1 variable display game on the display device (for example, the display device 41) of the gaming machine 10. You can perform a performance. In this embodiment, the reach effect is performed only when the normal pattern 1 variable display game is executed, but it may also be performed when the normal pattern 2 to 4 variable display game is executed.

In addition, in the fluctuation start information setting process, the number of regular game 1 pending for the regular game 1 variable display game to be started is updated by -1 (decreased by 1). In other words, with the execution of the Fuzutsu 1 fluctuation display game related to the oldest Fuzutsu 1 reservation 1 (fuzuzu 1 fluctuation display game), Fuzutsu 1 reservation 2 to 4 that have been put on hold after Fuzuzu 1 reservation 1 are executed. If there is, move up the ranking of the corresponding Fuzuzu 1 Pending 2 to 4 one by one. Through this process, the values from the number of reserved numbers 2 for regular figures 1 to the number 4 of reserved figures 1 for ordinary figures 1 in the random number storage area per ordinary figure 1 are changed from the values for the number of reserved figures 1 for ordinary figures 1 to 1 for ordinary figures 1 in the random number storage area for random numbers per ordinary figure 1. The number of reservations will be moved to 3. Then, the value for the number of reservations for ordinary figures 1, 4, in the random number storage area per ordinary figure is cleared, and the number of ordinary figures reserved is decremented by 1.

[Puzu map 1 fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the normal pattern 1 fluctuation process (A7611) in the normal pattern 1 game process will be explained. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process during fluctuation of the ordinary map 1.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the hit flag 1 (hit information or loss information) set in the normal pattern 1 fluctuation start process is a hit (A8301). If the hit flag 1 is not a hit (the result of A8301 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 clears the medium hit flag for the normal figure 1 (A8302), and moves to the process of step A8304. On the other hand, if the winning flag 1 indicates a winning (result of A8301 is "Y"), the medium winning pattern 1 flag is set (A8303) and the process moves to step A8304. The hit flag for ``Putout 1'' indicates that ``Putout 1'' is in the winning position, and indicates whether or not other ``Puttets'' (other than ``Putout 2'' (other than ``Putting 4'') are in the winning position in each of the game processes for the ``Putting 2'' to ``4''. This is a flag used for determination.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the process number to "2" as a setting process for transitioning to the process during display of the game 1 game (A8304), and saves the process number in the game process number area of the game game 1 game (A8304). A8305). Thereafter, the game control device 100 normally sets the normal pattern display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal pattern variable display game (normal pattern 1 variable display game) on the normal pattern display device 53 (variable display section). Save in the game processing timer area in FIG. 1 (A8306).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the normal symbol 1 (turns off the signal during normal symbol 1 fluctuation) in the test signal output data area (A8307). Subsequently, the game control device 100 inputs a control timer initial value (for example, 256 msec ) (A8308).

After that, the game control device 100 saves a stop flag indicating that the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern 1 fluctuation display game) is stopped in the normal pattern 1 fluctuation control flag area (A8309), and Finish intermediate processing.

[Processing while displaying general map 1]
Next, the details of the process (A7612) during display of the common figure 1 in the common figure 1 game process will be explained. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process during display of the ordinary map 1.

The game control device 100 first loads the hit flag 1 (hit information or loss information) set in the normal pattern 1 fluctuation start process (A8401), and clears the hit flag 1 area of RWM (A8402). Then, it is determined whether or not winning information is set in the loaded winning flag 1 (A8403).

If the winning information is not set in the winning flag 1 (the result of A8403 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 sets "0" as the processing number for transitioning to the normal processing of the game card 1 ( A8414), and saves the process number in the general game process number area (A8415). Thereafter, the unauthorized monitoring period flag is saved in the public power line 1 unauthorized monitoring period flag area (A8416), and the general power line 1 display process is ended.

On the other hand, if the winning information is set in the winning flag 1 (result of A8403 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 sends the RWM decorative standard pattern 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern. Load it from the command area, prepare it as a production command (A8404), and execute production command setting processing (A8405). The production control device 300 may display a stop symbol corresponding to the decorative common figure 1 command on a display device (such as the display device 41).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the general electricity 1 release information as a production command (A8406), and executes production command setting processing (A8407). In this way, the fanfare command includes information regarding the opening of the ordinary electricity 1, and the information on the opening of the ordinary electricity 1 is transmitted to the production control device 300 by the fanfare command. The production control device 300 may execute a fanfare production corresponding to the fanfare command using a speaker or a display device (such as the display device 41).

Thereafter, the game control device 100 sets the fanfare time (for example, 11000 msec or 9000 msec) corresponding to the public power 1 release information (whether or not it is a long release) (A8408), and the set fanfare time is set for the public power 1 game. Save in the processing timer area (A8409).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 sets "3" as the process number for moving to the medium-sized process per normal figure 1 (A8410), and saves the process number in the normal figure 1 game process number area (A8411). Thereafter, a signal related to the start of one normal symbol (the signal during one normal symbol is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (A8412).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 saves a flag (fraud monitoring period outside flag) that defines the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) in the FUT 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A8413 ), the process during display of the common map 1 ends.

[Puzu 1 fanfare process]
Next, details of the process (A7613) during the fanfare of the game 1 in the game process of the game 1 will be explained. FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process during the fanfare of the first fanfare.

The game control device 100 first prepares a general electricity 1 open command (A8501), and executes a production command setting process (A8502). The effect control device 300 may execute an effect corresponding to the utility power 1 open command on a speaker or a display device. Then, "4" is set as the process number for transitioning to the normal game 1 game processing number (A8503), and the process number is saved in the game process number area for the game 1 game (A8504).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the general electricity 1 release information is long release (A8505).

If the general power line 1 release information is long open (the result of A8505 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 saves the general power line 1 open time 1 (for example, 5500 msec) in the general power line 1 game processing timer area. (A8506). On the other hand, if the public power line 1 release information is not long open (the result of A8505 is "N"), the general power line 1 release time 2 (for example, 1900 msec) is saved in the general power line 1 game processing timer area (A8507). .

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves the signal related to the start of the normal electric accessory 1 operation (turns on the normal electric accessory 1 operating signal) in the test signal output data area (A8508). Further, in order to output a signal for driving (turning on) the general electric power 1 solenoid 37c, ON data is saved in the general electric power 1 solenoid output data area (A8509).

In addition, the gaming control device 100 clears the information in the Fuden 1 count number area that stores the number of wins to the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) (A8510), and ends the Fuzu 1 fanfare process. do.

[Medium processing per ordinary map]
Next, the details of the process (A7614) for one game per game (A7614) in the game process for one game. FIG. 16A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process for per ordinary figure 1.

The game control device 100 first prepares a power line 1 close command to close the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37d (A8601), and executes the performance command setting process (A8602). Then, "5" is set as the process number for moving to the normal game 1 remaining ball process (A8603), and the process number is saved in the general game 1 game process number area (A8604).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves the general game 1 remaining ball processing time (for example, 900 msec) in the general game 1 game processing timer area (A8605). Thereafter, in order to set the general electric power 1 solenoid 37c to OFF, off data is saved in the general electric power 1 solenoid output data area (A8606), and the general electric power 1 per unit processing is ended.

In this way, the game control device 100 executes the process during normal pattern 1 fluctuation (A7611) to the process during normal pattern 1 per change (A7615) corresponding to the process number set in the general pattern 1 game process, so that the process shown in FIG. 16B As shown in FIG. 2, the operation timing of the general electricity supply 1 can be changed depending on the winning pattern (opening pattern).

FIG. 16B is an example of a timing chart when the utility power station 1 operates.

For example, if the general power line 1 opening information is the long opening time (the result of A8505 is "Y"), at the timing of the winning pattern 1 (opening pattern 1) shown in FIG. 16B, the general power line 1 (normal variable winning device 37d The movable member 37b) is activated. For example, in the winning symbol 1, the normal symbol display time is set to 600 msec (A8303), and the fanfare time (fan time) is set to 11000 msec (A5120, A5121), and during this time, the common symbol 1 is in a closed state.

For example, in the winning pattern 1, the power supply 1 open time 1 (5500 msec) is saved in the power supply 1 game processing timer area (A8506), so that the power supply 1 open time 1 (5500 msec) is 1 is activated and switches from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, the remaining bulb processing time (Permanent Electricity 1 remaining bulb processing time) is set to 900 msec (A8605), the later-described General Electrical Figure 1 ending time (ending time) is set to 100 msec (A8903), and the 1 is in the closed state.

On the other hand, if the general electricity 1 release information is not a long release time (the result of A8505 is "N"), the general electricity 1 operates at the timing of the winning pattern 2 (opening pattern 2) shown in FIG. 16B. For example, for winning symbol 2, similarly to winning symbol 1, the normal symbol display time is set to 600 msec (A8303), the fanfare time (fan time) is set to 11000 msec (A5120, A5121), and during this time, common symbol 1 is set to It becomes a closed state.

On the other hand, for example, in the winning pattern 2, the normal power line 1 open time 2 (1900 msec) is saved in the normal figure 1 game processing timer area (A8507), so that the normal power line 1 open time 2 (1900 msec) is saved in the normal figure 1 game processing timer area (A8507). Power 1 is activated and switches from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, similarly to the winning symbol 1, the remaining ball processing time is set to 900 msec (A8605), and the later-described general pattern 1 ending time (ending time) is set to 100 msec (A8903), and the general pattern 1 is set to 100 msec (A8903). It becomes a closed state.

[Processing of residual electric bulb 1]
Next, details of the 1st remaining ball process (A7615) in the 1st game process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for processing the 1 remaining electric bulb.

The game control device 100 first sets the process number "6" related to the end process per normal figure 1 (A8901), and saves the process number in the normal figure 1 game process number area (A8902). Thereafter, the ending time of the game 1 (for example, 100 msec) is saved in the game processing timer area of the game 1 (A8903).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 saves a signal regarding the end of the normal electric accessory 1 operation (end of the operation of the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37d) (turns off the normal electric accessory 1 operating signal) in the test signal output data area. (A8904). Subsequently, the general electric power 1 count area for counting the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) is cleared (A8905), and the general electric power 1 open information area is further cleared (A8906). Thereafter, the general electric power station 1 remaining bulb processing is completed.

[Completion process per common map]
Next, details of the end processing (A7616) per common figure in the common figure 1 game process will be explained. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the end processing for one common map.

The game control device 100 first clears the flag for normal game 1 (A9101), sets the processing number "0" related to the normal game 1 game process (A9102), and sets the process number to the game process number for game 1 game. Save to area (A9103). Thereafter, a signal regarding the end of winning of the normal pattern 1 (normal pattern 1 variable display game) (turn off the signal during normal pattern 1 hit) is saved in the test signal output data area (A9104).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 saves a flag (fraud monitoring period flag) that defines the fraud monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) in the FUT 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A9105). , After that, the end processing per common map 1 is ended.

