JP2017148405A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce control load.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 1 has a plurality of winning holes 51 to 57 which a game ball shot to a game area 30 can enter. In addition, in accordance with detection of entry of a game ball to each of the winning holes 51 to 57, a counted value of a base abnormality check counter is updated by one of addition and subtraction. Further, in accordance with the detection of the game ball discharged from the game area 30, the counted value of the base abnormality check counter is updated by the other of the addition and subtraction. Then, when the counted value of the base abnormality check counter reaches a predetermined base abnormality error determination value, base abnormality error notification setting processing (step S28-12) is executed. In particular, in accordance with detection of entry of the game ball to each of the winning holes 51 to 57, a value corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out in accordance with entry of the game ball to the winning hole is added to or subtracted from the counted value of the base abnormality check counter.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 31

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of preventing an act of illegally entering a game ball into a winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “illegal prize winning act”).

Conventionally, a gaming machine that can prevent an illegal winning action is known (see Patent Document 1).
In this gaming machine, the main control unit includes an input unit, a determination unit, a notification signal generation unit, and a notification signal output unit.
The input unit receives a winning signal every time a winning of a game ball is detected in any winning opening, and whenever a discharge of a gaming ball that does not win any winning opening is detected, Out signal is input.
The determination unit stores the data indicating the winning signal or the out signal input to the input unit for the predetermined number of game balls in the past. Then, the ratio between the winning signal and the out signal is calculated for the stored data for the predetermined number of game balls.
The notification signal generation unit sets a flag corresponding to the calculated ratio when the ratio calculated by the determination unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold.
The notification signal output unit outputs a notification signal corresponding to the flag set by the notification signal generation unit to the center control device and the effect control unit.
As a result, an abnormality is notified from the center control device to the employee, and an effect of notifying the abnormality is executed by the effect control unit.

JP 2008-154603 A

However, in conventional gaming machines, the control burden may increase.
That is, in the conventional gaming machine, it is necessary to store the data indicating the winning signal or the out signal input to the input unit for the predetermined number of game balls in the past, and for the predetermined number of game balls stored. Since it is necessary to calculate the ratio between the winning signal and the out signal based on the data, the control burden may increase.
An object of the present invention is to reduce the control burden.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a plurality of winning holes capable of entering game balls driven into a game area, and winning balls corresponding to each of the plurality of winning holes. In accordance with detection of the game ball by the detection means, the discharge ball detection means for detecting the game ball discharged from the game area, and the winning ball detection means, the count value of the counting means is added by one of addition and subtraction A winning ball detection update processing means for executing a winning ball detection updating process to be updated, and a discharge ball for updating the count value of the counting means by the other of addition and subtraction according to the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detection means When the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined determination value by the discharged ball detection update processing means for executing the detection update processing, the winning ball detection update processing and the discharged ball detection update processing, the notification setting processing is performed. Run In the winning ball detection and updating process executed in response to the detection of the game ball by the winning ball detection means, the number of winning balls to be paid out in response to the detection of the game ball by the winning detection means A value corresponding to is added to or subtracted from the count value of the counting means.
In the gaming machine according to the first invention, the count value of the counting means is updated by one of addition and subtraction in response to detection of the game ball that has entered each winning opening, and the game balls discharged from the game area In response to the detection, the count value of the counting means is updated by the other of addition and subtraction. When the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined determination value, the notification setting process is executed.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the notification setting process can be executed based on the count value of the counting means, and the control burden can be reduced.
In particular, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, a value corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out in response to the entry of the game ball into the prize opening according to the detection of the game ball entered into each prize opening has a value. , Added to or subtracted from the count value of the counting means.
Thereby, in the gaming machine according to the first invention, it is possible to execute the notification setting process based on the number of prize balls to be paid out.

  Here, the game area 30 described later corresponds to the game area. The winning openings 51 to 57 described later correspond to the winning openings. As the winning ball detecting means, detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 108 described later are applicable. As the discharge ball detection means, an out ball detection sensor 109 described later corresponds. The counting means corresponds to a base abnormality confirmation counter described later. The winning ball detection update process corresponds to a base abnormality confirmation counter update process (step S31-13) described later. As the winning ball detection update processing means, a main control circuit 200 (step S31-13) described later corresponds. The discharged ball detection update process corresponds to a base abnormality confirmation counter update process (step S28-8) described later. The discharged ball detection update processing means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (steps S28-6 to S28-8) described later. The notification setting process corresponds to a base abnormality error notification setting process (step S28-12) described later. The notification setting processing means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S28-12) described later. As a value corresponding to the number of winning balls, a predetermined addition value described later corresponds.

A gaming machine according to a second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention, wherein the discharged ball detection update processing means has a count value of the counting means in response to detection of the gaming ball by the discharged ball detecting means. When it is determined whether or not the count value of the counting means is not the predetermined value, the discharge ball detection update process is executed, and the count value of the counting means is equal to the predetermined value. If it is determined that there is, the discharge ball detection update process is not executed.
In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the game ball discharged from the game area is detected, if the count value of the counting means is a predetermined value, the discharge ball detection update process is not executed.
Thus, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the invention, the game ball is continuously detected by the discharge ball detecting means without the game ball entering the winning opening (the game ball is continuously discharged from the out port) ) (Hereinafter referred to as “non-winning continuation state”) occurs, the count value of the counting means does not fall below a predetermined value.
Therefore, even if the illegal winning action is continuously executed after the non-winning continuation state occurs, the notification setting process is executed early.
Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the second invention, it is possible to appropriately execute the notification setting process.
Here, as the predetermined value, a predetermined lower limit value described later corresponds.

A gaming machine according to a third invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second invention, wherein when the notification setting process is executed, an initial value setting for setting a predetermined initial value as a count value of the counting means An initial value setting processing means for executing processing is provided.
In the gaming machine according to the third invention, the notification setting process can be appropriately executed.
Here, as the initial value setting process, a base abnormality confirmation counter clear process (step S28-13) described later corresponds. The initial value setting means corresponds to a main control circuit 200 (step S28-13) described later.

  According to the present invention, the control burden can be reduced.

It is a perspective view which shows the whole structure of a pachinko machine. It is the figure which showed the front of a game board and showed typically the part required for description. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart which shows CPU initialization processing. It is a flowchart which shows a main loop process. It is a flowchart which shows the evacuation process at the time of a power supply interruption. It is a flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows switch management processing. It is a flowchart which shows a usual start ball | bowl detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a starting ball detection process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol random number acquisition process. It is a flowchart which shows a special game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure fluctuation waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure change process. It is a flowchart which shows a special figure stop process. It is a flowchart which shows the big winning opening opening pre-processing. It is a flowchart which shows a special electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a big winning opening release end wait process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game management process. It is a flowchart which shows a usual figure change waiting process. It is a flowchart which shows a process during usual figure change. It is a flowchart which shows a process during a usual stop. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release pre-process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric role opening / closing switching process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release control process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory closing effective process. It is a flowchart which shows a normal electric accessory release completion | finish weight process. It is a flowchart which shows a base abnormal error monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning frequency abnormal error monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning frequency abnormality error determination process. It is a figure which shows the content of a switch check table. It is a flowchart which shows a winning opening switch process. It is a flowchart which shows production control processing. It is a figure which shows an example of a transition of a base abnormality confirmation counter value.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
In this embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1.

(Overall configuration of pachinko machine 1)
First, the overall configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of the pachinko machine.
A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2, an inner frame 3 disposed on the front side of the outer frame 2, and a door unit 4 disposed on the front side of the inner frame 3. Yes.
The inner frame 3 is formed in a rectangular shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. A game board unit 10 (see FIG. 2) is attached to the inner side of the inner frame 3.
The door unit 4 is formed in a rectangular door shape and is disposed so as to be able to open and close with respect to the outer frame 2. Thereby, the door unit 4 can open and close the front side of a game board unit 10 (game board 11 described later) attached to the inner frame 3. The door unit 4 includes a transparent plate 4a disposed substantially at the center, a decorative portion 4b disposed around the transparent plate 4a, a tray unit 5 disposed below the transparent plate 4a, and a tray. A firing handle 6 disposed on the side of the unit 5.
The transparent plate 4 a is formed in a flat plate shape using a transparent material such as resin or glass, and is disposed on the front side of the game board unit 10 (game board 11) attached to the inner frame 3. Thereby, the player can visually recognize the game board unit 10 (game board 11) through the transparent plate 4a.
The decorative portion 4b is formed of a transparent or translucent resin material, and has a shape that bulges forward. Each corner on the upper side of the decorative portion 4b is provided with a sound extraction portion 4c in which a sound generator (speaker) 22 (see FIG. 3) is disposed. Each sound extraction part 4c is provided with a plurality of sound extraction holes through which the sound output from the sound generator 22 passes.
A plurality of frame lamps 20 are disposed inside the decorative portion 4b. Each frame lamp 20 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The saucer unit 5 includes a saucer 5a for receiving game balls (rental balls and prize balls), and an effect button 5b and a rotary selector 5c disposed on the front side of the saucer 5a.
The effect button 5b is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape, and is disposed so as to protrude upward from the tray unit 5. The effect button 5b can be pressed by the player (pressed downward). Inside the saucer unit 5, a first operation detection switch 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a pressing operation of the effect button 5b is disposed. The first operation detection switch 24 outputs a first operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 (see FIG. 3) every time the effect button 5b is pressed.
The rotary selector 5c (so-called “jog dial”) is formed in a substantially cylindrical shape and is disposed so as to surround the effect button 5b. The rotary selector 5c can be rotated by a player (operation to rotate about a cylindrical axis). Inside the tray unit 5, a second operation detection switch 25 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the rotation operation of the rotary selector 5c is disposed. The second operation detection switch 25 outputs a second operation signal to the effect control circuit 300 every time the rotary selector 5c is rotated by a predetermined angle (for example, 60 [°]).

A lending operation unit 7 is disposed on the upper surface of the tray unit 5. The lending operation unit 7 includes a ball lending button 7a, a return button 7b, and a frequency display device 7c.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is communicably connected to a CR unit 500 (see FIG. 3) capable of reading and updating information recorded on the prepaid card. When a prepaid card (not shown) is inserted into the CR unit 500, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 500 is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Further, when the ball lending button 7a is operated in a state where the prepaid card is inserted into the CR unit 500, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the tray 5a. At this time, the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the prepaid card is updated according to the number of paid-out game balls, and the updated remaining frequency of the valuable medium is displayed on the frequency display device 7c.
Further, when the return button 7 b is operated in a state where the prepaid card having the remaining frequency of the valuable medium is inserted in the CR unit 500, the prepaid card is returned from the CR unit 500.
Here, the prepaid cart corresponds to, for example, a magnetic storage medium, a storage IC built-in medium, or the like.
The firing handle 6 can be rotated by the player. Inside the firing handle 6, a firing volume (not shown) for detecting the angle at which the firing handle 6 is rotated is disposed. The firing volume outputs a detection signal corresponding to the detected angle to the payout control circuit 400 (see FIG. 3).

(Configuration of the game board unit 10)
Next, the configuration of the game board unit 10 will be described.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a front side of the game board and schematically showing a part particularly necessary for explanation.
The game board unit 10 includes a set board (not shown), a game board 11 attached to the front side of the set board, and a main image display device 31 attached to the back side of the set board.
The set plate is formed in a box shape whose front side is open. An opening made of a through hole is provided at a substantially central portion of the back plate of the set plate.
The game board 11 is formed in a flat plate shape with resin. As shown in FIG. 2, an opening (not shown) made of a through hole is provided in a substantially central portion of the game board 11. The player can view the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31 through the opening provided in the game board 11 and the opening provided in the set board.
Around the opening in the front of the game board 11, a game area 30 is formed in which game balls launched in response to the rotation operation of the launch handle 6 flow down. The game area 30 includes a left path formed on the left side of the main image display device 31 and a right path formed on the right side of the main image display device 31 as paths through which the game balls flow down. Yes.
Further, a plurality of board surface lamps 21 (see FIG. 3) are disposed in the game area 30 of the game board 11. Each panel lamp 21 has a plurality of light emitting elements (LEDs) driven by dynamic lighting control.

The main image display device 31 includes a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) display. The main image display device 31 has a display screen 31a capable of displaying effect images.
On the display screen 31a, three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 (not shown) in which a first effect symbol z1 (not shown) is displayed and a second effect symbol z2 (not shown) are displayed. It is possible to configure one second effect symbol display area a4 (not shown).
The 1st production design z1 is constituted including identification information (symbol), such as a number, a character, a symbol, and a character. In each of the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the first effect symbol z1. The second effect design z2 is composed of color bars. In the second effect symbol display area a4, it is possible to perform change display and stop display of the second effect symbol z2.
The variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that the first effect symbol z1 is moved (scrolled) in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and is displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. 2 A display in which the type of effect design z2 is changed (the color represented by the color bar is sequentially changed). Further, the stop display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 means that one kind of the first effect symbol z1 is stopped and the second effect symbol display at the lottery result display positions in the first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3. In the area a4, it means a display in which one kind of second effect symbol z2 is displayed (the color bar represents a predetermined color). A special symbol is obtained by combining the first effect symbol z1 that is stopped and displayed in the three first effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 and the second effect symbol z2 that is stopped and displayed in the second effect symbol display area a4. The result of the lottery (the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery) is displayed.
In addition, the display screen 31a can be configured with reserved symbol display areas b1 and b2 (not shown) in which a reserved symbol h (not shown) is displayed.
In the hold symbol display area b1, a hold symbol h corresponding to the start information in the notification display (special symbol variation display and stop display) is displayed. In the hold symbol display area b2, a hold symbol h corresponding to the start information for which the notification display is held is displayed.

