JP6881780B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a control device that controls a game and can generate a predetermined gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result.

Conventionally, a control device having a connector to which a wiring-side connector of wiring that can be electrically connected to the outside of the control device is connected, and a through hole for conducting a pattern between a surface provided with the connector and another surface. There is a gaming machine provided (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2018-166980

However, in the conventional gaming machine, when the through holes are provided on both sides of the control device so as to conduct the pattern, the arrangement position of the through holes is improved so as to more effectively prevent unauthorized access from the periphery of the connector. By doing so, there was room for improving the quality of the gaming machine.

An object of the present invention is to improve the quality of a gaming machine in a gaming machine.

In a typical embodiment of the present invention, the control is provided in a gaming machine provided with a control device for controlling the game and capable of generating a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result. The device includes a connector to which a wiring-side connector of wiring that can be electrically connected to the outside of the control device is connected, another electronic component provided in the control device, or a pattern that electrically connects to the connector. side of the surface provided with the connector of the control unit and a through hole for conducting the pattern with another surface, and a cover member for covering the control device, wherein the cover member includes an opening for exposing the connector As a side surface of the cover member, a side wall portion extending at an angle in a direction extending from a surface provided with the connector is provided, and the through hole is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion. The distance between the connector and the outer peripheral portion of the opening is equal to or greater than the distance between the connector and the outer peripheral portion of the opening.

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

It is a perspective view which looked at the game machine 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 which shows the structural example of the game control system of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structural example of the production control system of a game machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the first half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the latter half part of a main process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a timer interrupt process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of 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 operation 1 switch common processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of ordinary processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of fluctuation start processing. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing during display. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a procedure for processing during fanfare. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the middle processing per ordinary figure 1. This is an example of a timing chart when the Fuden 1 is activated. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ordinary electric 1 residual ball processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the end processing per ordinary figure 1. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of game processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of operation 2 switch monitoring processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the Fuden 2 prize switch monitoring process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of ordinary processing. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of fluctuation start processing. It is a table which shows the example of the hit probability of normal figures 1 to 4. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing during fluctuation. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a procedure of processing during display. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the middle processing per normal figure 2. This is an example of a timing chart when Fuden 2 to 4 are operated. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the ordinary electric 2 residual ball processing. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the end processing per ordinary figure 2. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a procedure of game processing. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a procedure of game processing. This is an example of a timing chart (No. 1) when the game control device executes the variable display game shown in FIGS. This is an example of a timing chart (No. 2) when the game control device executes the variable display game shown in FIGS. This is a modified example of the timing chart when the game control device executes the variable display game shown in FIGS. It is a front view of the game board of the 2nd modification. It is a perspective view of the normal drawing start gate of a modification. It is a figure which shows the appearance of the game control device of 2nd Embodiment. It is an enlarged front view of a part of the game control device of 2nd Embodiment. It is a pattern enlarged view (back side) which looked at the pattern around operation 1b switch connector of the game control device of 2nd Embodiment from the back side. It is an enlarged view around the operation 1b switch connector of the game control device of 2nd Embodiment. It is an enlarged front view of a part of the game control device of the modification of 2nd Embodiment. It is an enlarged view around the operation 1b switch connector of the game control device of the modification of the 2nd Embodiment.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the description of the gaming machine, the front, back, left, and right refer to the direction seen by the player during the game.

[Overall view of the gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a gaming machine.

The gaming machine 10 includes an opening / closing frame that is rotatably attached to the frame 11 fixed to the island equipment via a hinge. The opening / closing frame is composed of a front frame 12 (main body frame) and a glass frame 15.

A game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is arranged on the front frame 12, and a glass frame 15 having a cover glass 14 covering 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. Further, by opening the front frame 12 in a state where the glass frame 15 is not opened, the game control device (main board) 100 (see FIG. 3) and the like arranged on the back surface side of the game board 30 can be accessed. Can be done.

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

Decorative devices 18a and 18b capable of producing light emission according to the game state are arranged in the upper center and the left side of the glass frame 15. The decoration devices 18a and 18b accommodate lighting members such as LEDs inside, and perform a light emitting effect according to the game state. The lighting members arranged inside the decorative devices 18a and 18b form a part of the frame decorative device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An upper speaker 19a is arranged at the upper right corner portion and the upper left corner portion of the glass frame 15, respectively. Apart from these upper speakers 19a, two lower speakers 19b are provided below the gaming machine 10. The lower speaker 19b is arranged in the lower left corner portion of the glass frame 15 and the lower right corner portion of the front frame 12. The upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b emit sound effects, alarm sounds, notification sounds, and the like.

On the right side of the glass frame 15, a protruding effect unit 13 that extends in the vertical direction of the gaming machine 10 and projects forward (on the player side) is arranged. The protrusion effect unit 13 is an effect device that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the progress state of the game. The lighting member arranged inside the protrusion effect unit 13 also constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

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

The upper plate unit further includes an effect operation device that receives an input operation from the player, a ball lending operation device that accepts an input operation from the player, and a decoration device 22 that performs a light emission effect or the like according to the game state. ..

The effect operation device is an operation device in which the touch panel 25b is incorporated in the effect button 25, and is provided in the center of the upper part of the upper plate unit so that the player can easily operate it.

By operating the effect operation device by the player, it is possible to perform an effect in which the player's operation is intervened in a variable display game (game) or the like. For example, an effect pattern (effect mode) can be selected. It should be noted that the variable display game includes a normal figure variable display game (normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game), and when it is simply referred to as a variable display game, this specification refers to a normal figure variable display game. ..

Further, the effect pattern may be changed not only during the execution of the variable display game but also by the player operating the effect operation device during the non-execution.

When the variable display game is executed and hit, the game state becomes a special (predetermined) game state (predetermined game state). The special gaming state is, for example, a jackpot state (special gaming state). The predetermined gaming state of the present embodiment is a gaming state in which the movable members 37b (Public trains 1 to 4) of each normal variable winning device 37 can be operated. Further, the normal gaming state (normal state) is a gaming state in which a special (predetermined) gaming state (predetermined gaming state, special gaming state) has not occurred.

The ball lending operation device is an operation device operated when a player rents a game ball, and is provided on the upper right side of the upper plate unit. The ball lending operation device includes a ball lending button 27, a return button 28, and a balance display unit 26. The ball lending button 27 is a button operated by the player when renting a game ball, and the return button 28 is a button for ejecting a prepaid card or the like from a card unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the game machine 10. This is a button operated by the player. The balance display unit 26 is a display area for displaying the balance of a prepaid card or the like.

The decoration device 22 is a device that houses a lighting member such as an LED inside and performs a light emitting effect or the like according to a game state, and is provided on the front side portion of the upper plate unit. The lighting member arranged inside the decoration device 22 constitutes a part of the frame decoration device 18 (see FIG. 4).

An operation handle 24 for controlling the operation of the ball launching device (not shown) and a game ball can be stored in the lower part of the front frame 12 below the glass frame 15 provided with the above-mentioned upper plate unit and the like. A lower plate 23 is provided.

The operation handle 24 is located at the lower right of the front frame 12 and below the lower speaker 19b on the right side. When the player rotates the operation handle 24, the ball launcher launches the game ball supplied from the upper plate 21 into the game area 32 of the game board 30. The rate of fire of the game ball launched from the ball launcher is set to increase as the amount of rotation of the operation handle 24 increases. That is, the ball launching device can change the firing force, which is the force (speed) for launching the game ball into the game area, in response to the operation of the operation handle 24 by the player, and the game can be played in various launch modes having different launching forces. Can fire a ball. The launch mode includes a middle hit (normal hit) aiming at causing the game ball to flow down to a predetermined area in the center of the game area 32, and a right hit to let the game ball flow down on the right side of the game area 32. The launch mode may include a left-handed hit (normal hit) aimed at causing the game ball to flow 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 extraction hole 23a that penetrates the bottom surface of the lower plate 23 in the vertical direction, and an opening / closing operation unit 23b for opening and closing the ball extraction hole 23a. When the player operates the opening / closing operation unit 23b to open the ball pulling hole 23a, the game ball stored in the lower plate 23 can be discharged to the outside through the ball pulling hole 23a.

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

As shown in FIG. 2A, the game board 30 includes a flat plate-shaped game board main body 30a as a mounting base for various members. The game board main body 30a is made of wood or synthetic resin, and a game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is provided on the front surface of the game board main body 30a. The gaming machine 10 is configured to launch a gaming ball from a ball launching device into a gaming area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 to play a game. A windmill, an obstacle nail, or the like is arranged in the game area 32 as a member for changing the flow direction of the game ball, and the launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by these members.

Two normal symbol start gates (normal symbol start gates) 34 and normal symbol start ports (normal symbol start ports) 34b are vertically (flowing direction and vertical direction of the game ball) slightly below the center of the game area 32. It is provided in series (one row). A gate switch (operation 1a to 1n switch, SW) 34a (see FIG. 3) for detecting a passing game ball is provided inside each of the two normal drawing starting gates 34 and the normal drawing starting port 34b. There is. When the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or enters the normal figure start port 34b, the normal figure 1 variable display game is executed.

In the substantially center of the game area 32, a plurality of obstacle nails 95a (nails, guide nails) are arranged in a ring shape, for example, at intervals at which the game ball cannot pass. The plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring function function as a boundary separating the central portion and the left and right of the game area 32.

A large number of obstacle nails 95b are densely arranged in the central portion of the game area 32, that is, inside the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring shape. Further, among the large number of obstacle nails 95b, the plurality of obstacle nails 95c arranged in two rows in the vertical direction guide the game ball to the upper normal drawing start gate 34. Below the central portion of the game area 32, the two normal-figure starting gates 34 and the normal-figure starting port 34b provided in series are arranged so that the game balls can continuously pass between these members. A plurality of obstacle nails 95d for guiding the vehicle are provided. The plurality of obstacle nails 95d are diverged downward in the shape of a "C".

Above the substantially center of the game area 32, a passage port (passage port entrance, entrance / invitation port) 32a through which the game ball can pass is provided inside a plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring shape. The passage port 32a is formed by leaving a space between some of the obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring shape so that the game ball can pass through. A switch capable of detecting a game ball passing through the passing port 32a is provided on the back side of the passing port 32a, and when the switch detects that the game ball has passed through the passing port 32a, the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b The effect control device 300 may be controlled so as to play a voice or a sound. A large number of obstacle nails 95b (including a plurality of obstacle nails 95c) inside the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring shape pass through the upper normal drawing start gate 34 among the game balls that have passed through the passage port 32a. Adjust the proportion of game balls.

Of the plurality of obstacle nails 95a arranged in a ring shape, for example, the obstacle nails (for example, the obstacle nails shown by the broken line square frame in FIG. 2A) in the vicinity of the ordinary variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning device 37d) are spaced apart from each other. A second passage 32b may be formed in the vicinity of the ordinary variable winning device 37. According to such an aspect, when the player right-hands to make the normal variable winning device 37 win the game ball, the game ball passes through or wins the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal figure start port 34b. It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, it is possible to improve the performance of the consecutive villas by aiming for another hit in the predetermined game state, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game.

A general winning opening 35 is arranged in the lower left game area 32 of the center case 40, and a general winning opening 35 is also arranged in the lower right game area 32 of the center case 40. The winning of the game ball into the general winning opening 35 is detected by the winning opening switches (SW) 35a to 35n (see FIG. 3) provided in the general winning opening 35. In addition, instead of providing the general drawing start opening 34b below the central portion of the game area 32, the general winning opening 35 may be provided.

On the right side of the game area 32, a plurality of (for example, four) ordinary variable winning devices 37 (37d to 37g) are provided. The normal variable winning device 37 includes a movable member (movable piece) 37b that converts the game ball into a state in which the game ball easily flows 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, the game ball cannot or is extremely difficult to win the normally variable winning device 37.

The movable member 37b is a so-called blade-shaped ordinary electric accessory, and rotates via the normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) when the result of the normal figure variation display game is in a predetermined stop display mode. It opens and changes to an open state (a state in which the game ball is easy to win, which is advantageous for the player) in which the game ball easily flows into the normally variable winning device 37. The movable member 37b is controlled by the game control device 100, which will be described later.

It should be noted that the start winning opening (first starting winning area) 36 for imparting the start condition of the special figure variation display game to the game area 32 below the center case 40 without providing a plurality of ordinary variable winning devices 37, and directly below the starting winning opening (1st starting winning area) 36. There may be only one ordinary variable winning device 37 provided with a second starting winning opening (second starting winning area). In the gaming machine 10 provided with only one ordinary variable winning device 37, when the game ball wins the starting winning opening 36 or the ordinary variable winning device 37, the special figure variation display game can be executed as an auxiliary game. ..

Further, in the gaming machine 10 provided with only one ordinary variable winning device 37, for example, in the gaming area 32 at the lower right of the ordinary variable winning device 37, a special variable winning is provided with an attacker-type opening / closing door 39c for opening the large winning opening. The device 39 can be provided. The special variable prize device 39 converts the large 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 variation display game, and wins a large prize. By facilitating the inflow of the game ball into the mouth, a predetermined game value (prize ball) can be given to the player. A count switch (large winning opening switch) is provided in the large winning opening as a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the large winning opening. In addition, a light emitting member that illuminates the large winning opening is arranged in the large winning opening or in the vicinity of the large winning opening.

When a game ball wins (wins) in the general winning opening 35 and the ordinary variable winning device 37, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) dispenses a number of winning balls from the payout device according to the type of winning opening. Discharge to the upper plate 21. When a game ball passes through or enters the two normal drawing starting gates 34 and the normal drawing starting port 34b, the payout control device 200 (see FIG. 3) may or may not give a prize ball. Further, at the lowermost portion of the game area 32, an out opening 30b for collecting game balls that have not won a prize in the winning opening or the like is provided.

Further, a batch display device 50 for executing a normal-figure variation display game is provided in the lower right corner of the game board main body 30a outside the game area 32. The batch display device 50 includes display units 53 to 57 that display information such as the current gaming state.

The batch display device 50 includes four types of variable display units 53 (normal map display, lamps D1, D2, D10, D18) for four types of normal map variable display games, and the number of start (hold) storages of each normal map variable display game. It has a storage display unit for notification (Public FIG. 1 hold indicator 56a, Pv. 2 hold indicator 56b, Pv. 3 hold indicator 56c, Pv. 4 hold indicator 56d). FIG. 1 Hold indicator 56a is composed of lamps D15a and D16a. FIG. 2 Hold indicator 56b is composed of lamps D15b and D16b. FIG. 3 The hold indicator 56c is composed of lamps D15c and D16c. FIG. 4 Hold indicator 56d is composed of lamps D15d and D16d. In the normal figure display 53, the variation display game is executed by the variation display (blinking) in which the lamps D1, D2, D10, and D18 are repeatedly turned on and off.

Further, the batch display device 50 is provided with a first game state display unit 57 (first game state display, lamp) that notifies that it is a right-handed hit (when it should be right-handed) or a middle hit (when it should be hit normally). D8), is provided.

The variation display unit 53 for the normal map variation display game may be composed of four 7-segment type indicators (LED lamps) and the like. When the variation display unit 53 is a 7-segment type display, the variation display game is executed by the variation display in which the identification information (for example, the central segment) is repeatedly turned on and off (blinking). The variable display unit 53 is not limited to such a segment type display unit, and may be composed of an aggregate of a plurality of LEDs, and all the display units provided as a display unit when executing the variable display. All LEDs are turned on and off (all LEDs are blinking at the same time), circular lighting (one LED is turned on and off in a predetermined order at predetermined time intervals), or a predetermined number of LEDs among a plurality of LEDs are turned off. It may be turned on / off (blinking) or circulated.

Next, the flow of the game in the gaming machine 10 and the details of the normal map variation display game will be described.

In the gaming machine 10, a game is played by launching a gaming ball from a ball launching device (not shown) toward the gaming area 32. The launched game ball flows down the game area 32 while changing the rolling direction by obstacle nails, windmills, etc. arranged in various places in the game area 32, and the normal drawing start port 34b, the general winning opening 35, or the normal fluctuation. The ball is entered or won in the winning device 37, or the ball flows into the out port 30b provided at the lowermost portion of the game area 32 and is discharged from the game area 32. Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the general winning opening 35 or the ordinary variable winning device 37, a number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening are discharged to the upper plate 21 via the payout device.

Each of the normal drawing start gate 34 and the normal drawing start port 34b is provided with an operation 1a to 1n switch 34a (gate switch, see FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34. When the game ball passes through the normal drawing start gate 34 or enters (or wins) the normal drawing start port 34b, it is detected by the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a, and the judgment result of the hit judgment random value extracted at this time. Based on the above, the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 1 variable display game) is executed.

A state in which the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 1 variable display game) cannot be started, for example, one of the normal figure variable display games (normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game) has already been played, and the normal figure variable display game is played. The movable member 37b (Public trains 1 to 4) of one of the normal fluctuation prize-winning devices 37 (normal fluctuation prize-winning devices 37d to 37 g) is opened when is not completed or the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit. When the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or enters (or wins) the normal figure start port 34b when the state is converted, the normal figure 1 start memory number (normal figure 1 hold) is the upper limit. If it is less than, the stored number is added (+1).

Each normal figure start memory (normal figure 1 to 4 start memory (normal figure 1 to 4 hold)) stores a random value for hit determination for determining the hit or miss of the normal figure fluctuation display game. When the hit determination random value matches the determination value, the normal map variation display game becomes a hit and a specific result mode (specific result) is derived.

The normal map variation display game is executed by the normal map display 53 provided in the batch display device 50. The normal figure display 53 is composed of LEDs that indicate a hit when the normal identification information (normal figure) is lit and a deviation when the normal identification information (normal figure) is off, and the normal identification information fluctuates by blinking the LED. The display is performed, and after a predetermined variation display time has elapsed, the result is displayed by turning on or off the LED.

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

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

When the normal symbol value extracted at the time of passing through the normal figure start gate 34 or entering the normal figure start port 34b is a hit value, the normal symbol displayed on the normal figure display 53 stops in the hit state and hits. It becomes a state. At this time, by driving the normal variable winning device 37d's normal electric solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), the movable member 37b (normal electric 1) of the normal variable winning device 37d is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec). It is converted to the open state, and the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 37d is allowed.

The winning of the game ball into the normal variable winning device 37 (37d to 37g) is detected by the operation 2-5 switch 39a (see FIG. 3). The game ball that has won the normal variable winning device 37d is detected as the starting winning ball of the normal variable display game, and is stored as the normal variable starting memory (holding in FIG. 2) up to a predetermined upper limit.

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

The game control device 100 executes the normal variation 2-4 variation display game based on the winning of the normal variation winning devices 37d to f or the start memory of the normal figures 2 to 4 (holding of the normal figures 2 to 4).