[Puzu 2 game processing]
Next, details of the game processing (A1313b) in the timer interrupt processing will be explained. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the Fuzu 2 game process. In the regular map 2 game process, input of the operation 2 switch 39a is monitored, overall processing related to the regular map 2 variable display game is controlled, display of the regular map 2 is set, etc. In addition, although the same process as the general map 1 game process is performed in the standard map 2 game process and the standard map 3 and 4 game processes described later, the operation switch to be monitored is different.

The gaming control device 100 first executes the operation 2 switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the operation 2 switch 39a (A10601).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 executes the ordinary electricity 2 winning switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the actuation 3 switch 39a (A10602).

If the game processing number of the Fuzu 2 game is not 2 or higher, that is, if it is 0 or 1 (the result of A10603 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a game other than Fuzu 2 is winning. is determined (A10604). The gaming control device 100 advances the process to step A10617 if the winning pattern is other than the normal pattern 2 (result of A10604 is "Y"), and if the pattern other than the normal pattern 2 is not in the winning state (the result of A10604 is "Y"), the game control device 100 proceeds to step A10617. If the result is "N"), the process advances to step A10605.

On the other hand, if the normal map 2 game processing number is 2 or more (result of A10603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 advances the process to step A10605.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 updates the game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (subtracts by 1) (A10605). Note that the minimum value of the Fuzutsu 2 game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer for the game 2 has become 0 (A10606).

The game control device 100 executes the Fuzu 2 game processing when the value of the Fuzu 2 game processing timer is 0 (the result of A10606 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time has already expired. A general map 2 game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A10607).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal pattern 2 game process number based on the set normal pattern 2 game sequence branch table (A10608). Then, a subroutine call is made based on the general map 2 game processing number, and a game branching process corresponding to the general map 2 game processing number is executed (A10609).

If the game processing number is "0" in step A10609, the game control device 100 monitors the start of fluctuation of the regular figure 2 variable display game, and sets the fluctuation start of the regular figure 2 variable display game and the effect setting. Or, the normal map 2 normal process is executed to set the information necessary for performing the normal map 2 fluctuation process (A10610).

In addition, if the game processing number is "1" in step A10609, the game control device 100 executes the process during normal pattern 2 fluctuation, which sets the information necessary to perform the process during normal pattern 2 display. (A10611). For example, in the processing during fluctuation of the general map 2, in order to move to the processing during the display of the general map 2, in addition to setting "2" as the game processing number and saving in the general map 2 game processing number area, the general map display time is Save in the Fuzu 2 game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "2" in step A10609, if the result of the normal pattern 2 variable display game is a win, the game control device 100 sets the normal pattern 2 opening time or changes the normal pattern 2 winning time. A general map 2 displaying process is executed to set information necessary for performing the intermediate process (A10612). For example, in the processing during the display of the general figure 2, in order to move to the process during the normal figure 2 hit, in addition to setting "3" as the game processing number and saving in the general figure 2 game processing number area, the opening time of the general figure 2 is saved in the Fuden 2 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the normal figure 2 variable display game is a loss, in order to move to the normal figure 2 normal process, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal figure 2 game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "3" in step A10609, the gaming control device 100 sets the information necessary to continue the process during normal game 2 or to perform the process of remaining normal ball 2. Execute the processing during the normal map 2 to be performed (A10614). For example, in the normal game 2 winning process, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) a predetermined number of times, the game process Set ``4'' as the number and save it in the general map 2 game processing number area.

Furthermore, if the game processing number is "4" in step A10609, the gaming control device 100 executes the general power 2 remaining ball process to set the information necessary to perform the general map 2 winning ending process. (A10615). For example, in the Fuden 2 remaining ball process, in order to move to the Futa 2 hit ending process, the game processing number is set to "5" and saved in the Futa 2 game processing number area, and the Futa 2 ending time is saved in the Fuzu 2 game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "5" in step A10609, the gaming control device 100 executes a normal pattern 2 per end process that sets information necessary for performing the normal pattern 2 normal process (A10610). Execute (A10616). For example, in the regular game 2 winning end process, in order to move to the regular game 2 normal process, "0" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area for the regular game 2.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares the normal pattern 2 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal symbol by the normal pattern display 53 (variation display section 53) (A10617). After that, a symbol fluctuation control process related to controlling the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 53 is executed (A10618), and the ordinary symbol 2 game process is ended.

On the other hand, if the value of the normal map 2 game processing timer is not 0 (the result of A10606 is "N"), that is, if the time is not up, the gaming control device 100 executes the processing from step A10617 onwards.

[Operation 2 switch monitoring process]
Next, the details of the actuation 2 switch monitoring process (A10601) in the Fuzu 2 game process will be explained. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the operation two switch monitoring process.

First, the game control device 100 determines whether the general power line 1 is in operation (the general power line 1 is open), or in other words, the general figure 1 variable display game is in a winning state and the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d). is executing a predetermined number of opening operations (A10701). Then, when the general power station 1 is in operation (the result of A10701 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (10702).

If there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (result of 10702 is "Y"), determine whether or not the number of general figure 2 pending (number of normal figure 2 starting memory, general figure 2 holding) is less than the upper limit value. (A10703). If the number of regular map 2 reservations is less than the upper limit value (result of A10703 is "Y"), the number of regular map 2 reservations is updated by +1 (A10704).

Next, the gaming control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved numbers for the number of regular figures 2 (A10705), and extracts and prepares the winning random number 2 to be used in the number of reserved numbers for the regular figure 2 (A10705). A10706), the winning random number 2 is saved in the winning random number 2 storage area of the RWM (A10707).

Then, a decoration general figure 2 pending number command corresponding to the ordinary figure 2 pending number command is prepared as a production command (A10708), a production command setting process (A10709) is executed, and the operation 2 switch monitoring process is ended.

On the other hand, the game control device 100 determines whether the power supply 1 is not in operation (the result of A10701 is "N"), if there is no input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of A10702 is "N"), or the power supply 2 is pending. If the number is not less than the upper limit value, that is, it is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (result of A10703 is "N"), the operation 2 switch monitoring process is ended.

[Fuden 2 winning switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the Fuden 2 winning switch monitoring process (A10602) in the Futa 2 game process will be described. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the general electricity 2 winning switch monitoring process.

The game control device 100 first determines whether the normal power line 2 is being released, that is, the normal power line 2 variable display game is in a winning state, and the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) executes the opening operation a predetermined number of times. It is determined whether it is inside (A10801). Then, if the general power line 2 is being opened (the result of A10801 is "Y"), it is determined whether there is an input to the actuation 3 switch 39a (A10802). If there is an input to the operation 3 switch 39a (the result of A10802 is "Y"), the count number of the general electricity 2 counter (the ordinary electricity 1 count number) is updated by +1 (A10803).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 determines whether the updated count number of the general electricity 2 counter has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (A10804). Then, when the Fuden 2 count number reaches the upper limit value (the result of A10804 is "Y"), the Fuden 2 game processing timer area is cleared to 0 (A10805), and the Fuden 2 winning switch monitoring process is performed. end. That is, if there is a Fuden 2 prize that is equal to or greater than the upper limit while Fuzutsu 2 is open (during a winning state), the Fuyuzu 2 game processing timer area is cleared to 0 at that point, and the ordinary fluctuating winning device 37e is activated. It is closed so that the hit state of the ordinary figure 2 ends midway. In addition, in the Fuden 3 and 4 winning switch monitoring processing (A13602, A14602) in the Fuden 3 and 4 games to be described later, the gaming control device 100 also detects that the counted number of the Fuden 3 and 4 counters after updating has reached the upper limit value. It is determined in the same manner whether or not it has been performed, but the upper limit value of the count number of the general electricity 3 and 4 counters at that time is 6, for example.

On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 determines that the general power 2 is not open (the result of A10801 is "N"), or that there is no input to the operation 3 switch 39a (the result of A10802 is "N"). ), or if it is determined that the general electricity 2 count number has not reached the upper limit value (the result of A10804 is "N"), the general electricity 2 winning switch monitoring process is ended.

[Puzu 2 normal processing]
Next, details of the normal map 2 normal process (A10610) in the map 2 game process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the ordinary map 2 processing.

The gaming control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of regular game 2 pending is 0 (A10901). If the number of pending maps 2 is 0 (result of A10901 is "Y"), it is determined whether customer waiting demo 2 has been set (A10902), and if customer waiting demo 2 has not been set. (The result of A10902 is "N"), the customer waiting demonstration 2 flag is set in the customer waiting demonstration flag area (A10903). Note that the production control device 300 starts the customer waiting demonstration when the customer waiting demonstrations 1 to 4 flags are set.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 prepares the customer waiting demonstration 2 command as a performance command (A10904), performs performance command setting processing (A10905), and moves to the process of step A10906. On the other hand, in step A10902, if customer waiting demo 2 has already been set (result of A10902 is "Y"), "0" related to normal process of normal map 2 is set as the process number (A10906), and The process number is saved in the game process number area in FIG. 2 (A10907). Then, the unauthorized monitoring period flag is saved in the public power line 2 unauthorized monitoring period flag area (A10908), and the public power line 2 normal processing is ended.

Moreover, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 2 fluctuation start process when the normal pattern 2 pending number is not 0 (the result of A10901 is "N") (A10909). Then, the gaming control device 100 sets "1" as the processing number for moving to the normal pattern 2 fluctuation process (A10910), and saves the processing number in the normal pattern 2 game processing number area (A10911).

Next, the gaming control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo 2 flag set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A10912), and tests the signal related to the start of normal symbol 2 fluctuation (turns on the normal symbol 2 fluctuating signal). It is saved in the signal output data area (A10913), and a fluctuating flag indicating that the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern 2 fluctuation display game) is being changed is saved in the normal pattern 2 fluctuation control flag area (A10914). Then, the blinking control timer initial value (for example, 100 msec), which is the initial value of the blinking cycle timer of the ordinary figure display 53 (variation display section), is saved in the ordinary figure 2 blinking control timer area (A10915), and the ordinary figure 2 fluctuation The initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area (A10916), and then the regular process for 2 normal symbols is ended.

[Puzu 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the ordinary figure 2 fluctuation start process (A10909) in the ordinary figure 2 normal process will be explained. FIG. 23A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal figure 2 fluctuation start process.

The game control device 100 first loads a random number (random number 2 to win) from the RWM random number 2 storage area (for the pending number 1), and clears the loaded area (random number 2 storage area) to 0 (A11201).

The gaming control device 100 determines whether the winning random number 2 is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (for example, 4092) (A11202). If the winning random number 2 is greater than or equal to the upper limit determination value (the result of A11202 is "Y"), that is, if the winning random number 2 is a loss, the process moves to step A11204. If the winning random number 2 is less than the upper limit determination value (the result of A11202 is "N"), it is determined whether the winning random number 2 is less than the lower limit determination value (A11203).