A sub image display device 32 is disposed above the main image display device 31.
The sub image display device 32 is configured by a variable display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT display. The sub image display device 32 has a display screen 32a capable of displaying an effect image.
A first start port 51 is provided below the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The first start port 51 is a ball entrance that opens upward (so-called “nose”), and game balls can always be entered. The first start port 51 is capable of entering a game ball that flows down the left path (cannot enter a game ball that flows down the right path).
A special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the first start port 51. The special FIG. 1 start ball detection sensor 101 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the first start port 51 (a game ball has entered the first start port 51). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the first special symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101.
On the left side of the first starting port 51 in the game area 30, an upper left other winning port 55, a left middle other winning port 56, and a lower left other winning port 57 are provided. Each of the other winning holes 55 to 57 is a ball opening that opens upward, and game balls can always be entered. Each of the other winning prize openings 55 to 57 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the left path (impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the right path).
In the upper left other winning opening 55, an upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the upper left other winning port 55 (game ball entering the upper left other winning port 55). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106.
A left middle other winning ball detecting sensor 107 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the left middle other winning opening 56. The left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the left middle other winning port 56 (game ball entering the left middle other winning port 56). Output for. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107.
A lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the lower left other winning opening 57. The lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball that has entered the lower left other winning port 57 (game ball entering the lower left other winning port 57). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108.

A start gate 41 is provided on the right side of the display screen 31 a in the game area 30. The start gate 41 is formed so that it can always be passed by a game ball. The start gate 41 is capable of passing a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot pass a game ball flowing down the left path).
The start gate 41 is provided with a normal start ball detection sensor 104 (see FIG. 3). The normal start ball detection sensor 104 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the start gate 41 (passing of the start gate 41 by the game ball). The main control circuit 200 executes the normal symbol lottery in response to the input of the detection signal from the general-purpose starting ball detection sensor 104.
Below the start gate 41 in the game area 30, a big prize opening 53 is provided. The grand prize opening 53 is displaced between a closed state in which gaming balls cannot enter the grand prize opening 53 and an open state in which gaming balls can enter the grand prize opening 53. A special electric accessory 53a (so-called “attacker”) is provided.
The special electric accessory 53a is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 65 (see FIG. 3). The special winning opening 53 is normally closed with the special electric accessory 53a closed, and it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, the first winning symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won. Thus, when the jackpot gaming state is generated, the special electric accessory 53a is opened, and a gaming ball can be entered. The big prize opening 53 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (it is impossible to enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
In the big prize opening 53, a big prize ball detection sensor 103 (see FIG. 3) is arranged. The big winning ball detection sensor 103 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the gaming ball that has entered the big winning port 53 (the gaming ball has entered the big winning port 53). The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103.

A second start port 52 is provided below the special winning port 53 in the game area 30. The second start port 52 includes a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter the second start port 52 and an open state in which a game ball can enter the second start port 52. An ordinary electric accessory 52a (so-called “electric tulip”) that can be displaced is provided.
The ordinary electric accessory 52a is opened and closed by a start port solenoid 64 (see FIG. 3). The second starting port 52 is normally closed with the ordinary electric accessory 52a closed, so that it is impossible to enter a game ball. However, when the normal symbol lottery is won, 52a is opened, and a game ball can be entered. The second starting port 52 can enter a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A special FIG. 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the second starting port 52. The special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the second start port 52 (the game ball has entered the second start port 52). Output. The main control circuit 200 executes the second special symbol lottery in response to the detection signal input from the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102.
A right other winning port 54 is provided below the second starting port 52 in the game area 30. The other right winning port 54 is a ball opening that opens upward, and a game ball can be always entered. The right other winning port 54 is capable of entering a game ball flowing down the right path (cannot enter a game ball flowing down the left path).
A right other winning ball detection sensor 105 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the right other winning opening 54. The right other winning ball detection sensor 105 sends a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to the detection of the game ball that has entered the right other winning port 54 (the game ball entering the right other winning port 54). Output. The main control circuit 200 causes the game ball payout device 440 to execute the payout operation of the prize ball in response to the input of the detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105.

In the lowermost position in the game area 30, an out port 58 is provided for discharging game balls that have not entered (winned) any of the winning ports 51-57.
Here, a discharge path (not shown) through which the game balls discharged from the game area 30 pass is provided on the back side of the game board 11. The game board 11 is configured such that all game balls launched into the game area 30 (all game balls discharged from the game area 30) pass through the discharge path. That is, the game balls launched into the game area 30 are discharged from the game area 30 by entering any of the winning ports 51 to 57 or passing through the out port 58.
Specifically, the game balls that have entered the winning holes 51 to 57 are detected by the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 108 disposed in the winning holes, and then guided to the discharge path. In addition, the game ball discharged from the out port 58 is guided to the discharge path.
An out ball detection sensor 109 (see FIG. 3) is disposed in the discharge path. The out-ball detection sensor 109 outputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of a game ball passing through the discharge path (game ball discharged from the game area 30). Thereby, all the game balls discharged from the game area 30 are detected by the out ball detection sensor 109.
Here, in the present embodiment, the out ball detection sensor 109 may be configured to detect only the game ball discharged from the out port 58.
In the game area 30, a plurality of nails (not shown) are arranged so as to guide the game balls to the winning holes 51 to 57 and the start gate 41.

A state display device 63 is provided below the second start port 52 in the game board 11. The status display device 63 is configured by an LED or the like. The status display device 63 includes a special figure 1 hold number display, a special figure 2 hold number display, a universal figure hold number display, a round number display, a right-handed display, and the like.
The special figure 1 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery results of the first special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 1 number of holds). The special figure 2 number-of-holds indicator displays the number of times the display of the lottery result of the second special symbol lottery is suspended (special figure 2 number of reservations). The number of times that the display of the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is put on hold is displayed on the usual figure hold number display (the number of hold of the normal figure). On the round number display, the type of the big hit gaming state (the number of round games executed) is displayed. On the right-handed display, an instruction for launching a game ball to the right path is displayed.
At the position below the state display device 63 in the game board 11, a general diagram display device 60, a special diagram 1 display device 61, and a special diagram 2 display device 62 are provided. Each display device 60, 61, 62 is configured by a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix LED, or the like.
The general symbol display device 60 can perform variable display and stop display of normal symbols composed of numbers, symbols, and the like. Then, the general symbol display device 60 displays the result of the normal symbol lottery according to the stopped normal symbol. Here, when the normal symbol stopped and displayed on the universal symbol display device 60 becomes a specific symbol, a gaming state per universal symbol which is a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

The special figure 1 display device 61 can perform change display and stop display of the first special symbol made up of numerals, symbols, and the like. And in the special figure 1 display apparatus 61, the result of the 1st special symbol lottery is displayed by the 1st special symbol stopped and displayed. The special figure 2 display device 62 can perform change display and stop display of the second special symbol made up of numbers, symbols and the like. Then, in the special figure 2 display device 62, the result of the second special symbol lottery is displayed by the stopped second special symbol.
Here, the display of the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) on the special symbol display devices 61 and 62 and the display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4 start to be changed. , The time when the stop display is started, and the lottery results indicated by the symbols that are stopped and displayed.
Then, when the first special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special figure 1 display device 61 becomes a specific symbol, or the second special symbol (stopped symbol) stopped and displayed on the special symbol 2 display device 62 ) Becomes a specific symbol, a jackpot gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, is generated.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with various abnormality detection sensors 110 (see FIG. 3) for detecting various abnormal states. The various abnormality detection sensors 110 include a radio wave detection sensor that detects radio waves, a magnetic detection sensor that detects magnetism, a vibration detection sensor that detects vibration, an inner frame opening sensor that detects the opening of the inner frame 3, and an opening of the door unit 4. A glass frame opening sensor for detecting the above is included. Various abnormality detection sensors 110 output detection signals corresponding to the abnormal states to the main control circuit 200 in response to detection of various abnormal states.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the configuration of the control system in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the control system of the pachinko machine.
As shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300, a payout control circuit 400, and a power supply circuit 600 that supplies power (electric power) to the control circuits 200, 300, 400, and the like. And.
Each of the control circuits 200, 300, and 400 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory) that stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game, and a CPU that is stored in the ROM. And a RAM (Random Access Memory) serving as a temporary storage area used for proceeding with processing based on a program. The main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300, and the payout control circuit 400 are each mounted on separate boards.

The main control circuit 200 includes a CPU 210, a ROM 220, a RAM 230, an input port 240, an output port 250, a frequency generation circuit 260, and a hard random number generation circuit 270.
The input port 240 includes a plurality of input ports (in this embodiment, input port 0, input port 1, input port 2, and input port 3).
To the input port 0, detection signals from various abnormality detection sensors 110, a RAM clear signal from a RAM clear switch, and the like are input.
The input port 1 includes a detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103, a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106, and a left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. , A detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, a detection signal from the out ball detection sensor 109, and the like.
The input port 2 includes a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 101, a detection signal from the special ball start ball detection sensor 102, a detection signal from the general ball start ball detection sensor 104, and a power cut-off detection circuit. A power shutdown notice signal or the like is input.
A control command from the payout control circuit 400 is input to the input port 3.
Each input port (input port 0 to input port 2) is provided with a reception storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor). In each reception storage area, 1-bit data indicating a reception state of a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is set. Specifically, each reception storage area is set to “1” when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is input, and when a signal corresponding to the reception storage area is not input, “0” is set.

The output port 250 includes a plurality of output ports (in this embodiment, output port 0, output port 1, and output port 2).
The output port 0 outputs control signals to the display devices 60 to 63 and the solenoids 64 and 65.
The output port 1 transmits a control command to the effect control circuit 300.
The output port 2 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400. Further, the output port 2 outputs external information (information relating to payout of prize balls, information relating to occurrence of an error (abnormal state), etc.) to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. .

The output port 1 includes a transmission data register (not shown), a FIFO (First In First Out) buffer (not shown), and a transmission shift register (not shown).
The transmission data register outputs a control command input based on a subcommand transmission process (step S2-4), which will be described later, to the FIFO buffer.
The FIFO buffer is composed of a plurality of registers, and can store a plurality of control commands. The FIFO buffer stores the control command input from the transmission data register and outputs the stored control command to the transmission shift register in the input order.
The transmission shift register performs parallel-serial conversion on the control command input from the FIFO buffer, and transmits it to the effect control circuit 300 as serial data.

The ROM 220 stores a program related to the progress of the game and data necessary for the progress of the game. In particular, the ROM 220 stores, as data necessary for the progress of the game, a lottery table for executing various lotteries, various control commands necessary for controlling the effect control circuit 300, and the like.
The RAM 230 temporarily stores input / output data in the main control circuit 200, data for arithmetic processing, various counters (random number counter, timer counter, etc.), flags for managing lottery results and gaming states, and the like.
In particular, the RAM 230 stores start information that is acquired in response to input of detection signals from each of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102, and the universal start ball detection sensor 104. An area is provided. Here, the starting information refers to information such as various random values acquired with the input of each detection signal.

The frequency generation circuit 260 generates a clock (synchronization signal) at a predetermined clock frequency (in this embodiment, 12 [MHz]), and outputs this clock to each of the CPU 210 and the hard random number generation circuit 270. The hard random number generation circuit 270 generates a random number for the normal symbol lottery, a random number for the first special symbol lottery, and a random number for the second special symbol lottery. The hard random number generation circuit 270 updates the value of the loop counter one by one within a predetermined range (for example, within a range of 0 to 65535) every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260, so Is generated. In the present embodiment, the value of the loop counter of the hard random number generation circuit 270 is updated every 0.083 [μs] (1 [s] / 12 [MHz] = 0.083 [μs]).
Note that the loop counter is set to correspond to each of the normal symbol lottery, the first special symbol lottery, and the second special symbol lottery.

The effect control circuit 300 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, and an output port.
Based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200, the effect control circuit 300 displays effect images on the image display devices 31 and 32, lights the lamps 20 and 21, outputs sound by the sound generator 22, and the like. Control.
The ROM of the effect control circuit 300 stores a program related to the progress of the effect, data necessary for the progress of the effect, and the like.
The RAM of the effect control circuit 300 temporarily stores control commands received from the main control circuit 200, data for performing arithmetic processing, and the like.
The CPU of the effect control circuit 300 determines the content of the effect to be executed based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200. Then, display control data, sound control data, lamp control data, and the like are generated according to an effect program (effect control table) corresponding to the content of the determined effect. And the control signal based on each produced | generated control data is output with respect to each image display apparatus 31,32, the sound generator 22, each lamp | ramp 20,21 grade | etc.,.

The payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball launching operation by the game ball launcher 430 based on the detection signal input from the launch volume.
Specifically, the payout control circuit 400 controls the launch operation of the game ball by the game ball launching device 430 so that the game ball is launched into the game area 30 with a strength according to the detection signal input from the launch volume. To do.
Further, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 based on the control command received from the main control circuit 200 and the ball lending instruction signal received from the CR unit 500.
Specifically, the ball lending button 7 a transmits a ball lending operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When the CR unit 500 receives the ball lending operation signal, the CR unit 500 subtracts the frequency necessary for paying out a predetermined number of balls from the remaining frequency of the valuable medium recorded on the inserted prepaid card, The record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, and a ball lending instruction signal instructing payout of a predetermined number of game balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400 via the connection board 410. Further, when the payout control circuit 400 receives the ball lending instruction signal, the payout control circuit 400 controls the game ball payout operation by the game ball payout device 440 so as to pay out a predetermined number of game balls.
When the prepaid cart is inserted and the record of the remaining frequency of the valuable medium in the prepaid card is updated, the CR unit 500 sends a frequency signal indicating the remaining frequency of the valuable medium via the connection board 410 to the frequency. It transmits with respect to the display apparatus 7c. When the frequency signal is received, the frequency display device 7c displays the remaining frequency of the valuable medium indicated by the frequency signal.
The return button 7 b transmits a return operation signal to the CR unit 500 via the connection board 410 in response to the pressing operation. When receiving the return operation signal, the CR unit 500 returns (discharges) the prepaid card in which the remaining frequency of the valuable medium remains.

(About various lotteries)
Next, various lotteries executed by the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, the normal symbol lottery is executed with the passage of the start gate 41 by a game ball as an opportunity. When a normal symbol lottery is won, a gaming state is generated per regular drawing. In the normal game state, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is displaced (opened) from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can enter the second start port 52.
In the present embodiment, one type of “per common figure” is set as the type of game state per common figure that occurs when the normal symbol lottery is won.

In the case of winning the “per symbol” (winning the normal symbol lottery), the normal symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “per symbol”.
On the other hand, when the normal symbol lottery is lost, the general symbol display device 60 controls the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbol”.
The pachinko machine 1 can execute time-shortening control as auxiliary control that is advantageous to the player.
During execution of the time reduction control, the time for displaying the variation of the special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “variation time”) is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In the present embodiment, during the execution of the time reduction control, the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is improved and the time for displaying the fluctuation of the normal symbol is shortened as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped. In addition, during execution of the time reduction control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased in the gaming state per drawing as compared to when the time reduction control is stopped, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is increased. Extended.
In the case of winning the “per ordinary”, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times] or 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is 0.5. [S] or 2.0 [s] is set. At this time, during the execution of the short-time control, the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 3 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 2.0 [s]. Is set. On the other hand, while the short-time control is stopped, the number of times of opening the ordinary electric accessory 52a is set to 1 [times], and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 52a at each time is set to 0.5 [s]. Is done.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the first special symbol lottery is executed in response to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the second ball is input in response to the game ball entering the second start port 52. A special symbol lottery is executed. When the first special symbol lottery or the second special symbol lottery is won, a big hit gaming state is generated. In the big hit game state, a round game in which the special electric accessory 53a is displaced from the closed state to the open state is executed, and the game ball can enter the big winning opening 53.
In the present embodiment, “bonanza 1” and “jackpot 2” are set as the types of jackpot gaming states that are generated when the first special symbol lottery is won, and occurs when the second special symbol lottery is won. As the types of jackpot gaming states, “Big Jack 3” and “Big Jack 4” are set.

In the case where “big hit 1” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed at “big hit 1 symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
Here, the “chance symbol” is, for example, the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is a predetermined combination such as “1, 2, 1”, and the effect symbol display area The effect design z2 stopped and displayed at a4 has a predetermined color.
When the “big hit 2” is won, the special figure 1 display device 61 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 2 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “chance symbols”.
When the “big hit 3” is won, the special figure 2 display device 62 controls the special symbol to stop display with the “big hit 3 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, control is performed such that the effect symbols z1 and z2 are stopped and displayed as “normal symbols”.
Here, the “normal symbol” is, for example, a “numeric symbol” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same even number such as “2, 2, 2”. And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.
In the case of winning the “big hit 4”, the special figure 2 display device 62 performs control so that the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the “big hit 4 symbols”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled to be stopped and displayed as “probability change symbols”.
Here, the “probability change symbol” is, for example, a “number symbol” in which the effect symbols z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 indicate the same odd number such as “7, 7, 7”. And the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color.

On the other hand, when the special symbol lottery is lost (in the case of “missing”), the display devices 61 and 62 are controlled to stop displaying the special symbol as “missing symbol”. At this time, in the effect symbol display areas a1 to a4, the effect symbols z1 and z2 are controlled so as to be stopped and displayed as “offset symbols”.
Here, the “offset symbol” is, for example, “numbers” in which the effect symbol z1 stopped and displayed in the three effect symbol display areas a1 to a3 is stopped and displayed in at least one area such as “1, 6, 9”, etc. The number indicated by “symbol” is different from the number indicated by “numerical symbol” stopped and displayed in other areas, and the effect symbol z2 stopped and displayed in the effect symbol display area a4 has a predetermined color. .

In the case of winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, a predetermined number of round games are executed in the big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, when winning “one jackpot” or “two jackpots”, the number of round games is set to 4 [times], and when winning “three jackpots” or “four jackpots” The number of round games is set to 16 [times].
In addition, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, the longest opening time of the special electric accessory 53a in each round game is set to a predetermined time (30.0 [s] in the present embodiment). Is set. In each round game, the longest open time set after the special electric accessory 53a is opened, and the number of game balls entering the big prize opening 53 in the round game is The process is terminated when one of the predetermined upper limit numbers (10 [sphere] in the present embodiment) has been reached.

Here, in the pachinko machine 1, as a gaming state related to the winning probability of the special symbol lottery (the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery), the “special symbol low probability state” and the “special symbol high probability state” , Is set. In the “special figure low probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to the first probability (hereinafter referred to as “low probability”) (for example, 1/320). On the other hand, in the “special drawing high probability state”, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery is set to a second probability (hereinafter, “high probability”) higher than the first probability (for example, 1/32). . The main control circuit 200 sets the winning probability of each lottery so that the winning probability of the first special symbol lottery is synchronized with the winning probability of the second special symbol lottery. Here, the winning probability of the special symbol lottery means the probability of winning a “win” (“big hit 1” to “big hit 4”) in which the big hit gaming state occurs.
Then, when winning “big jackpot 1” or “big jackpot 3”, a “special figure low probability state” is generated during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the occurrence of the next jackpot gaming state. . On the other hand, if “Big Jack 2” or “Big Jack 4” is won, a “special figure high probability state” is generated during the period from the end of the jackpot gaming state to the occurrence of the next jackpot gaming state. .
Further, when winning from “big hit 1” to “big hit 4”, the time-shortening control is executed after the jackpot gaming state ends. Time-shortening control is started in response to the end of the jackpot gaming state, winning a special symbol lottery (the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed), and a predetermined number of times (70 [times] in this embodiment) The special symbol notification display (variation display and stop display) is executed, and the process is terminated in response to establishment of one of them.

(About control commands)
Next, control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 and control commands transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 will be described.
The main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 are connected to each other via a serial communication harness. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300 is performed only in one direction from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, and communication from the effect control circuit 300 to the main control circuit 200 is performed. Not done.
Each control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300 is composed of 1-byte upper data indicating the type of the control command and 1-byte lower data indicating the contents of the control command. Yes.
Then, the main control circuit 200 transmits a control command composed of upper data and lower data to the effect control circuit 300 by serial communication. In the effect control circuit 300, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing.

In the pachinko machine 1, as control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, a second variation pattern designation command, a stop designation command, a game state designation A command, a hold number designation command, an opening designation command, a round start designation command, a round end designation command, an ending designation command, and the like are set.
The symbol type designation command is a command for designating a stop symbol type (a special symbol lottery result) of the special symbols (effect symbols z1, z2). The symbol type designation command designates “out of symbol” or “hit p symbol” (one of “one jackpot symbol” to “four jackpot symbols”) as the stop symbol type of the special symbol. The symbol type designation command is transmitted when the special symbol variable display is started. In the present embodiment, symbols corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the symbol type designation command.

The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are commands for designating the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol (effect design z1, z2), respectively. In the present embodiment, the first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command each designate a variation pattern (variation time) associated with the variation pattern number by designating the variation pattern number. .
The first variation pattern designation command designates the variation pattern of the first half period (hereinafter referred to as “first variation pattern”) in the variation display of the effect symbol.
In the present embodiment, m (plural) types of patterns are set as the first variation pattern, which are associated with different variation times. The first variation pattern designation command designates one of m types of first variation patterns.
The second variation pattern designation command designates a variation pattern in the latter half of the variation display of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (hereinafter referred to as “second variation pattern”).
In the present embodiment, n (plural) types of patterns are set as the second variation pattern, which are associated with different variation times. The second variation pattern designation command designates one of the n types of second variation patterns.
The first variation pattern designation command and the second variation pattern designation command are transmitted at the start of variation display of the special symbol.

The stop designation command is a command for designating stop display of a special symbol (effect symbols z1, z2). The stop designation command is transmitted at the start of the special symbol stop display.
The game state designation command is a command for designating a game state (game state offset value).
Here, the “gaming state offset value” is information for designating the gaming state. In the present embodiment, as the gaming state offset value, a numerical value corresponding to each of the combination of the value of the time reduction control flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter is set.
The gaming state designation command designates one gaming state offset value. The game state designation command is transmitted when the power is turned on or when a special game phase to be described later is changed.

The hold number designation command is a command for designating the hold number. In the present embodiment, the number-of-holds designation command designates that the number of holds (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1”, that the hold number has decreased by “1”, the hold number, etc. .
Here, the “special figure 1 hold number” means the number of the notice display (variation display and stop display) of the first special symbol on the special figure 1 display device 61 being held. Further, the “special figure 2 hold number” refers to the number of notification display (variation display and stop display) of the second special symbol on the special figure 2 display device 62 being held.
The number-of-holds designation command is transmitted when power is turned on, when starting information is stored, when a special symbol variation display is started, or the like. In the present embodiment, commands corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and the second special symbol lottery are set as the hold number designation commands.

The opening designation command is a command for designating the start of the opening period (start of the jackpot gaming state). The opening designation command designates the type of the jackpot gaming state to be started (any one of “jackpot 1” to “jackpot 4”). The opening designation command is transmitted at the start of the opening period (at the start of the jackpot gaming state).
The round start designation command is a command for designating the start of a round game. The round start designation command is transmitted at the start of the round game.
The round end designation command is a command for designating the end of the round game. The round end designation command is transmitted at the end of the round game.
The ending designation command is a command for designating the start of the ending period. The ending designation command is transmitted at the start of the ending period.

The main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 are connected to each other via a harness for serial communication. Here, communication between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is performed in both directions. Each control command transmitted / received between the main control circuit 200 and the payout control circuit 400 is composed of 1-byte data.
The main control circuit 200 transmits a control command to the payout control circuit 400 by serial communication. In the payout control circuit 400, when a control command is received from the main control circuit 200, a serial communication reception interrupt is generated, and the data of the control command is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM by this interrupt processing. Also, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a control command to the main control circuit 200 by serial communication. When receiving a control command from the payout control circuit 400, the main control circuit 200 generates a serial communication reception interrupt, and stores the data of the control command in a predetermined area of the RAM 230 by this interrupt processing.
In the pachinko machine 1, a prize ball number designation command or the like is set as a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400.
The prize ball number designation command is a command for designating the number of prize balls to be paid out. In the present embodiment, the prize ball number designation command designates payout of n (n = 1 to 15) prize balls. The award ball number designation command is transmitted when the award ball payout operation is executed by the payout control circuit 400.
Further, in the pachinko machine 1, control commands transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200 include occurrence / release of payout errors, occurrence / release of full tank errors, occurrence / release of ball clogging errors, etc. Control commands that specify each are set. Each control command is transmitted upon detection of occurrence / release of various errors.

(Processing executed by main control circuit 200)
Next, processing executed by the main control circuit 200 will be described.
First, the functions of the hardware configured in the main control circuit 200 will be described.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the hard random number generation circuit 270 receives the value of the loop counter every time one clock is input from the frequency generation circuit 260 (in this embodiment, every 0.083 [μs]). Is started within a predetermined range (in the present embodiment, within the range of 0 to 65535), and a hard random number update process is started. Then, the hard random number update process updates the normal symbol lottery random number, the first special symbol lottery jackpot random number, and the second special symbol lottery jackpot random number. The hard random number update process is executed as a function of the hard random number generation circuit 270 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.
When power is turned on to the pachinko machine 1, the transmission shift register of the output port 1 (output port 250) transmits a control command stored in the FIFO buffer to the effect control circuit 300. Start processing. The control command transmission process is executed as a function of the output port 1 (hardware), and is executed independently of the process executed by the CPU 210 described later based on software.

Next, a game control process executed by the CPU 210 of the main control circuit 200 based on a program (software) related to the progress of the game stored in the ROM 220 will be described.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the CPU initialization process.
When the pachinko machine 1 is powered on, the CPU 210 starts the CPU initialization process shown in FIG. When the CPU initialization process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S1-1.
In step S1-1, an initial setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-2. In the initial setting process, settings necessary for executing various processes are performed.
Specifically, in the initial setting process, the top address of the stack area is set in the stack pointer. Also, a vector type interrupt mode is set as the interrupt mode.
In step S1-2, a wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-3. In the wait time setting process, a predetermined wait process time is set in the timer counter. Then, measurement of the set wait processing time by the timer counter is started.
In step S1-3, a RAM clear signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-4. In the RAM clear signal reading process, the RAM clear signal is read.
Here, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a ram clear switch (not shown). When power is turned on while the ram clear switch is pressed, a ram clear signal is input to the input port 240 (input port 0).
In the RAM clear signal reading process, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal of the input port 240 is read.