The game ball that has won the normal variable prize device 37g is detected by the operation 5 switch 39a, but it is not stored as the memory for starting the normal figure, and is used for paying out the prize ball and counting the normal electric power 4 which will be described later.

When the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or the game ball enters the normal variable winning device 37 or the normal variable winning device 37 at a predetermined timing (a hit at the time of winning or detecting a winning). The random number value (when the hit random numbers 1 to 4) is a hit value is determined (when the hit random number 1 to 4) is determined as a result of the normal figure fluctuation display game on the variable display unit 53 (normal figure display, lamps D1, D2, D10, D18). The result mode (predetermined result mode) of the specific) is derived, and the hit state (predetermined game state) is obtained. Correspondingly, when the ordinary variable winning device 37 is provided with the 7-segment type display as shown in FIG. 2B, the display mode of the display is a predetermined result mode (for example, "7" or the like). Odd number). It should be noted that the display of each normal variable winning device 37 may display the number of start memories (holds 1 to 4 in the normal drawings).

At this time, in the corresponding ordinary variable winning device 37, the movable member 37b (Public electricity 1 to 4) is opened by energizing the solenoids 1 to 4 solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3), so that the winning opening is predetermined. It is converted from the closed state to the open state for an hour (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec). That is, the winning opening provided in the corresponding ordinary variable winning device 37 opens wide until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of game balls are won, and during this time, the player is given the privilege of being able to acquire many game balls. Will be done.

Although the variable display unit 53 (normal figure display) is configured as a separate display for each normal figure variable display game (normal figure 1 to 4 variable display game), it is configured as the same display. You may. It should be noted that each normal map variation display game is set so as not to be executed at the same time. In addition, the normal figure 4 variable display game is executed with priority over the normal figures 1 to 3 variable display games, and the normal figure 3 variable display game is executed with priority over the normal figures 1 and 2 variable display games. 2 The variable display game is executed with priority over the normal variable display game.

Further, although not particularly limited, the switches provided on the back side of the operation 2 to 5 switch 39a, the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a, the winning port switch 35a, and the passing port 32a in the normal variable winning device 37 are included. A non-contact magnetic proximity sensor (hereinafter referred to as a proximity switch) is used, which is provided with a coil for magnetic detection and detects a game ball by utilizing a phenomenon in which a magnetic field changes when a metal approaches the coil. Further, the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10 or the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) provided on the front frame (game frame) 12 or the like is used as a machine. Microswitches with similar contacts can be used.

[Game control device]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of the game control system of the game 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 comprehensively controls a game, and is a game microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a game microcomputer). A data bus 140 that connects a CPU unit 110 having a 111 (referred to as), an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, a CPU unit 110, an input unit 120, and an output unit 130. And so on.

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 an operating clock of the CPU, a timer interrupt, and a clock that serves as a reference for a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillator circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 and the like. A predetermined level of DC voltage such as DC32V, DC12V, DC5V generated by the power supply device 400 is supplied to the game control device 100 and electronic components such as a solenoid and a motor driven by the game control device 100 to enable operation. Will be done.

The power supply device 400 includes a normal power supply unit 410 having an ACDC converter that generates a DC voltage of DC32V from a 24V AC power supply, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage such as DC12V, DC5V, etc. from the voltage of DC32V. , A backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the internal RAM of the game microcomputer 111 in the event of a power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and a power failure monitoring signal or reset signal that notifies the game control device 100 of the occurrence or recovery of a power failure. A control signal generation unit 430 or the like that generates and outputs a control signal such as

In the present embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are integrated on a separate board or with the game control device 100, that is, the main unit. It may be configured to be provided on a substrate. Since the game board 30 and the game control device 100 are to be replaced when the model is changed, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generation unit 430 are mounted on a board different from the power supply device 400 or the main board as in the embodiment. By providing it, it is possible to exclude it from the target of replacement and reduce the cost.

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

Further, the game 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 forced. The process of initializing to 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. A reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal that resets the entire control system.

Further, the game control device 100 (main board) includes a setting key switch 93. The setting key switch 93 makes it possible to change the probability set value (set value) according to the setting related to the game condition (game) by turning it on by the rotation operation of the operator or the like. 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 operation of the operator. In the present embodiment, the probability setting value is a setting value for setting the winning probability (the hit probability of the normal figure variation display game, the big hit probability, the small hit probability (only when there is a small hit), etc.), but the probability Other game conditions (such as production) 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) capable of changing the setting (probability setting value) related to the game condition. In addition to the RAM initialization switch 112, another switch may also serve as the set value change switch, or may provide a dedicated set value change switch.

The setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are provided on the game control device 100 inside the game machine 10 and are arranged at positions that cannot be operated (positions that cannot be accessed) unless the front frame 12 (main body frame) is opened. Will be done. That is, a general player cannot access and operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112.

As will be described later, when the power of the gaming machine 10 is turned on (power failure recovery, power recovery), the gaming machine 10 sets a 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 changeable setting variable state (setting change state, setting change mode) and a setting confirmation state (setting confirmation mode) in which the probability setting value can be confirmed.

In the present embodiment, the probability setting value is defined in, for example, 6 steps, and the probability setting value 1 (setting 1), the probability setting value 2 (setting 2), the probability setting value 3 (setting 3), and the probability setting value 4 (setting). 4), there are a probability setting value 5 (setting 5) and a probability setting value 6 (setting 6). In general, setting 1 is the most unfavorable 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, every time the RAM initialization switch 112 is pressed by the operator, the work setting value (setting) in the work setting value area is set to the setting value 0 (setting 1, probability setting value 1) → 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, the work setting values 0 to 5 are provided corresponding to the probability setting values 1 to 6 in the setting change state (setting change mode), but the work setting value and the probability setting value are the same. It may be treated as the same in the numerical range (that is, 0 to 5 or 1 to 6) (the work set value and the probability set value are set to the same numerical value).

Instead of operating the RAM initialization switch 112 (setting value changing switch), the setting key switch 93 may be rotated to a predetermined position to change the probability setting value. Moreover, the probability setting value is not limited to 6 steps. Then, the performance display device 152 in which the display probability setting value corresponding to the selected work setting values 0 to 5 is, for example, a 4-digit 7-segment type (8-segment type including the dot Dp) display. Etc. are 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 invariant information (programs, fixed data, determination values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control. The RAM 111c is used as a work area of the CPU 111a and a storage area for various signals and random values during game control. Information on the game (game information) is stored, and the stored information is stored even if a power failure occurs. Is a possible retention and storage means. As the ROM 111b or the RAM 111c, an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as EEPROM may be used.

Further, the ROM 111b provides, for example, a normal map fluctuation pattern setting information table (normal map 1 to 4 fluctuation pattern setting information table) for determining a fluctuation pattern (variation mode) that defines the execution time of the normal map fluctuation display game. I remember. The normal figure fluctuation pattern setting information table is a table for the CPU 111a to refer to the normal figure fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 stored as the start memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the normal map variation pattern setting information table includes an out-of-figure variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, a hit variation pattern table selected when the result is out of order, and the like.

The CPU 111a executes a game control program in the ROM 111b to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 and the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine. 10 Control the entire system. Further, although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is derived from a random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number or the like for determining a hit random number or the like for determining a hit in a clock variation display game, and an oscillation circuit 113. It is provided with a clock generator that generates a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 msec (milliseconds)) for the CPU 111a and a clock that gives an update timing of a random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) of the above.

Further, the CPU 111a acquires any one of the plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern setting information tables stored in the ROM 111b in the process related to the normal map variation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111a selects one of a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern setting information tables based on the game result (hit or miss) of the normal map fluctuation display game, the number of start-up memories, and the like. To get. Here, the CPU 111a serves as a fluctuation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring any one of a plurality of normal map fluctuation pattern setting information tables stored in the ROM 111b when the normal map variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, input interface, output interface, etc., and drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100 to drive the prize ball. Control to pay out. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor 91 of the payout unit based on the ball lending request signal from the card unit 600, and controls for paying out the ball lending.

The input unit 120 of the game control device 100 includes a radio wave sensor 62 (panel radio wave sensor) that detects the emission of radio waves to the game machine, operations 1a to 1n switches 34a of the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal figure start port 34b, and normal fluctuations. It is connected to the operation 2-5 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 a 0V-5V positive logic signal is provided.

Further, the interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 is connected to the remaining ball discharge port switch 73 and the out ball detection switch 74. The remaining ball discharge port switch 73 detects a game ball that has passed through the remaining ball discharge port that discharges the game ball from the normal variable winning device 37. The out-ball detection switch 74 may detect only the game balls that pass through the out port 30b, or may detect all the game balls that have been launched into the game area and finished the game.

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 is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a, the operation 2 to 5 switch 39a, and the winning port switch 35a are input to the third input port 124.

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

Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signal of the remaining ball discharge port switch 73 or the out ball detection switch 74 is input to the fourth input port 126.

Further, the second input port 123 includes a detection signal of a magnetic sensor switch 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the game machine 10, and a glass frame opening detection provided on the glass frame 15 or the like of the game machine 10. A signal from the front frame opening detection switch 64 (main body frame opening detection switch) provided on the switch 63, the front frame 12 (main body frame), etc., and a signal from the vibration sensor 65 that detects the vibration of the game machine 10 are input. ..

Further, the second input port 123 takes in the 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 game control device 100 to a test firing test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a and the operation 2 to 5 switch 39a are configured to be input to the game 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, the proximity I / F 121 is supplied with a voltage of 12V in addition to the voltage such as 5V required for normal IC operation from the power supply device 400. It has become.

The data held by the third input port 124 is read out by asserting the enable signal CE2 (changing to an effective level) by the gaming microcomputer 111 decoding the address assigned to the third input port 124. be able to. The same applies to the second input port 123, the fourth input port 126, and the first input port 122 described later.

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

Further, the input unit 120 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 125 for inputting a signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111 or the like, and the Schmidt buffer 125 is provided with these input signals. It has a function to remove noise from. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 is once input to the first input port 122, and is taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the various switches described above. This is because there is a limit to the number of terminals provided on 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 Schmidt buffer 125 is directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is supplied to each port of the output unit 130. Further, the reset signal RST is output directly to the relay board 70 without going through the output unit 130 to turn off the test firing test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing test apparatus. It is configured as follows.

Further, the reset signal RST may be configured to be output to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RST is not supplied to the ports 122, 123, and 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 just before the reset signal RST is input needs to be reset in order to prevent the system from malfunctioning, but each of the input units 120 immediately before the reset signal RST is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from the port is discarded by resetting the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmidt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the effect control device 300 and a communication path from the game microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that the one-way communication is such that a signal cannot be input from the effect control device 300 to the game control device 100.

Further, the output unit 130 outputs data that is connected to the data bus 140 and informs the test firing test device of an accreditation body (not shown) that informs the information of the normal-figure variation display game, a signal indicating the probability state of hit, etc. via the relay board 70. The buffer 133 to be mounted 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 gaming machine as an actual machine (mass production product) installed in a game store. The detection signal of a switch that does not need to be processed, such as an operation switch output from the proximity I / F 121, is supplied to the test firing test apparatus via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, a detection signal that cannot be supplied to the test firing test device as it is, such as the magnetic sensor switch 61 and the panel radio wave sensor 62, is once taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information. It is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test firing test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70 as an error signal indicating that the state cannot be controlled.

The relay board 70 is provided with a port that takes in the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplies it to the test firing test apparatus, a connector that relays and transmits the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. 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 selectively controlled by the signal CE is supplied to the test firing test apparatus.

Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a second output port 134 for outputting open / close data of the solenoids (solenoids 1 to 4 solenoids) 37c connected to the data bus 140 to open the normal variable winning device 37. ..

Further, the output unit 130 has 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 batch display device 50, and the batch 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 about the gaming machine 10 such as hit information to the external information terminal 71. The external information terminal 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to, for example, an external device (information collection terminal, amusement hall internal management device (hall computer), etc.) installed in a game store, and information about the game machine 10 can be externally transmitted. It can be supplied to the device. Further, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 137 to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signals of the peripheral currents 1 to 4 solenoids 37c output from the second output port 134, generates a solenoid drive signal, and outputs the first driver (drive circuit) 138a, the third. On the current draw-in side of the batch display device 50 output from the second driver 138b and the fourth output port 136 that output the on / off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the batch display device 50 output from the output port 135. A third driver 138c that outputs an on / off drive signal of the digit line and a fourth driver 138d that outputs an external information signal supplied from the fifth output port 137 to an external device such as a management device to the external information terminal 71 are provided. There is.

DC32V is supplied from the power supply device 400 as a power supply voltage to the first driver 138a so that a solenoid operating at 32V can be driven. Further, DC12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment line of the batch display device 50. Since the third driver 138c for driving the digit wire is for pulling out the digit wire corresponding to the display data with a current, the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

A dynamic drive system in which a second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow into the anode terminal of the LED via a segment wire, and a third driver 138c that outputs a ground potential draws a current from the cathode terminal via a digit wire. The power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence with, and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the external information signal to the external information terminal 71, supplies the external information signal with a level of 12V, so that DC12V is supplied. The buffer 133, the second output port 134, the first driver 138a, and the like may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

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

Further, the output unit 130 receives the serial data (control data, lighting pattern data, character code (character code), etc.) output from the second output port 134, and receives the performance display device 152 (status display device). A driving driver 150 is provided. In the present embodiment, the performance display device 152 is composed of a plurality of (4) 7-segment type (8-segment type including dot Dp) display (LED lamp), and the driver 150 is an LED driver. It is not limited to.

The performance display device 152 is provided on the game control device 100 (main board), but may be provided at another location. For example, the performance display device 152 can display a display probability setting value, an accessory ratio, a ball ejection rate, and the number of ejected balls as a performance display.

Here, the number of ejected balls is the number of game balls ejected from the game area 32 (also referred to as the number of out balls), and the number of game balls that have passed through the winning opening (the number of winning balls) and the game that has passed through the out opening 30b. It is the total with the number of spheres. The number of ejected balls can be obtained by counting the signal of the out ball detection switch 74 or the like. In the present embodiment, the winning opening includes a general winning opening 35 and a normal variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning device 37d to 37 g).

The payout rate is the ratio (ratio) of the total number of prize balls to the number of ejected balls (or the number of launched balls), and is calculated by (number of acquired balls ÷ number of ejected balls) × 100 (%). That is, the ball output rate is the number of acquired balls (total number of prize balls) per 100 ejected balls.

For example, the bonus ratio is a normally variable prize among the total number of prize balls (total number of prize balls) obtained by winning a prize in the winning opening during a predetermined period (for example, from the power-on of the gaming machine 10 to the present). It is a ratio (%) (= so-called continuous bonus ratio) of the number of prize balls (the number of balls acquired by the bonus) obtained by winning the device 37.

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Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 (sub-board) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the effect control system of the gaming machine 10.

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

The main control microcomputer 311 holds a program ROM 321 composed 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 stored contents even if power is not supplied in the event of a power failure. A possible FeRAM 323 and an RTC (real-time clock) 338 that serves as a timing means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day, time, etc.) are connected. A RAM that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311.

A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands from the game microcomputer 111, determines the production content, instructs the VDP 312 of the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 of the reproduced sound, lights the decorative lamp, and the motor. And the drive control of the solenoid, the management of the production time, and so on.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging / reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 has an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM (video RAM) used for developing and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. ) 326 is connected.

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

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

The effect control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by an LVDS (small 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 transmitted to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. It can be displayed. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the display device 41 is not provided on the game board 30, but for example, the display device 41 may be provided on the left side or near the center of the game area 32. .. In this case, the display device 41 is provided behind the obstacle nail 95b or at a position not overlapping with the obstacle nail 95b so that the display device 41 does not obscure the plurality of obstacle nails 95b. Further, a movable accessory that can move 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 recognize the suggestion of how to hit the ball (right-handed instruction), the number of consecutive hits (number of consecutive villas), the current number of consecutive villas and the number of hits, respectively. It is possible to display the number of normal map start memories (the number of each normal map reserved), the number of acquired balls, and the like.

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

Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. A command related to the number of holds and fluctuations transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 via the command I / F 331 is received as an effect control command signal (effect command). The effect control device 300 executes an effect corresponding to the effect control command signal (effect command). Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC 5 V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC 3.3 V, the command I / F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function. There is.

Further, the effect control device 300 includes a board decoration LED control circuit 332 and a glass frame 15 for driving and controlling a board decoration device 46 having an LED (light emitting diode) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board effect provided on a frame decoration LED control circuit 333 and a game board 30 (including a center case 40) for driving and controlling a frame decoration device having an LED (light emitting diode) (for example, a frame decoration device 18 or the like). A panel effect movable body control circuit 334 for driving and controlling a device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the effect of the effect in cooperation with the effect display on the display device 41) is provided. 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, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. A frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling a frame effect device such as a motor provided on the glass frame 15 may be provided.

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

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 drives a motor or a solenoid in order to supply a desired level of DC voltage to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and the electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300. DC32V, display device 41 consisting of liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving motors and LEDs, DC5V for driving command I / F331, and DC15V for driving motors, LEDs, and speakers. It is configured to do.

Further, when an LSI operating at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC-for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V A DC converter is provided in the effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 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 the reset state. Further, the VDP 312 (VDP RESET signal), the sound source LSI 314, the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) for driving the speaker, and the control circuit 332-334 (IOReSET) for driving and controlling the lamp and the motor are output from the main control microcomputer 311. It is supplied to the signal) and puts them in the reset state. Further, a cooling FAN 45 for cooling various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the effect control device 300, and the cooling FAN 45 is driven when the power of the effect control device 300 is turned on.

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described. The CPU 111a of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 wins a start prize based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a provided in the normal drawing start gate 34 and the normal drawing start port 34b. 1 start memory, start memory, normal figure 1 hold) is memorized, and based on the normal figure 1 start memory, a random value for hit judgment of the normal figure is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111b. Fig. 1 Judgment of hit / miss of the variable display game.

Then, the variation display unit 53 (normal map display) displays the normal map variation display game in which the identification symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed. When the result of the normal fluctuation display game is a hit, a special result mode is displayed on the fluctuation display unit 53, and the corresponding normal electric 1 to 4 solenoids 37c are operated to move the movable member 37b of the normal fluctuation winning device 37. A predetermined time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec) is controlled to open as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). If the result of the normal map variation display game is out of alignment, the variation display unit 53 is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

In addition, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, the start memory (starting memory, holding of the normal figures 2 to 4) is stored. Based on the start memory of the normal figures 2 to 4, the random value for hit judgment 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 variable display of the normal figures 2 to 4 is displayed. Judge the hit or miss of the game.