If the winning random number 2 is less than the lower limit judgment value (for example, 0) (the result of A11203 is "Y"), that is, if it is a loss, the gaming control device 100 saves the loss information in the win flag 2 area (A11204). . Further, the winning stop symbol number is set as the normal pattern 2 stopping pattern number (A11205), the losing pattern information is saved in the normal pattern 2 stopping pattern information area (A11206), and the process moves to step A11210.

Note that the winning probability can be set in advance, as shown in FIG. 23B, for example.

FIG. 23B is a table showing examples of winning probabilities for the ordinary figures 1 to 4.

For example, as shown in (A) of FIG. 23B, the probability of winning the common picture 1 is 996/997, the probability of winning the common picture 2 is 4092/4093, the probability of common picture 3 is 4090/4091, and the probability of common picture 4 is 3000/3001. It's a hit. Further, for example, the upper limit judgment value is 996 for the ordinary figure 1, 4092 for the ordinary figure 2, 4090 for the ordinary figure 3, and 3000 for the ordinary figure 4, and the lower limit judgment value is 0 for the ordinary figures 1 to 4. In other words, the range of random numbers 1 to 4 that can be assigned is 0 to 996 for random number 1, 0 to 4092 for random number 2, 0 to 4090 for random number 3, and 0 to 3000 for random number 4. , it will be a loss only if the values of the winning random numbers 1 to 4 match the upper limit judgment value.

Note that the winning probabilities of the ordinary numbers 1 to 4 may be set so that all the possible ranges of winning random numbers 1 to 4 are hits, as shown in FIG. 23B (B). Further, the winning probabilities of the ordinary figures 1 to 4 may be set such that the winning probability of the ordinary figure 1 is low, as shown in (C) of FIG. 23B.

In (B) of FIG. 23B, the upper limit judgment value of the normal figures 1 to 4 is larger by +1 than the allotable range of the winning random numbers 1 to 4. Therefore, all of the loaded winning random numbers 1 to 4 can be considered as wins. Therefore, for example, it is difficult for game balls to pass through the pass-through entrance 32a, and the number of game balls that pass through or enter (or win) the regular game starting gate 34 or the regular game starting gate 34b is the number of fired game balls. It is preferable to set this to a gaming machine 10 where the number of shots is extremely small compared to (the number of shots). In such a gaming machine 10, all of the loaded random numbers 1 to 4 are wins, so when the game ball passes through the regular game starting gate 34 or the regular game starting opening 34b or enters a prize, the player is sure of winning. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in FIG. 23(C), the common symbol 1 becomes a hit with a probability of 5/997. Further, for the ordinary map 1, the upper limit determination value is 12 and the lower limit determination value is 7. Therefore, when the winning random number 1 of the loaded common picture 1 is 7 to 11, the common picture 1 becomes a hit, and when other winning random numbers 1 (0 to 6, 12 to 996) are loaded, the common picture 1 becomes a hit. It will be out of place. Therefore, for example, it is easy for a game ball to pass through the passage entrance 32 (or there is no passage entrance 32), and a game ball that passes through or enters (or wins) the regular game starting gate 34 or the regular game starting opening 34b. It is preferable that the number is set in the gaming machine 10 such that the number of shots is not extremely small compared to the number of shots. In such a gaming machine 10, it is possible to relatively frequently execute the game with variable display of common figures 1, and the execution of the variable display game of common figures 1 can frequently make the player feel a sense of expectation for winning. , it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

On the other hand, if the winning random number 2 is not less than the lower limit judgment value (the result of A11203 is "N"), that is, if it is a winning, the gaming control device 100 saves the winning information in the winning flag 2 area (A11207) and loads the winning random number 2. Set the hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit random number 2 (A11208), save the hit stop symbol information corresponding to the hit stop symbol number in the regular symbol 2 stop symbol information area (A11209), and move to the process of step A11210. do. In addition, although there is one type of winning stop pattern (winning pattern) in this embodiment, several types may exist.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stopped symbol number in the normal pattern 2 stopped pattern area (A11210), saves the stopped symbol number (symbol data of the normal pattern 2) in the test signal output data area (A11211), After shifting the winning random number 2 storage area (A11212) and clearing the free area after the shift to 0 (A11213), the number of pending random numbers 2 is updated by -1 (A11214).

In other words, with the execution of the Fuzutu 2 fluctuation display game related to the oldest Fuzuzu 2 reservation number 1 (fuzuzu 2 fluctuation display game), Fuzutsu 2 reservation 2 to Fuzuzu 2 reservation 2 which have been on hold after Fuzuzu 2 reservation 1 are executed. Move up the rank of 4 one by one. Through this process, the values from the number of normal figures 2 pending 2 to the number 4 of normal figures 2 pending in the winning random number 2 storage area are changed from the value 1 of the normal figure 2 pending number of the winning random number 2 storage area to the value of the normal figure 2 pending number 3 of the winning random number 2 storage area. will be moved to. Then, the value for the normal figure 2 pending number 4 in the winning random number 2 storage area is cleared, and the normal figure 2 pending number is decremented by 1.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a decoration normal figure 2 pending number command corresponding to the normal figure 2 pending number as a production command (A11215), and executes a production command setting process (A11216). Then, the game control device 100 normally sets the normal pattern display time (for example, 700 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal pattern variable display game (normal pattern 2 variable display game) on the normal pattern display device 53 (variable display section). It is saved in the FIG. 2 game processing timer area (A11217), and the normal pattern 2 fluctuation start processing is ended.

[Puzu 2 fluctuation processing]
Next, details of the normal pattern 2 fluctuation process (A10611) in the normal pattern 2 game process will be explained. FIG. 24 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the normal figure 2 fluctuation processing.

The game control device 100 determines whether the hit flag 2 (hit information or loss information) set in the normal pattern 2 fluctuation start process is a hit (A11301). When the hit flag 2 is not a hit (the result of A11301 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 clears the medium hit flag for the normal figure 2 (A11302), and moves to the process of step A11304. On the other hand, if the hit flag 2 is a hit (result of A11301 is "Y"), the medium hit flag for the normal figure 2 is set (A11303), and the process moves to step A11304. The flag indicates that the ``Puji 2'' is a hit, and in each of the game processes for the ``Puta 1'', 3, and 4, other ``Puta'' (other than ``Puta 1'', ``3'', and ``4'') are winning. This is a flag used to determine whether or not.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 sets the process number to "2" as a setting process for transitioning to the process during display of the game 2 game (A11304), and saves the process number in the game process number area of the game game 2 game (A11304). A11305). Thereafter, the game control device 100 normally sets the normal pattern display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal pattern variable display game (normal pattern 2 variable display game) on the normal pattern display device 53 (variable display section). Save in the game processing timer area in FIG. 2 (A11306).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 saves the signal regarding the end of fluctuation of the normal symbol 2 (turns off the signal during normal symbol 2 fluctuation) in the test signal output data area (A11307).

Thereafter, the game control device 100 saves a stop flag indicating that the normal pattern fluctuation display game (normal pattern 2 fluctuation display game) is stopped in the normal pattern 2 fluctuation control flag area (A11308), and Finish intermediate processing.

[Processing while displaying common map 2]
Next, details of the normal map 2 displaying process (A10612) in the general map 2 game process will be explained. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process during display of the normal map 2.

The game control device 100 first loads the hit flag 2 (hit information or loss information) set in the normal pattern 2 fluctuation start process (A11401), and clears the hit flag 2 area of RWM (A11402). Then, it is determined whether or not winning information is set in the loaded winning flag 2 (A11403).

If the winning information is not set in the winning flag 2 (the result of A11403 is "N"), the gaming control device 100 sets "0" as the processing number for transitioning to the normal processing for the normal game 2 ( A11414), save the process number in the general map 2 game process number area (A11415). Thereafter, the unauthorized monitoring period flag is saved in the public power line 2 unauthorized monitoring period flag area (A11416), and the general public power line 2 display processing is ended.

On the other hand, if the winning information is set in the winning flag 2 (result of A11403 is "Y"), the gaming control device 100 prepares the general electricity 2 open command (A11404) and performs the production command setting process. Execute (A11405). Then, "3" is set as the process number for moving to the normal game 2 game processing number (A11406), and the process number is saved in the game process number area for the game 2 game (A11407).

After that, the gaming control device 100 saves the general power line 2 open time (for example, 5500 msec) in the general electric power line 2 game processing timer area (A11408).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sends a signal related to the start of normal electric accessory 2 (turns on the normal symbol 2 hit signal), a signal related to the start of normal electric accessory 2 (turns on the normal electric accessory 2 operating signal), is saved in the test signal output data area (A11409). Further, in order to output a signal for driving (turning on) the general electric power 2 solenoid 37c, ON data is saved in the general electric power 2 solenoid output data area (A11410).

In addition, the gaming control device 100 clears the information in the normal power 2 count number area that stores the number of wins to the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) (A11411). Then, the information in the area of the number of unauthorized winnings of the ordinary electricity 2 which stores the number of winnings to the normal variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning apparatus 37e) during the ordinary electricity 2 fraud monitoring period is cleared (A11412).

After that, the flag (fraud monitoring period outside flag) that specifies the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) is saved in the FUT2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A11413), and the FUT2 fraud monitoring period flag is saved. Ends the displaying process.

[Medium processing per common map 2]
Next, details of the normal pattern 2 hit process (A10614) in the normal pattern 2 game process will be explained. FIG. 26A is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the process during the normal figure 2 hit.

The game control device 100 first prepares a normal power line 2 close command to close the movable member 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37e (A11601), and executes a production command setting process (A11602). Then, "4" is set as the process number for transitioning to the normal game 2 remaining ball process (A11603), and the process number is saved in the general game 2 game process number area (A11604).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves the normal game 2 remaining ball processing time (for example, 900 msec) in the normal game 2 game processing timer area (A11605). Thereafter, in order to set the general electric power 2 solenoid 37c to OFF, off data is saved in the general electric power 2 solenoid output data area (A11606), and the general electric power 2 per-capacity processing is ended.

In this way, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 2 fluctuation process (A10611) to the normal pattern 1 per hit process (A7615) corresponding to the process number set in the normal pattern 2 game process, so that the process shown in FIG. 26B As shown in FIG. In addition, the game control device 100 can operate the general electric power stations 3 and 4 in the same way as the general electric power line 2, as shown in FIG. can.

FIG. 26B is an example of a timing chart when power stations 2 to 4 operate.

For example, at the timing of the opening pattern 1 shown in FIG. 26B, the ordinary power lines 2 to 4 (the movable members 37b of the ordinary variable prize winning devices 37e to 37g) operate separately. For example, in the open pattern 1, the general electricity grid display time is set to 600 msec (A11306), and during this time, the general electricity grid 2 is in the closed state.