In step S1-4, it is determined whether the wait processing time set in step S1-2 has elapsed. If it is determined that the wait processing time has elapsed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-5. If it is determined that the wait processing time has not elapsed (No), the process of step S1-4 is repeated.
In step S1-5, a RAM access permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-6. In the RAM access permission processing, processing necessary for permitting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access permission process, a value corresponding to access permission is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the CPU 210 is allowed to access the work area of the RAM 230 (including the use-prohibited area and the stack area).
In step S1-6, based on the value read in step S1-3 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the ram clear signal), it is determined whether or not the ram clear signal is input. If it is determined that it has not been input (No), the process proceeds to step S1-7. If it is determined that the ram clear signal has been input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-16.

In step S1-7, it is determined whether or not power interruption occurrence information is stored in the power interruption occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230. If it is determined that the power interruption occurrence information is saved (Yes), If the process proceeds to S1-8 and it is determined that the power interruption occurrence information is not stored (No), the process proceeds to Step S1-16.
In step S1-8, a checksum calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-9. In the checksum calculation process, a checksum is calculated based on the backup information.
Here, the “backup information” is stored in all areas of the RAM 230 excluding the power shutdown occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area in the work area (work area including the use prohibited area and the stack area). Information.
In step S1-9, it is determined whether or not the checksum calculated in step S1-8 is normal. If it is determined that the checksum is normal (Yes), the process proceeds to step S1-10. If it is determined that the checksum is not normal (No), the process proceeds to step S1-16.
If the checksum value calculated in step S1-8 matches the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is normal, and step S1. If the checksum value calculated in -8 does not match the checksum value stored in the checksum buffer area, it is determined that the checksum is not normal.

In step S1-10, a power shutdown occurrence information release process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-11. In the power cutoff occurrence information release process, the power cutoff occurrence information set in the power cutoff occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230 is released (erased).
In step S1-11, a game state return process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-12. In the gaming state return process, various values are set in the work area of the RAM 230 based on the backup information, and the gaming state when the occurrence of power interruption is detected is restored.
Specifically, in the game state return process, the values of various flags (time-short control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.) are set based on the backup information. In addition to setting, values of various counters (such as a big hit rear rotation number counter) are set.
As a result, based on the backup information, the information stored in the RAM 230 is restored to the state when the occurrence of power shutdown is detected.
In step S1-12, a power recovery subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-13. In the power-return subcommand transmission process, a subcommand (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300) designating that the power supply has been restored is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.
In step S1-13, a power supply return payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the power return payout command transmission process, a payout command (control command transmitted from the main control circuit 200 to the payout control circuit 400) designating that the power supply has been recovered from the power shutdown is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do.

In step S1-14, an effect return subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-15. In the production start subcommand transmission process, the production return subcommand (power restoration return phase designation command, gaming state designation command, etc.) is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Here, the “power supply restoration phase designation command” is a control command for designating a special game phase in which the performance is restored.
In the effect return subcommand transmission process, first, the current special game phase is confirmed based on the value of the special game phase flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. Then, a power return phase designation command for designating the confirmed special game phase is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Also, a gaming state offset value is calculated based on the current gaming state. Specifically, the value of the time reduction control flag set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, the value of the special figure high probability state flag, the value of the previous jackpot symbol flag, and the value of the jackpot after rotation counter are confirmed. Then, a gaming state offset value corresponding to the confirmation result is calculated. Then, a gaming state designation command that designates the calculated gaming state offset value is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S1-15, an interrupt setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to a main loop process (step S2-1). In the interrupt initial setting process, the CTC (counter / timer circuit), which is a peripheral device, is initialized.
Specifically, the CPU 210 sets an interrupt vector register, and sets an interrupt count value (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment) in the CTC.

In step S1-16, a RAM clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-17. In the RAM clear process, the RAM 230 is initialized.
Specifically, in the RAM clear process, information stored in the RAM 230 (excluding the use-prohibited area) is cleared (erased). As a result, the work area and stack area of the RAM 230 are all initialized, and even if valid backup information is stored, the contents are erased.
Specifically, in a predetermined area of the RAM 230, predetermined initial values are set as values of various flags (time reduction control flag, special figure high probability state flag, previous jackpot symbol flag, special game phase flag, normal game phase flag, etc.). In addition to the setting, a predetermined initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is set as the value of various counters (a big hit rear rotation number counter, a base abnormality confirmation counter, etc.).
In step S1-17, RAM clear subcommand transmission processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S1-18. In the RAM clear subcommand transmission process, a subcommand designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM230.
In step S1-18, a RAM clear payout command transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S1-14. In the RAM clear payout command transmission process, a payout command designating that the RAM clear has been executed is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230.

Next, main loop processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main loop process.
When the CPU initialization process (step S1-15) shown in FIG. 4 ends, the CPU 210 starts the main loop process shown in FIG. When the main loop process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S2-1.
In step S2-1, an interrupt prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-2. In the interrupt prohibition process, an interrupt prohibition state for prohibiting interrupts of other processes is set. As a result, during the period when the interrupt disabled state is set, execution of power-off saving processing, timer interrupt processing, and the like, which will be described later, is prohibited.
In step S2-2, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-3. In the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
Here, the “initial value random number” is a random number for determining an initial value and an end value of a soft random number (a winning design random number, a variation pattern random number, etc.) that is a random number generated in the program.
That is, the value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number is updated within a range from a preset initial value to an end value. The initial value and end value of the loop counter that generates the soft random number are changed every time the value of the loop counter reaches the end value. At this time, the initial value and end value of the loop counter are determined based on the initial value random number.

In step S2-3, main command analysis processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-4. In the main command analysis process, a main command received from the payout control circuit 400 (a control command transmitted from the payout control circuit 400 to the main control circuit 200) is analyzed, and a process corresponding to the analysis result is executed.
In step S2-4, a subcommand transmission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-5. In the subcommand transmission process, the subcommand stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the transmission data register of the output port 250 (output port 1).
As a result, the subcommand input to the transmission data register is stored (stored) in the FIFO buffer. Then, the subcommands stored in the FIFO buffer are transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 in a predetermined order by the transmission shift register.
In step S2-5, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-6. In the interrupt enable process, the interrupt disabled state is canceled. As a result, during the period from the execution of the interrupt permission process of step S2-5 to the execution of the interrupt prohibition process of step S2-1, execution of the power-off saving process, timer interrupt process, etc. is permitted. Interrupt enabled period.
In step S2-6, other random number update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S2-1. In the other random number update process, soft random numbers excluding the winning design random numbers (variable pattern random numbers, etc.) are updated.

Next, the power-off saving process executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the power-off saving process.
The power supply circuit 600 is connected to a power cutoff detection circuit (not shown). The power shutdown detection circuit monitors the power supply voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 600 and outputs a power shutdown notice signal to the main control circuit 300 when the value of the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined reference value. .
When the CPU 210 receives the power shutdown notice signal, the CPU 210 starts the power-off saving process shown in FIG. 6 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the power saving shutdown process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S3-1.
In step S3-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-2. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-2, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-3. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-3, based on the value read in step S3-2 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined (bit check) and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is input (Yes), the process proceeds to step S3-4, and it is determined that the power shutdown notice signal is not input. In (No), it transfers to step S3-13.

In step S3-4, an output port stop process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-5. In the output port stop process, output of control signals and control commands by the output port 250 (output port 0 to output port 2) is stopped. Further, the detection signal input to the input port 240 (input port 0 to input port 3) is stopped.
In step S3-5, a checksum storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-6. In the checksum saving process, a checksum is calculated for information stored in all areas of the work area of the RAM 230 except for the power interruption occurrence information flag area and the checksum buffer area. Then, the calculated checksum value is stored in the checksum buffer area.
In step S3-6, a power interruption occurrence information setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-7. In the power shutdown occurrence information setting process, the power shutdown occurrence information is set (stored) in the power shutdown occurrence information flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S3-7, a RAM access prohibition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-8. In the RAM access prohibition process, a process for prohibiting access to the work area of the RAM 230 is executed.
Specifically, in the RAM access prohibition process, a value corresponding to access prohibition is stored as a RAM protect value in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, access to the work area (including the use-prohibited area and the stack area) of the RAM 230 by the CPU 210 is prohibited.

In step S3-8, a loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-9. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined power-off notice signal read count is set as the value of the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-9, a power-off notice signal reading process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-10. In the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the power shutdown notice signal is read from the power shutdown detection circuit.
Specifically, in the power shutdown notice signal reading process, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal of the input port 240 is read.
In step S3-10, based on the value read in step S3-9 (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to the power shutdown notice signal), is the power shutdown notice signal input from the power shutdown detection circuit? If it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not input (No), the process proceeds to step S3-11, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is input (Yes). Shifts to Step S3-8.
In step S3-11, a loop counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S3-12. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the return determination loop counter is newly set in the return determination loop counter.
In step S3-12, it is determined whether or not the value of the return determination loop counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is “0” (Yes), the CPU If the process proceeds to the initialization process (step S1-1) and it is determined that the value of the return determination loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S3-9.
In step S3-13, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S3-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU 210 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing.
The frequency generation circuit 260 generates an interrupt request signal every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in this embodiment).
In response to the generation of the interrupt request signal, the CPU 210 starts the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 7 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process. When the timer interrupt process is started, first, the process proceeds to step S4-1.
In step S4-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-2. In the register saving process, all register values used during the execution of the main loop process are saved in the saving area of the RAM 230.
In step S4-2, an interrupt permission process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-3. In the interrupt permission process, an interrupt is permitted.
In step S4-3, dynamic port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-4. In the dynamic port output process, a control signal is output to each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED).
Specifically, in the dynamic port output process, the drive information (drive signal) set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230 is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). Accordingly, the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) are controlled to be turned on by the dynamic lighting method based on the drive signal set in the dynamic port output request buffer.

In step S4-4, port input processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-5. In the port input process, the latest switch state is accurately acquired.
Here, an input port 0 status flag area, an input port 1 status flag area, and an input port 2 status flag area are set in the RAM 230.
The input port 0 status flag area includes a switch status storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 0. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (a state in which a signal is input or a state in which a signal is not input) of a signal (detection sensor) corresponding to the switch state storage area (a state in which no signal is input) “1” or “0”) is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 0 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the radio wave detection sensor, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the magnetic detection sensor, and a vibration detection sensor. From the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the inner frame opening sensor, the switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the glass frame opening sensor, and the RAM clear switch And a switch state storage area corresponding to the RAM clear signal.

The input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating a switch state of a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In this embodiment, the input port 1 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and a switch state corresponding to a detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, a switch state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, and a big winning ball detection sensor 103 And a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the out-sphere detection sensor 109.

The input port 2 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each switch state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating a switch state of a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is set. Specifically, when a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is input to each switch state storage area, “1” is set, and a signal corresponding to the switch state storage area is not input. Sometimes “0” is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 state flag area includes a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 and a switch corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102. A state storage area, a switch state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104, and a switch state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. Yes.

Further, the RAM 230 is set with an input port 1 on detection flag area and an input port 2 on detection flag area.
The input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 1. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
Here, the “on state” refers to a state in which the signal is not input and the signal is input.
In the present embodiment, the input port 1 ON detection flag area includes an ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 and an ON signal corresponding to the detection signal from the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107. A state storage area, an ON state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, an ON state storage area corresponding to a detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, and a big winning ball detection sensor The on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from 103 and the on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the out-sphere detection sensor 109 are configured.
In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is “upper left other winning mouth switch bit data”, and the left middle other winning ball detection is performed. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the sensor 107 is “left middle other winning opening switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108. The value set in the left lower other winning opening switch bit data is set, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the right other winning ball detection sensor 105 is set as “right other winning opening switch bit. Data ”and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is called“ big winning opening switch bit data ”. The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the ball detection sensor 109 and "out switch bit data".
That is, the input port 1 on detection flag (value set in the input port 1 on detection flag area) includes the upper left other winning opening switch bit data, the left middle other winning opening switch bit data, and the lower left other winning opening switch bit. Data, right other prize opening switch bit data, big prize opening switch bit data, and out switch bit data.

The input port 2 on detection flag area includes an on state storage area corresponding to each signal (each detection sensor) input to the input port 2. In each on-state storage area, 1-bit data (“1” or “0”) indicating whether an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area is set. Specifically, each on-state storage area is set to “1” when an on-state is detected for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area, and an on-state is set for a signal corresponding to the on-state storage area. When not detected, “0” is set.
In the present embodiment, the input port 2 ON detection flag area corresponds to the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 and the detection signal from the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102. An on-state storage area, an on-state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the normal start ball detection sensor 104, and an on-state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit. ing.
In the following description, the value set (stored) in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is referred to as "first start port switch bit data", and the special figure 2 start ball The value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the detection sensor 102 is “second start port switch bit data”, and the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the general start ball detection sensor 104 The value set to “gate switch bit data” is referred to as “gate switch bit data”, and the value set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the power cutoff notice signal from the power cutoff detection circuit is referred to as “power cutoff switch bit data”.
That is, the input port 2 on detection flag (value set in the input port 2 on detection flag area) includes the first start port switch bit data, the second start port switch bit data, the gate switch bit data, the power supply And cut-off switch bit data.

In the port input process, first, a value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 0 is read. Based on the read value, the value of each switch state storage area in the input port 0 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1 is read. Then, based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area (value set in the process related to the previous step S4-4), the input port 1 ON The value (each switch bit data) in each ON state storage area of the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (the value set in the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. Check the set value. For each signal, when “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, “other cases” means that “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. When “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal This is the case where “1” is set in the storage area and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 1), the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 1 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
Thus, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is “0”, and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is “0”. If it is “1”, “1” is set in the ON state storage area in this step S4-4 (ON state is detected).