Then, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (effect control command) including the determination result of the normal figure variation display game to the effect control device 300. Then, the variation display unit 53 (normal map display) displays the normal map variation display game in which the identification symbol is variablely displayed for a predetermined time and then stopped and displayed. That is, the game control device 100 passes or enters (or wins) a game ball flowing down the game area 32 into the normal drawing starting area (normal drawing starting gate 34, normal drawing starting port 34b) or the starting winning area (or winning). It serves as a game control means for controlling the progress of the normal fluctuation display game based on the winning of the normal fluctuation winning device 37).

Further, the effect control device 300 performs processing such as setting the effect state, outputting sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, and controlling the light emission of various LEDs based on the control signal from the game control device 100. That is, the effect control device 300 serves as an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

Then, when the result of the normal-figure variation display game is a hit, the CPU 111a of the game control device 100 displays a predetermined result mode on the variation display unit 53 (general-figure display) and generates a predetermined game state. In the process of generating the predetermined gaming state, the CPU 111a opens the movable member 37b (Public power 1 to 4) of the corresponding normal fluctuation prize device 37 by, for example, the solenoid 1 to 4 solenoid 39b, and the normal fluctuation prize device 37. Control is performed to enable the inflow of the game ball into the inside.

Then, whether a predetermined number (for example, 4 or 6) of game balls wins the ordinary variable winning device 37, or whether a predetermined opening time (for example, 5500 msec or 1900 msec) elapses from the opening of the movable member 37b. One round (R) is to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 until any of the conditions is achieved, and this is the predetermined number of rounds (the number of holdings in the normal drawing (for example, 4 or 6 times)). Perform continuous (repeating) control (cycle game). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a movable member opening / closing control means that controls opening / closing of the movable member 37b when the stop result mode becomes the predetermined result mode. Further, when the result of the predetermined variation display game is out of alignment, the variation display unit 53 (normal figure display) is controlled to display the result mode of the deviation.

Further, the game control device 100 can generate the predetermined game state again after the end of the predetermined game state based on the start memory of the normal figure 1 (hold in the normal figure 1) (a consecutive villa in the predetermined game state). In the consecutive villa in the predetermined game state, the same game as in the first predetermined game state is repeated from the second time onward. For example, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, since the two normal figure starting gates 34 and the normal figure starting port 34b are arranged so as to be arranged vertically, it is easy for one game ball to pass through or win a prize. It is possible to generate the memory of starting the normal figure 1 three times (hold the normal figure 1) and repeat the predetermined game state three times (three consecutive villas).

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

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

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

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

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

[Control of game control device]
Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer (game microcomputer) 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the game microcomputer 111 mainly includes the main process shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B and the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing (game control device)]
First, the main process will be described. 5A and 5B are flowcharts showing a procedure of main processing by the game control device 100. The main process is started when the power is turned on. In the flowchart of the process executed by the game control device 100, the code (number) of the step is represented as "A ***".

As shown in FIG. 5A, when the game control device 100 starts the main process, it first executes a process of disabling interrupts (A1001). Further, a stack pointer setting process for setting the stack pointer, which is the start address of the area for saving the value of the register or the like when an interrupt occurs, is executed (A1002).

Subsequently, 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, when 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 firing prohibition (launch stop) signal and sets the firing permission signal to the prohibited state (A1005). The launch 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 launch prohibition signal, and the launch of the game ball is prohibited. After that, the game control device 100 reads the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 (A1006). That is, the signals from the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read.

Further, the game control device 100 sets a power supply delay timer (A1007). A program of a slave control means (for example, a payout control device 200 or an effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from a game control device 100 that serves as a main control means by setting a predetermined initial value in the power delay timer. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting until is normally started is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily starts up first and sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device Can prevent the command from being missed. That is, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (payout control device 200, effect control device 300, etc.). It serves as a waiting means for setting the waiting time.

Further, the timing of the power delay timer is performed using a storage area (RAM area or register, etc. that is not subject to the validity determination) that is not subject to the validity determination (checksum calculation) of the RAM. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of a RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, so that it is possible to prevent the control at the time of power-on from becoming complicated.

By reading the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 can be reliably detected. That is, if the states of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are read after the standby time has elapsed, the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are operated or the power is turned on after the standby time has elapsed. It is necessary to continue to operate the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 from the time until the elapse of the standby time. However, by reading the state before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 performed at the time of turning on the power cannot be accepted without performing such a troublesome operation. Can be prevented.

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

When the power failure monitoring process is started, the game control device 100 first reads the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 via the port and the data bus to determine whether or not a power failure has occurred. (A1008). When a power failure occurs (the result of A1008 is "Y"), the machine waits until the power of the gaming machine is turned off.

When the power failure has not occurred (the result of A1008 is "N"), the game control device 100 updates the power-on delay timer by -1 (A1009), and determines whether or not the value of the timer is 0. (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 failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it is possible to deal with a power failure that occurs during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power cutoff are retained, so backup processing etc. is performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM, and the burden of control can be reduced.

On the other hand, when the value of the timer is 0 (the result of A1010 is "Y"), that is, when the standby time has expired, the game control device 100 has a read / write RWM (read / write) such as a RAM or EEPROM. (Memory) access is permitted (A1011), and off-data is output to all output ports (set to no output) (A1012).

Next, the game control device 100 sets a serial port (a port previously mounted on the game microcomputer 111, which is used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in the present embodiment) (A1013). ).

Further, here, the driver 150 for driving the performance display device 152 (state display device) may be initially set. The game control device 100 writes a command including control data corresponding to the contents of the initial setting to the transmission buffer of the second output port 134 (serial communication circuit) and transmits the command 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 used in the performance display device 152 in the initial setting. In this embodiment, the number of digits used is four.

Next, the game 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 game microcomputer 111 (clock generator) (A1014). The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator has a frequency dividing circuit that divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113, and a timer interrupt signal having a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds) with respect to the CPU 111a based on the divided signal. It also includes a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that triggers a random number update to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (here, RAM111c) (A1015). Here, the flag of the assumption of abnormality is once set in a predetermined register.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (A1016). Then, if it is normal (the result of A1016 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data (A1017).

Further, if the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (the result of A1017 is “Y”), the game control device 100 calculates a checksum of a predetermined area (for example, a game control work area) in the RWM. The calculation process is executed (A1018), and it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum and the checksum at the time of power failure match (A1019). If the checksums match (the result of A1019 is "Y"), the RAM is normal and the RAM error flag indicating a RAM error is cleared (A1020). After that, the process proceeds to step A1021.

Further, when the game control device 100 determines that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (the result of A1016 is "N" or the result of A1017 is "N"), the checksums do not match. (The result of A1019 is "N"), the process proceeds to step A1021 without clearing the RAM error flag.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not 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 game control device 100 shifts to the variable setting state (setting change mode), and executes the process during the probability setting change in steps A1027-A1037. ..

When at least one of the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1021 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets a RAM abnormality flag indicating an abnormality in the RAM (here, RAM 111c). It is determined whether or not it is done (A1022). When the RAM abnormality flag is not set (the result of A1022 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set (A1023). When the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1023 is "N"), the process of confirming the probability setting in steps A1031-A1037 (during the setting confirmation state and the setting confirmation mode), in step A1041-144 The RAM initialization process (RAM clear process) or the process at the time of normal power-on (power recovery) in steps A1041, A1045, and A1046 is executed.

The game control device 100 notifies that the game control device 100 (main board, main board) has an abnormality when the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1023 is “Y”). An error notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024). The effect control device 300 that has received the command for notifying the main abnormality error notifies that there is an abnormality in the game control device 100.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 uses the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 to display the 7-segment display data (data of the error display of "E1" in FIG. 9C) when the game is stopped on the performance display device 152. Is output to (A1025). Then, the on-data of the security signal for notifying the external device (game hall internal management device (hall computer), information collecting terminal, etc.) of the abnormality is output to the external information terminal 71 (A1026). Here, even when the information regarding the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are maintained in the off state. After that, the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated to wait, and the setting change operation (both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are turned on) is performed again to wait for the power to be turned on. While the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated and waited, the interrupt remains disabled (A1001), and the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) capable of executing the special figure 1 and 2 game process and the normal figure game process. ) Cannot be executed, so the game (special figure variable display game, normal figure variable display game) cannot be executed.

In this way, if the setting change operation (both on operation of both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112) is not executed, but the probability setting changing flag is set, there is an abnormality. , A1024-A1026 is executed. For example, when the power is turned off and restarted while the probability setting is being changed (before the setting change is completed), the probability setting changing flag may be set even though the setting change operation has not been executed. is there.

On the other hand, even when the RAM abnormality flag is set (the result of A1022 is "Y"), the game control device 100 notifies the game control device 100 (main board) that there is an abnormality in the main abnormality error notification. The command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (A1024), and the 7-segment display data (data of the error display of "E1" in FIG. 9C) when the game is stopped is output to the driver 150 of the performance display device 152 (A1025). ), The on-data of the security signal is output to the external information terminal 71 in order to notify the external device of the RAM abnormality (A1026). As described above, even when the information about the jackpot remains in the RAM 111c, other signals to the external information terminal 71 such as the jackpot signal are maintained in the off state. After that, the processes of steps A1025 and A1026 are repeated to wait.

When both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are on (the result of A1021 is “Y”), the game control device 100 starts the process of changing the probability setting (during the variable setting state). First, it is determined whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is set (A1027). When the RAM abnormality flag is set (the result of A1027 is "Y"), it is unknown whether the probability setting value is correct, so the probability setting value stored in the probability setting value area of the RAM 111c is cleared. After setting the initial value (for example, the minimum setting value "1") (A1028), the probability setting changing flag indicating that the probability setting is being changed is set (A1029). When 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, the command for which the probability setting is being changed is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1030), and the process proceeds to step A1034. The effect control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the display device 41 or the like that the probability setting is being changed.

In the game 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 when the flag for changing the probability setting is not set (the result of A1023 is “N”), it is determined whether or not 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 off, and the processing during the probability setting confirmation (setting confirmation state) starts, and the probability Set the probability setting checking flag indicating that the setting is being checked (A1032). Then, the command under confirmation of probability setting is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1033), and the process proceeds to step A1034. The effect control device 300 that has received the command for changing the probability setting notifies the display device 41 or the like that the probability setting is being confirmed.

After step A1030 or step A1033, the game control device 100 executes the processes of steps A1034 to A1040 as common processes during the probability setting change and the probability setting confirmation.

First, the game control device 100 saves 128 ms (predetermined time) in the security signal control timer area in order to output the security signal during the probability setting change and the probability setting confirmation (A1034). 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 later, but remain when the probability setting change or the probability setting confirmation is completed early. The count of the security signal control timer and the output of the security signal are executed by the external information editing process (A1321). The security signal is output for at least 50 ms while the probability setting is being changed and the probability setting is being confirmed.

Next, the game control device 100 allows interrupts (A1035). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) can be executed. Then, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 93 is off (A1036). When the setting key switch 93 is on (the result of A1036 is "N"), it is determined whether or not a power failure has occurred (A1037). If no power failure has occurred (the result of A1037 is “N”), the process returns to step A1036. On the other hand, when a power failure has occurred (the result of A1037 is “Y”), the process at the time of the power failure in steps A1055-A1061 is executed.

In this way, as long as the setting key switch 93 is on and a power failure does not occur, the probability setting value can be confirmed in the variable setting state (setting change state, setting change mode) or the probability setting value can be confirmed. The setting confirmation status (setting confirmation mode) is continued.

On the other hand, when the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1036 is "Y"), the game control device 100 prohibits interrupts (A1038), and issues a command to end the notification to the effect control device 300 (effect control board). (A1039). The effect control device 300 that has received the command to end the notification ends the notification that the probability setting is being confirmed or that the probability setting is being changed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the probability setting changing flag is set, that is, whether or not the probability setting is being changed so far (A1040). When the probability setting changing flag is set (the result of A1040 is "Y"), that is, when the probability setting is being changed so far, the RAM initialization process (described later) in steps A1042-A1044 is executed. To do. On the other hand, when the probability setting changing flag is not set (the result of A1040 is "N"), that is, when the probability setting is being confirmed so far, when the power is turned on after step A1045 (when the power is restored). Perform the normal processing of.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is on when the setting key switch 93 is off (the result of A1031 is “N”) (A1041). When the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (the result of A1041 is “Y”), the RAM area other than the probability setting value area for storing the probability setting value is cleared to 0 in the RAM 111c (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. Further, the above-mentioned 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, for example, the ball output rate, the base value (the ball output rate in the normal game state), the accessory ratio, the number of ejected balls, and the like. is there. Further, the work area and the stack area related to the performance information and its display (performance display) are not cleared here, but may be configured to be cleared.

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

On the other hand, the game control device 100 has a normal power supply because both the setting key switch 93 and the RAM initialization switch 112 are off when the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (the result of A1041 is “N”). The process (power failure recovery process) at the time of turning on (power recovery) is started, and the initial value at the time of power failure recovery (power recovery) is saved in the area to be initialized (A1045). In addition, the above-mentioned probability setting confirmation flag is also cleared here. Next, a command at the time of power failure recovery corresponding to the processing number prepared for rationally executing the game processing of FIG. 1 described later is transmitted to the effect control device 300 (effect control board) (A1046), and the step is performed. The process proceeds to A1047.

The command at the time of RAM initialization transmitted in the process of step A1044 and the command at the time of recovery from a power failure transmitted in the process of step A1046 include a model designation command indicating the type of the gaming machine, and hold of FIGS. Figure 1 to 4 hold number command indicating the number (Public figure 1 hold number command, normal figure 2 hold number command, normal figure 3 hold number command, normal figure 4 hold number command), power failure recovery command indicating that the power is turned on Is included.

Further, the command at the time of RAM initialization and the command at the time of power failure recovery include the setting value information command (probability setting value information) indicating the setting value information (setting information) which is the information of the probability setting value (setting value) of the game machine 10. Command) is included. The game control device 100 only needs to transmit the set value information command to the effect control device 300 only once when the power is restored (turned on), and thereafter, the effect control device 300 refers to the set value information stored by itself. You can control the production.

The RAM initialization command also includes a RAM initialization command (RAM clear command). The effect control device 300 that has received the RAM initialization command displays, for example, a customer waiting demo on the display device 41, and notifies the RAM initialization (RAM clear) by the sound of the LED and the speaker of the board decoration device 46 or the like. Do it for a second. Further, the command at the time of power failure recovery includes a screen designation command for designating the display contents of the screen of the display device that can be installed in the gaming machine 10. Note that the screen specification commands are the customer waiting demo 1 to 4 commands when all of Figures 1 to 4 are normally being processed (when neither fluctuating nor hitting), and the recovery screen commands otherwise. ..

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

The bit transposition pattern is a method of exchanging the extracted random number bits (arrangement before the upper bit transposition) in a predetermined order and storing them as different bit arrangements (arrangement after the lower bit transposition). It is a pattern that determines.

In the present embodiment, by exchanging the bits of the random number according to the bit transposition pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be enhanced. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern, or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. In addition, the user may be able to set it arbitrarily.

After that, the game 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 determines the corresponding initial value random numbers (the winning symbols in FIG. 1). Initial value of hit symbol random number 1 (hit symbol initial value random number 1), initial value of hit random numbers 1 to 4 for determining the hit of normal figures 1 to 4 (hit initial value random number 1 to 4 (hit initial value random number 1, hit) The initial value random number 2, the hit initial value random number 3, the hit initial value random number 4))) are saved in a predetermined area of the RWM as the start value (A1048), and the interrupt is permitted (A1049). It should be noted that there are a plurality of types of hit symbols only in the normal figure 1 (main normal figure), and the hit symbol is saved as the initial value random number 1, but the normal figures 2 to 4 are fixed to the hit symbol and no random number is used. Further, in the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111a used in the present embodiment, the initial value of the soft random number register is configured to change each time the power is turned on. Therefore, this value is used as the start value (initial value) of various initial random numbers. ), The regularity of the random numbers generated by the software can be broken, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to acquire an illegal random number.

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

In addition, for the hit symbol random numbers 1 and the hit random numbers 2 to 4, a so-called "initial value change method" is adopted in which the start value is changed by using each initial value random number (generated by software) each time the random numbers make a round. There is. It should be noted that each of the random numbers may be a counter-type update by +1 or 1, or a random-type update in which all the values in the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle is completed. That is, the hit random number 1 is a random number updated only by the hardware, and the hit symbol random number 1 and the hit random numbers 2 to 4 are random numbers updated by the hardware and software.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prohibits interrupts (A1051) and executes a performance display editing process for editing performance information and its display (performance display) (A1052). Here, the performance information (such as the accessory ratio and the ball output rate) may be calculated. Further, when the RAM error flag is set in the register, the work area and the stack area related to the performance information and its display (performance display) may be cleared (if it is not cleared in step A1042). After that, interrupts are permitted (A1053). As a result, the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7) can be executed.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (A1054). If no power failure has occurred (result of A1054 is “N”), the process returns to step A1050. As a result, the process of steps A1050-A1054 is repeated until a power failure occurs.

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

In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is turned off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is cut off is correctly backed up. It can be judged at the time of re-input.

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

When the timer interrupt processing is started, the game control device 100 first designates the 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, the D register). (A1302). By switching from register bank 0 used in main processing to register bank 1 at the start of timer interrupt processing, it is equivalent to saving the register used in main processing. When the timer interrupt processing is started, the interrupt is automatically disabled.

Next, the game control device 100 executes input from various sensors and switches, capture of signals, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (A1303). Next, based on the probability setting changing flag and the probability setting checking flag, it is determined whether or not the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (A1304). When the probability setting is being changed or the probability setting is being confirmed (the result of A1304 is "Y"), the probability setting change / confirmation process for changing or confirming the probability setting value is executed (A1305).

The game control device 100 is an actuator such as a solenoid (for example, a large winning opening solenoid 39b) based on the output data set in various processes when the probability setting is not changed or the probability setting is not confirmed (the result of A1304 is “N”). Output processing for performing drive control of the solenoid and drive control of the LED (light emission control) is executed (A1306). When a launch prohibition signal is output in the process of step A1005 in the main process, the launch permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the launch permission signal can be set to the permitted state.

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

Next, the game control device 100 sequentially executes the game processes of FIGS. 1 to 4 that perform the processes related to the variable display games of FIGS. 1 to 4 (A1313a to A1313d). A segment LED editing process is executed (A1314), which is provided in the gaming machine 10 and drives a segment LED for displaying a special figure variation game and various information related to the game so as to display desired contents (A1314).

Further, the game control device 100 executes a magnet fraud monitoring process of checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor switch 61 to determine whether or not there is an abnormality (A1315). Further, a radio wave fraud monitoring process (board radio wave fraud monitoring process) for checking the detection signal from the radio wave sensor 62 of the game board and determining whether or not there is an abnormality is executed (A1316).