In addition, for example, in the open pattern 1, the general electric power 2 open time (5500 msec) is saved in the general electric power 2 game processing timer area (A11408), so that the general electric power 2 is opened during the general electric power 2 open time (5500 msec). It operates and switches from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, the remaining bulb processing time (Permanent Electric Power 2 remaining bulb processing time) is set to 900 msec (A11605), the later described General Electric Figure 2 ending time (ending time) is set to 100 msec (A11903), and the General Electric Power 2 remaining bulb processing time is set to 100 msec (A11903). 2 is in a closed state. Note that the power stations 3 and 4 can also operate in the same manner at the timing of the opening pattern 1.

[Processing of remaining electric bulbs in Fukuden 2]
Next, details of the remaining ball processing (A10615) in the general drawing 2 game process will be explained. FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for processing the remaining electric field 2 bulbs.

The game control device 100 first sets the process number "5" related to the end process for the normal figure 2 (A11901), and saves the process number in the normal figure 2 game process number area (A11902). Thereafter, the ending time (for example, 100 msec) of the game 2 is saved in the game processing timer area of the game 2 (A11903).

Furthermore, the game control device 100 saves a signal regarding the end of the normal electric accessory 2 operation (end of the operation of the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable prize winning device 37e) (turns off the normal electric accessory 2 operating signal) in the test signal output data area. (A11904). Subsequently, the ordinary electric power 2 count area for counting the number of winnings to the ordinary variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning device 37e) is cleared (A11905), and the ordinary electric power 2 open information area is further cleared (A11906). Thereafter, the general electric power station 2 remaining bulb processing is completed.

[Completion process for common map 2]
Next, details of the end process (A10616) for hitting 2 common symbols in the 2 common symbol game processing will be explained. FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure for completing the normal map 2 winning process.

The game control device 100 first clears the normal game 2 hit flag (A12101), sets the process number "0" related to the normal game 2 normal process (A12102), and sets the process number to the game process number for the game 2 game. Save to area (A12103). Thereafter, a signal related to the end of winning of the normal pattern 2 (normal pattern 2 variable display game) (turn off the normal pattern 2 hit signal) is saved in the test signal output data area (A12104).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 saves a flag (fraud monitoring period flag) that defines the fraud monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) in the FUT 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A12105). , After that, the normal figure 2 hit termination process is completed.

[Puzu 3 game processing]
Next, details of the game processing (A1313c) in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the Fuzu 3 game process. In the normal figure 3 game process, the input of the operation 3 switch 39a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal figure 3 variable display game is controlled, the display of the normal figure 3 is set, etc. In addition, in the common map 3 game process, the same processing as the common map 1 and 2 game processes and the later described general map 4 game process is performed, but the operation switches to be monitored are different.

The gaming control device 100 first executes a three-actuation switch monitoring process that monitors the input from the three-actuation switch 39a (A13601).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 executes the ordinary power line 3 winning switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the actuation 4 switch 39a (A13602).

If the game processing number of Fuzu 3 is not 2 or higher, that is, if it is 0 or 1 (result of A13603 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a game other than Fuzu 3 is winning. is determined (A13604). The gaming control device 100 advances the process to step A13617 if the winning pattern is other than the normal pattern 3 (result of A13604 is "Y"), and if the pattern other than the normal pattern 3 is not hitting (the result of A13604 is "Y"). If the result is "N"), the process advances to step A13605.

On the other hand, if the normal map 3 game processing number is 2 or more (the result of A13603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 advances the process to step A13605.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 updates the game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (subtracts by 1) (A13605). Note that the minimum value of the Fuzu 3 game processing timer is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer for the game 3 has become 0 (A13606).

The game control device 100 executes the Fuzu 3 game processing when the value of the Fuzu 3 game processing timer is 0 (the result of A13606 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time has already expired. A general game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A13607).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal pattern 3 game process number based on the set normal pattern 3 game sequence branch table (A13608). Then, a subroutine call is made based on the normal figure 3 game processing number, and a game branching process corresponding to the normal figure 3 game processing number is executed (A13609).

If the game processing number is "0" in step A13609, the game control device 100 monitors the start of variation of the 3-way variable display game, and sets the start of variation and the effect of the 3-way variable display game. Or, the normal map 3 normal process is executed to set the information necessary for performing the normal map 3 variable process (A13610).

In addition, if the game processing number is "1" in step A13609, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 3 changing process to set information necessary to perform the normal pattern 3 display process. (A13611). For example, in the processing during fluctuation of the general figure 3, in order to move to the process during the display of the general figure 3, in addition to setting "2" as the game processing number and saving in the general figure 3 game processing number area, the general figure display time is 3. Save in the game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "2" in step A13609, if the result of the normal pattern 3 variable display game is a win, the game control device 100 sets the normal pattern 3 opening time and the normal pattern 3 win. The process for displaying the map 3 is executed to set information necessary for performing the medium process (A13612). For example, in the processing during the display of the general figure 3, in order to move to the process during the normal figure 3 hit, in addition to setting "3" as the game processing number and saving in the general figure 3 game processing number area, the opening time of the general figure 3 is saved in the Fuden 3 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the normal figure 3 variable display game is a loss, in order to proceed to the normal figure 3 normal process, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal figure 3 game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "3" in step A13609, the game control device 100 sets the information necessary to continue the process during normal game 3 or to perform the process of remaining normal ball 3. Execute the process during the normal map 3 to be performed (A13614). For example, in the normal game 3 winning process, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37f) a predetermined number of times, the game process Set ``4'' as the number and save it in the game processing number area of ``Puzu 3''.

In addition, if the game processing number is "4" in step A13609, the game control device 100 executes the general ball remaining ball process for setting the information necessary to perform the general ball winning 3 winning process. (A13615). For example, in the Futou 3 remaining ball processing, in order to move to the Futou 3 hit ending process, the game processing number is set to "5" and saved in the Futou 3 game processing number area, and the Futou 3 ending time is saved in the Fuzu 3 game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "5" in step A13609, the gaming control device 100 executes the normal game 3 per end process that sets the information necessary for performing the normal game 3 normal process (A13610). Execute (A13616). For example, in the normal pattern 3 winning end process, in order to move to the normal pattern 3 normal process, "0" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal pattern 3 game process number area.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a normal pattern 3 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal pattern by the normal pattern display 53 (variation display section 53) (A13617). Thereafter, a symbol fluctuation control process related to controlling the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 53 is executed (A13618), and the ordinary symbol 3 game process is ended.

On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 executes the processing from step A13617 onward, when the value of the game processing timer of the game processing timer 3 is not 0 (the result of A13606 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up.

[Puzu 4 game processing]
Next, details of the game process (A1313d) in the timer interrupt process will be explained. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the Fuzutsu 4 game process. In the normal figure 4 game process, input of the operation 4 switch 39a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal figure 4 variable display game is controlled, the display of the normal figure 4 is set, etc. It should be noted that in the 4th game process, the same processing as in the 1st to 3rd game processes is performed, but the operation switches to be monitored are different.

The gaming control device 100 first executes a four-actuation switch monitoring process for monitoring input from the four-actuation switch 39a (A14601).

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 executes the general power 4 winning switch monitoring process of monitoring the input from the operation 5 switch 39a (A14602).

If the game processing number of the game number 4 is not 2 or higher, that is, if it is 0 or 1 (the result of A14603 is "N"), the game control device 100 determines whether or not a game other than the game number 4 is winning. is determined (A14604). The gaming control device 100 advances the process to step A14617 if a symbol other than the common symbol 4 is winning (result of A14604 is "Y"), and if any symbol other than the common symbol 4 is not a winning symbol (the result of A14604 is "Y"). If the result is "N"), the process advances to step A14605.

On the other hand, if the normal map 4 game processing number is 2 or more (result of A14603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 advances the process to step A14605.

Subsequently, the gaming control device 100 updates the game processing timer by -1 if it is not 0 (subtracts by 1) (A14605). Note that the minimum value of the game processing timer is set to zero. Then, the gaming control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer for the game 4 has become 0 (A14606).

The game control device 100 executes the Fuzu 4 game processing when the value of the Fuzu 4 game processing timer is 0 (the result of A14606 is "Y"), that is, when the time is up or the time has already expired. A 4 game sequence branch table to be referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A14607).

Furthermore, the gaming control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the normal pattern 4 game process number based on the set normal pattern 4 game sequence branch table (A14608). Then, a subroutine call is made based on the game processing number of the game 4 game, and a game branching process corresponding to the game process number of the game 4 is executed (A14609).

If the game processing number is "0" in step A14609, the game control device 100 monitors the start of variation of the 4-way variable display game, and sets the start of variation and the effect of the 4-way variable display game. Or, the ordinary figure 4 normal process is executed to set the information necessary for performing the ordinary figure 4 fluctuation process (A14610).

In addition, if the game processing number is "1" in step A14609, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 4 changing process to set information necessary to perform the normal pattern 4 display process. (A14611). For example, in the process during fluctuation of the game map 4, in order to move to the process during the display of game map 4, in addition to setting "2" as the game process number and saving it in the game process number area of game map 4, the game process number area of game process number 4 is set. Save in the game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "2" in step A14609, if the result of the normal pattern 4 variable display game is a win, the game control device 100 sets the normal pattern 4 opening time and the normal pattern 4 win. A process during display of the general figure 4 is executed to set information necessary for performing the medium process (A14612). For example, in the processing during the display of the general figure 4, in order to move to the process during the normal figure 4 hit, in addition to setting "3" as the game processing number and saving in the general figure 4 game processing number area, the general figure 4 opening time is saved in the Fuden 4 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the normal figure 4 variable display game is a loss, in order to shift to the normal figure 4 normal process, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal figure 4 game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "3" in step A14609, the gaming control device 100 sets the information necessary to continue the processing during the normal game 4 or to perform the processing of the remaining normal ball 4. Execute the process during the normal game 4 (A14614). For example, in the normal game 4 winning process, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37g) a predetermined number of times, the game process Set "4" as the number and save it in the 4-game processing number area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "4" in step A14609, the game control device 100 executes the general power 4 remaining ball process to set the information necessary to perform the general power 4 hit termination process. (A14615). For example, in the Futou 4 remaining ball process, in order to move to the Futou 4 hit ending process, the game processing number is set to "5" and saved in the Futou 4 game processing number area, and the Futou 4 ending time is saved in the Fuzu 4 game processing timer area.

In addition, if the game processing number is "5" in step A14609, the game control device 100 executes a normal game 4 per end process that sets information necessary for performing the normal game 4 normal process (A14610). Execute (A14616). For example, in the normal game 4 win ending process, in order to move to the normal game 4 process, "0" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area for the game process number 4.

After that, the game control device 100 prepares a normal pattern 4 fluctuation control table for controlling the fluctuation of the normal pattern by the normal pattern display 53 (variation display section 53) (A14617). Thereafter, a symbol fluctuation control process related to controlling the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol by the ordinary symbol display 53 is executed (A14618), and the ordinary symbol 4 game process is ended.

On the other hand, the gaming control device 100 executes the processing from step A14617 onwards, when the value of the game processing timer for the game is not 0 (the result of A14606 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up.