Next, the value (“1” or “0”) set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2 is read. Based on the read value and the value set in each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area (the value set in the process related to the previous step S4-4), the input port 2 ON The value (switch bit data) of each on-state storage area in the detection flag area is updated.
Specifically, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal (the value set in the previous step S4-4) and the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. Check the set value. For each signal, when “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, the signal “1” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to, and “0” is set in the on-state storage area corresponding to the signal in other cases.
Here, “other cases” means that “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal. When “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal and “0” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal, and the switch state corresponding to the signal This is the case where “1” is set in the storage area and “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to the signal.
Next, based on the read value (value set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal of the input port 2), the value of each switch state storage area of the input port 2 state flag area is updated.
Specifically, when “1” is set in the reception storage area corresponding to each signal, “1” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal, and the reception storage corresponding to the signal is performed. When “0” is set in the area, “0” is set in the switch state storage area corresponding to the signal.
Thus, for each signal, the value set in the switch state storage area in the previous step S4-4 is “0”, and the value set in the switch state storage area in the current step S4-4 is “0”. If it is “1”, “1” is set in the ON state storage area in this step S4-4 (ON state is detected).

In step S4-5, timer update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-6. In the timer update process, various timers are updated. Specifically, in the timer update process, the values of various timer counters (special game timer, normal game timer, external information timer, etc.) are updated.
In step S4-6, an initial value random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-7. The initial value random number update process in step S4-6 is the same process as the initial value random number update process in step S2-2. Specifically, in the initial value random number update process, the value of the loop counter for generating the initial value random number is updated.
In step S4-7, a winning symbol random number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-8. In the winning symbol random number update process, the value of a loop counter for generating a winning symbol random number among soft random numbers is updated.
In step S4-8, switch management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-9. In the switch management process, a process (such as acquisition of various random numbers) according to the state of each start ball detection sensor 101, 102, 104 (whether or not an on state is detected) is executed. The switch management process will be described later.
In step S4-9, a special game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-10. In the special game management process, the operation of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 and the operation of the special electric accessory 53a are managed. The special game management process will be described later.
In step S4-10, a normal game management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-11. In the normal game management process, the operation of the general-purpose display device 60 and the operation of the normal electric accessory 52a are managed. The normal game management process will be described later.

In step S4-11, an error management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-12. In the error management process, various errors (abnormal conditions) are determined, and settings are made according to the determination results.
Here, the error management process includes a base abnormality error monitoring process described later and a winning frequency abnormality error monitoring process described later.
In step S4-12, a winning opening switch process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-13. In the winning opening switch processing, processing (update of various counters, etc.) according to the state of each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 109 (whether or not an on state is detected) is executed. The winning opening switch process will be described later.
In step S4-13, a payout control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-14. In the payout control management process, a payout command is generated based on the value of the prize ball control counter set in step S4-12, and the generated payout command is transmitted.
In the present embodiment, as the prize ball control counter, the prize ball control counter 1 that stores the number of ball game balls that have entered the big prize opening 53 and the number of ball game balls that have entered the right other prize opening 54 are stored. The prize ball control counter 2, the prize ball control counter 3 in which the number of ball game balls entered in the upper left / left middle / lower left winning holes 55 to 57 are stored, and the ball game ball entered in the first start opening 51 And the prize ball control counter 4 in which the number of ball game balls that have entered the second start port 52 are stored.

In the payout control management process, first, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 1 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (15 [balls] in this embodiment) of payout balls is generated. The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. After that, when the payout of the prize ball by the game ball payout device 440 is completed, the payout control circuit 400 transmits a main command designating the completion of the payout to the main control circuit 200. Then, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 1 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 2 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of payout balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 2 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 3 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (in this embodiment, 10 [balls]) of payout balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 3 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 4 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (3 balls in this embodiment) of prize balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 4 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is “1” or more, a payout command for designating a predetermined number (1 [ball] in the present embodiment) of the prize balls is generated, The generated payout command is stored in the payout command output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a payout command designating the payout of a predetermined number of prize balls is transmitted to the payout control circuit 400. Thereafter, “1” is subtracted from the value of the prize ball control counter 5 in response to reception of the main command designating completion of the payout.

In step S4-14, a launch position designation management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-15. In the launch position designation management process, a process related to launch position designation is executed.
Specifically, in the launch position designation management process, when changing from a state in which the launch of the game ball to the left route is designated to a state in which the launch of the game ball to the right route is designated (at the start of the jackpot game state, etc.) In addition, a subcommand designating launching of the game ball to the right path is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. As a result, a subcommand for designating the launch of the game ball on the right path is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300.
In step S4-15, external information management processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-16. In the external information management process, external information (external signal) to be output to the hall computer 700 is set.
Specifically, in the external information management process, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the value of the external information start port counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of balls entering the start ports 51 and 52 has reached a predetermined number is stored in the port of the RAM 230. Store in the output request buffer. Thereafter, a predetermined value (1 [sphere] in the present embodiment) is subtracted from the value of the external information start port counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value. When it is determined that the value of the external information out switch counter has reached a predetermined value, external information indicating that the number of detected game balls detected by the out ball detection sensor 109 has reached a predetermined number is stored in the RAM 230. Store in port output request buffer. Thereafter, a predetermined value is subtracted from the value of the external information out switch counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the external information timer (timer counter) is “1” or more. When it is determined that the value of the external information timer is “1” or more, external information indicating the occurrence of an abnormal state is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-16, a test signal management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-17. In the test signal management process, test information (test signal) is set.
Specifically, in the test signal management process, test information indicating an internal state (a jackpot gaming state, an execution state of time reduction control, a probability state of special symbol lottery, etc.) is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-17, an LED display setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-18. In the LED display setting process, drive information (drive signal) for controlling the lighting of each of the display devices 60 to 63 (each LED) is set in the dynamic port output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S4-18, solenoid data setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S4-19. In the solenoid data setting process, drive information (drive signal) output to the solenoids 64 and 65 is stored in the port output request buffer of the RAM 230.

In step S4-19, port output processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S4-20. In the port output process, various signals are output to the hall computer 700, the solenoids 64, 65, and the like.
Specifically, in the port output process, various information (external signals, control signals, etc.) set in the port output request buffer is output to the output port 250 (output port 0). As a result, the external signal set in the port output request buffer is output to the hall computer 700 via the payout control circuit 400 and the external terminal board 420. Further, the solenoids 64 and 65 are driven and controlled based on the drive signal set in the port output request buffer.
In step S4-20, a register return process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process returns to the original process. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S4-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

Next, the switch management process in step S4-8 will be described.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the switch management process.
When the switch management process is executed in step S4-8, the process proceeds to step S5-1 as shown in FIG.
In step S5-1, it is determined whether or not the on-state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected. If the process proceeds to S5-2 and it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to Step S5-3.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 (when the gate switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). In the case where it is determined that the ON state of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 has been detected, and “0” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the general-purpose start ball detection sensor 104 (input port) When the gate switch bit data of the 2-on detection flag is “0”), it is determined that the on-state of the normal start ball detection sensor 104 is not detected.
In step S5-2, a normal start ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-3. The normal start ball detection process will be described later.

In step S5-3, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S5-4 and it is determined that the on-state of the special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 101 is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S5-5.
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101. If the first start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 is not detected.
In step S5-4, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S5-5. The special figure 1 starting ball detection process will be described later.
In step S5-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected (Yes), When the process proceeds to step S5-6 and it is determined that the on-state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is not detected (No), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S4-9) is performed. ).
Here, when “1” is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “1”). ), It is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 has been detected, and "0" is set in the ON state storage area corresponding to the detection signal of the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102. If the second start port switch bit data of the input port 2 ON detection flag is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 is not detected.
In step S5-6, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). The special figure 2 starting ball detection process will be described later.

Next, the normal starting ball detection process in step S5-2 will be described.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a general-purpose starting ball detection process.
When the normal starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-2, as shown in FIG. 9, first, the process proceeds to step S6-1.
In step S6-1, a normal random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-2. In the routine random number acquisition process, a winning random number (random number value) is acquired (loaded) from a loop counter corresponding to the normal symbol lottery.
In step S6-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is an upper limit value (in this embodiment, “1”), and it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not the upper limit value. In (No), the process proceeds to step S6-3, and when it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is the upper limit value (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the next process (step S5- Move to 3).
In step S6-3, a general-purpose pending number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S6-4. In the usual figure pending number counter update process, a value obtained by adding "1" to the value set in the usual figure pending number counter is newly set in the usual figure pending number counter.
In step S6-4, a regular random number storage process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-3). In the usual random number saving process, the winning random number acquired in step S6-1 is stored in the usual figure start information storage area of the RAM 230 as the usual figure start information.

Next, the special figure 1 starting ball detection process of step S5-4 will be described.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special figure 1 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 1 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-4, as shown in FIG. 10, first, the process proceeds to step S7-1.
In step S7-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 1 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address setting area of the RAM 230.
In step S7-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S5-5). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special figure 2 starting ball detection process of step S5-6 will be described.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the special figure 2 starting ball detection process.
When the special figure 2 starting ball detection process is executed in step S5-6, as shown in FIG. 11, first, the process proceeds to step S8-1.
In step S8-1, a special symbol identification value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-2. In the special symbol identification value setting process, a special symbol identification value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery is set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-2, a holding number counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S8-3. In the holding number counter address setting process, the address of the special figure 2 holding number counter is set in the holding number counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S8-3, a special symbol random number acquisition process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9). The special symbol random number acquisition process will be described later.

Next, the special symbol random number acquisition process in steps S7-3 and S8-3 will be described.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol random number acquisition process.
When the special symbol random number acquisition process is executed in steps S7-3 and S8-3, as shown in FIG. 12, first, the process proceeds to step S9-1.
In step S9-1, a special symbol identification value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-2. In the special symbol identification value acquisition process, the special symbol identification value set in the special symbol identification value area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-2, a special figure hold number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-3. In the special figure hold number acquisition process, the value of the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area (special figure 1 hold number) Number or special figure 2 hold number) is acquired (loaded).
In step S9-3, a special figure random number acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-4. In the special figure random number acquisition process, various random numbers (random values) such as jackpot random numbers, jackpot symbol random numbers, fluctuation pattern random numbers are acquired (loaded) from the loop counter corresponding to each lottery. At this time, the corresponding loop counter is selected based on the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1.
In step S9-4, it is determined whether or not the special figure hold number (special figure 1 hold number or special figure 2 hold number) acquired in step S9-2 is an upper limit value ("4" in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the special figure hold number is not the upper limit value (No), the process proceeds to step S9-5. If it is determined that the special figure hold number is the upper limit value (Yes), a series of processes is performed. And the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5).

In step S9-5, a special figure holding number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-6. In the special figure hold number counter update process, the value set in the special figure hold number counter (special figure 1 hold number counter or special figure 2 hold number counter) specified by the address set in the hold number counter address area A value obtained by adding “1” to is newly set in the special figure holding number counter.
In step S9-6, a special figure random number storage process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S9-7. In the special figure random number storing process, the various random numbers acquired in step S9-3 are used as special figure start information (special figure 1 start information or special figure 2 start information) as a special figure start information storage area (special figure 1 start). Information storage area or special figure 2 start information storage area). At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special diagram 1 starting information) are stored in the special symbol 1 starting information storage area. If it is a value corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, various random numbers (special figure 2 start information) are stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area.
In step S9-7, the number-of-holds designation command setting process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-9 or S5-5). In the hold number designation command setting process, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the special symbol identification value acquired in step S9-1 is a value corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, the number-of-holds designation command for designating that the number of special symbol 1 reservations has increased by "1" Is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, and if the value corresponds to the second special symbol lottery, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has increased by "1" is stored in the RAM 230. Is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

Next, the special game management process in step S4-9 will be described.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special game management process.
In the present embodiment, as a stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “special game phase”) of a game (hereinafter referred to as “special game”) executed based on a special symbol lottery, `` Special figure changing state '', `` Special figure stop symbol display state '', `` Big prize opening before opening '', `` Big prize opening opening control state '', `` Large winning opening closed effective state '' and `` Large winning opening closed '' Seven "wait states" are defined.
In the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230, a value (special game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven special game phases is set.
The ROM 220 stores special game control modules corresponding to each special game phase as special game control modules (programs) for controlling (executing) special games.
In the special game management process, a special game control module corresponding to the value set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and a process based on the selected special game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the special game management process is executed in step S4-9, the process first proceeds to step S10-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S10-1, a special game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-2. In the special game phase acquisition process, the value (special game phase) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S10-2, a special game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S10-3. In the special game control module acquisition process, the special game control module corresponding to the value (special game phase) acquired in step S10-1 is read.
In step S10-3, a special game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game control module execution process, a process based on the special game control module read in step S10-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S10-1 is a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state”, a special figure change waiting process described later is started, and the “special figure change waiting state” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, a special figure changing process to be described later is started, and in the case of a value corresponding to "special figure stop symbol display state", a special figure stopping process to be described later is started, When the value corresponds to “a state before opening the big prize opening”, a pre-opening process for a special prize opening described later is started. When the value of the winning prize opening control process is started and the value corresponds to the “Large winning opening closed effective state”, the winning opening closing effective process described later is started, and the “Large winning opening open wait state” is entered. When the value is a corresponding value, a special winning opening opening end wait process described later is performed. It is started.