Next, the game control device 100 executes an external information editing process for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer (A1319). Then, the performance display monitor control process for controlling the display of the performance display device 152 is executed (A1320). After that, the timer interrupt processing is terminated.

When returning the timer interrupt processing, the interrupt disabled state is restored and the register bank specification is automatically restored. However, depending on the CPU used, interrupts are permitted after the external information editing processing. Processing or processing to return the designation of the register bank to register bank 0 may be performed.

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

Further, the game control device 100 may execute a vibration fraud monitoring process for monitoring fraud due to vibration based on an input from the vibration sensor 65 or an abnormal discharge monitoring process for monitoring abnormal discharge from the normal fluctuation winning device 37. .. In the abnormal discharge monitoring process, the abnormal discharge of the normal variable winning device 37 is monitored based on the inputs from the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a and the remaining ball discharge port switch 73 of the normal variable winning device 37, and when the abnormal discharge occurs. The flag during abnormal discharge is set in. The game ball that has passed through the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a of the normal variable winning device 37 passes through the remaining ball discharge port switch 73 and is discharged.

[Public Figure 1 Game Processing]
Next, the details of the game processing (A1313a) in FIG. 1 in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game processing in FIG. In the normal-figure 1 game process, the input of the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal-figure 1 variable display game is controlled, and the display of the normal-figure 1 is set.

First, the game control device 100 executes an operation 1 switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 1a to 1n switch 34a (A7601).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 2 switch 39a (A7602).

In the game control device 100, when the game processing number in FIG. 1 is not 2 or more, that is, 0 or 1 (the result of A7603 is “N”), whether or not a game other than FIG. 1 is a hit. Is determined (A7604). The game control device 100 proceeds to step A7617 when other than normal drawing 1 is hit (the result of A7604 is “Y”), and when other than normal drawing 1 is not hit (A7604). The result is "N"), and the process proceeds to step A7605.

On the other hand, when the game processing number of FIG. 1 is 2 or more (the result of A7603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 proceeds to step A7605.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the game processing timer in FIG. 1 is not 0 (A7605). The minimum value of the game processing timer in FIG. 1 is usually set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 1 is 0 (A7606).

The game control device 100 processes the game in FIG. 1 when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 1 is 0 (the result of A7606 is “Y”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up. The game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A7607).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game 1 based on the set game sequence branch table of the game 1 (A7608). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the game processing number of FIG. 1 to execute the game branching process according to the game processing number of FIG. 1 (A7609).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A7609, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the variation display game in FIG. 1, and sets the variation start and the effect of the variation display game in FIG. Or, the normal process of the normal figure 1 is executed (A7610), in which the information necessary for performing the process during the fluctuation of the normal figure 1 is set.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A7609, the game control device 100 executes the normal-figure 1 changing processing for setting the information necessary for performing the normal-figure 1 display processing. (A7611). For example, in the normal figure 1 changing process, in order to shift to the normal figure 1 display process, "2" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal figure 1 game process number area, and the normal figure display time is set. Normal Figure 1 Save to the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "2" in step A7609, the game control device 100 sets the fanfare command and the fanfare time in FIG. 1 if the result of the variable display game in FIG. 1 is a hit. , Set the information necessary for performing the fanfare process in Fig. 1. Execute the process during display in Fig. 1 (A7612). For example, in the normal figure 1 display process, when the result of the normal figure 1 variable display game is a hit, "3" is set as the game process number in order to shift to the normal figure 1 fanfare process, and the normal figure 1 is displayed. Save to the game processing number area. On the other hand, when the result of the normal figure 1 variable display game is out of order, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the normal figure 1 game processing number area in order to shift to the normal figure 1 normal processing.

Further, when the game process is "3" in step A7609, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the normal figure 1 and sets the information necessary for performing the middle process per the normal figure 1. FIG. 1 The processing during fanfare is executed (A7613). For example, in the process during the fanfare of the normal figure 1, in order to shift to the medium process per the normal figure 1, "4" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area of the normal figure 1. Based on the above, the normal power 1 open time 1 or the normal power 1 open time 2 is saved in the normal power 1 game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A7609, the game control device 100 sets the information necessary for continuing the middle processing per normal figure 1 or performing the normal electric 1 remaining ball processing. Performs medium processing per normal drawing (A7614). For example, in the medium processing per normal figure 1, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) a predetermined number of times, the game processing is performed in order to shift to the normal variable winning ball processing. Set "5" as the number and save it in the game processing number area of Fig. 1.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A7609, the game control device 100 executes the Fuden 1 remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the end processing per normal drawing 1. (A7615). For example, in the Fuden 1 remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the end processing per Fu-figure 1, "6" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fu-figure 1 game processing number area, and the Fu-figure 1 ending time Is saved in the game processing timer area of Fig. 1.

Further, when the game processing number is "6" in step A7609, the game control device 100 performs the end processing per normal drawing 1 for setting the information necessary for performing the normal processing (A7610) in normal drawing 1. Execute (A7616). For example, in the end processing per normal figure 1, in order to shift to the normal processing of normal figure 1, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the game processing number area of normal figure 1.

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

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

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

First, the game control device 100 determines whether or not there is an input to the operation 1a switch 34a corresponding to one of the normal drawing start gates 34 (for example, the upper normal drawing starting gate 34 in the game area 32 shown in FIG. 2). (A7701). Then, when there is an input to the operation 1a switch 34a (the result of A7701 is "Y"), after executing the operation 1 switch common process (A7702), the other side of the operation 1 switch (for example, FIG. 2) is shown. It is determined whether or not there is an input to the operation 1b switch 34a corresponding to the lower normal drawing start gate 34) in the game area 32 (A7703).

On the other hand, when the game control device 100 has no input to the operation 1a switch 34a (the result of A7701 is "N"), whether or not there is an input to the operation 1b switch 34a corresponding to the other of the normal start gate 34. (A7703).

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

In the above operation 1 switch monitoring process, it has been described that the input to the operation 1a switch 34a and the operation 1b switch 34a switch corresponding to the start gate 34 in the normal drawing is determined, but the corresponding operations 1a to 1n switch 34a are used. The input may be determined by setting three or more. For example, when the game area 32 is provided with the normal figure start port 34b as shown in FIG. 2, the game control device 100 further determines the input to the operation 1c switch 34a corresponding to the normal figure start port 34b. can do.

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

First, the game control device 100 provides information regarding the number of inputs (passing through the gate or winning a prize to the winning opening) to the monitored switch among the operation 1a to 1n switches 34a to the external management device of the game machine 10. The start signal output number of times, which is the number of times of output, is loaded (A7711). Then, the loaded value is updated by +1 (A7712), and it is determined whether or not the number of outputs overflows (A7713). If the number of outputs does not overflow (the result of A7713 is "N"), the updated value is saved in the start signal output count area of the RWM (A7714), and the process proceeds to step A7715. On the other hand, when the number of output times overflows (the result of A7713 is "Y"), the process proceeds to step A7715. In the present embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the start signal output number region. Then, when the loaded value is "255", the updated value becomes "0" by +1 update, and it is configured to determine that the number of outputs overflows.

Next, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the number of holdings in FIG. 1 (the number of storages for starting in FIG. 1 and the number of holdings in FIG. 1) is less than the upper limit value (A7715). When the number of pending numbers in FIG. 1 is not less than the upper limit value, that is, is not more than the upper limit value (the result of A7715 is “N”), the operation 1 switch common process is terminated. Further, when the number of reservations in FIG. 1 is less than the upper limit (the result of A7715 is “Y”), the number of reservations in FIG. 1 is updated by +1 (A7716).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved information in FIG. 1 (A7717), and extracts and prepares the random number 1 per hit to be used in the information determination process for pending information in FIG. 1 (A7718). ), The hit random number 1 is saved in the hit random number 1 storage area of the RWM (A7719). Next, the hit symbol random numbers of the monitored operation 1a to 1n switch 34a used in the normal figure 1 hold information determination process are extracted and prepared (A7720), and saved in the hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (A7721). ..

Next, the game control device 100 saves the fluctuation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 in the corresponding fluctuation pattern random number storage area of the RWM (A7722), and executes the normal drawing 1 hold information determination process (A7723). In the normal figure 1 hold information determination process, the look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stopped symbol information based on the saved hit random number or the hit symbol random number, and the first half variation number based on the saved variation pattern random numbers 1 to 3 (number of pre-reach variation). ) And the latter half fluctuation number (number of fluctuation after reach) The corresponding look-ahead fluctuation pattern command is set as an effect command. Then, the ornamental figure 1 hold number command corresponding to the normal figure 1 hold number is prepared as an effect command (A7724), the effect command setting process (A7725) is executed, and the operation 1 switch common process is completed.

Here, the game control device 100 (RAM111c) extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the start winning area of the normal drawing start gate 34, the normal variation starting port 34b, and the normal variation winning device 37, and the variation is described. It serves as a start storage means for storing up to a predetermined number of start memories that are the right to execute a display game. Further, the start storage means (game control device 100) uses up to a predetermined number of various random value values extracted based on the passage of the game ball to the normal figure start gate 34 and the winning of the normal figure start port 34b. 1 It is stored as a start memory, and various random value values extracted based on the inflow of game balls into the start prize area of the normal variable winning device 37 are stored as the start memory of FIGS. 2 to 4 up to a predetermined number.

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

In the game control device 100, first, the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) executes the opening operation a predetermined number of times when the normal variable winning device 37 is open, that is, the normal variable display game is in the winning state. It is determined whether or not it is inside (A7801). Then, when the general electric power 1 is open (the result of A7801 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (A7802). When there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of A7802 is "Y"), the count number of the normal power 1 counter (1 count number of the normal power) is updated by +1 (A7803).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the count number of the updated general electric power 1 counter has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (A7804). Then, when the number of 1 count of Fuden reaches the upper limit (the result of A7804 is "Y"), the game processing timer area of Fig. 1 is cleared to 0 (A7805), and the Fuden 1 winning switch monitoring process is performed. To finish. That is, if there is a prize of 1 prize of the normal power equal to or higher than the upper limit value while the normal figure 1 is open (during the hit state), the game processing timer area of the normal figure 1 is cleared to 0 at that time, and the normal variable prize device 37d It is closed so that the hit state shown in FIG. 1 ends in the middle.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game control device 100 is not open to the normal power 1 (the result of A7801 is "N"), and when it is determined that there is no input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of A7802 is "N"). ), Or when it is determined that the number of counts of the normal train 1 has not reached the upper limit (the result of A7804 is "N"), the normal power 1 winning switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Usually Figure 1 Ordinary processing]
Next, the details of the normal processing (A7610) in the normal drawing 1 game processing will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a procedure for normal processing.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of reservations in FIG. 1 is 0 (A7901). When the number of reserved items in FIG. 1 is 0 (the result of A7901 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo 1 has been set (A7902), and when the customer waiting demo 1 has not been set. (The result of A7902 is "N"), the customer waiting demo 1 middle flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A7903). The effect control device 300 starts the customer waiting demo by setting the customer waiting demo 1 medium flag and the customer waiting demo 2 to 4 medium flag, which will be described later, together with the customer waiting demo 1 medium flag. For example, the customer waiting demonstration is executed by blinking the LED of the board decoration device 46 or the like or displaying a moving image of the display device 41 (if present).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares the customer waiting demo 1 command as an effect command (A7904), performs the effect command setting process (A7905), and proceeds 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 normal processing is set as the processing number (A7906). FIG. 1 The processing number is saved in the game processing number area (A7907). Then, the flag during the fraudulent monitoring period is saved in the Fuden 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A7908), and the normal processing in Fig. 1 is terminated.

Further, when the number of reserved numbers in FIG. 1 is not 0 (the result of A7901 is “N”), the game control device 100 executes the variation start process in FIG. 1 (A7909). Then, the game control device 100 sets "1" as the processing number for shifting to the processing during the fluctuation of FIG. 1 (A7910), and saves the processing number in the game processing number area of FIG. 1 (A7911).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo 1 middle flag set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A7912), and tests a signal related to the start of the normal symbol 1 fluctuation (normal symbol 1 changing signal is turned on). It is saved in the signal output data area (A7913), and the changing flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 1 fluctuation display game) is changing is saved in the normal figure 1 fluctuation control flag area (A7914). Then, the blinking control timer initial value (for example, 100 msec), which is the initial value of the blinking cycle timer of the normal figure display 53 (variation display unit), is saved in the normal figure 1 blinking control timer area (A7915), and the normal figure 1 fluctuation. The initial value (here, “0” indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area (A7916), and then the normal process of FIG. 1 is terminated.

[Public figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing 1 fluctuation start processing (A7909) in the normal drawing 1 normal processing will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation start processing in FIG. The normal figure 1 fluctuation start process is a process performed at the start of the normal figure 1 variable display game.

The game control device 100 executes a hit flag 1 setting process for setting hit flag 1 deviation information and hit information for determining whether or not the variable display game in FIG. 1 is a hit (A8201). The game control device 100 may determine the hit of the variable display game in FIG. 1 with a probability corresponding to the probability setting value (setting) set in the game machine 10.

Next, the game control device 100 executes the normal figure 1 stop symbol setting process related to the setting of the normal figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information) related to the normal figure 1 variable display game (A8202). In the normal figure 1 stop symbol setting process, the stop symbol number at the time of losing or hitting, and the losing stop symbol pattern or hit stop symbol pattern corresponding to this stop symbol number are saved. Then, the decorative normal figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is prepared as an effect command, and the effect command setting process is executed. In addition, the round number information (round upper limit value) corresponding to the stop symbol number is acquired and saved. In addition, the game control device 100 can make the opening pattern of the general electric unit 1 different according to the stop symbol number (type of the hit symbol) at the time of hitting.

Further, the game control device 100 executes the general figure 1 information setting process for setting the normal figure 1 information which is a parameter for setting the fluctuation pattern (A8203).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares the general diagram 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 general diagram 1 variation 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), which is a variation mode in the variation display game of FIG. 1 (A8205).

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

Further, in the fluctuation start information setting process, the number of holdings of the normal figure 1 related to the normal figure 1 variable display game to be started is updated by -1 (decreased by 1). That is, as the oldest normal figure 1 hold 1 related to the normal figure variable display game (normal figure 1 variable display game) is executed, the normal figure 1 hold 2 to 4 which is held after the normal figure 1 hold 1 is executed. If there is, the order of the general figure 1 hold 2 to 4 is moved up one by one. By this processing, the values of the random number storage area per normal figure 1 for the number of reservations 2 to 1 for the normal figure 1 are changed from the number 1 for the number of reservations 1 of the random number storage area for the normal figure 1 to 1. It will be moved for the number of hold 3. Then, the value for the number 4 held in the random number storage area in the random number 1 is cleared, and the number held in the normal figure is decremented by 1.

[Usually Figure 1 Processing during fluctuation]
Next, the details of the process during fluctuation of FIG. 1 (A7611) in the game process of FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the processing during the fluctuation of FIG.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the hit flag 1 (hit information or miss information) set in the fluctuation start process of FIG. 1 is a hit (A8301). If the hit flag 1 is not a hit (the result of A8301 is "N"), the game control device 100 clears the middle flag per hit (A8302), and proceeds to the process of step A8304. On the other hand, when the hit flag 1 is a hit (the result of A8301 is "Y"), the middle flag per hit in FIG. 1 is set (A8303), and the process proceeds to step A8304. The hitting flag for normal figure 1 indicates that normal figure 1 is hit, and whether or not another normal figure (other than normal figures 2 to 4) is hit in each of the game processes of normal figures 2 to 4. A flag used to determine.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the process number to "2" (A8304) as a setting process for shifting to the process during display in FIG. 1, and saves the process number in the game process number area in FIG. 1 (A8304). A8305). After that, the game control device 100 commonly sets the normal map display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variable display game (normal figure 1 variable display game) on the normal map display 53 (variation display unit). FIG. 1 Saves in the game processing timer area (A8306).

Further, the game control device 100 saves the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of FIG. 1 (the signal during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 1 is turned off) in the test signal output data area (A8307). Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the initial value of the control timer (for example, 256 msec) in the symbol fixed number signal control timer area related to the number of executions of the normal figure variation display game (normal figure 1 variation display game) for output to the external information terminal. ) Is saved (A8308).

After that, the game control device 100 saves a stop flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 1 change display game) is stopped in the normal figure 1 change control flag area (A8309), and the normal figure 1 change. End the middle process.

[Processing during display of normal figure 1]
Next, the details of the process during display (A7612) of FIG. 1 in the game process of FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process during display in FIG.

First, the game control device 100 loads the hit flag 1 (hit information or miss information) set in the fluctuation start process of FIG. 1 (A8401), and clears the hit flag 1 area of the RWM (A8402). Then, it is determined whether or not the hit information is set for the loaded hit flag 1 (A8403).

When the hit information is not set in the hit flag 1 (the result of A8403 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets "0" as the process number for shifting to the normal process in FIG. 1 (normal figure 1). A8414), the processing number is saved in the game processing number area of FIG. 1 (A8415). After that, the fraudulent monitoring period flag is saved in the Fuden 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A8416), and the process during display of Fuden 1 is terminated.

On the other hand, when the hit information is set in the hit flag 1 (the result of A8403 is "Y"), the game control device 100 issues the decorative figure 1 command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern to the decorative figure 1 of the RWM. It is loaded from the command area, prepared as an effect command (A8404), and the effect command setting process is executed (A8405). The effect control device 300 may display a stop symbol corresponding to the decorative normal drawing 1 command on a display device (display device 41 or the like).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a fanfare command corresponding to the Fuden 1 opening information as an effect command (A8406), and executes the effect command setting process (A8407). In this way, the fanfare command includes information regarding the opening of the normal electric power 1, and the information regarding the opening of the general electric power 1 is transmitted to the effect control device 300 by the fanfare command. The effect control device 300 may execute the fanfare effect corresponding to the fanfare command on the speaker or the display device (display device 41 or the like).

After that, the game control device 100 sets a fanfare time (for example, 11000 msec or 9000 msec) corresponding to the normal electric 1 opening information (whether or not it is a long open) (A8408), and sets the set fanfare time to the normal 1 game. Save to the processing timer area (A8409).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets "3" as the processing number for shifting to the intermediate processing per normal drawing 1 (A8410), and saves the processing number in the normal drawing 1 game processing number area (A8411). After that, the signal related to the start per normal figure 1 (normal signal per symbol 1 is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (A8412).

Further, the game control device 100 saves a flag (a flag outside the fraudulent monitoring period) that defines the outside of the fraud monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) in the Fuden 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A8413). ), Ends the process while displaying normal figure 1.