[Example of timing chart when executing the Futou 1 to 4 variable display game (Part 1)]
FIG. 31A is an example (part 1) of a timing chart when the gaming control device 100 executes the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game.

At time t1 in FIG. 31A, the game ball passes through the regular game starting gate 34 or enters the regular game starting gate 34b (or wins), and based on the regular game 1 starting memory (general game 1 pending) Then, the game control device 100 executes the normal pattern 1 variable display game (normal pattern 1). When the Fuzu 1 variable display game is executed, the Fuzu 1 pending number is decremented by 1 (updated by -1), and the Fuzu 1 pending related to the Fuzu 1 variable display game that is being executed becomes the pending Fuzu 1 ( Digestion 1 (extinction 1)). Thereafter, the general figure 1 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

At time t2 after the normal pattern 1 variable display game is stopped based on the pending (cancelled 1) of the normal pattern 1 pending, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 1) of the normal variable prize winning device 37d. ) to the open state (open). When the normal power line 1 is in the open state, a game ball flowing down the right side of the game area 32 when hit right can win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37d.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal pattern 2 start memory (normal pattern 2 pending) every time the game ball wins the normal variable prize winning device 37d. At time t2, the public power line 1 is released and, for example, four game balls enter the normal variable prize winning device 37d, so that four public power line 2 reservations are stored (4 reservations). In addition, for general electric power 1, the general electric power 1 open time (for example, 5500 msec (general electric power 1 open time 1) or 1900 msec (general electric power 1 open time 2)) has elapsed or the general electric power 1 count number is equal to or higher than the upper limit (for example, 4). , it switches from the open state to the closed state (closed).

When the general power line 1 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest of the four stored general power line 2 starting memories (general power line 2 hold (normal line 2 hold 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Pull chart 2 pending 1 (Hold 1)), the Futou chart 2 variable display game (Pull card 2) is executed. By executing the general figure 2 variable display game, the ordinary figure 2 pending number is decremented by 1 (updated by -1), and the ordinary figure 2 pending number becomes 3. Thereafter, the normal map 2 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

Subsequently, at time t3 after the normal pattern 2 variable display game based on the normal pattern 2 reservation 1 (main pattern 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 2) of the normal variable prize winning device 37e. Switch to the open state (open). When the electric power line 2 is in the open state, the game balls flowing down can win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37e.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal figure 3 start memory (normal figure 3 pending) every time the game ball wins the normal variable prize winning device 37e. At time t3, the public power line 2 is released and, for example, four game balls are won in the normal variable winning device 37e, so that four public figure 3 reservations are stored (4 reservations). Note that the power grid 2 is switched from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the power grid 2 open time (for example, 5500 msec) has elapsed or the power grid 2 count number becomes equal to or greater than the upper limit value (for example, 4).

When the power line 2 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest of the four stored power line 3 start memories (held line 3 (held 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Pull figure 3 pending 1 (Hold 1)), the Plot figure 3 variable display game (Pull figure 3) is executed. By executing the general figure 3 variable display game, the ordinary figure 3 pending number is decremented by 1 (updated by -1), and the ordinary figure 3 pending number becomes 3. Thereafter, the 3-dimensional variable display game is stopped and the game is won.

Subsequently, at time t4 after the normal pattern 3 variable display game based on the normal pattern 3 reservation 1 (protection 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 3) of the normal variable prize winning device 37f. Switch to the open state (open). When the electric power line 3 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down can win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37f.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal figure 4 start memory (normal figure 4 pending) every time the game ball wins the normal variable prize winning device 37f. At time t4, the public power line 3 is released and, for example, four game balls enter the normal variable prize winning device 37f, thereby storing four public figure 4 reservations (4 reservations). Note that the power grid 3 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the power grid 3 open time (for example, 5500 msec) elapses or the power grid 3 count becomes equal to or greater than the upper limit value (for example, 6).

When the general power line 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest of the four stored general power line 4 starting memories (general line 4 hold (normal line 4 hold 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Puzu 4 pending 1 (hold 1)), the Futa 4 variable display game (Puzu 4) is executed. By executing the general figure 4 variable display game, the ordinary figure 4 pending number is decremented by 1 (updated by -1), and the ordinary figure 4 pending number becomes 3. Thereafter, the 4-dimensional variable display game is stopped and the game is won.

Subsequently, at time t5a after the normal pattern 4 variable display game based on the normal pattern 4 reservation 1 (protection 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 4) of the normal variable prize winning device 37g. Switch to the open state (open). When the general electric current 4 is in the open state, the game ball flowing down can win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37g.

Then, the power grid 4 is switched from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the power grid 4 open time (for example, 5500 msec) passes or the power grid 4 count number becomes equal to or greater than the upper limit value (for example, 6). When the general power line 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest hold (general line 4 hold 2 (hold 2)) among the remaining three general line 4 starting memories (normal line 4 hold 2 to 4). Based on this, a 4-fold variable display game (4) is executed, and then the 4-fold variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

In addition, the number 2 to 4 of Plot 4 pending moves up one by one as the number 1 of Plot 4 is used up, but in the explanation of the timing chart below, which Plot 4 pending is being used? In order to make it easier to understand whether there is such a thing, the explanation will omit the increment of the ranking by +1. In addition, the raising of the rankings by +1 for the number of reservations 2 to 4 of ordinary figures 2 and the number of reservations 2 to 4 of ordinary figures 3 will be similarly omitted from explanation.

Next, at time t5b after the normal pattern 4 variable display game based on the normal pattern 4 reservation 2 (main pattern 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 displays the movable member 37b (normal pattern 4) of the normal variable prize winning device 37g. Switch to the open state (open). In other words, the power grid 4 is opened for the second time.

Thereafter, similarly, when the open time of the power grid 4 elapses or the upper limit value of the count number of the power grid 4 is reached, the power grid 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the general power line 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 stores the older one of the remaining two general power line 4 starting memories (general power line 4 holding 3, 4) (normal line 4 holding 3 (holding 3)). ), the normal pattern 4 variable display game (normal pattern 4) is executed, and then the normal pattern 4 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

Subsequently, at time t5c after the normal pattern 4 variable display game based on the normal pattern 4 reservation 3 (protection 3) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 4) of the normal variable prize winning device 37g. Switch to the open state (open). In other words, the power grid 4 is opened for the third time.

Thereafter, similarly, when the open time of the power grid 4 elapses or the upper limit value of the count number of the power grid 4 is reached, the power grid 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the general power line 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 starts the general power line 4 variable display game (the general power line 4) based on the remaining general power line 4 starting memory (the general line 4 holding 4 (maintaining 4)). is executed, and then the normal figure 4 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved. In addition, when the general pattern 4 variable display game based on the general pattern 4 pending 4 is executed, the general pattern 4 starting memory number (the general pattern 4 pending number) is all consumed and becomes 0.

Subsequently, at time t5d after the normal pattern 4 variable display game based on the normal pattern 4 reservation 4 (main pattern 4) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 4) of the normal variable prize winning device 37g. Switch to the open state (open). In other words, power station 4 is opened for the fourth time. In this way, even in a state where there is a number of starting memories for normal drawing 2 and a number of starting memories for normal drawing 3 (for example, 3 each), the game control device 100 executes playing drawing 4 with priority over ordinary drawings 2 and 3 ( priority variation). In addition, as will be described later, even in a state where there is a number of normal figures 2 starting memory (for example, 3), the game control device 100 executes normal figures 3 with priority over normal figures 2 (priority variation). In addition, if there is a starting memory number of regular symbols 1 (in the case of 2 consecutive games or more), the game control device 100 can similarly execute the regular symbols 2 to 4 with priority over the regular symbol 1.

Thereafter, similarly, when the open time of the power grid 4 elapses or the upper limit value of the count number of the power grid 4 is reached, the power grid 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the power grid 4 is switched to the closed state in a state where the number of starting memories for the power map 4 is 0, the game control device 100 executes the power map 3 fluctuation display game based on the power map 3 hold 2 (hold 2). After that, the general figure 3 variable display game is stopped and the winning result is achieved.

Subsequently, at time t6 after the normal pattern 3 variable display game based on the normal pattern 3 reservation 2 (protection 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 3) of the normal variable prize winning device 37f. Switch to the open state (open). In other words, general power line 3 is opened for the second time.

Then, each time the game ball enters the normal variable prize winning device 37f, the game control device 100 stores the normal pattern 4 starting memory (normal pattern 4 pending (for example, 4 pieces)), and stores the normal pattern 3 opening time (for example, 5500 msec). ) or when the count number of the power grid 3 becomes equal to or higher than the upper limit value (for example, 6), the power grid 3 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed).

When the general power line 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest hold (general line 4 hold 1 (hold 1) ), the Fuzu 4 variable display game (Fuzu 4) is executed. From then on, each time the Futou 4 fluctuation display game is executed, the Futou 4 pending number is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and the Futou 4 fluctuation and Futaku 4 described above are displayed until the Futou 4 pending number becomes 0. is repeated.

[Example of timing chart when executing the 1-4 variable display game (part 2)]
FIG. 31B is an example (part 2) of a timing chart when the gaming control device 100 executes the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game. Note that, in the explanation of the timing chart below, content that overlaps with FIG. 31A will be omitted as appropriate.

In FIG. 31B, an example of timing from when the normal pattern 3 variable display game (normal pattern 3) based on the normal pattern 3 pending 4 stops and becomes a win will be explained. In addition, the number of reserved common figures 3 is completely consumed and becomes 0 by the common picture 3 based on the common picture 3 pending 4 which is executed immediately before time t54. In addition, the number of reservations for general map 2 is decremented by 1 and becomes 3 (common map 2 reservations 2 to 4), and the number of reservations for general map 4 is 0 because they have all been used up.

At time t54 in FIG. 31B, the general power line 3 is released and, for example, four game balls enter the normal variable prize winning device 37f, so that four general figure 4 reservations (general figure 4 reservations 1 to 4) are stored. (4 pending).

Thereafter, when the general power line 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 executes the general power line 4 fluctuation display game (normal line 4) based on the general line 4 pending 1 (hold 1), and When the ordinary power line 4 becomes a hit, the ordinary electric power line 4 is released at the subsequent time t55a.

From then on, from time t55b to time t55d, as from time t5b to t5d in FIG. 31A, every time the stop result of the ordinary electricity grid 4 based on the ordinary electricity electricity grid 4 hold 2 to 4 becomes a hit, the electricity transmission 4 changes from the closed state to the open state. can be switched to the state.

Then, when the general power line 4 is switched to the closed state in a state where all the general figure 4 reservations have been exhausted, that is, the number of general figure 4 reservations is 0, the game control device 100 ), the normal pattern 2 variable display game (normal pattern 2) is executed, and then the normal pattern 2 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

Subsequently, at time t32 after the normal pattern 2 variable display game based on the normal pattern 2 reservation 2 (protection 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member (normal pattern 2) of the normal variable prize winning device 37e. Switch to open state (open). In other words, general power line 2 is opened for the second time.