Next, the special figure variation waiting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation waiting process.
When the special figure fluctuation waiting process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 14, first, the process proceeds to step S11-1.
In step S11-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is not “1” or more (No). Shifts to step S11-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special figure 2 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes), shifts to step S11-3.
In step S11-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more, and it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 hold number counter is “1” or more (Yes). In step S11-3, if it is determined that the value of the special figure 1 holding number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S4-10) is performed. ).
In step S11-3, a special figure hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-4. In the special figure hold number update process, the special figure hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure hold number update process, first, the start information (special figure 1 start) stored in the start information storage area (the special figure 1 start information storage area and the special figure 2 start information storage area) of the RAM 230. Information and special figure 2 start information) is selected as determination start information.
In this embodiment, the start determination for the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is given priority over the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area. (Special figure winning judgment, special figure stop symbol judgment, special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) are executed.
Therefore, when the special figure 2 start information is stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 2 start information stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area is acquired (stored first). ) Is selected as the determination start information.
On the other hand, when the special figure 2 start information is not stored in the special figure 2 start information storage area, the special figure 1 start information stored in the special figure 1 start information storage area is first acquired (stored). ) Is selected as the determination start information.
Next, the value of the special figure hold number counter (the special figure 1 hold number counter or the special figure 2 hold number counter) is updated. At this time, if the determined determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 1 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 1 hold. Set to number counter. On the other hand, if the determined determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special figure 2 hold number counter is newly added to the special figure 2 hold number. Set to counter.

In step S11-4, a special figure winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-5. In the special symbol winning determination process, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined (special symbol winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a special symbol winning lottery table in which the jackpot value of the special symbol lottery is registered. Further, as the special figure winning lottery table, a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state” and a special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state” are stored.
In the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure low probability state”, the jackpot value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (in this embodiment, 1/320). On the other hand, in the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the “special figure high probability state”, the jackpot value is set so that the winning probability is a second probability higher than the first probability (1/32 in this embodiment). It is registered.
In the special figure winning determination process, the jackpot random number included in the determination start information and the special figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current gaming state (“special figure low probability state” or “special figure high probability state”); Based on the above, the special figure winning determination is executed.
Specifically, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information matches the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be “jacket” (winning).
On the other hand, when the value of the jackpot random number included in the determination start information does not match the jackpot value, the result of the special symbol lottery is determined to be “out” (losing).

In step S11-5, a special figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-6. In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, the special symbol stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is determined (special symbol stop symbol determination).
The ROM 220 stores a jackpot symbol lottery table in which correspondence between the value of the winning symbol random number and the type of the jackpot symbol (“one jackpot symbol” to “four jackpot symbols”) is registered. Further, as the jackpot symbol lottery table, a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery and a jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are stored.
In the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, “one jackpot symbol” and “two jackpot symbols” are registered as the type of jackpot symbol (stop symbol number). On the other hand, in the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery, “three jackpot symbols” and “four jackpot symbols” are registered as types of jackpot symbols (stop symbol number).
In the special symbol stop symbol determination process, when it is determined that the jackpot symbol (winning) is determined by the special symbol winning symbol determination, the type of the jackpot symbol is determined. Specifically, when the determination start information is special figure 1 start information, based on the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the first special symbol lottery, The type of the jackpot symbol (stop symbol number) is determined. On the other hand, if the determination start information is special figure 2 start information, the winning symbol random number included in the determination start information and the jackpot symbol lottery table corresponding to the second special symbol lottery are determined. The type (stop symbol number) is determined.
On the other hand, when it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the special symbol winning determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the stop symbol type (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S11-6, a symbol type designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-7. In the symbol type designation command setting process, the symbol type designation command for designating the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number) determined in step S11-5 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S11-7, special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-8. In the special figure variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the special symbol is determined (special pattern variation pattern determination).
The ROM 220 stores a second variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is registered. Then, as the second variation pattern lottery table, a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “big hit” and a second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “out” are stored.
In addition, as the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to “out of”, the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each of the combination of the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short-time control and the number of holdings is stored. ing. And in the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding during execution of time-shortening control, compared with the 2nd fluctuation pattern lottery table corresponding during stop of time-shortening control, short fluctuation time (for example, 0.5 [s]). The type of the second variation pattern related to is registered. Further, the contents of the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each number of holdings are set so that the type of the second variation pattern relating to the shorter variation time is determined as the number of holdings increases.
The ROM 220 stores a first variation pattern lottery table in which the correspondence between the variation pattern random number and the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is registered. A first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to each type of the second variation pattern is stored as the first variation pattern lottery table.
In the special figure variation pattern determination process, first, the second variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the result of the special figure winning determination, the execution status of the short time control, the number of holdings, etc. is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read second variation pattern lottery table.
Next, the first variation pattern lottery table corresponding to the determined type of the second variation pattern is read. Then, the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern random number included in the determination start information and the read first variation pattern lottery table.

In step S11-8, a variation pattern command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-9. In the variation pattern command setting process, the first variation pattern designation command for designating the type (variation pattern number) of the first variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer. In addition, the second variation pattern designation command for designating the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S11-9, a special figure variation time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-10. In the special figure variation time setting process, the variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 1”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of one variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. In addition, a variation time (hereinafter referred to as “variation time 2”) corresponding to the type (variation pattern number) of the second variation pattern determined in step S11-7 is acquired. Then, the total time of the obtained fluctuation time 1 and fluctuation time 2 is calculated. Then, the calculated total time is set in the special game timer.
In step S11-10, special figure fluctuation display data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-11. In the special figure fluctuation display data setting process, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the special figure display timer.
Next, when the determination start information is the special figure 1 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 1 display device 61. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
On the other hand, when the determination start information is the special figure 2 start information, a predetermined initial value is set in the special figure display symbol counter corresponding to the special figure 2 display device 62. Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.

In step S11-11, a hold number designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S11-12. In the number-of-holds designation command setting process, a number-of-holds designation command that designates that the number of special figure holds (number of special figure 1 hold or number of special figure 2 hold) has decreased by “1” is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230. To do. At this time, if the judgment start information is the special figure 1 start information, the pending number designation command for designating that the special figure 1 pending number has decreased by "1" is stored in the sub-command output request buffer of the RAM 230, If the judgment start information is the special figure 2 start information, a hold number designation command for designating that the special figure 2 hold number has decreased by "1" is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
In step S11-12, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure changing state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure changing process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process.
When the special figure changing process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S12-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S12-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S12-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S12-4.
In step S12-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure display timer is "0". If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is "0" (Yes), step S12- 3. If it is determined that the value of the special figure display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S12-3, a special figure fluctuation display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special figure fluctuation display data update processing, data for controlling the fluctuation display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is updated.
Specifically, in the special figure variation display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is newly set in the special figure display symbol counter.

In step S12-4, a special figure stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-5. In the special figure stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the special figure display devices 61 and 62 is set.
Specifically, in the special symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, when the variable display of the first special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 1 display device 61. To do. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 1 display device 61, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to light (stop display).
On the other hand, when the variable display of the second special symbol is terminated, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the special symbol display symbol counter corresponding to the special symbol 2 display device 62. . Thereby, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the special figure 2 display device 62, the segment corresponding to the value of the special figure display symbol counter is controlled to be lit (stop display).
In step S12-5, a special figure stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-6. In the special figure stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the special game timer.

In step S12-6, a stop designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S12-7. In the stop specification command setting process, the stop specification command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S12-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure stop symbol display state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special figure stopping process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the special figure stopping process.
When the special figure stopping process is executed in step S10-3, the process first proceeds to step S13-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S13-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S13-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a “hit symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is not a “hit symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S13-3 to stop the symbol. Is determined to be a “hit symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-6.
In step S13-3, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is being executed. If it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed (Yes), the process proceeds to step S13-4 and the time reduction control is being executed. If not (No), the process proceeds to step S13-5.
Here, if “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230, it is determined that the time reduction control is being executed, and if “0” is set, execution of the time reduction control is executed. Judge that it is not in.

In step S13-4, a time reduction control management process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-5. In the time reduction control management process, it is determined whether or not the time reduction control is terminated.
Specifically, in the time reduction control management process, first, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value of the time reduction counter is newly set as the value of the time reduction counter.
Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the time reduction counter is “0”. When it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is “0” (Yes), “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 (time reduction control is stopped). On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, a state where “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is maintained (a state where the time reduction control is being executed is maintained). .
In step S13-5, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-6, a game state update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-7. In the game state update process, the game state is updated.
Specifically, in the game state update process, “0” is set in the special figure high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. Also, “0” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S13-7, a special power control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-8. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the special electric combination 53a is set.
The ROM 220 stores special power combination control tables corresponding to various types of jackpot gaming states. Each special power control table includes an opening time, a prize opening closing time, a prize opening closing time, an ending time, the number of round games, the number of opening / closing switching corresponding to each round game, and each opening / closing switching. Corresponding control data (solenoid control data, control time data) and the like are defined.
In the special character combination control data setting process, the special character combination control table corresponding to the type of the stop symbol (big win symbol) is read, and the read special character combination control table is set in the special character combination control table area of the RAM 230.
Next, “0” is set in the special electric utility continuous operation number counter.

In step S13-8, an opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-9. In the opening time setting process, a predetermined opening time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S13-9, an opening designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S13-10. In the opening designation command setting process, the opening designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S13-10, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the big winning opening opening pre-processing executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the pre-opening process for the special winning opening.
When the big prize opening pre-processing is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the process proceeds to step S14-1.
In step S14-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S14-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S14-2, a special electric combination continuous operation number counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-3. In the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power continuous operation frequency counter.
In step S14-3, a round start designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-4. In the round start designation command setting process, the round start designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.

In step S14-4, a special electric utility opening / closing switching frequency setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-5. In the special power combination opening / closing switching number setting process, the special power combination control table set in the special power combination control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to and the opening / closing switching number corresponding to the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter is read. . Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the special electric utility switching frequency counter.
Next, “0” is set as the value of the special electric winning prize counter.
In step S14-5, a special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S14-6. The special electric role opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S14-6, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening release control state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special power combination opening / closing switching process of steps S14-5 and S16-3 will be described.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the special power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the special power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S14-5 and S16-3, as shown in FIG. 18, the process first proceeds to step S15-1.
In step S15-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power utility switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power service switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). Moves to step S15-2, and when it is determined that the value of the special electric power switch on / off switching counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing ends and the next processing (step S14-6) Alternatively, the process proceeds to S16-4).
In step S15-2, a special power combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-3. In the special electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the special electric combination 53a to the open state or the closed state is set.
Specifically, in the special power control data setting process, a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the solenoid corresponding to the value of the special power on / off switching counter Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the control of the special winning opening solenoid 65 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

In step S15-3, a special power control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S15-4. In the special power control time setting process, a control time for continuing control based on the solenoid control data set in step S15-2 is set.
Specifically, in the special power combination control time setting process, the special power role control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230 is referred to, and the control corresponding to the value of the special power role opening / closing switching frequency counter is referred to. Read time. Then, the read control time is set in the special game timer.
In step S15-4, a special power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process is executed, a series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S14-6 or S16-4). In the special electric utility switching frequency counter updating process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the special electric power switching frequency counter is newly set in the special electric power switching frequency counter.

Next, the special winning opening opening control process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening opening control process.
When the big prize opening opening control process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 19, first, the process proceeds to step S16-1.
In step S16-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power combination switching frequency counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the special power switching frequency counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S16-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power switching on / off counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5.
In step S16-3, special power combination opening / closing switching processing (see FIG. 18) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-4.
In step S16-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power prize winning number counter has reached a predetermined upper limit value (10 [ball] in the present embodiment). If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S16-5, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).

In step S16-5, a special winning opening opening control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-6. In the special winning opening opening control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the special electric accessory 53a is controlled to be closed.
In step S16-6, a special winning opening closing effective time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-7. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, the special winning combination closing effective time (interval time) is obtained by referring to the special electronic control table set in the special electric control table area of the RAM 230, and the special game timer. Set to.
In step S16-7, a round end designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S16-8. In the round end designation command setting process, the round end designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S16-8, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening closed effective state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening closing effective process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the special winning opening closing effective process.
When the big prize opening closing effective process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the process proceeds to step S17-1.
In step S17-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S17-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has reached a specified value, and when it is determined that the value of the special power combination continuous operation number counter has not reached the specified value (No ), The process proceeds to step S17-3, and if it is determined that the value of the special electric power continuous operation number counter has reached the specified value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S17-5.
Here, referring to the special power combination control table set in the special power role control table area of the RAM 230, the number of round games defined in the special power role control table is acquired as a specified value to make a determination. .
In step S17-3, a special winning opening closing time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-4. In the special winning opening closing time setting process, a special winning combination closing time is set in the special game timer with reference to the special electric control table set in the special electric control control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-4, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “pre-big prize opening state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

In step S17-5, an ending time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-6. In the ending time setting process, a special ending time is set in the special game timer with reference to a special power control table set in the special power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S17-6, an ending designation command setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S17-7. In the ending designation command setting process, the ending designation command is stored in the subcommand output request buffer.
In step S17-7, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “big winning opening free wait state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the special winning opening free weighting process executed in step S10-3 will be described.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a special winning opening free end wait process.
When the big prize opening opening end weight process is executed in step S10-3, as shown in FIG. 21, first, the process proceeds to step S18-1.
In step S18-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the special game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S18-2. If it is determined that the value of the special game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10).
In step S18-2, a game state setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S18-3. In the game state setting process, the game state is set.
Specifically, in the game state setting process, the value of the special figure high probability state flag in the RAM 230 is set according to the type of the stop symbol (big hit symbol). At this time, when the type of the stop symbol is “one jackpot symbol” or “three jackpot symbol”, “0” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230. On the other hand, when the type of the stop symbol is “2 jackpots” or “4 jackpots”, “1” is set in the special symbol high probability state flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, a predetermined time reduction count (70 [times] in this embodiment) is set in the time reduction counter. Also, “1” is set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230.
Next, a value corresponding to the type of jackpot symbol is set in the previous jackpot symbol flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S18-3, a special game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-10). In the special game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “special figure change waiting state” is set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal game management process in step S4-10 will be described.
FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing the normal game management process.
Here, in this embodiment, as the stage / stage (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) of the game (hereinafter referred to as “normal game phase”) executed based on the normal symbol lottery, `` Status '', `` Normal diagram changing status '', `` Normal diagram stop symbol display status '', `` Multi-plan electric accessory release state '', `` Multi-plan electric feature release control status '', `` Multi-plan electric feature closure enabled Seven states are defined: “state” and “usually waiting state for opening the electric accessory release”.
Then, a value (ordinary game phase flag) corresponding to one of the seven normal game phases is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
The ROM 220 stores a normal game control module corresponding to each normal game phase as a normal game control module (program) for controlling (executing) the normal game.
In the normal game management process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is selected, and the process based on the selected normal game control module is executed.