[Public figure 1 processing during fanfare]
Next, the details of the process during the fanfare in FIG. 1 (A7613) in the game process in FIG. 1 will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the processing during the fanfare in FIG.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a command for opening the Fuden 1 (A8501), and executes an effect command setting process (A8502). The effect control device 300 may execute the effect corresponding to the command during the opening of the general electric power 1 on the speaker or the display device. Then, "4" is set as the processing number for shifting to the middle processing per normal figure 1 (A8503), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing 1 game processing number area (A8504).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the general power 1 opening information is long opening (A8505).

The game control device 100 saves the normal power 1 open time 1 (for example, 5500 msec) in the normal power 1 game processing timer area when the normal power 1 open information is long open (the result of A8505 is “Y”). (A8506). On the other hand, when the normal power 1 release information is not long open (the result of A8505 is "N"), the normal power 1 open time 2 (for example, 1900 msec) is saved in the normal power 1 game processing timer area (A8507). ..

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves a signal relating to the start of operation of the normal electric accessory 1 (the signal during operation of the ordinary electric accessory 1 is turned on) in the test signal output data area (A8508). Further, on-data is saved in the Fuden 1 solenoid output data area in order to output a signal for driving (ON) the Fuden 1 solenoid 37c (A8509).

Further, the game control device 100 clears the information in the normal electric 1 count number area for storing the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) (A8510), and ends the processing during the normal variable winning device 37 (A8510). To do.

[Medium processing per normal figure]
Next, the details of the middle processing (A7614) per normal drawing 1 in the normal drawing 1 game processing will be described. FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing a procedure of intermediate processing per normal diagram 1.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a Fuden 1 closing command (A8601) for closing the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37d, and executes the effect command setting process (A8602). Then, "5" is set as the processing number for shifting to the remaining ball processing in FIG. 1 (A8603), and the processing number is saved in the game processing number area in FIG. 1 (A8604).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves the Fuden 1 remaining ball processing time (for example, 900 msec) in the Fuden 1 game processing timer area (A8605). After that, in order to set the Fuden 1 solenoid 37c to off, the off data is saved in the Fuden 1 solenoid output data area (A8606), and the middle processing per normal diagram 1 is completed.

In this way, the game control device 100 executes the middle processing (A7615) per normal drawing 1 from the changing processing (A7611) in FIG. 1 corresponding to the processing number set in the game processing in FIG. 16B. As shown in the above, the operation timing of the normal electric power 1 can be changed according to the hit symbol (opening pattern).

FIG. 16B is an example of a timing chart when the normal electric power 1 is operated.

For example, when the Fukuden 1 opening information is a long opening time (the result of A8505 is "Y"), the Fukuden 1 (normal variable winning device 37d) is at the timing of the hit symbol 1 (opening pattern 1) shown in FIG. 16B. Movable member 37b) operates. For example, in the hit symbol 1, the normal figure display time is set to 600 msec (A8303) and the fanfare time (fan time) is set to 11000 msec (A5120, A5121), respectively, and the normal electric train 1 is closed during this period.

Further, for example, in the hit symbol 1, the normal power 1 open time 1 (5500 msec) is saved in the normal power 1 game processing timer area (A8506), so that the normal power 1 open time 1 (5500 msec) is saved. 1 operates to switch from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, the remaining sphere processing time (Public electricity 1 remaining sphere processing time) is set to 900 msec (A8605), and the ending time (ending time) of FIG. 1 described later is set to 100 msec (A8903). 1 is in the closed state.

On the other hand, when the Fudoden 1 opening information is not the long opening time (the result of A8505 is "N"), the Fudoden 1 operates at the timing of the hit symbol 2 (opening pattern 2) shown in FIG. 16B. For example, in the hit symbol 2, as in the hit 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). It will be closed.

On the other hand, for example, in the hit symbol 2, the normal power 1 open time 2 (1900 msec) is saved in the normal power 1 game processing timer area (A8507), so that the normal power 1 open time 2 (1900 msec) is normally used. The electric 1 is activated to switch from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, the remaining sphere processing time is set to 900 msec (A8605) and the ending time (ending time) of Fig. 1 described later is set to 100 msec (A8903), respectively, as in the case of the hit symbol 1. It will be closed.

[Public train 1 remaining ball processing]
Next, the details of the Fuden 1 remaining ball processing (A7615) in the Fuden 1 game processing will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a procedure for processing the remaining spheres of the normal electric power 1.

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

Further, the game control device 100 saves a signal (turning off the signal during operation of the ordinary electric accessory 1) regarding the end of operation of the normal electric power 1 (the end of operation of the movable member 37b of the ordinary variable winning device 37d) in the test signal output data area. (A8904). Subsequently, the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) is cleared in the normal electric 1 count number area (A8905) for counting the number of winnings, and further, the general electric 1 open information area is cleared (A8906). After that, the processing of the remaining spheres of Fuden 1 is completed.

[End processing per normal figure 1]
Next, the details of the end processing (A7616) per one in the normal figure 1 game processing will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of termination processing per normal drawing 1.

The game control device 100 first clears the middle flag per normal figure 1 (A9101), sets the process number "0" related to the normal process in normal figure 1 (A9102), and sets the process number to the game process number in normal figure 1. Save to the area (A9103). After that, the signal relating to the end of hitting in Fig. 1 (variable display game in Fig. 1) (the middle signal per normal symbol is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A9104).

Further, the game control device 100 saves a flag (a flag during the fraud monitoring period) that defines the fraud monitoring period of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (normal fluctuation winning device 37d) in the Fukuden 1 fraud monitoring period flag area (A9105). After that, the end processing per normal figure 1 is completed.

[Public Figure 2 Game Processing]
Next, the details of the game processing (A1313b) in FIG. 2 in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game processing in FIG. In the normal figure 2 game process, the input of the operation 2 switch 39a is monitored, the entire process related to the normal figure 2 variable display game is controlled, the display of the normal figure 2 is set, and the like. It should be noted that the game processing of the normal figure 2 and the game processing of the normal figures 3 and 4 described later perform the same processing as the game processing of the normal figure 1, but the operation switches to be monitored are different from each other.

First, the game control device 100 executes an operation 2 switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 2 switch 39a (A10601).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a Fuden 2 winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 3 switch 39a (A10602).

In the game control device 100, when the game processing number in FIG. 2 is not 2 or more, that is, 0 or 1 (the result of A10603 is “N”), whether or not a game other than FIG. 2 is a hit. Is determined (A10604). The game control device 100 proceeds to step A10617 when a hit other than the normal drawing 2 is hit (the result of A10604 is “Y”), and proceeds to step A10617, and when the hit other than the normal drawing 2 is not hit (A10604). The result is "N"), and the process proceeds to step A10605.

On the other hand, when the game processing number of FIG. 2 is 2 or more (the result of A10603 is "Y"), the game control device 100 proceeds to step A10605.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is not 0 (A10605). The minimum value of the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is usually set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is 0 (A10606).

The game control device 100 processes the game in FIG. 2 when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is 0 (the result of A10606 is “Y”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up. The game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A10607).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game 2 based on the set table of the game sequence of the game 2 (A10608). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the game processing number of FIG. 2 to execute the game branching process according to the game processing number of FIG. 2 (A10609).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A10609, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the variation display game in FIG. 2, and sets the variation start and the effect of the variation display game in FIG. Or, the normal process of Fig. 2 is executed (A10610), in which the information necessary for performing the process during the fluctuation of the normal figure 2 is set.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A10609, the game control device 100 executes the processing during fluctuations in FIG. 2 for setting information necessary for performing the processing during display in FIG. (A10611). For example, in the normal figure 2 changing process, in order to shift to the normal figure 2 display process, "2" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal figure 2 game process number area, and the normal figure display time is set. Normal Figure 2 Save in the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "2" in step A10609, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the normal figure 2 and hits the normal figure 2 if the result of the variable display game in the normal figure 2 is a hit. Set the information necessary for performing the intermediate processing. Execute the processing during display in Fig. 2 (A10612). For example, in the process during display of Fu-Fig. 2, in order to shift to the process during display of Fu-Fig. 2, "3" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area of Fu-Fig. 2, and the open time of Fuden 2 is set. Is saved in the Fuden 2 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game in Fig. 2 is out of alignment, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the game processing number area in Fig. 2 in order to shift to the normal processing in Fig. 2.

Further, when the game processing number is "3" in step A10609, the game control device 100 sets information necessary for continuing the middle processing per normal drawing 2 or performing the normal electric 2 remaining ball processing. The middle process is executed per normal drawing 2 to be performed (A10614). For example, in the middle processing per normal drawing 2, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) a predetermined number of times, the game processing is performed in order to shift to the normal variable winning ball processing. Set "4" as the number and save it in the game processing number area in Fig. 2.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A10609, the game control device 100 executes the Fuden 2 remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the end processing for each normal drawing 2. (A10615). For example, in the Fuden 2 remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the end processing per Fu-Fig. 2, "5" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fu-Fig. 2 game processing number area, and the Fu-Fig. 2 ending time 2 is saved in the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A10609, the game control device 100 performs the end processing per normal drawing 2 for setting the information necessary for performing the normal processing (A10610) in normal drawing 2. Execute (A10616). For example, in the end processing per normal figure 2, in order to shift to the normal processing in normal figure 2, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the game processing number area in normal figure 2.

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

On the other hand, when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is not 0 (the result of A10606 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up, the game control device 100 executes the processing after step A10617.

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

In the game control device 100, first, the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d) is the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37d), in which the normal variable winning device 1 is in operation (the normal electric power 1 is open), that is, the normal variable display game is in the winning state. Determines whether or not the opening operation is being executed a predetermined number of times (A10701). Then, when the normal electric power 1 is in operation (the result of A10701 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not there is an input in the operation 2 switch 39a (10702).

When there is an input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of 10702 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the number of holdings in FIG. 2 (number of storages for starting in FIG. 2 and holding in FIG. 2) is less than the upper limit. (A10703). If the number of reservations in FIG. 2 is less than the upper limit (the result of A10703 is "Y"), the number of reservations in FIG. 2 is updated by +1 (A10704).

Next, the game control device 100 calculates the address of the random number storage area corresponding to the number of reserved numbers in FIG. 2 (A10705), and extracts and prepares the random number 2 to be used in the information determination process of the number of reserved numbers in FIG. 2 (A10705). A10706), the hit random number 2 is saved in the hit random number 2 storage area of the RWM (A10707).

Then, the ornamental figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the normal figure 2 hold number is prepared as an effect command (A10708), the effect command setting process (A10709) is executed, and the operation 2 switch monitoring process is completed.

On the other hand, in the game control device 100, when the normal electric power 1 is not operating (the result of A10701 is "N"), when there is no input to the operation 2 switch 39a (the result of A10702 is "N"), or the normal drawing 2 is held. If the number is not less than the upper limit value, that is, is greater than or equal to the upper limit value (the result of A10703 is "N"), the operation 2 switch monitoring process is terminated.

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

In the game control device 100, first, the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) executes the opening operation a predetermined number of times when the normal variable winning device 37 is in the open state, that is, the normal variable display game is in the winning state. It is determined whether or not it is inside (A10801). Then, when the normal electric power 2 is open (the result of A10801 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the operation 3 switch 39a (A10802). When there is an input to the operation 3 switch 39a (the result of A10802 is "Y"), the count number (1 count number of the normal electric power) of the general electric power 2 counter is updated by +1 (A10803).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the count number of the updated Fuden 2 counter has reached the upper limit value (for example, 4) (A10804). Then, when the number of counts of Fuden 2 reaches the upper limit (the result of A10804 is "Y"), the game processing timer area of Fig. 2 is cleared to 0 (A10805), and the Fuden 2 winning switch monitoring process is performed. To finish. That is, if there is a prize for the normal train 2 that is equal to or higher than the upper limit value while the normal figure 2 is open (during the hit state), the game processing timer area for the normal figure 2 is cleared to 0 at that time, and the normal variable prize device 37e It is closed so that the hit state shown in FIG. 2 ends in the middle. In the game control device 100, the number of counts of the updated Fuden 3 and 4 counters reaches the upper limit even in the Fuden 3 and 4 winning switch monitoring processes (A13602 and A14602) in the Fuden 3 and 4 games described later. Whether or not it has been done is determined in the same manner, but the upper limit of the number of counts of the normal electric power 3 and 4 counters at that time is, for example, 6.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the game control device 100 is not open to the normal power 2 (the result of A10801 is "N"), and when it is determined that there is no input to the operation 3 switch 39a (the result of A10802 is "N"). ), Or when it is determined that the number of counts of the normal electric power 2 has not reached the upper limit value (the result of A10804 is "N"), the normal electric power 2 winning switch monitoring process is terminated.

[Usually Figure 2 Ordinary processing]
Next, the details of the normal processing (A10610) in the normal drawing 2 game processing will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the procedure of normal processing in FIG.

The game control device 100 first determines whether or not the number of reservations in FIG. 2 is 0 (A10901). 2 When the number of pending items is 0 (the result of A10901 is "Y"), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo 2 has been set (A10902), and when the customer waiting demo 2 has not been set. (The result of A10902 is "N"), the customer waiting demo 2 middle flag is set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A10903). The effect control device 300 starts the customer waiting demo by setting the flag in the customer waiting demos 1 to 4.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares the customer waiting demo 2 command as an effect command (A10904), performs the effect command setting process (A10905), and proceeds to the process of step A10906. On the other hand, in step A10902, if the customer waiting demo 2 has already been set (the result of A10902 is "Y"), the processing number is set to "0" related to normal processing in FIG. 2 (A10906). FIG. 2 The processing number is saved in the game processing number area (A10907). Then, the flag during the fraudulent monitoring period is saved in the Fuden 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A10908), and the normal processing in Fig. 2 is terminated.

Further, when the number of reservations in FIG. 2 is not 0 (the result of A10901 is "N"), the game control device 100 executes the variation start process in FIG. 2 (A10909). Then, the game control device 100 sets "1" as the processing number for shifting to the processing during the fluctuation of FIG. 2 (A10910), and saves the processing number in the game processing number area of FIG. 2 (A10911).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 clears the customer waiting demo 2 flag set in the customer waiting demo flag area (A10912), and tests a signal related to the start of fluctuation of normal symbol 2 (normal symbol 2 changing signal is turned on). It is saved in the signal output data area (A10913), and the changing flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 2 fluctuation display game) is changing is saved in the normal figure 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 normal figure display 53 (variation display unit), is saved in the normal figure 2 blinking control timer area (A10915), and the normal figure 2 fluctuation. The initial value (here, "0" indicating a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area (A10916), and then the normal process of FIG. 2 is terminated.

[Public figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, the details of the normal drawing 2 fluctuation start processing (A10909) in the normal drawing 2 normal processing will be described. FIG. 23A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the fluctuation start processing of FIG.

First, the game control device 100 loads a random number (hit random number 2) from the RWM hit random number 2 storage area (for the number of reservations 1), and clears the loaded area (hit random number 2 storage area) to 0 (A11201).

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the hit random number 2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (for example, 4092) (A11202). If the winning random number 2 is equal to or greater than the upper limit determination value (the result of A11202 is “Y”), that is, if it is out of order, the process proceeds to step A11204. When the hit random number 2 is less than the upper limit determination value (the result of A11202 is "N"), it is determined whether or not the hit random number 2 is less than the lower limit determination value (A11203).

The game control device 100 saves the loss information in the hit flag 2 area when the hit random number 2 is less than the lower limit determination value (for example, 0) (the result of A11203 is “Y”), that is, when the hit flag 2 is missed (A11204). .. Further, the out-of-order stop symbol number is set as the normal figure 2 stop symbol number (A11205), the out-of-order symbol information is saved in the normal figure 2 stop symbol information area (A11206), and the process proceeds to step A11210.

The hit probability can be set in advance, for example, as shown in FIG. 23B.

FIG. 23B is a table showing an example of the hit probability of FIGS. 1 to 4.

For example, as shown in FIG. 23B (A), normal figure 1 has a probability of 996/997, normal figure 2 has a probability of 4092/4093, normal figure 3 has a probability of 4090/4091, and normal figure 4 has a probability of 3000/3001. It will be a hit. Further, for example, the upper limit determination value is 996 in the normal diagram 1, 4092 in the normal diagram 2, 4090 in the normal diagram 3, 3000 in the normal diagram 4, and the lower limit determination value is 0 in the normal diagrams 1 to 4. That is, the range in which the hit random numbers 1 to 4 can be distributed (the range of random numbers) is 0 to 996 for the hit random number 1, 0 to 4092 for the hit random number 2, 0 to 4090 for the hit random number 3, and 0 to 3000 for the hit random number 4. , Only when the values of the hit random numbers 1 to 4 match the upper limit determination value, the value is lost.

As shown in FIG. 23B (B), the hit probabilities in FIGS. 1 to 4 may be set so that the range in which the hit random numbers 1 to 4 can be distributed is all hits. Further, the hit probabilities of FIGS. 1 to 4 may be set so that the hit probabilities of normal figures 1 are low, as shown in FIG. 23B (C).

In FIG. 23B (B), the upper limit determination value of FIGS. 1 to 4 is usually +1 larger than the range in which the random numbers 1 to 4 can be distributed. Therefore, all the loaded hit random numbers 1 to 4 can be hit. Therefore, for example, it is difficult for a game ball to pass through the passage opening entrance 32a, and the number of game balls that pass through or enter (or win) the normal figure start gate 34 or the normal figure start port 34b is the number of launched game balls. It is preferable to set the gaming machine 10 to be extremely small compared to (the number of shots). In such a game machine 10, all the loaded hit random numbers 1 to 4 are hits, so that the player is confident that the game ball will hit when it passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or the normal figure start port 34b or wins a prize. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in FIG. 23 (C), FIG. 1 is usually a hit with a probability of 5/997. Further, in FIG. 1, the upper limit determination value is 12, and the lower limit determination value is 7. Therefore, when the hit random number 1 of the loaded normal figure 1 is 7 to 11, the normal figure 1 becomes a hit, and when another hit random number 1 (0 to 6, 12 to 996) is loaded, the normal figure 1 becomes a hit. It will be out of order. Therefore, for example, a game ball that easily passes through the passage port entrance 32 (or does not have the passage port entrance 32) and passes through or enters (or wins) the normal figure start gate 34 or the normal figure start port 34b. It is preferable that the number is set to the gaming machine 10 which is not extremely small compared to the number of shots. In such a game machine 10, the normal-figure 1 variable display game can be executed relatively frequently, and the player can frequently have a feeling of expectation for a hit by executing the normal-figure 1 variable-display game. , The fun of the game can be improved.