Then, each time a game ball enters a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37e, the game control device 100 stores the general figure 3 starting memory (general figure 3 pending (for example, 4 pieces)), When the general electric power line 2 count number reaches the upper limit value, the electric power line 2 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed). When the general power line 2 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 selects the oldest hold (general figure 3 hold) among the stored general figure 3 start memories (the general figure 3 hold (Fig. 3 hold 1 to 4)). 1 (Hot 1)), the normal pattern 3 variable display game (normal pattern 3) is executed, and then the normal pattern 3 variable display game is stopped and a win is achieved.

Subsequently, at time t42 after the normal pattern 3 variable display game based on the normal pattern 3 reservation 1 (protection 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b (normal pattern 3) of the normal variable prize winning device 37f. Switch to the open state (open).

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal figure 4 start memory (normal figure 4 pending) every time the game ball wins the normal variable prize winning device 37f. At time t42, the public power line 3 is released and, for example, when four game balls enter the normal variable winning device 37f, four public figure 4 reservations (common figure 4 reservations 1 to 4) are stored (retention 4 months).

When the general power line 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 executes the general power line 4 fluctuation display game (normal line 4) based on the general line 4 hold 1 (hold 1), and then The general figure 4 variable display game is stopped and becomes a win.

Subsequently, at time t52 after the normal pattern 4 variable display game (normal pattern 4) based on the normal pattern 4 reservation 1 (main pattern 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 moves the movable member 37b of the normal variable prize winning device 37g. (General electric power line 4) is switched to the open state (open). Thereafter, after the power grid 4 is switched to the closed state, the power grid 4 is opened every time the power grid 4 fluctuation display game based on the grid 4 hold 2 to 4 (hold 2 to 4) is executed. The game ball flowing down can win a prize in the normal variable prize winning device 37g.

In this way, by the Futou 2 fluctuation display game (Putt 2) based on one Futou 2 reservation, the Futou 3 reservation is stored up to the upper limit value (for example, 4), and based on the stored Futou 3 reservation. The general figure 3 variable display game (general figure 3) can be executed multiple times (up to the upper limit of the normal figure 3 pending). Similarly, in the Fuzu 4 fluctuation display game (Fuzu 4), Fuzu 4 reservations are stored up to the upper limit (for example, 6) by the Fuzu 3 fluctuation display game based on one Fuzu 3 reservation. , can be executed multiple times (up to the upper limit of the normal figure 4 hold). That is, by executing the Fu-zu 2 once, the Fu-zu 3 is executed a maximum of four times (1×4), and the Fu-zu 4 is executed a maximum of 24 times (1×4×6). Also, by executing Fuzu 1 once, Fuzu 2 will be executed up to 4 times (1 x 4), Fuzu 3 will be executed up to 16 times (1 x 4 x 4), Fuzu 4 will be executed up to 96 times (1 x 4×4×6), respectively.

Thereafter, in the same way, a plurality of Fuzu 3 reservations are stored by executing Fuzu 2 based on Fuzu 2 reservations 3 and 4, and a plurality of Fuzu 3 reservations are stored by executing Fuzu 3 based on the Fuzu 3 reservation. 4 pending is memorized and Fuzu 4 is executed. Then, by clearing all the reserved maps (1 to 4 pending), a series of processes are completed, namely the execution of the regular maps 1 to 4, and the execution of the regular maps 1 to 4 when the corresponding public map hits. The release ends.

[Variation example of the timing chart when executing the general map 1 to 4 variable display game]
FIG. 32 is a modified example of the timing chart when the game control device 100 executes the normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game.

In the above description, the game control device 100 executes the next general figure fluctuation display game (general figure 1 to 4) after each electric power line (general electric lines 1 to 4) switches from an open state to a closed state. was. However, as in the modified example of the timing chart shown in FIG. 4 pending), the general pattern fluctuation display game (common patterns 2 to 4) may be executed based on the normal pattern starting memory.

In other words, the game control device 100 updates +1 by common processing for the operation 1 to 3 switches when any of the general power lines 1 to 3 open commands is prepared (when the previous general power line is in the open state). In response to the holding of the general patterns 2 to 4, the next general pattern fluctuation display game (common patterns 2 to 4) can be started.

Specifically, as shown at time t1 in FIG. 32, the common picture 1 variable display game (the common picture 1) is executed based on the common picture 1 starting memory (the common picture 1 pending, the extinguishing 1 (extinguishing 1)). , After that, when the said normal figure 1 is stopped and a win occurs, the normal electric current 1 (the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37d) becomes open at the subsequent time t2, and the game ball is placed in the normal variable winning device 37d. It is possible to win.

Then, at time t2a, when a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37d while the general power line 1 is open, the general figure 2 variable display game (the general figure 2 variable display game ) is started. Therefore, the starting memory of the starting Fuzuzu 2 corresponding to the Fuzuzu 2 that has been started will be held (deleted 1) while being consumed, so the number of Suzuzu 2 pending (the number of starting memory of Fuzuzu 2) will reach the upper limit (for example, 4). You can store a new Fuzu 2 starting memory from 0. Therefore, in this modification, the common map 2 can be executed one more time based on the pending pending in addition to the pending updated +1 up to the upper limit (for example, 1 digested + 4 pending). ). Note that the general electric power line 1 corresponds to the previous stage (previous stage) general electric power line, and the general electric power line 2 starting memory corresponds to the general electric power line starting memory at the next stage (next stage).

Further, at time t3, when the power grid 2 is opened, a game ball can be won in the normal variable winning device 37e. When a game ball wins in the normal variable winning device 37e, the normal pattern 3 variable display game (normal pattern 3) is immediately started based on the normal pattern 3 start memory generated by the winning. Therefore, in the same way, since the starting memory of the starting figure 3 corresponding to the starting figure 3 of the starting figure 3 becomes pending (deleted 1) while being consumed, the starting memory of the starting figure 3 of the starting figure 3 is newly stored from 0 to the upper limit value (for example, 4). (For example, 1 digest + 4 pending). Note that the general electric power line 2 corresponds to the previous stage general electric power line, and the general electric power line 3 starting memory corresponds to the general electric power line starting memory of the next stage.

Subsequently, at time t4, when the power grid 3 is opened, game balls can be won in the normal variable winning device 37f. Then, when a game ball enters the normal variable winning device 37f, the normal pattern 4 variable display game (normal pattern 4) is started immediately, and the normal pattern 4 starting memory corresponding to the started pattern 4 is digested. Since it becomes a medium hold (deleted 1), the normal figure 4 start memory (normal figure 4 hold) can be newly stored from 0 to the upper limit value (for example, 6). In addition, in the modified example of FIG. 32, similarly to the examples of FIGS. 31A and 31B, when the number of normal power 4 start memories (the number of normal power 4 pending) accumulates to 4 before reaching the upper limit, the power 4 open time is (for example, 5500 msec) has been completed (1 digest + 4 pending). Furthermore, the general electric power line 3 corresponds to the previous stage general electric power line, and the general electric power line 4 starting memory corresponds to the general electric power line starting memory at the next stage.

Then, at time t5a after the general electric power line 4, which was started based on the hold (extinguishing 1), stops in the hit state, the electric power line 4 is switched to the open state. Here, when the general electric power line 4 is in the open state, the general electric power line 4 starting memory is the ordinary electric power line starting memory at the same stage (same stage) as the general electric power line 4, and the general electric power line starting memory at the next stage as described above. does not correspond to Therefore, the game control device 100 waits until the power switch 4 changes from the open state to the closed state, and after the power switch 4 switches to the closed state, the game control device 100 stores the power switch 4 starting memory (the switch 4 pending 1 (hold 1)). 4 is executed based on . Therefore, the fluctuation of the general power supply 4 and the opening of the general power supply 4 are performed alternately without overlapping.

After that, from time t5b to time t5e, fluctuations in the power grid 4 based on the power grid 4 reservations 1 to 4 (protection 1 to 4) and opening of the power grid 4 are alternately repeated, When all the data (starting memory in FIG. 4) are consumed, the general drawing 3 is executed based on the general drawing 3 pending 1 (holding 1). Note that the general power grid 3 hold (hold 1, general power train 3 start memory) corresponds to the normal power train start memory in the previous stage of the power switch 4, but as shown at time t5e in FIG. 32, the power switch 4 is in the closed state. Variation may be started immediately without waiting for switching.

Then, the general map 3 variable display game based on the general map 3 hold 1 (hold 1) is stopped, and at later time t6, the public power line 3 is released, and from then on, similarly based on the pending hold and the general map 4 hold. (1 discharge + n pending), the fluctuation of the ordinary power line 4 and the opening of the ordinary electric power line 4 are repeated. In addition, until all the reserved maps (reserved tickets 1 to 4) are exhausted, a series of processes are performed, namely, the execution of the reserved tickets 1 to 4, and the release of the reserved tickets 1 to 4 when the relevant tickets are hit. is repeated.

[Game board of second modification]
Note that the game board 30 is not limited to the configuration shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, but may be configured as shown in FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a front view of the game board 30 of the second modification.

In the game board 30 of the second modification, three normal pattern starting gates 34 and a normal pattern starting opening 34b are provided in series (in one row) vertically (in the downward direction of the game ball) slightly below the center of the gaming area 32. It is being Inside the three standard game starting gates 34 and the standard game starting opening 34b, there are operating switches 1a to 1n switches 34a ( A gate switch (see Figure 3) is provided. Similarly, in the game board 30 of the second modification, when a game ball hit into the game area 32 passes through the general pattern starting gate 34 or enters the general pattern starting gate 34b, the general pattern 1 variable display game is executed. Ru.

Furthermore, the game control device 100 of the second modification is also capable of generating a predetermined game state again after the end of the predetermined game state based on the normal chart 1 start memory (normal chart 1 pending) (repeat consecutive games in the predetermined game state). ).

Here, in the game board 30 of the second modification, as shown in FIG. It is easy for the ball to pass through or enter these, and it is possible to generate 4 regular game 1 start memories (general game 1 hold) at once, and repeat the predetermined game state 4 times (4 consecutive games).

It should be noted that the plurality of normal game starting gates 34 and normal game starting openings 34b described above only need to be provided so that one game ball can pass through them continuously, and do not have to be arranged in a vertical line. Good too. In addition, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the regular figure starting gate 34 and the regular figure starting opening 34b are lined up is explained, but for example, in the gaming machine 10 that can execute the special figure fluctuation display game, the special figure starting gate and the special figure starting opening may be configured so that the gates are lined up, or other gates and other starting ports may be lined up. Furthermore, the general purpose figure starting gate 34 and the common figure starting port 34b may be configured to be lined up with other gates and other starting ports.

[Modified standard starting gate]
Further, the regular figure starting gates 34 are not limited to the configuration in which they are provided in series as shown in FIG. 2A and the like described above, but may be provided as shown in FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a perspective view of a modified standard starting gate 34. As shown in FIG.