Specifically, when the normal game management process is executed in step S4-10, the process first proceeds to step S19-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S19-1, a normal game phase acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-2. In the normal game phase acquisition process, the value (normal game phase) set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired (loaded).
In step S19-2, a normal game control module acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S19-3. In the normal game control module acquisition process, the normal game control module corresponding to the value acquired in step S19-1 (normal game phase) is read.
In step S19-3, a normal game control module execution process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game control module execution process, a process based on the normal game control module read in step S19-2 is started.
Specifically, when the value acquired in step S19-1 is a value corresponding to the “waiting state for normal map change”, a process for waiting for a normal map change to be described later is started, and the “current state for normal map change” is started. In the case of a value corresponding to, a process for changing the normal map described later is started. When it is a value corresponding to “a state before opening an ordinary electric accessory”, a normal electric accessory opening pre-processing described later is started, and when it is a value corresponding to “an ordinary electric accessory opening control state”. When the normal electric actor release control process described later is started and the value corresponds to the “normal electric actor closing effective state”, the normal electric actor closing effective process described later is started, If the value corresponds to the `` object release end wait state '', Electric won game open end wait process is started.

Next, the process of waiting for a change in the normal map executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the normal variation waiting process.
When the normal variation waiting process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the process proceeds to step S20-1.
In step S20-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more, and when it is determined that the value of the pending map counter is “1” or more (Yes). , The process proceeds to step S20-2, and if it is determined that the value of the general-purpose hold number counter is not equal to or greater than “1” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). To do.
In step S20-2, a general-purpose hold number update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-3. In the general figure hold number update process, the general figure hold number is updated.
Specifically, in the normal figure reservation number update process, one start information among the general figure start information stored in the normal start information storage area of the RAM 230 is selected as determination start information.
In the present embodiment, the universal chart start information acquired (stored) first among the general chart start information stored in the universal chart start information storage area is selected as the determination start information.

In step S20-3, a normal winning determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-4. In the normal figure winning determination process, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined (normal figure winning determination).
The ROM 220 stores a common symbol winning lottery table in which the winning value of the normal symbol lottery is registered. In addition, as a common figure winning lottery table, a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control and a common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the time reduction control are stored.
In the general-purpose winning lottery table corresponding to the stoppage of the short-time control, the winning value is registered so that the winning probability is the first probability (1/99 in the present embodiment). On the other hand, the win value is registered so that the winning probability is a second probability (1/1 in the present embodiment) higher than the first probability in the common figure winning lottery table corresponding to the execution of the short-time control. ing.
Then, in the normal figure winning determination process, the normal figure winning lottery is determined based on the winning random number included in the determination start information and the normal figure winning lottery table corresponding to the current execution status of the time reduction control (running or stopped). Make a decision.
Specifically, when the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information matches the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined as “winning” (winning).
On the other hand, if the value of the winning random number included in the determination start information does not match the winning value, the result of the normal symbol lottery is determined to be “out” (losing).

In step S20-4, a common figure stop symbol determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-5. In the general symbol stop symbol determination process, the type (stop symbol number) of the normal symbol stop symbol is determined (normal symbol stop symbol determination).
Specifically, in the general symbol stop symbol determination process, if it is determined to be “winning” (winning) by the common symbol winning determination, “stop symbol per symbol” is set as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number). judge.
On the other hand, if it is determined as “out of” (decision) by the normal symbol winning determination, “out of symbol” is determined as the type of stop symbol (stop symbol number).
Next, the determined stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230.
In step S20-5, a normal fluctuation pattern determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-6. In the normal pattern variation pattern determination process, the type (variation pattern number) of the variation pattern of the normal symbol is determined (normal pattern variation pattern determination).
Specifically, in the normal map variation pattern determination process, when the time reduction control is stopped, the first type (2.0 in the present embodiment) is set as the type of the general map variation pattern (variation pattern number). The type corresponding to the variation time of [s] is determined.
On the other hand, when the time-shortening control is being executed, the second type (in this embodiment, the type corresponding to the fluctuation time of 0.5 [s]) is used as the type of the normal fluctuation pattern (variation pattern number). Determine.

In step S20-6, a normal time change time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-7. In the usual figure fluctuation time setting process, the fluctuation time corresponding to the type of the usual figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern number) determined in step S20-6 is acquired. And the acquired fluctuation | variation time is set to a normal game timer.
In step S20-7, a map change display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S20-8. In the general map display data setting process, data for controlling the variable display of the general map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the normal map display data setting process, first, a predetermined display time is set in the general map display timer.
Next, a predetermined initial value is set in the general symbol display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the general-purpose display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the general-purpose display symbol counter is controlled to be lit.
In step S20-8, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state changing state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the process during normal map change executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a process during normal map change.
When the normal map changing process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 24, the process first proceeds to step S21-1.
In step S21-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S21-2. When it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S21-4.
In step S21-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the common map display timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the general map display timer is “0” (Yes), step S21− If it is determined that the value of the normal display timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S21-3, a normal map display data update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the general map display data update process, data for controlling the variable display of the general map display device 60 is updated.
More specifically, in the normal map display data update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value of the general map display symbol counter is newly set in the general symbol display symbol counter.

In step S21-4, a normal stop display data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-5. In the general map stop display data setting process, data for controlling the stop display of the general map display device 60 is set.
Specifically, in the general symbol stop display data setting process, the stop symbol type (stop symbol number) stored in the stop symbol storage area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
Next, a value corresponding to the acquired stop symbol type (stop symbol number) is set in the general symbol display symbol counter. As a result, among the predetermined number of segments constituting the general-purpose display device 60, the segment corresponding to the value of the general-purpose display symbol counter is controlled to be lit (stop display).
In step S21-5, a normal stop time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S21-6. In the usual stop time setting process, a predetermined stop time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S21-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal game stop symbol display state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the routine stoppage process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the processing during normal stoppage.
When the normal map stop process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 25, first, the process proceeds to step S22-1.
In step S22-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”, and if it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S22-2, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is “per symbol”. If it is determined that the stop symbol is not “per symbol” (No), the process proceeds to step S22-3. If it is determined that the stop symbol is “per symbol” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S22-4.
In step S22-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-4, normal electric control data setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-5. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for opening and closing the ordinary electric combination 52a is set.
The ROM 220 stores a normal power control table corresponding to the execution status (during execution or stoppage) of the time reduction control. Each normal power control table includes a time before opening a normal power, a normal power close effective time, an open end wait time, the number of opening / closing switching, and control data corresponding to each opening / closing switching (solenoid control data, control time). Data).
In the normal power combination control data setting process, the normal power role control table corresponding to the execution status (execution or stoppage) of the short time control is read, and the read normal power role control table is read in the normal power role control table area of the RAM 230. Set.
Next, the number of times of opening / closing switching is read with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230. Then, the read opening / closing switching frequency is set in the normal electric utility switching frequency counter. Also, “0” is set as the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter.

In step S22-5, a normal electric utility opening time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S22-6. In the normal power combination opening time setting process, a predetermined normal power combination release time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S22-6, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “state before the normal electric game object is released” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory opening pre-processing executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the process for releasing the ordinary electric accessory.
When the normal electric accessory release pre-processing is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 26, first, the process proceeds to step S23-1.
In step S23-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S23-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S23-2, a normal power combination opening / closing switching process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S23-3. The normal power combination opening / closing switching process will be described later.
In step S23-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release control state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric combination opening / closing switching process in steps S23-2 and S25-3 will be described.
FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the normal power combination opening / closing switching process.
When the normal power combination opening / closing switching process is executed in steps S23-2 and S25-3, the process first proceeds to step S24-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S24-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). Shifts to step S24-2, and when it is determined that the value of the normal electric utility opening / closing switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processing is terminated and the next processing (step S23-3) is performed. Alternatively, the process proceeds to S25-4).
In step S24-2, an ordinary electronic combination control data setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-3. In the ordinary electric combination control data setting process, control data for controlling the ordinary electric combination 52a to an open state or a closed state is set.
Specifically, in the normal power combination control data setting process, a solenoid corresponding to the value of the normal power combination open / close switching number counter is referred to by referring to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230. Read control data. Then, the read solenoid control data (control data designating energization or deenergization) is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, control of the start opening solenoid 64 based on the set solenoid data is started, and the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be in an open state or a closed state.

In step S24-3, a normal power combination control time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S24-4. In the normal electric control time setting process, a control time for continuing control based on the solenoid control data set in step S24-2 is set.
Specifically, in the normal power combination control time setting process, the control corresponding to the value of the normal power combination open / close switching counter is referred to by referring to the normal power control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230. Read time. Then, the read control time is set in the normal game timer.
In step S24-4, the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S23-3 or S25-4). In the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is newly set in the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory release control process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release control process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release control process is executed in step S19-3, the process first proceeds to step S25-1, as shown in FIG.
In step S25-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-2, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is “0”, and when it is determined that the value of the normal power combination opening / closing switching number counter is not “0” (No). The process proceeds to step S25-3, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary power combination switching number counter is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5.
In step S25-3, a normal power combination opening / closing switching process (see FIG. 27) is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-4.
In step S25-4, it is determined whether or not the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has reached a predetermined upper limit (3 [ball] in the present embodiment), and the value of the ordinary electric winning prize counter is predetermined. If it is determined that the upper limit value has been reached (Yes), the process proceeds to step S25-5, and if it is determined that the value of the ordinary electronic winning prize counter has not reached the predetermined upper limit value (No). Terminates the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).

In step S25-5, a normal electric utility release control end process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-6. In the normal power combination release control end process, solenoid control data for designating the energization stop is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230. As a result, the ordinary electric accessory 52a is controlled to be closed.
In step S25-6, normal electric utility closing effective time setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S25-7. In the normal power combination closing valid time setting process, a normal power combination closing effective time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S25-7, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal electric accessory closing valid state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the normal electric accessory closing effective process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a normal electric accessory closing effective process.
When the normal electric accessory closing effective process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 29, first, the process proceeds to step S26-1.
In step S26-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S26-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S26-2, an opening end wait time setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S26-3. In the opening end wait time setting process, a predetermined opening end waiting time is set in the normal game timer with reference to the normal power combination control table set in the normal power combination control table area of the RAM 230.
In step S26-3, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “ordinary electric accessory release end wait state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the ordinary electric accessory opening end weight process executed in step S19-3 will be described.
FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing the ordinary electric accessory release end weight process.
When the ordinary electric accessory release end weight process is executed in step S19-3, as shown in FIG. 30, first, the process proceeds to step S27-1.
In step S27-1, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal game timer is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S27-2. If it is determined that the value of the normal game timer is not “0” (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11).
In step S27-2, a normal game phase update process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-11). In the normal game phase update process, a value corresponding to the “normal state waiting state” is set in the normal game phase flag area of the RAM 230.

Next, the base abnormality error monitoring process included in the error management process in step S4-11 will be described.
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the base abnormality error monitoring process.
When the base abnormality error monitoring process is executed in the base error management process of step S4-11, first, as shown in FIG. 31, the process proceeds to step S28-1.
In step S28-1, a base abnormality confirmation counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-2. In the base abnormality confirmation counter address setting process, the address of the base abnormality confirmation counter is set in the counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S28-2, a game state acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-3. In the game state acquisition process, a value (special game phase flag) set in the special game phase flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired. Further, the value (time reduction control flag) set in the time reduction control flag area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
In step S28-3, it is determined whether or not it is in a predetermined gaming state, and if it is determined that it is not in a predetermined gaming state (No), the process proceeds to step S28-4 and is in a predetermined gaming state. When it determines with there (Yes), it transfers to step S28-13.
In the present embodiment, it is determined that the game state is in a predetermined game state when at least one of the jackpot gaming state is occurring and the time-shortening control is being executed.
Specifically, the value of the special game phase flag acquired in step S28-2 is “a state before opening the big prize opening”, “a state where the big prize opening is controlled”, “a state where the big prize opening is closed” or “a big prize opening”. If at least one of the values corresponding to the “open end wait state” and the value of the short time control flag acquired in step S28-2 satisfies “1”, the game is in a predetermined gaming state. It is determined that
On the other hand, the value of the special game phase flag acquired in step S28-2 is a value corresponding to "special figure change waiting state", "special figure change state" or "special figure stop symbol display state"; When both of the values of the short time control flag acquired in step S28-2 satisfy “0”, it is determined that the predetermined gaming state is not occurring.
Here, when the jackpot gaming state is occurring, it may be configured to determine that it is in a predetermined gaming state. Further, when the time-shortening control is being executed, it may be configured to determine that it is in a predetermined gaming state.
Further, in the base abnormality error monitoring process, the processes in steps S28-2 and S28-3 may be omitted. In such a configuration, a value corresponding to each gaming state is defined as a base abnormality error determination value described later. In particular, a value larger than the base abnormality error determination value corresponding to the stop of the time reduction control is defined as the base abnormality error determination value corresponding to the execution of the time reduction control. Further, a value larger than the base abnormality error determination corresponding to the non-occurrence of the jackpot gaming state is defined as the base abnormality error determination value corresponding to the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state. Then, in the base abnormality error determination value acquisition process in step S28-10 to be described later, the generated gaming state is confirmed, and a base abnormality error determination value corresponding to the confirmed gaming state is acquired.