On the other hand, when the hit random number 2 is not less than the lower limit determination value (the result of A11203 is "N"), that is, when the hit is hit, the game control device 100 saves the hit information in the hit flag 2 area (A11207) and loads it. The hit stop symbol number corresponding to the hit random number 2 is set (A11208), the hit stop symbol information corresponding to the hit stop symbol number is saved in the normal FIG. 2 stop symbol information area (A11209), and the process proceeds to step A11210. To do. Although there is only one type of hit stop symbol (hit symbol) in this embodiment, there may be several types.

Next, the game control device 100 saves the stop symbol number in the stop symbol area of FIG. 2 (A11210), saves the stop symbol number (symbol data of FIG. 2) in the test signal output data area (A11211), and saves the stop symbol number in the test signal output data area. The winning random number 2 storage area is shifted (A11212), the free area after the shift is cleared to 0 (A11213), and then the number of reserved numbers in FIG. 2 is updated by -1 (A11214).

That is, with the execution of the oldest normal figure 2 hold number 1 related normal figure variation display game (normal figure 2 variable display game), the normal figure 2 hold 2 to which is held after the normal figure 2 hold 1 Move up the rank of 4 one by one. By this processing, the values for the hit random number 2 storage area for the normal figure 2 hold number 2 to the normal figure 2 hold number 4 are for the hit random number 2 storage area for the normal figure 2 hold number 1 to the normal figure 2 hold number 3. Will move to. Then, the value for the normal figure 2 hold number 4 in the hit random number 2 storage area is cleared, and the normal figure 2 hold number is decremented by 1.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 prepares a decorative normal figure 2 hold number command corresponding to the normal figure 2 hold number as an effect command (A11215), and executes the effect command setting process (A11216). Then, the game control device 100 normally sets the normal map display time (for example, 700 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variable display game (normal figure 2 variable display game) on the normal map display 53 (variation display unit). FIG. 2 Saves in the game processing timer area (A11217), and ends the normal variation start processing in FIG.

[Usually Figure 2 Processing during fluctuation]
Next, the details of the process during fluctuation of FIG. 2 (A10611) in the game process of FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the processing during the fluctuation of FIG.

The game control device 100 determines whether or not the hit flag 2 (hit information or miss information) set in the fluctuation start process of FIG. 2 is a hit (A11301). When the hit flag 2 is not a hit (the result of A11301 is "N"), the game control device 100 clears the middle flag per hit in FIG. 2 (A11302), and proceeds to the process of step A11304. On the other hand, when the hit flag 2 is a hit (the result of A11301 is “Y”), the middle flag per hit in FIG. 2 is set (A11303), and the process proceeds to step A11304. The hitting flag of normal figure 2 indicates that normal figure 2 is hit, and other normal figures (other than normal figures 1, 3 and 4) are hit in each of the game processes of normal figures 1, 3 and 4. This is a flag used to determine whether or not.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 sets the process number to "2" (A11304) as a setting process for shifting to the process during display in FIG. 2, and saves the process number in the game process number area in FIG. 2 (A11304). A11305). After that, the game control device 100 commonly sets the normal map display time (for example, 600 msec), which is the display time of the result of the normal map variable display game (normal figure 2 variable display game) on the normal map display 53 (variation display unit). FIG. 2 Save in the game processing timer area (A11306).

Further, the game control device 100 saves the signal relating to the end of the fluctuation of FIG. 2 (the signal during the fluctuation of the normal symbol 2 is turned off) in the test signal output data area (A11307).

After that, the game control device 100 saves a stop flag indicating that the normal figure fluctuation display game (normal figure 2 variable display game) is stopped in the normal figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (A11308), and the normal figure 1 change. End the middle process.

[Processing during display of normal figure 2]
Next, the details of the process during display of FIG. 2 (A10612) in the game process of FIG. 2 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the process during display in FIG.

First, the game control device 100 loads the hit flag 2 (hit information or miss information) set in the fluctuation start process of FIG. 2 (A11401), and clears the hit flag 2 region of the RWM (A11402). Then, it is determined whether or not the hit information is set in the loaded hit flag 2 (A11403).

When the hit information is not set in the hit flag 2 (the result of A11403 is "N"), the game control device 100 sets "0" as the processing number for shifting to the normal processing in FIG. 2 (normal figure 2). A11414), the processing number is saved in the game processing number area of FIG. 2 (A11415). After that, the fraudulent monitoring period flag is saved in the Fuden 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A11416), and the process during display of Fuden 2 is terminated.

On the other hand, when the hit information is set in the hit flag 2 (the result of A11403 is "Y"), the game control device 100 prepares the command while the normal power 2 is open (A11404), and performs the effect command setting process. Execute (A11405). Then, "3" is set as the processing number for shifting to the middle processing per normal figure 2 (A11406), and the processing number is saved in the normal drawing 2 game processing number area (A11407).

After that, the game control device 100 saves the normal power 2 opening time (for example, 5500 msec) in the normal power 2 game processing timer area (A11408).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 receives a signal relating to the start of hitting the normal power 2 (turning on the medium signal per normal symbol 2), a signal relating to the start of operating the normal power 2 (turning on the signal indicating that the normal electric accessory 2 is operating), and Is saved in the test signal output data area (A11409). Further, on-data is saved in the Fuden 2 solenoid output data area in order to output a signal for driving (ON) the Fuden 2 solenoid 37c (A11410).

Further, the game control device 100 clears the information in the normal electric power 2 count number area for storing the number of winnings in the ordinary variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning device 37e) (A11411). Then, the information of the Fuden 2 fraudulent winning number area for storing the number of winnings to the ordinary variable winning device 37 (ordinary variable winning device 37e) during the Fuden 2 fraud monitoring period is cleared (A11412).

After that, a flag (a flag outside the fraudulent monitoring period) that defines the outside of the fraudulent monitoring period of the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) is saved in the Fuden 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A11413), and the normal variable winning device 37 Ends the process being displayed.

[Medium processing per normal figure 2]
Next, the details of the middle processing (A10614) per normal drawing 2 in the normal drawing 2 game processing will be described. FIG. 26A is a flowchart showing the procedure of the intermediate processing per normal FIG.

First, the game control device 100 prepares a Fuden 2 closing command for closing the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37e (A11601), and executes the effect command setting process (A11602). Then, "4" is set as the processing number for shifting to the normal sphere processing in FIG. 2 (A11603), and the processing number is saved in the game processing number area in FIG. 2 (A11604).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 saves the Fuden 2 remaining ball processing time (for example, 900 msec) in the Fuden 2 game processing timer area (A11605). After that, in order to set the Fuden 2 solenoid 37c to off, the off data is saved in the Fuden 2 solenoid output data area (A11606), and the processing in the middle of FIG. 2 is completed.

In this way, the game control device 100 executes the middle processing (A7615) per normal drawing 1 from the changing processing (A10611) in FIG. 2 corresponding to the processing number set in the game processing in FIG. 26B. As shown in, the Fuden 2 can be operated. In addition, as shown in FIG. 26B, the game control device 100 can operate the Fuden 3 and 4 in the same manner as the Fuden 2 by performing the same processing in the Fuden 3 and 4 game processing described later. it can.

FIG. 26B is an example of a timing chart when the normal electric powers 2 to 4 are operated.

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

Further, for example, in the opening pattern 1, the Fuden 2 opening time (5500 msec) is saved in the game processing timer area of FIG. 2 (A11408), so that the Fuden 2 is set during the Fuden 2 opening time (5500 msec). It operates and switches from the closed state to the open state. After that, for example, the remaining sphere processing time (Public electric 2 remaining sphere processing time) is set to 900 msec (A11605), and the ending time (ending time) of FIG. 2 described later is set to 100 msec (A11903). 2 is in the closed state. It should be noted that the Fudens 3 and 4 can be similarly operated at the timing of the opening pattern 1.

[Public train 2 remaining ball processing]
Next, the details of the Fuden 2 remaining ball processing (A10615) in the Fuden 2 game processing will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the procedure for processing the remaining spheres of the normal electric power 2.

First, the game control device 100 sets the process number "5" related to the end process per FIG. 2 (A11901), and saves the process number in the game process number area of FIG. 2 (A11902). After that, the ending time (for example, 100 msec) of FIG. 2 is saved in the game processing timer area of FIG. 2 (A11903).

Further, the game control device 100 saves a signal (turning off the normal electric accessory 2 operating signal) regarding the end of the operation of the normal electric power 2 (the end of the operation of the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37e) in the test signal output data area. (A11904). Subsequently, the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37e) is cleared with the normal electric 2 count number area for counting the number of winnings (A11905), and further, the normal variable 2 open information area is cleared (A11906). After that, the processing of the remaining balls of Fuden 2 is completed.

[End processing per normal figure 2]
Next, the details of the end processing (A10616) for each normal figure 2 in the normal figure 2 game processing will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the end processing per normal FIG.

The game control device 100 first clears the middle flag per normal figure 2 (A12101), sets the process number "0" related to the normal process in normal figure 2 (A12102), and sets the process number to the game process number in normal figure 2. Save to the area (A12103). After that, the signal relating to the end of hitting in Fig. 2 (variable display game in Fig. 2) (the medium signal per normal symbol 2 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area (A12104).

Further, the game control device 100 saves a flag (a flag during the fraud monitoring period) that defines the fraud monitoring period of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 (normal fluctuation winning device 37e) in the Fuden 2 fraud monitoring period flag area (A12105). After that, the end processing for each of the normal figures 2 is completed.

[Public Figure 3 Game Processing]
Next, the details of the game processing (A1313c) in FIG. 3 in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game processing in FIG. 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, and the display of the normal-figure 3 is set. In addition, in the game processing of the normal figure 3, the same processing as the game processing of the normal figures 1 and 2 and the game processing of the normal figure 4 described later is performed, but the operation switches to be monitored are different.

First, the game control device 100 executes an operation 3 switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 3 switch 39a (A13601).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a Fuden 3 winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 4 switch 39a (A13602).

In the game control device 100, when the game processing number in FIG. 3 is not 2 or more, that is, 0 or 1 (the result of A13603 is “N”), whether or not a game other than FIG. 3 is a hit. Is determined (A13604). The game control device 100 proceeds to step A13617 when a hit other than the normal drawing 3 is hit (the result of A13604 is “Y”), and proceeds to step A13617, and when the hit other than the normal drawing 3 is not hit (A13604). The result is "N"), and the process proceeds to step A13605.

On the other hand, when the game processing number of FIG. 3 is 2 or more (the result of A13603 is “Y”), the game control device 100 proceeds to step A13605.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the game processing timer in FIG. 3 is not 0 (A13605). The minimum value of the game processing timer in FIG. 3 is usually set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 3 is 0 (A13606).

The game control device 100 processes the game in FIG. 3 when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 3 is 0 (the result of A13606 is “Y”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up. The game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A13607).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game 3 based on the set table of the game sequence of the game 3 (A13608). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the game processing number of FIG. 3 to execute the game branching process according to the game processing number of FIG. 3 (A13609).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A13609, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the variation display game in FIG. 3, and sets the variation start and the effect of the variation display game in FIG. Or, the normal process of Fig. 3 is executed (A13610), in which the information necessary for performing the process during the fluctuation of the normal figure 3 is set.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A13609, the game control device 100 executes the processing during fluctuations in FIG. 3 for setting information necessary for performing the processing during display in FIG. (A13611). For example, in the normal figure 3 changing process, in order to shift to the normal figure 3 display process, "2" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal figure 3 game process number area, and the normal figure display time is set. Normal Figure 3 Save to the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "2" in step A13609, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the normal figure 3 and hits the normal figure 3 if the result of the variable display game in the normal figure 3 is a hit. Set the information necessary for performing the intermediate processing. Execute the processing during display in Fig. 3 (A13612). For example, in the process of displaying the normal figure 3, in order to shift to the medium process per the normal figure 3, "3" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area of the normal figure 3, and the normal electric 3 open time. Is saved in the Fuden 3 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game in Fig. 3 is out of alignment, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the game processing number area in Fig. 3 in order to shift to the normal processing in Fig. 3.

Further, when the game processing number is "3" in step A13609, the game control device 100 sets information necessary for continuing the middle processing per normal drawing 3 or performing the normal electric 3 remaining ball processing. The middle process is executed per normal drawing 3 to be performed (A13614). For example, in the middle processing per normal drawing 3, after setting to open the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37f) a predetermined number of times, the game processing is performed in order to shift to the normal variable winning ball processing. Set "4" as the number and save it in the game processing number area in Fig. 3.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A13609, the game control device 100 executes the Fuden 3 remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the end processing for each of the normal figures 3. (A13615). For example, in the Fuden 3 remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the end processing per Fu-Fig. 3, "5" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fu-Fig. 3 game processing number area, and the Fu-Fig. 3 ending time 3 is saved in the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A13609, the game control device 100 performs the end processing per normal drawing 3 for setting the information necessary for performing the normal processing (A13610) in FIG. Execute (A13616). For example, in the end processing per normal figure 3, in order to shift to the normal processing in normal figure 3, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the game processing number area in normal figure 3.

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

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

[Public Figure 4 Game Processing]
Subsequently, the details of the game processing (A1313d) in FIG. 4 in the timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the game processing in FIG. In the normal figure 4 game process, the 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, and the like. In addition, in the game processing of FIG. 4, the same processing as in the game processing of FIGS. 1 to 3 is performed, but the operation switches to be monitored are different.

First, the game control device 100 executes an operation 4 switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 4 switch 39a (A14601).

Subsequently, the game control device 100 executes a Fuden 4 winning switch monitoring process for monitoring the input from the operation 5 switch 39a (A14602).

In the game control device 100, when the game processing number of FIG. 4 is not 2 or more, that is, 0 or 1 (the result of A14603 is “N”), whether or not a game other than FIG. 4 is a hit. Is determined (A14604). The game control device 100 proceeds to step A14617 when the result other than the normal drawing 4 is hit (the result of A14604 is “Y”), and when the other than the normal drawing 4 is not hit (A14604). The result is "N"), and the process proceeds to step A14605.

On the other hand, when the game processing number of FIG. 4 is 2 or more (the result of A14603 is “Y”), the game control device 100 proceeds to step A14605.

Subsequently, the game control device 100 updates -1 (subtracts only 1) if the game processing timer in FIG. 4 is not 0 (A14605). The minimum value of the game processing timer in FIG. 4 is set to 0. Then, the game control device 100 determines whether or not the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 4 is 0 (A14606).

The game control device 100 processes the game in FIG. 4 when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 4 is 0 (the result of A14606 is “Y”), that is, when the time is up or has already been up. The game sequence branch table referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the number is set in the register (A14607).

Further, the game control device 100 acquires the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the game process number of the game 4 based on the set table of the game sequence of the game 4 (A14608). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the game processing number of FIG. 4 to execute the game branching process according to the game processing number of FIG. 4 (A14609).

When the game processing number is "0" in step A14609, the game control device 100 monitors the fluctuation start of the variation display game in FIG. 4, and sets the variation start and the effect of the variation display game in FIG. Or, the normal process of Fig. 4 is executed (A14610), in which the information necessary for performing the process during the fluctuation of the normal figure 4 is set.

Further, when the game processing number is "1" in step A14609, the game control device 100 executes the normal-figure 4 variable processing for setting information necessary for performing the normal-figure 4 display-progressing processing. (A14611). For example, in the normal figure 4 changing process, in order to shift to the normal figure 4 display process, "2" is set as the game process number and saved in the normal figure 4 game process number area, and the normal figure display time is set. Figure 4 Save to the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "2" in step A14609, the game control device 100 sets the opening time of the normal figure 4 and hits the normal figure 4 if the result of the variable display game in the normal figure 4 is a hit. Set the information necessary for performing the intermediate processing, etc. Execute the processing during display in Fig. 4 (A14612). For example, in the process during display of the normal figure 4, in order to shift to the medium process per the normal figure 4, "3" is set as the game process number and saved in the game process number area of the normal figure 4, and the normal power 4 open time Is saved in the Fuden 4 game processing timer area. On the other hand, if the result of the variable display game in Fig. 4 is out of alignment, "0" is set as the game processing number and saved in the game processing number area in Fig. 4 in order to shift to the normal processing in Fig. 4.

Further, when the game processing number is "3" in step A14609, the game control device 100 sets information necessary for continuing the middle processing per normal drawing 4 or performing the normal electric 4 remaining ball processing. The middle process is executed per normal drawing 4 to be performed (A14614). For example, in the medium processing per normal drawing 4, after making a setting for opening the normal variable winning device 37 (normal variable winning device 37 g) a predetermined number of times, a game process is performed in order to shift to the normal variable winning ball processing. Set "4" as the number and save it in the game processing number area of Fig. 4.

Further, when the game processing number is "4" in step A14609, the game control device 100 executes the Fuden 4 remaining ball processing for setting the information necessary for performing the end processing per the normal drawing 4. (A14615). For example, in the Fuden 4 remaining ball processing, in order to shift to the end processing per Fu-Fig. 4, "5" is set as the game processing number and saved in the Fu-Fig. 4 game processing number area, and the Fu-Fig. 4 ending time 4 is saved in the game processing timer area.

Further, when the game processing number is "5" in step A14609, the game control device 100 performs the end processing per normal drawing 4 for setting the information necessary for performing the normal processing (A14610) in FIG. Execute (A14616). For example, in the end processing per normal figure 4, in order to shift to the normal processing of normal figure 4, "0" is set as the game processing number and the game is saved in the game processing number area of normal figure 4.

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

On the other hand, when the value of the game processing timer in FIG. 4 is not 0 (the result of A14606 is "N"), that is, when the time is not up, the game control device 100 executes the processing after step A14617.

[Examples of timing charts when executing a variable display game in normal figures 1 to 4 (1)]
FIG. 31A is an example (No. 1) of a timing chart when the game control device 100 executes the fluctuation display game of FIGS. 1 to 4.

Based on the normal figure 1 start memory (normal figure 1 hold) that is stored when the game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or enters (or wins) the normal figure start port 34b at time t1 in FIG. 31A. Then, the game control device 100 executes the normal-figure 1 variable display game (general-figure 1). When the normal figure 1 variable display game is executed, the number of normal figure 1 hold is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and the normal figure 1 hold related to the running normal figure 1 variable display game is being held (pending). Digestion 1 (erasure 1)). After that, the normal figure 1 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

At time t2 after the game is stopped, the game control device 100 is set to the movable member 37b (Public 1) of the normal variable winning device 37d. ) Is switched to the open state (open). When the Fuden 1 is opened, a game ball that flows down the right side of the game area 32 by right-handed can win a prize in the normal variable winning device 37d.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal drawing 2 start memory (normal drawing 2 hold) every time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37d. At time t2, the Fuden 1 is released, and for example, when four game balls win the normal variable winning device 37d, four Fuden 2 hold is stored (4 hold). It should be noted that, for Fuden 1, the elapse of the Fuden 1 opening time (for example, 5500 msec (Public 1 opening time 1) or 1900 msec (Public 1 opening time 2)) or the number of Fuden 1 counts is the upper limit (for example, 4) or more. By becoming, it switches from the open state to the closed state (closed).