In the normal figure starting gate 34 of the modified example, multi-stage croons (for example, three stages (first stage, second stage, third stage)) are arranged in series (in one row) vertically (in the downward direction of the game ball). It is structured like this. Note that the croon is, for example, a dish-shaped member on which a game ball can roll.

Each croon is provided with, for example, a regular figure starting gate 34 through which game balls can pass downward, and two out ports 30b through which game balls can be collected. In addition, in each croon, two or more standard starting gates 34 may be provided, and one or three or more outlet ports 30b may be provided. Further, the number of stages of the croon is not limited to three stages, but may be increased or decreased to two stages or less or four stages or more.

The game ball can flow down to the second stage croon by passing through the regular pattern starting gate 34 of the first stage croon, and can flow down to the third stage croon by passing through the regular pattern starting gate 34 of the second stage croon. can flow down to

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the outlet 30b provided in each tier of croon, it is collected as is. Therefore, one game ball can pass through the normal pattern starting gate 34 a maximum of three times, increasing the player's expectation of winning, thereby increasing the interest of the game.

The game ball that has passed through the normal pattern starting gate 34 of the third stage croon may flow downward, or may be collected as it is at the exit of the normal pattern starting gate 34. When collecting the game balls as they are at the exit, the third stage gate functions as a regular game starting port 34b into which the game balls enter. On the other hand, when the game ball flows downward, by providing a regular game starting port 34b (not shown) below the regular game starting gate 34 of the third stage crew, the game ball can be inserted into the regular game starting port 34b. You can also let the ball enter.

In addition, instead of providing an outlet 30b for collecting game balls in each clone, a through hole through which the game ball can pass downward is provided so that the game ball has a chance to enter the regular game starting gate 34 of each stage. ) may be increased. By providing the passage port in this way, for example, even if the game ball cannot pass through the normal pattern starting gate 34 in the first stage croon, it can pass through the normal pattern starting gate 34 in the second and third stage croons. Since the chances continue, the player's sense of expectation can be stimulated, and the interest in the game can be improved.

In addition, instead of the third stage croon, a display device is provided to display the croon on the display screen, and the decorative common pattern fluctuation is performed using the winning pattern random number 1 generated when passing the second stage common pattern starting gate 34. A display game may be performed on the display screen. For example, when a game with a variable display of decorative ordinary figures becomes a win, it is possible to make a spectacular performance in which the game ball enters the croon on the display screen.

Further, a through hole may be provided in place of the first and second stage ordinary figure starting gates 34, and the ordinary figure 1 starting memory may be generated only when the third stage ordinary figure starting gate 34 is passed.

[Actions and effects of the first embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a game control means (gaming control device 100) capable of executing a game (general figure fluctuation display game, general figure), and when the result of the game is a predetermined result (win). Furthermore, it is possible to generate a predetermined gaming state that is advantageous to the player. The gaming machine 10 has a plurality of starting areas (a regular game starting gate 34, a regular game starting opening 34b) through which a game ball flowing down the gaming area 32 can pass or enter, and a starting area through which a game ball can pass or enter the starting area. In this case, a storage means (gaming control device 100) capable of storing a predetermined memory as a right to generate a predetermined gaming state (normal pattern start memory, normal pattern 1 hold) is provided. The plurality of starting areas are arranged so that one game ball can pass through or enter the plurality of starting areas in succession.

According to such a gaming machine 10, it is possible to easily generate a plurality of hits, so that it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the starting area arranged at the lowest part of the gaming area 32 among the plurality of starting areas (the general game starting gate 34, the general game starting opening 34b) is the starting area where the game ball enters. This is a possible starting port (ordinary model starting port 34b).

According to such a gaming machine 10, the game ball that has passed through the starting area other than the bottom enters the starting area at the bottom, so it becomes easy to generate multiple hits, and the ball passes through the starting area at the bottom. Since the game balls are collected and a predetermined result (win) is obtained, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the predetermined result has been obtained, and the player can increase his or her interest.

In addition, the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment stores a predetermined memory (general figure starting memory, general figure 1 A storage means (gaming control device 100) capable of storing a starting memory corresponding to the execution right of a game (general figure variable display game, general figure) as a hold) is provided, and when the game is executed, a predetermined game state occurs ( In other words, the probability that the game will have a predetermined result (win) is 100%.

According to such a gaming machine 10, when the game ball passes or enters the starting area, it is a hit, so the player's motivation to aim at the starting area can be further increased, and the interest can be improved. .

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game (general figure fluctuation display game, general figure), and a production control means (presentation control device 100) capable of executing a production related to the game. A control device 300) is provided, and is capable of generating a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result (win). The gaming machine 10 includes a display device 41 capable of displaying a display related to the game, and a plurality of starting areas (a regular game starting gate 34, a regular game starting opening 34b) through which game balls flowing down the game area 32 can pass or enter. ) and a storage means (gaming control device) capable of storing a predetermined memory (general pattern starting memory, general pattern 1 to 4 pending) as the right to generate a predetermined gaming state when a game ball passes or enters the starting area. 100). The plurality of starting areas are arranged so that one game ball can pass through or enter the plurality of starting areas in succession. The performance control device displays a game-related display on the display device 41 when a predetermined game state is entered or when a predetermined memory is stored.

According to such a gaming machine 10, the display screen of the display device 41 displays suggestions for how to play, such as right-handed hitting (right-handed hitting instructions), the number of consecutive hits (number of consecutive hits), and the current consecutive winnings, so that the player can visually check the display screen of the display device 41. The number of hits, the number of wins, the number of starting memories for each regular pattern (the number of reserved numbers for each standard pattern), the number of acquired balls, etc. are displayed, and the mode is such that it is easy to generate a plurality of hits, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Second embodiment]
The game control device 100 included in the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 35 to 37B. Note that the configuration other than those described below may be the same as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, in the following embodiments, the same reference numerals are used for components that perform the same functions as those in the first embodiment, and overlapping descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[External appearance of the game control device of the second embodiment]
FIG. 35 is a diagram showing the appearance of the game control device 100 of the second embodiment.

The game control device 100 shown in FIG. 35 is configured as a board box in which a game control board is housed.

The board box includes a mounting base (first case member) that is attached to the gaming machine 1, and a lid member (second case member) that is attached to the mounting base and defines a storage space for storing a game control board between the mounting base and the mounting base. member) 550. The board box is made of transparent synthetic resin, and is configured such that the game control board housed inside can be seen through even when the lid member 550 is attached to the mounting base.

The mounting base (first case member) and the lid member (second case member) 550 are sealed with a one-way screw (fixing tool) that can only be turned in the tightening direction. In order to take out the game control board, it is necessary to separate the one-way screw. Therefore, when the fixation between the mounting base and the lid member 550 is released, a trace remains, which can be easily discovered in the event of fraudulent activity such as replacing the game control board.

The game control device 100 is equipped with terminals for connection to each component within the game machine or external equipment. Specifically, in order from the left at the top of the board box, there are an operation 1a switch connector 511, an operation 1b switch connector 512, a batch display connector 513, a presentation connector 514, and various switch connectors 515 including the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a. Equipped with. Furthermore, a test terminal connector 516 is provided on the lower left side, and an information output connector 517 and a power supply connector 518 are provided on the lower right side.

To explain each terminal, the actuation 1a switch connector 511 is connected to the actuation 1a switch 34a, the actuation 1b switch connector 512 is connected to the actuation 1b switch 34b, and a signal is input when a game ball enters the normal figure starting gate 34. be done.

The batch display connector 513 is connected to the batch display device 50 via the connection wiring 501. The batch display connector 513 is configured with 12 pins in two rows. Furthermore, the collective display connector 513 is sandwiched between other connectors, that is, placed inside the other connectors. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of damage/connection failure factors such as being hit by a game ball when installing it on the island equipment, etc., and various displays are no longer displayed on the collective display device 50, so that the progress of the game can be understood. This can prevent the inconvenience of not being able to do so.

The performance connector 514 is connected to the performance control device 300, and commands related to the game are transmitted thereto. The various switch connectors 515 are connected to actuation 2 to 5 switches 39a, count switches, and the like. In addition, the actuation 1c switch 34a corresponding to the normal figure starting port 34b may be connected.

The test terminal connector 516 is connected to the test device 500 and outputs a test signal. The information output connector 517 outputs game data to an external device such as an information gathering device or a management device (not shown). The power supply connector 518 is connected to the power supply device 450 and the payout control device 410, and receives power supply, receives signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal, and sends and receives commands related to payout.

[Around the connector of the game control device of the second embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 36A to 36C, the configuration around the connector (especially the operation 1b switch connector 512) of the game control device 100 of the second embodiment will be described.

FIG. 36A is a partially enlarged front view of the game control device 100 of the second embodiment. FIG. 36B is an enlarged pattern diagram (back side) of the pattern (circuit, wiring) around the operation 1b switch connector 512 of the game control device 100 of the second embodiment, viewed from the back side, and FIG. 36C is an enlarged view (back side) of the operation 1b switch 5 is an enlarged view of the periphery of a connector 512. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36A, various patterns of wiring or circuits (for example, patterns 531 to 534, etc.) are formed on the game control board of the game control device 100 of the second embodiment. Note that the game control board is, for example, a general double-sided printed circuit board (double-sided board).

For example, as shown in FIG. 36B, the pattern 531 is formed as a back surface pattern 531b that is also electrically connected (conducted) to the back surface of the game control board via a through hole (via hole) 531a, and from the back surface. It is connected to one side of the 2-pin connector pin 512b of the actuation 1b switch connector 512. In addition, in FIG. 36B, the back pattern (second pattern) formed on the back surface of the game control board including the back pattern 531b is shown with a solid line, and the pattern (first pattern) formed on the front surface of the game control board is shown with a broken line. It shows. In addition, here, the front surface of the game control board is the side (first side) that is equipped with a connector such as the actuation 1b switch connector 512, and the back side is the side (second side) that is not equipped with the connector. That's true.

Moreover, the connector pin 512b is fixed to the connector main body 512a, and protrudes from the surface of the game control board via a through hole. The connector main body 512a has one side surface formed in a shape different from the other surface (for example, a concave shape) so that orientation can be matched when a corresponding connector is inserted. In addition, the connector body of each connector of the game control board is formed in a shape different from that of the other connectors (for example, a different length and shape of the recess) so that it can be matched with the corresponding connector. This can prevent the wrong connector from being inserted into the connector body.

The lid member 550 is formed with an opening 550b that exposes the actuation 1b switch connector 512 to the outside of the lid member 550. The opening 550b is formed in a rectangular shape that follows the shape of the connector body 512 of the actuation 1b switch connector 512. Between the lid member 550 and the connector main body 512a of the actuation 1b switch connector 512, a gap (gap portion) of a distance D1 or a distance D2 is created.

Here, the pattern 531 is connected to one side of the connector pin 512b from the back surface pattern 531b formed on the back surface of the game control board as described above, so the area around the operation 1b switch connector 512 on the surface of the game control board is Not formed. In addition, various patterns other than pattern 531 (patterns of the game control board including patterns 532 to 534, etc.) are similarly not formed around the operation 1b switch connector 512 on the surface of the game control board.