When the normal power 1 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 is the oldest of the four stored normal figure 2 start memories (normal figure 2 hold (normal figure 2 hold 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Public Figure 2 Hold 1 (Take 1)), the Practical Figure 2 variable display game (Public Figure 2) is executed. By executing the normal figure 2 variable display game, the normal figure 2 hold number is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and the normal figure 2 hold number becomes 3. After that, the normal figure 2 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

Subsequently, at time t3 after the normal variation display game based on the normal variation 2 hold 1 (maintenance 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 is set to the movable member 37b (Public 2) of the normal variation winning device 37e. To the open state (open). When the Fuden 2 is opened, the flowing game ball can win the normal variable winning device 37e.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal drawing 3 start memory (normal drawing 3 hold) every time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37e. At time t3, the Fuden 2 is released, and for example, when four game balls win the normal variable winning device 37e, four Fuden 3 holds are stored (4 holds). The normal electric power 2 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the general electric power 2 opening time (for example, 5500 msec) elapses or when the general electric power 2 count number becomes the upper limit value (for example, 4) or more.

When the normal power 2 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 is the oldest of the four stored normal figure 3 start memories (normal figure 3 hold (normal figure 3 hold 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Public Figure 3 Hold 1 (Take 1)), the Practical Figure 3 variable display game (Public Figure 3) is executed. By executing the normal figure 3 variable display game, the normal figure 3 hold number is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and the normal figure 3 hold number becomes 3. After that, the normal figure 3 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

Subsequently, at time t4 after the normal variation display game based on the normal variation 3 hold 1 (maintenance 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 uses the movable member 37b (Public 3) of the normal variation winning device 37f. To the open state (open). When the Fuden 3 is opened, the flowing game ball can win the normal variable winning device 37f.

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal drawing 4 start memory (normal drawing 4 hold) every time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37f. At time t4, the Fuden 3 is released, and for example, when four game balls win the normal variable winning device 37f, four Fuden 4 holds are stored (4 holds). The Fuden 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the opening time of the Fuden 3 (for example, 5500 msec) elapses or the number of counts of the Fuden 3 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 6) or more.

When the normal power 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 is the oldest of the four stored normal figure 4 start memories (normal figure 4 hold (normal figure 4 hold 1 to 4)). Based on the hold (Public Figure 4 Hold 1 (Take 1)), the Practical Figure 4 variable display game (Public Figure 4) is executed. By executing the normal figure 4 variable display game, the normal figure 4 hold number is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and the normal figure 4 hold number becomes 3. After that, the normal figure 4 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

Subsequently, at a time t5a after the game of the variable display of the normal figure 4 based on the holding 1 (maintenance 1) of the normal figure 4 is stopped, the game control device 100 is a movable member 37b (normal electric 4) of the normal variable winning device 37 g. To the open state (open). When the Fuden 4 is opened, the flowing game ball can win the normal variable winning device 37g.

Then, the Fuden 4 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed) when the opening time of the Fuden 4 (for example, 5500 msec) elapses or the number of counts of the Fuden 4 reaches the upper limit value (for example, 6) or more. When the normal power 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 is the oldest hold among the remaining three normal figure 4 start memories (normal figure 4 hold 2 to 4) (normal figure 4 hold 2 (hold 2)). Based on the above, the normal figure 4 variable display game (normal figure 4) is executed, and then the normal figure 4 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

It should be noted that the numbers 2 to 4 held in Fig. 4 are moved up one by one when the number 1 held in Fig. 4 is digested. However, in the explanation of the timing chart below, which of the numbers held in Fig. 4 is being digested. The explanation will be made by omitting the +1 advance of the ranking so that it is easy to understand if there is one. Further, the +1 advancement of the ranks of the numbers 2 to 4 held in Fig. 2 and the numbers 2 to 4 held in Fig. 3 will be similarly omitted.

Next, at time t5b after the normal variation display game based on the normal variation display 2 (hold 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 is a movable member 37b (Public 4) of the normal variation winning device 37 g. To the open state (open). That is, the Fuden 4 is opened for the second time.

After that, similarly, when the opening time of the Fuden 4 elapses or the upper limit of the number of Fuden 4 counts is reached, the Fuden 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the normal power 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 holds the oldest of the remaining two normal figure 4 start memories (normal figure 4 hold 3 and 4) (normal figure 4 hold 3 (hold 3)). ) Is executed, the normal figure 4 variable display game (normal figure 4) is executed, and then the normal figure 4 variable display game is stopped and a hit is made.

Subsequently, at a time t5c after the game for displaying the fluctuation of the normal figure 4 based on the holding 3 (holding 3) of the normal figure 4 is stopped, the game control device 100 is a movable member 37b (normal electric 4) of the normal variable winning device 37 g. To the open state (open). That is, the Fuden 4 is opened for the third time.

After that, similarly, when the opening time of the Fuden 4 elapses or the upper limit of the number of Fuden 4 counts is reached, the Fuden 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the normal power 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 is based on the remaining normal figure 4 start memory (normal figure 4 hold 4 (main figure 4)), and the normal figure 4 variable display game (normal figure 4). After that, the variable display game of FIG. 4 is stopped and becomes a hit. When the normal figure 4 variable display game based on the normal figure 4 hold 4 is executed, all the normal figure 4 start memory numbers (the normal figure 4 hold number) are digested and become 0.

Subsequently, at a time t5d after the normal variation display game based on the normal variation 4 hold 4 (maintenance 4) is stopped, the game control device 100 is a movable member 37b (Public 4) of the normal variation winning device 37 g. To the open state (open). That is, the Fuden 4 is opened for the fourth time. In this way, the game control device 100 executes the normal drawing 4 with priority over the normal drawings 2 and 3 even in a state where the normal drawing 2 starting memory number and the normal drawing 3 starting memory number are present (for example, 3 each). Priority change). Further, as will be described later, even in a state where there is a start memory number in FIG. 2 (for example, 3), the game control device 100 executes the normal figure 3 with priority over the normal figure 2 (priority variation). In addition, when there is a memory number for starting in FIG. 1 (in the case of two consecutive villas or more), the game control device 100 can similarly execute the general drawings 2 to 4 in preference to the normal drawing 1.

After that, similarly, when the opening time of the Fuden 4 elapses or the upper limit of the number of Fuden 4 counts is reached, the Fuden 4 switches from the open state to the closed state. When the normal figure 4 start memory number is 0 and the normal power 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 executes the normal figure 3 variable display game based on the normal figure 3 hold 2 (maintenance 2). After that, the variable display game of FIG. 3 is stopped and becomes a hit.

Subsequently, at time t6 after the normal variation display game based on the normal variation 3 hold 2 (maintenance 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 uses the movable member 37b (Public 3) of the normal variation winning device 37f. To the open state (open). That is, the Fuden 3 is opened for the second time.

Then, each time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37f, the game control device 100 stores the normal drawing 4 start memory (normal drawing 4 hold (for example, 4)), and the normal electric power 3 opening time (for example, 5500 msec). ) Or when the number of counts of the normal electric power 3 becomes equal to or higher than the upper limit value (for example, 6), the normal electric power 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state (closed).

When the normal power 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 transfers the oldest hold (normal figure 4 hold 1 (hold 1)) among the stored normal figure 4 start memory (normal figure 4 hold). ), The variable display game of normal figure 4 (normal figure 4) is executed. After that, every time the normal figure 4 variable display game is executed, the normal figure 4 hold number is decremented by 1 (-1 update), and until the normal figure 4 hold number becomes 0, the above-mentioned fluctuation of the normal figure 4 and the normal electric 4 Is repeated with the opening of.

[Examples of timing charts when executing the variable display games 1 to 4 (Part 2)]
FIG. 31B is an example (No. 2) of the timing chart when the game control device 100 executes the fluctuation display game of FIGS. 1 to 4. In the following explanation of the timing chart, the contents overlapping with FIG. 31A will be omitted as appropriate.

In FIG. 31B, an example of the timing from when the normal-figure 3 variable display game (general-figure 3) based on the normal-figure 3 hold 4 is stopped and hits will be described. It should be noted that, according to the normal figure 3 based on the normal figure 3 hold 4 executed immediately before the time t54, the number of the normal figure 3 hold is completely digested to 0. In addition, the number of reserved figures in FIG. 2 is 1 decremented to 3 (2 to 4 reserved in FIG. 2), and the number of reserved figures in FIG. 4 is all digested and 0.

At time t54 in FIG. 31B, the Fuden 3 is released, and for example, four game balls win the normal variable winning device 37f, so that the four Fuzu 4 hold (Public Fig. 4 hold 1 to 4) are stored. Will be (4 on hold).

After that, when the Fuden 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 executes the Fu-Fig. 4 variable display game (Fu-Fig. 4) based on the Fu-Fig. 4 hold 1 (Ho 1). When the normal figure 4 is hit, the normal electric train 4 is released at the subsequent time t55a.

After that, from time t55b to time t55d, as in the case of time t5b to t5d in FIG. 31A, the normal electric train 4 is opened from the closed state every time the stop result of the normal figure 4 based on the normal drawing 4 hold 2 to 4 is hit. It can be switched to the state.

Then, when the normal figure 4 hold is completely exhausted, that is, the normal figure 4 hold number is 0, and the normal electric 4 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 changes the normal figure 2 hold 2 (hold 2). ) Is executed, and then the normal figure 2 variable display game is stopped and a hit is made.

Subsequently, at time t32 after the normal-figure 2 variable display game based on the normal-figure 2 hold 2 (maintenance 2) is stopped, the game control device 100 sets the movable member (fuden 2) of the normal variable winning device 37e. Switch to the open state (open). That is, the Fuden 2 is opened for the second time.

Then, each time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37e, the game control device 100 stores the starting memory of the normal drawing 3 (holding of the normal drawing 3 (for example, 4)), and the elapse of the opening time of the normal electric power 2 or When the upper limit of the number of counts of Fuden 2 is reached, Fuden 2 switches from the open state to the closed state (closed). When the normal power 2 is switched to the closed state, the game control device 100 receives the oldest hold (hold in FIG. 3) among the stored memory for starting the normal figure 3 (hold in FIG. 3 (holds 1 to 4 in FIG. 3)). The normal figure 3 variable display game (normal figure 3) is executed based on 1 (main figure 1)), and then the normal figure 3 variable display game is stopped and becomes a hit.

Subsequently, at time t42 after the game of the variable display in FIG. 3 based on the reserved 1 (maintenance 1) in FIG. 3 is stopped, the game control device 100 uses the movable member 37b (Funden 3) of the ordinary variable winning device 37f. To the open state (open).

Then, the game control device 100 stores the normal drawing 4 start memory (normal drawing 4 hold) every time the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37f. At time t42, the Fuden 3 is released, and for example, when four game balls win the normal variable winning device 37f, four Fuzu 4 hold (Public Fig. 4 hold 1 to 4) are stored (hold). 4).

When the normal power 3 is switched from the open state to the closed state, the game control device 100 executes the normal figure 4 variable display game (normal figure 4) based on the normal figure 4 hold 1 (main figure 1), and then the game control device 100. Figure 4 The variable display game is stopped and hits.

Subsequently, at time t52 after the normal-figure 4 variable display game (general-figure 4) based on the normal-figure 4 hold 1 (maintenance 1) is stopped, the game control device 100 is set to the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37g. Switch (Public train 4) to the open state (open). After that, after the Fuden 4 is switched to the closed state, the Fuden 4 is opened every time the Fuzu 4 variable display game based on the Fuzu 4 hold 2 to 4 (hold 2 to 4) is executed in the same manner thereafter. The state is switched, and the flowing game ball can win the normal variable winning device 37g.

In this way, by the normal figure 2 variable display game (normal figure 2) based on one normal figure 2 hold, the normal figure 3 hold is stored up to the upper limit value (for example, 4), and based on the stored normal figure 3 hold. The normal figure 3 variable display game (normal figure 3) can be executed a plurality of times (up to the upper limit value of the normal figure 3 hold). Similarly, in the normal figure 4 variable display game (normal figure 4), the normal figure 4 hold is stored up to the upper limit value (for example, 6) by the normal figure 3 variable display game based on one normal figure 3 hold. , Can be executed multiple times (up to the upper limit of hold in Fig. 4). That is, by executing the normal drawing 2 once, the normal drawing 3 is executed up to 4 times (1 × 4), and the normal drawing 4 is executed up to 24 times (1 × 4 × 6). In addition, by executing the normal figure 1 once, the normal figure 2 is a maximum of 4 times (1 × 4), the normal figure 3 is a maximum of 16 times (1 × 4 × 4), and the normal figure 4 is a maximum of 96 times (1 × 4). 4x4x6), each can be executed.

After that, similarly, a plurality of normal figures 3 are stored by executing the normal figure 2 based on the normal figure 2 hold 3 and 4, and a plurality of normal figures are stored by executing the normal figure 3 based on the normal figure 3 hold. 4 Hold is stored and FIG. 4 is executed. Then, by digesting all the normal map reservations (normal figure 1 to 4 hold), a series of processes, that is, the execution of the normal figures 1 to 4 and the normal power of the normal figures 1 to 4 when the normal figure is hit. The opening ends.

[Examples of modification of timing chart when executing variable display games 1 to 4]
FIG. 32 is a modified example of the timing chart when the game control device 100 executes the fluctuation display games of FIGS. 1 to 4.

In the above description, the game control device 100 is configured to execute the next normal map variation display game (normal figures 1 to 4) after each normal electric (normal electrics 1 to 4) is switched from the open state to the closed state. Was there. However, as in the modified example of the timing chart shown in FIG. 33, the game control device 100 has the next normal drawing start memory (normal drawing 2 to) when the previous normal power (normal powers 1 to 3) is in the open state. When 4 hold) occurs, the normal figure variation display game (normal figure 2 to 4) may be executed based on the normal figure start memory.

That is, when any of the commands 1 to 3 open is prepared (when the previous command is open), the game control device 100 is updated by +1 by the common processing of the operation 1 to 3 switches. The next normal figure variation display game (normal figure 2 to 4) can be started in response to the holding of the normal figure 2 to 4 to be performed.

Specifically, as shown at time t1 in FIG. 32, the normal figure 1 variable display game (normal figure 1) is executed based on the normal figure 1 start memory (normal figure 1 hold, digestion 1 (erasure 1)). After that, when the normal drawing 1 is stopped and hits, the normal electric 1 (movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37d) is opened at the subsequent time t2, and the game ball is placed on the normal variable winning device 37d. It will be possible to win a prize.

Then, at time t2a, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37d while the normal electric power 1 is open, the normal variable display game (normal figure 2) is immediately based on the memory of starting the normal figure 2 generated by the winning. ) Is started. Therefore, the start memory of the normal figure 2 corresponding to the started normal figure 2 is held (erased 1) during digestion, so that the upper limit value (for example, 4) of the number of the normal figure 2 hold (the number of the start memory of the normal figure 2) is reached. It is possible to newly accumulate the start memory of Fig. 2 from 0. Therefore, in this modification, in addition to the hold updated by +1 up to the upper limit value, FIG. 2 can be executed one more time based on the hold during digestion (for example, 1 digest + 4 hold). ). It should be noted that the Fuden 1 corresponds to the Fuden of the previous stage (previous stage), and the Fuzu 2 start memory corresponds to the Fuzu start memory of the next stage (next stage).

Further, when the Fuden 2 is opened at the time t3, the game ball can be won in the normal variable winning device 37e. Then, when the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37e, the normal variable display game (normal FIG. 3) is immediately started based on the memory of starting the normal figure 3 generated by the winning. Therefore, similarly, since the start memory of the normal figure 3 corresponding to the started normal figure 3 is put on hold (erasing 1) during digestion, the start memory of the normal figure 3 is newly accumulated from 0 to the upper limit value (for example, 4). Can be done (for example, 1 digestion + 4 hold). It should be noted that the Fuden 2 corresponds to the Fuden in the previous stage, and the Fuzu 3 start memory corresponds to the Fuzu start memory in the next stage.

Subsequently, at time t4, when the Fuden 3 is opened, the game ball can be won in the normal variable winning device 37f. Then, as soon as the game ball wins the normal variable winning device 37f, the normal variable display game (normal figure 4) is started immediately, and the normal variable drawing 4 start memory corresponding to the started normal figure 4 is exhausted. Since the hold (erasure 1) is set to the middle, the start memory of the normal figure 4 (hold of the normal figure 4) can be newly stored from 0 to the upper limit value (for example, 6). In the modified example of FIG. 32, similarly to the examples of FIGS. 31A and 31B, when the number of start storages in FIG. 4 (the number of reservations in FIG. 4) is accumulated up to 4 before reaching the upper limit value, the opening time of the electric power 4 (For example, 5500 msec) has been completed (1 digestion + 4 hold). Further, the Fuden 3 corresponds to the Fuden in the previous stage, and the Fuzu 4 start memory corresponds to the Fuzu start memory in the next stage.

Then, at time t5a after the normal drawing 4 started based on the hold (extinguishing 1) during digestion and stopped in the hit state, the normal electric power 4 is switched to the open state. Here, the normal figure start memory when the normal power 4 is opened is the normal figure start memory of the same stage (same stage) as the normal power 4, and the normal figure start memory of the next stage as described above. Does not correspond to. Therefore, the game control device 100 waits until the normal electric power 4 is changed from the open state to the closed state, and after the normal electric power 4 is switched to the closed state, the normal drawing 4 start memory (normal drawing 4 hold 1 (maintenance 1)). Figure 4 is executed based on the above. Therefore, the fluctuation of the normal drawing 4 and the opening of the normal electric power 4 are alternately performed without overlapping.

After that, from time t5b to time t5e, the fluctuation of the normal figure 4 based on the normal figure 4 hold 1 to 4 (holds 1 to 4) and the opening of the normal figure 4 are alternately repeated, and the number of the normal figure 4 hold (normal) is repeated. When all of the start memory (FIG. 4) is digested, FIG. 3 is executed based on the reservation 1 (holding 1) of FIG. It should be noted that the holding of the normal drawing 3 (holding 1, the memory of starting the normal drawing 3) corresponds to the memory of starting the normal drawing in the previous stage of the normal drawing 4, but as shown at the time t5e in FIG. 32, the normal drawing 4 is in the closed state. The fluctuation may start immediately without waiting for the switch.

Then, the Fuden 3 is released at time t6 after the Fu-Fig. 3 variable display game based on the Fu-Fig. 3 Hold 1 (Ho 1) is stopped, and thereafter, based on the hold during digestion and the Fu-Fig. 4 hold. (1 digestion + n hold), the fluctuation of the normal figure 4 and the opening of the normal train 4 are repeated. In addition, a series of processes are performed until all the normal map reservations (normal map 1 to 4 hold) are exhausted, that is, the execution of the normal map 1 to 4 and the release of the normal power trains 1 to 4 when the normal map is hit. And are repeated.

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

In the game board 30 of the second modification, three normal symbol start gates 34 and a normal symbol start port 34b are provided in series (in a row) in a vertical direction (flow direction of the game ball) slightly below the center of the game area 32. Has been done. Inside the three normal-figure starting gates 34 and the normal-figure starting port 34b, operations 1a to 1n switches 34a for detecting a game ball that has passed through the normal-figure starting gate 34 or entered the normal-figure starting port 34b ( A gate switch (see FIG. 3) is provided. Similarly, in the game board 30 of the second modification, when the game ball driven into the game area 32 passes through the normal figure start gate 34 or enters the normal figure start port 34b, the normal figure 1 variable display game is executed. To.

Further, the game control device 100 of the second modification can also generate the predetermined game state again after the predetermined game state is completed based on the start memory of the normal figure 1 (hold in the normal figure 1) (the continuous villa in the predetermined game state). ).

Here, in the game board 30 of the second modification, as shown in FIG. 33, since the three normal figure start gates 34 and the normal figure start ports 34b are arranged vertically, one game ball. However, it is easy to pass through or enter the ball, and it is possible to generate four normal-figure 1 start memories (normal-figure 1 hold) at a time and repeat the predetermined game state four times (four consecutive villas).

It should be noted that the plurality of normal drawing starting gates 34 and the normal drawing starting port 34b described above need only be provided so that one game ball can pass continuously, and are not configured to be vertically arranged in a row. May be good. Further, in the above embodiment, the configuration in which the normal figure start gate 34 and the normal figure start port 34b are arranged side by side has been described. For example, in the gaming machine 10 capable of executing the special figure variation display game, the special figure start gate and the special figure start port are described. And may be configured to be lined up, or another gate and another starting port may be configured to be lined up. Further, the normal drawing start gate 34 and the normal drawing start port 34b may be configured so that the other gate and the other start port are arranged side by side.

[Fixed example start gate]
Further, the normal drawing start gate 34 is not limited to the configuration provided in series as in FIG. 2A and the like described above, and may be provided as shown in FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a perspective view of the normal drawing start gate 34 of the modified example.

In the modified example of the normal drawing start gate 34, a three-stage crune in which multi-stage (for example, three-stage (first-stage, second-stage, third-stage)) crune is arranged vertically (in the flow direction of the game ball) in series (one row). It is composed like a shape. The crune is, for example, a dish-shaped member on which a game ball can roll.

Each crune is provided with, for example, a normal drawing start gate 34 that allows the game ball to pass downward, and two out ports 30b for collecting the game ball. In each crune, two or more start gates 34 may be provided, and one or three or more out ports 30b may be provided. Further, the number of stages of the crune is not limited to three, and may be increased or decreased to two or less or four or more.

The game ball can flow down to the second-stage crune by passing through the normal-figure starting gate 34 of the first-stage crune, and can flow down to the third-stage crune by passing through the normal-figure starting gate 34 of the second-stage crune. Can flow down to.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the out port 30b provided in the crune of each stage, the game ball is collected as it is. Therefore, one game ball can pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 up to three times, and the player can raise the expectation for hitting, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

The game ball that has passed through the normal drawing start gate 34 of the third stage crune may flow downward, or may be collected as it is at the exit of the normal drawing starting gate 34. When the game is collected as it is at the exit, the third-stage gate functions as a normal starting port 34b for the game ball to enter. On the other hand, when the game ball flows downward, the game ball is provided at the normal figure start port 34b of the third stage crune by providing a normal figure start port 34b (not shown) below the normal figure start gate 34. You can also enter the ball.

Further, instead of providing an out port 30b for collecting the game ball in each crune, an opportunity (chance) for the game ball to enter the normal drawing start gate 34 of each stage by providing a through hole through which the game ball can pass downward. ) May be increased. By providing the passage port in this way, for example, even if the game ball cannot pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 in the first stage crune, it can pass through the normal drawing start gate 34 in the second and third stage crunes. Since the chances continue, it is possible to fuel the expectations of the player and improve the interest of the game.

In addition, instead of the third-stage crune, a display device for displaying the crune on the display screen is provided, and the decorative normal figure changes using the hit symbol random number 1 generated when passing through the second-stage normal figure start gate 34. The effect of the display game may be performed on the display screen. For example, when the ornamental figure variation display game is a hit, it is possible to perform a flashy effect in which the game ball enters the crune on the display screen.

Further, a through hole may be provided instead of the first and second-stage normal drawing start gates 34 so that the normal drawing 1 start memory is generated only when the third-stage normal drawing start gate 34 is passed.

[Action / effect of the first embodiment]
When the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game (general map variation display game, general map), and the result of the game is a predetermined result (hit). In addition, 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 (normal drawing start gate 34, normal drawing starting port 34b) through which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can pass or enter, and the game ball has passed or entered the starting area. In this case, a storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing a predetermined memory (a normal drawing start memory, a normal drawing 1 hold) as a right to generate a predetermined game state is provided. The plurality of starting areas are arranged so that one game ball can continuously pass or enter the plurality of starting areas.

According to such a game machine 10, since it is easy to generate a plurality of hits, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the gaming ball enters the starting region arranged at the lowermost portion of the gaming region 32 among the plurality of starting regions (general drawing start gate 34, normal drawing starting port 34b). It is a possible start port (normal figure start port 34b).

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the gaming ball that has passed through the starting region other than the lowermost portion enters the lowermost starting region, it is easy to generate a plurality of hits and the lowermost starting region. Since the game balls are collected and a predetermined result (hit) is obtained, the player can easily recognize that the predetermined result has been obtained, and the interest can be improved.

Further, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined memory (normal drawing start memory, normal drawing start memory, normal drawing 1) when the game ball passes or enters the starting area (normal drawing starting gate 34, normal drawing starting port 34b). As a hold), a storage means (game control device 100) capable of storing the start memory corresponding to the execution right of the game (general figure variable display game, general figure) is provided, and when the game is executed, a predetermined game state occurs (the game is held). That is, the probability that the game will have a predetermined result (hit) is 100%).

According to such a gaming machine 10, when a gaming ball passes or enters the starting region, it hits the ball, so that the player's motivation for aiming at the starting region can be further increased, and the interest can be improved. ..

The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has a game control means (game control device 100) capable of executing a game (a game (normal map variation display game, general map)) and an effect control means (effect) capable of executing a game-related effect. A control device 300) is provided, and when the result of the game is a predetermined result (hit), a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player can be generated. The game machine 10 has a display device 41 capable of displaying a display related to the game, and a plurality of starting areas (normal drawing start gate 34, normal drawing starting port 34b) through which a game ball flowing down the game area 32 can pass or enter. ) And a storage means (game control device) capable of storing a predetermined memory (normal drawing start memory, normal drawing 1 to 4 hold) as a right to generate a predetermined game state when the game ball passes or enters the starting area. 100) and. The plurality of starting areas are arranged so that one game ball can continuously pass or enter the plurality of starting areas. The effect control device displays a display related to the game on the display device 41 when the predetermined game state is reached or the predetermined memory is stored.

According to such a game machine 10, the player can visually recognize the display screen of the display device 41 by suggesting how to hit the ball (right-handed instruction), the number of consecutive hits (number of consecutive villas), and the current number of consecutive villas. In addition to displaying the number of times, the number of hits, the number of memory for starting each normal figure (the number of reserved balls for each normal figure), the number of acquired balls, and the like, it is possible to improve the interest of the game because it is easy to generate a plurality of hits.

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

[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 is a lid member (second case) that defines a storage space between the mounting base (first case member) attached to the gaming machine 1 and the mounting base and accommodating the game control board. A member) 550 and the like. The board box is made of a transparent synthetic resin, and 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 by a one-way screw (fixing tool) that can be turned only in the tightening direction. In order to take out the game control board, it is necessary to disconnect the one-way screw. Therefore, when the sticking between the mounting base and the lid member 550 is released, a trace remains, and it can be easily found when an illegal act such as exchanging the game control board is performed.

The game control device 100 is provided with terminals for connecting to each configuration in the game machine or an external device. Specifically, various switch connectors 515 including the operation 1a switch connector 511, the operation 1b switch connector 512, the batch display connector 513, the effect connector 514, and the operation 2 to 5 switches 39a in this order from the left on the upper part of the board box. To be equipped. Further, an inspection 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.

Explaining each terminal, the operation 1a switch connector 511 is connected to the operation 1a switch 34a, the operation 1b switch connector 512 is connected to the operation 1b switch 34b, and a signal is input when the game ball wins the normal figure start gate 34. Will 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 composed of two rows and 12 pins. Further, the batch display connector 513 is arranged between other connectors, that is, inside the other connectors. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility of damage / poor connection factors such as hitting the game ball when installing on the island equipment, and various displays are not displayed on the batch display device 50, so that the progress of the game can be grasped. It is possible to prevent the inconvenience that cannot be achieved.

The effect control device 300 is connected to the effect connector 514, and commands related to the game are transmitted. The operation 2 to 5 switches 39a, the count switch, and the like are connected to the various switch connectors 515. The operation 1c switch 34a corresponding to the start port 34b may be connected.

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

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

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

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

Then, for example, as shown in FIG. 36B, the pattern 531 is formed as a back surface pattern 531b that is electrically connected (conducted) to the back surface of the game control board via the through hole (via hole) 531a, and is formed from the back surface. The operation 1b switch connector 512 is connected to one side of the 2-pin connector pin 512b. In FIG. 36B, the back surface pattern (second pattern) formed on the back surface of the game control board including the back surface pattern 531b is shown by a solid line, and the pattern (first pattern) formed on the front surface of the game control board is indicated by a broken line. Shown. Further, here, the front surface of the game control board is the surface (first surface) on the side provided with the connector such as the operation 1b switch connector 512, and the back surface is the surface (second surface) on the side not provided with the connector. That is.

Further, the connector pin 512b is fixed to the connector main body 512a and projects from the surface of the game control board through the through hole. One side surface of the connector body 512a is formed in a shape different from that of the other surface (for example, a concave shape) so that the orientations can be matched when the corresponding connector is inserted. Further, the connector main body of each connector of the game control board is formed in a shape different from that of the connector main body of other connectors (for example, a different length or a concave shape) so as to be consistent with the corresponding connector. As a result, it is possible to prevent the wrong connector from being inserted into the connector body.

The lid member 550 is formed with an opening 550b that exposes the actuating 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 operation 1b switch connector 512. A gap (gap portion) of a distance D1 or a distance D2 is generated between the lid member 550 and the connector main body 512a of the operation 1b switch connector 512.

Here, since 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, the operation 1b switch connector 512 on the front surface of the game control board is surrounded. Not formed. Further, various patterns other than the pattern 531 (patterns of the game control board including patterns 532 to 534 and the like) are 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 the pattern 531 from the surface of the game control board through the opening 550b, these patterns are formed around the operation 1b switch connector 512. Since it is formed on the back surface of the game control board, it is not possible to make an electrical connection. As a result, unauthorized access from the vicinity of the operation 1b switch connector 512 can be effectively prevented, so that the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved. Further, since the opening 550b is formed in a rectangular shape, it becomes easy to tolerate a dimensional error of the opening 550b with respect to the operation 1b switch connector 512, and it becomes possible to manufacture the opening 550b at low cost, so that the productivity (throughput) can be improved. ..

Further, as shown in FIG. 36A, the distance L1 between the through hole 531a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b (the edge around the opening 550b of the lid member 550) is the outer circumference of the connector main body 512a of the operation 1b switch connector 512 and the opening 550b. The distance D1 or the distance D2 or more from the portion (the edge portion of the lid member 550) is set. Further, the pattern 531 is provided at a position (a position where it does not overlap) that does not pass through the gaps formed at intervals of a distance D1 (partly a distance D2).

Here, the distance L1 is the distance of the closest portion between the through hole 531a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b.

Further, the distance D1 is a normal gap (allowable space in design, for example, 2 mm) between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b, and the distance D2 is the distance between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b. The distance between the most distant portions (for example, 5 mm).

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

The relationship between the closest distance L1 between the through hole 531a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b and the distances D1 and D2 has been described, but the closest distance between the through hole 531a and the connector main body 512a is described. , The distances D1 and D2 can be the same. That is, the closest distance between the through hole 531a and the connector main body 512a is the distance D1 or the distance D2 or more. Even 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 but the distance from the connector body 512a is long, it becomes 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 positions that do not pass through the gap formed between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion (edge portion of the lid member 550) of the opening 550b (in other words, in the opening 550b). Is not placed but is covered by the lid member 550), and similarly, it becomes difficult to access the through hole 531a and the pattern 531 when trying to make an electrical connection, so fraud is effective. This can be prevented and 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 a surface forming a side surface of the lid member 550, and is a surface that stands up and extends at an angle (for example, vertically) in a direction away from the game control board. The connector such as the operation 1b switch connector 512 is 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. The through hole 531a may be formed at a position farther from the operation 1b switch connector 512 than the side wall portion 550a.

The same configuration as described above can be applied to the configurations around the connector other than the operation 1b switch connector 512. Further, also in the following modification, the same configuration as described above can be applied to the configuration around the connector other than the operation 1b switch connector 512.

[Around the connector of the game control device of the modified example of the second embodiment]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 37A and 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 an enlarged front view of a part of the game control device 100 of the modified example of the second embodiment. FIG. 37B is an enlarged view of the periphery of the operation 1b switch connector 512 of the game control device 100 of the modified example of the second embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 37A, 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 (particularly the operation 1b switch connector 512) are shown in FIG. 36A is formed in the same manner as the game control board of the second embodiment described above.

On the other hand, in the opening 550b of the lid member 550, as shown in FIG. 37B, the gap (gap portion) between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b (the edge around the opening 550b of the lid member 550) is substantially eliminated. 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 main body 512 of the operation 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 peripheral portion of the opening 550b. The distance D1 is a relatively narrow distance as compared with the distance D2.

Therefore, in the game control board of the game control device 100 of the modified example, the through hole 531a and the pattern 531 are electrically connected from the gap (gap portion) formed between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b. However, since there is no area where the gap is widened, 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.

[Action / effect of the second embodiment]
The game machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a control device (game control device 100) that controls a game (general figure variation display game, general figure), and when the result of the game is a predetermined result (hit). In the game machine 10 capable of generating a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player, the control device is a connector (for example, an operation 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 electrically connect the through hole 531a and the pattern 531 from a gap (gap portion) formed between the connector main body 512a and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b. Since there is no region where a constant distance D1 is maintained over the entire circumference and the interval is widened, 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.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the control device (game control device 100) further includes a pattern (for example, pattern 531) for electrically connecting to the connector (for example, the operation 1b switch connector 512). The pattern does not pass through the gap (gap, design permissible space, eg, 2 mm) formed between the connector and the opening 550b on the side surface (surface, first surface) of the control device that includes the connector. ..

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the pattern (for example, pattern 531 or the like) does not pass through the gap formed between the connector and the opening 550b, electricity is applied to the through hole 531a and the pattern 531. It becomes difficult to access when trying to make a proper connection, fraud can be effectively prevented, and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a pattern (for example, pattern 531) that is electrically connected to the connector (for example, the operation 1b switch connector 512) and a cover member (for example, the game control device 100) that covers the control device (game control device 100) are covered. The lid member 550) is provided. 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 surface (surface, first surface) of the control device that includes the connector.

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, it is not possible to make an electrical connection and unauthorized access is effectively prevented. be able to. Further, since the opening 550b is formed in a rectangular shape, it becomes possible to tolerate a fitting error when connecting the connector, so that it can be manufactured at low cost and the productivity (throughput) can be improved. ..

In the game machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a pattern (for example, 531) that is electrically connected to another electronic component or connector (for example, operation 1b switch connector 512) provided in the control device (game control device 100) and the said A through hole 531a for conducting a pattern between a surface (front surface, first surface) of the control device provided with a connector and another surface (back surface, second surface), and a cover member (lid member 550) for covering 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 peripheral portion of the opening 550b (the peripheral edge of the opening 550b of the lid member 550) is equal to or greater than the distance D1 or the distance D2 between the connector and the outer peripheral portion of the opening 550b.

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the distance L1 is equal to or greater than the distance D1 or the distance D2, the distance is far even if an attempt is made to electrically connect the opening 550b to the through hole 531a or the pattern 531. It becomes difficult to access. As a result, fraud can be effectively prevented and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved.

Further, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the cover member (lid member 550) stands up from the side surface (surface, first surface) of the control device (game control device 100) provided with the connector (game control). It has a side wall portion 550a extending at an angle (for example, vertically) in a direction away from the game control board of the device 100. The through hole 531a formed at a position closest to the connector (for example, the operation 1b switch connector 512) among the through holes is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion 550a or a position farther from the connector than the side wall portion 550a.

According to such a gaming machine 10, since the through hole 531a is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion 550a of the lid member 550 or at a position farther from the connector than the side wall portion 550a, the access becomes farther. It becomes difficult to do so, fraud can be effectively prevented, and the quality of the gaming machine 10 can be improved. Further, 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 made in the side wall portion 550a, the through hole 531a or the pattern 531 is not arranged directly under the hole. Since access becomes difficult, fraud can be effectively prevented.

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, and it is clear that these are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Is. For example, it is possible to combine a plurality of embodiments. Further, for example, the present invention can be applied to other types of gaming machines (slot machines, etc.). The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and content equivalent to the claims.

10 Pachinko machine 25 Direction button 30 Game board 32 Game area 34 Pachinko start gate 34b Pachinko start port 37 Ordinary 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 provided with a control device for controlling a game and capable of generating a predetermined gaming state advantageous to the player when the result of the game is a predetermined result.
The control device is
A connector to which the wiring side connector of the wiring that can be electrically connected to the outside of the control device is connected,
A pattern that electrically connects to another electronic component or the connector provided in the control device,
A through hole for conducting the pattern between the surface of the control device provided with the connector and the other surface,
A cover member that covers the control device is provided.
The cover member is
An opening that exposes the connector ,
As a side surface of the cover member, a side wall portion extending at an angle in a direction rising from the surface on the side provided with the connector is provided .
The through hole is formed at a position overlapping the side wall portion.
A gaming machine characterized in that the distance between the through hole and the outer peripheral portion of the opening is equal to or greater than the distance between the connector and the outer peripheral portion of the opening.

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