Therefore, even if an attempt is made to electrically connect various patterns of the game control board including pattern 531 from the surface of the game control board through the opening 550b, these patterns cannot be connected around the operation 1b switch connector 512. Since it is formed on the back side of the game control board, electrical connections cannot be made. As a result, it is possible to effectively prevent unauthorized access from around the actuation 1b switch connector 512, thereby improving the quality of the gaming machine 10. Furthermore, since the opening 550b is formed in a rectangular shape, it is easier to tolerate the dimensional error of the opening 550b with respect to the actuation 1b switch connector 512, and it can be manufactured at low cost, so that productivity (throughput) can be improved. .

Further, as shown in FIG. 36A, the distance L1 between the through hole 531a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b (the edge around the opening 550b of the lid member 550) is the (the edge of the lid member 550). Furthermore, the patterns 531 are provided at positions that do not pass through gaps formed at intervals of approximately distance D1 (distance D2 in some areas) (positions that do not overlap).

Here, the distance L1 is the distance between the through hole 531a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b at the closest point.

Further, the distance D1 is a normal gap (design allowable space, for example, 2 mm) between the connector body 512a and the outer circumference of the opening 550b, and the distance D2 is the gap between the connector body 512a and the outer circumference of the opening 550b. This is the distance between the most distant parts (for example, 5 mm).

Therefore, since the distance L1 is greater than or equal to the distance D1 or the distance D2, even if an attempt is made to make an electrical connection from the opening 550b to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531, the distance to the outer periphery of the opening 550b will be long. and difficult to access. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Although the relationship between the closest distance L1 between the through hole 531a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b and the distances D1 and D2 has been described, the closest distance between the through hole 531a and the connector main body 512a and , distances D1 and D2 can have a similar relationship. That is, the closest distance between the through hole 531a and the connector body 512a is greater than or equal to the distance D1 or the distance D2. With such a relationship, even if an attempt is made to make an electrical connection from the opening 550b to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531, the distance to the connector body 512a is long, making it difficult to access. Therefore, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Further, the pattern 531 and the through hole 531a are provided at a position that does not pass through the gap formed between the connector body 512a and the outer circumference of the opening 550b (edge of the lid member 550) (in other words, the pattern 531 and the through hole 531a are provided within the opening 550b. Similarly, when trying to make an electrical connection to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531, it becomes difficult to access the through hole 531a or the pattern 531. The quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Further, the through hole 531a is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion 550a of the lid member 550. The side wall portion 550a is a part of the surface forming the side surface of the lid member 550, and is a surface that stands up and extends at an angle (for example, vertically) in the direction away from the game control board. Connectors such as the actuation 1b switch connector 512 are formed on the outside of the side wall portion 550a so that the gap formed between the connector and the lid member 550a is small and the corresponding connector can be easily inserted. Note that the through hole 531a may be formed at a position farther from the actuation 1b switch connector 512 than the side wall portion 550a.

Note that the same configuration as described above can be applied to the configuration around other connectors other than the actuation 1b switch connector 512. Further, in the following modified examples, the same configuration as described above can be applied to the configuration around other connectors other than the actuation 1b switch connector 512.

[Around the connector of the game control device of the modification of the second embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIG. 37A and FIG. 37B, the configuration around the connector (particularly the operation 1b switch connector 512) of the game control device 100 of the modified example of the second embodiment will be described.

FIG. 37A is a partially enlarged front view of the game control device 100 according to a modification of the second embodiment. FIG. 37B is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the operation 1b switch connector 512 of the game control device 100 according to a modification of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 37A, also in the game control board of the game control device 100 of the modified example of the second embodiment, various patterns (for example, patterns 531 to 534, etc.) and connectors (especially the operation 1b switch connector 512) are different from those shown in the figure. 36A is formed in the same manner as the game control board of the second embodiment described above.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 37B, the opening 550b of the lid member 550 has a gap (gap portion) between the connector body 512a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b (the edge around the opening 550b of the lid member 550). It is formed in a concave shape so as to have a uniform distance D1 (for example, 2 mm). That is, the opening 550b is formed in a concave shape so as to more accurately follow the shape of the connector body 512 of the actuation 1b switch connector 512. Therefore, in the lid member 550 of the modified example, a constant distance D1 is maintained over the entire circumference between the connector main body 512a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b. The distance D1 is relatively narrow compared to the distance D2.

Therefore, in the game control board of the game control device 100 of the modification, electrical connection is made to the through hole 531a and the pattern 531 from the gap (gap part) formed between the connector main body 512a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b. Even if an attempt is made to do so, there is no area where the gap becomes wider, so there is less room for inserting a member in order to attempt unauthorized access. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

[Actions and effects of the second embodiment]
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a control device (gaming control device 100) that controls a game (general pattern variable display game, general pattern), and when the result of the game is a predetermined result (win). In the gaming machine 10 that can generate a predetermined gaming state that is advantageous to the player, the control device is connected to a connector (for example, an actuation 1b switch connector) to which a wiring side connector of wiring that can be electrically connected to the outside of the control device is connected. 512) and a cover member (lid member 550) that covers the control device, the cover member has an opening 550b that exposes the connector, and the opening 550b has a shape that follows the shape of the connector.

According to such a gaming machine 10, even if an attempt is made to make an electrical connection to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531 through the gap (gap) formed between the connector main body 512a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b, Since the gap maintains a constant distance D1 over the entire circumference and there is no area where the gap becomes wider, there is less room for inserting a member in order to attempt unauthorized access. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Furthermore, in the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the control device (game control device 100) further includes a pattern (for example, pattern 531) electrically connected to the connector (for example, the actuation 1b switch connector 512), and The pattern does not pass through a gap (gap, design allowable space, e.g. 2 mm) formed between the connector and the opening 550b on the side (front, first side) of the control device on which the connector is provided. .

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the pattern (for example, the pattern 531, etc.) does not pass through the gap formed between the connector and the opening 550b, no electricity is applied to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531. This makes it difficult to access when attempting to establish a legal connection, effectively preventing fraud and improving the quality of the gaming machine 10.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a pattern (for example, pattern 531) that electrically connects to a connector (for example, actuation 1b switch connector 512) and a cover member (for example, pattern 531) that covers the control device (game control device 100) are provided. A lid member 550). The cover member has an opening 550b that exposes the connector. The opening 550b is formed in a rectangular shape. The pattern does not pass through the gap formed between the connector and the opening 550b on the side of the control device that includes the connector (front surface, first surface).

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the pattern does not pass through the gap on the surface provided with the connector of the control device, electrical connection cannot be established, and unauthorized access is effectively prevented. be able to. Furthermore, since the opening 550b is formed into a rectangular shape, it is possible to tolerate errors in fitting when connecting the connector, so that manufacturing can be performed at low cost, and productivity (throughput) can be improved. .

In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a pattern (for example, 531) that electrically connects to other electronic components or connectors (for example, the actuation 1b switch connector 512) provided in the control device (game control device 100), and A through hole 531a that connects the pattern between the surface (front surface, first surface) on which the connector is provided and the other surface (back surface, second surface) of the control device, and a cover member (lid member 550) that covers the control device. ) and. The cover member has an opening 550b that exposes the connector. The distance L1 between the through hole 531a and the outer periphery of the opening 550b (the edge around the opening 550b of the lid member 550) is greater than or equal to the distance D1 or the distance D2 between the connector and the outer periphery of the opening 550b.

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the distance L1 is greater than or equal to the distance D1 or the distance D2, even if an attempt is made to make an electrical connection from the opening 550b to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531, the distance will be too long. This makes it difficult to access. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

In addition, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the cover member (lid member 550) is arranged in a direction (game control It has a side wall portion 550a that extends at an angle (for example, vertically) in the direction away from the game control board of the device 100. Among the through holes, the through hole 531a formed at the position closest to the connector (for example, the actuation 1b switch connector 512) is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion 550a or at a position farther from the connector than the side wall portion 550a.

According to such a gaming machine 10, the through hole 531a is formed at a position overlapping with the side wall 550a of the lid member 550 or at a position farther from the connector than the side wall 550a, so the distance is longer and access is prevented. Therefore, fraud can be effectively prevented, and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved. In addition, since the side wall portion 550a stands at an angle in the direction away from the game control board, even if a hole is illegally punched in the side wall portion 550a, the through holes 531a and the pattern 531 will not be arranged directly under the hole. Since access becomes difficult, fraud can be effectively prevented.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications and changes can be made within the scope of the technical idea thereof, and it is clear that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. It is. For example, it is also possible to combine multiple embodiments. Further, for example, the present invention can also be applied to other types of gaming machines (slot machines, etc.). The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, and it is intended that all changes within the meaning and content equivalent to the claims are included.

Further, the following are representative aspects of the present invention other than those described in the claims.

(1) A game ball that flows down a game area in a game machine that is equipped with a game control means that can execute a game and can generate a predetermined game state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result. a plurality of starting areas through which a ball can pass or enter, and a storage means capable of storing a predetermined memory as a right to generate the predetermined gaming state when a game ball passes through or enters the starting area, The gaming machine is characterized in that the plurality of starting areas are arranged so that one game ball can continuously pass through or enter the plurality of starting areas.

(2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the starting area arranged at the lowest part of the gaming area among the plurality of starting areas is a starting opening into which a game ball can enter.

10 Game machine 25 Production button 30 Game board 32 Game area 34 Common figure starting gate 34b Common figure starting gate 37 Normal variable winning device 50 Collective display device (LED)
100 Game control device (main board, game control board)
200 Payout control device 300 Production control device (sub board)

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine equipped with a game control means capable of executing a game,
The game control means is
performance display means capable of displaying an indication regarding the performance of the gaming machine;
an information holding means capable of holding game information before the power is cut off;
an information output means capable of outputting information to the outside;
A circuit board constituting the game control means,
a board box that stores the circuit board;
Equipped with
In response to power-on, the validity of the gaming information held in the information holding means is determined, and when the gaming information is determined to be abnormal by the validity determination, the abnormality is displayed by the performance displaying means. It is possible to inform
The circuit board includes:
A connector that connects to components within the gaming machine or external equipment;
a first wiring pattern connected to the electronic component;
a second wiring pattern connected to the connector;
a through hole that connects the first wiring pattern on the front side of the circuit board and the second wiring pattern on the back side of the circuit board between the front side and the back side of the circuit board;
Equipped with
The board box is
a first case member;
a second case member defining a storage space for storing the circuit board between the second case member and the first case member;
Equipped with
The second case member is
A side wall portion defining an area where the electronic components are arranged as a storage space having a first height, and an area where the connector is arranged as a storage space having a second height lower than the first height. and,
an opening that exposes the connector to the outside;
Equipped with
The side wall portion is
formed at a position overlapping with the through hole,
Game machine.

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