In step S28-4, an out switch bit acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-5. In the out switch bit acquisition process, the value (out switch bit data of the input port 1 on detection flag) set in the on state storage area corresponding to the detection signal from the out ball detection sensor 109 of the RAM 230 is acquired.
In step S28-5, it is determined whether or not the ON state of the out ball detection sensor 109 is detected. If it is determined that the ON state of the out ball detection sensor 109 is detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S28-6. If it is determined that the ON state of the out-ball detection sensor 109 has not been detected (No), the process proceeds to step S28-9.
Here, when the out switch bit data acquired in step S28-4 is “1”, it is determined that the ON state of the out ball detection sensor 109 is detected, and the out switch bit data acquired in step S28-4. Is “0”, it is determined that the ON state of the out-sphere detection sensor 109 is not detected.

In step S28-6, a base abnormality confirmation counter value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-7. In the base abnormality confirmation counter value acquisition process, the value of the counter (base abnormality confirmation counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230 is obtained.
In step S28-7, it is determined whether or not the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter acquired in step S28-6 is a predetermined lower limit value (“0” in the present embodiment). If it is determined that it is not the predetermined lower limit value (No), the process proceeds to step S28-8. If it is determined that the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is the predetermined lower limit value (Yes), step S28-9 is performed. Migrate to
In step S28-8, a base abnormality confirmation counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-9. In the base abnormality confirmation counter update process, “1” is subtracted from the value set in the counter (base abnormality confirmation counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S28-9, a base abnormality confirmation counter value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-10. In the base abnormality confirmation counter value acquisition process, the value of the counter (base abnormality confirmation counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230 is obtained.

In step S28-10, a base abnormality error determination value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-11. In the base abnormality error determination value acquisition process, a predetermined base abnormality error determination value stored in the ROM 220 is acquired and set in the determination value area of the RAM 230.
Here, the predetermined base abnormality error determination value is set based on a real fire test of the pachinko machine 1.
In step S28-11, it is determined whether or not the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter acquired in step S28-9 is greater than or equal to the base abnormality error determination value set in the determination value area of the RAM 230, and the base abnormality confirmation counter is determined. If it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the base abnormality error determination value (Yes), the process proceeds to step S28-12, and it is determined that the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is not equal to or less than the base abnormality error determination value. If (No), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (the next process in the base error management process).
In step S28-12, a base abnormality error notification setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S28-13. In the base abnormality error notification setting process, various settings for notifying the occurrence of a base abnormality error are performed.
Specifically, in the base abnormality error notification setting process, a subcommand for designating the occurrence of a base abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230.
Next, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 0.12 [s]) is set in the external information timer.
In step S28-13, a base abnormality confirmation counter clear process is executed, the series of processes is terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (the next process in the base error management process). In the base abnormality confirmation counter clear process, the counter (base abnormality confirmation counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230 is cleared (a predetermined initial value (“0” in this embodiment) as the counter value). Set).

Next, the winning frequency abnormality error monitoring process included in the error management process of step S4-11 will be described.
FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a winning frequency abnormality error monitoring process.
When the winning frequency abnormality error monitoring process is executed in the base error management process of step S4-11, as shown in FIG. 32, first, the process proceeds to step S29-1.
In step S29-1, a start port error counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-2. In the start port error counter address setting process, the address of the start port error counter is set in the counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-2, a start port error monitoring timer address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-3. In the start port error monitoring timer address setting process, the address of the start port error monitoring timer is set in the timer address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-3, a start port error determination value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-4. In the start port error determination value setting process, a predetermined start port error determination value stored in the ROM 220 is acquired and set in the determination value area of the RAM 230.
Here, the predetermined start-up port error determination value is set based on a real fire test of the pachinko machine 1.
In step S29-4, a start port error subcommand setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-5. In the start port error subcommand setting process, a subcommand (lower data) for designating the occurrence of a start port winning frequency abnormality error is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-5, a winning frequency abnormality error determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-6. The winning frequency abnormality error determination process will be described later.

In step S29-6, a left other winning mouth error counter address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-7. In the other left winning mouth error counter address setting process, the address of the left other winning mouth error counter is set in the counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-7, a left other prize opening error monitoring timer address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-8. In the other left winning mouth error monitoring timer address setting process, the address of the left other winning mouth error monitoring timer is set in the timer address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-8, a left other winning mouth error determination value setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-9. In the other left winning mouth error determination value setting process, a predetermined left other winning mouth error determination value stored in the ROM 220 is acquired and set in the determination value area of the RAM 230.
Here, the predetermined left other winning prize error determination value is set based on a real fire test of the pachinko machine 1.
In step S29-9, a left other prize opening error subcommand setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-10. In the left other prize opening error subcommand setting process, a subcommand (lower data) for designating the occurrence of a left other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-10, a winning frequency abnormality error determination process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-11. The winning frequency abnormality error determination process will be described later.

In step S29-11, right other winning mouth error counter address setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S29-12. In the right other prize opening error counter address setting process, the address of the right other prize opening error counter is set in the counter address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-12, right other winning mouth error monitoring timer address setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S29-13. In the right other prize opening error monitoring timer address setting process, the address of the right other prize opening error monitoring timer is set in the timer address area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-13, right other winning mouth error determination value setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S29-14. In the right other prize opening error judgment value setting process, a predetermined right other prize mouth error judgment value stored in the ROM 220 is acquired and set in the judgment value area of the RAM 230.
Here, the predetermined right other prize winning hole error determination value is set based on the real fire test of the pachinko machine 1.
In step S29-14, right other prize opening error subcommand setting processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S29-15. In the right other prize opening error subcommand setting process, a subcommand (lower data) for designating the occurrence of a right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S29-15, a winning frequency abnormality error determination process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (the next process in the base error management process). The winning frequency abnormality error determination process will be described later.

Next, the winning frequency abnormality error determination processing in steps S29-5, S29-10, and S29-15 will be described.
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing a winning frequency abnormality error determination process.
When the winning frequency abnormality error determination process is executed in steps S29-5, S29-10, and S29-15, as shown in FIG. 33, first, the process proceeds to step S30-1.
In step S30-1, an error counter value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-2. In the error counter value acquisition process, the value of the error counter (start port error counter, left other winning port error counter or right other winning port error counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
In step S30-2, an error determination value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-3. In the error determination value acquisition process, an error determination value (a start port error determination value, a left other winning port error determination value, or a right other winning port error determination value) set in the determination value area of the RAM 230 is acquired.
In step S30-3, it is determined whether or not the value of the error counter acquired in step S30-1 is greater than or equal to the error determination value acquired in step S30-2. The value of the error counter is greater than or equal to the error determination value. If it is determined (Yes), the process proceeds to step S30-4, and if it is determined that the value of the error counter is not equal to or less than the error determination value (No), the process proceeds to step S30-5. .

In step S30-4, a winning frequency abnormality error notification setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-9. In the winning frequency abnormality error notification setting process, various settings for notifying the occurrence of a winning frequency abnormality error are performed.
Specifically, in the winning frequency abnormality error notification setting process, a subcommand (the subcommand set in step S29-4, S29-9 or S29-14) for designating the occurrence of a winning frequency abnormality error is used as a subcommand of the RAM 230. Store in the output request buffer.
Next, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 0.12 [s]) is set in the external information timer.
In step S30-5, an error monitoring timer value acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-6. In the error monitoring timer value acquisition process, an error monitoring timer (start port error monitoring timer, left other winning port error monitoring timer or right other winning port error monitoring timer) specified by the address set in the timer address area of the RAM 230 is displayed. Get the value.
In step S30-6, it is determined whether or not the value of the error monitoring timer acquired in step S30-5 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the error monitoring timer is not “0” (No), When the process proceeds to step S30-7 and it is determined that the value of the error monitoring timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S30-8.

In step S30-7, an error monitoring timer update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-8. In the error monitoring timer update process, the value of the error monitoring timer (start port error monitoring timer, left other winning port error monitoring timer or right other winning port error monitoring timer) specified by the address set in the timer address area of the RAM 230 "1" is subtracted from.
In step S30-8, whether or not the value of the error monitoring timer (starting port error monitoring timer, left other winning port error monitoring timer or right other winning port error monitoring timer) updated in step S30-7 is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the error monitoring timer is “0” (Yes), the process proceeds to step S30-9, and if the value of the error monitoring timer is not “0” (No) ) Ends the series of processes and proceeds to the next process (steps S29-6, S29-11 or the next process in the base error management process).
In step S30-9, an error counter clear process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S30-10. In the error counter clear process, the error counter (start port error counter, left other winning port error counter or right other winning port error counter) specified by the address set in the counter address area of the RAM 230 is cleared (as the counter value). A predetermined initial value (“0” in this embodiment) is set).
In step S30-10, an error monitoring timer reset process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the process proceeds to the next process (steps S29-6, S29-11 or the next process in the base error management process). In the error monitoring timer reset process, the error monitoring timer (start port error monitoring timer, left other winning port error monitoring timer or right other winning port error monitoring timer) specified by the address set in the timer address area of the RAM 230 is reset. (Set a predetermined error monitoring time as the timer value).
In the present embodiment, a predetermined error monitoring time (error timer value) is defined as a value corresponding to 60 [s].

Next, the winning opening switch process in step S4-12 will be described.
FIG. 34 shows the contents of the switch check table. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a winning opening switch process.
The ROM 220 stores a switch check table shown in FIG. 34 as data for executing the winning opening switch process.
In the switch check table, various data to be referred to in the winning opening switch check process are registered. Specifically, a predetermined number (in this embodiment, “15”) of data blocks are registered in the switch check table. In each data block, three record data (record data 1, record data 2, and record data 3) are registered.
In each data block, information for identifying an ON detection flag (address of the ON detection flag) is registered as record data 1, and information for specifying switch bit data (hereinafter referred to as "switch bit specifying data") as record data 2. ”) Is registered, and information (counter address) for identifying the counter is registered as the record data 3. Each record data is associated with a table address (“00” to “44” in the example shown in FIG. 34).
In the winning opening switch process, a loop process based on each data block (processes of steps S31-3 to S31-15 described later) is executed in a predetermined order for all the data blocks registered in the switch check table. .
In each loop process, it is determined whether or not the ON state is detected for the detection sensor specified by the record data 1 and 2, and when it is determined that the ON state is detected, the detection is specified by the record data 3. The counter value is updated.

When the winning opening switch process is executed in step S4-12, as shown in FIG. 35, first, the process proceeds to step S31-1.
In step S31-1, a switch check table address setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-2. In the switch check table address setting process, the address of the switch check table shown in FIG. 34 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 230.
In step S31-2, a loop counter setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-3. In the loop counter setting process, a predetermined number of loops is set in the loop counter. Here, the number of data blocks registered in the switch check table (in this embodiment, “15”) is set as the predetermined number of loops.
Next, a predetermined initial value (in this embodiment, “0”) is set as the value of the table address counter.
In step S31-3, an ON detection flag address acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-4. In the on detection flag address acquisition process, the address of the on detection flag is acquired with reference to the switch check table.
Specifically, in the on detection flag address acquisition process, the value of the table address counter (table address) is confirmed. Then, with reference to the record data corresponding to the confirmed table address (record data 1 of the data block), the address registered in the record data (the input port 1 on detection flag address or the input port 2 on detection flag) Address).

In step S31-4, a table address update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-5. In the table address update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the table address counter (the address corresponding to the record data 2 of the data block) is newly set in the table address counter.
In step S31-5, a switch bit data acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-6. In the switch bit data acquisition process, switch bit specific data is acquired with reference to the switch check table.
Specifically, in the switch bit data acquisition process, the value of the table address counter (table address) is confirmed. Then, the switch bit specifying data registered in the record data is acquired with reference to the record data (record data 2 of the data block) corresponding to the confirmed table address.
In step S31-6, a table address update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-7. In the table address update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the table address counter (the address corresponding to the record data 3 of the data block) is newly set in the table address counter.

In step S31-7, an on detection flag acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-8. In the on detection flag acquisition process, the value of the on detection flag (input port 1 on detection flag or input port 2 on detection flag) is acquired based on the address acquired in step SS31-3.
In step S31-8, an on-state calculation process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-9. In the on state calculation process, the state (on state or off state) of the detection sensor is calculated.
Specifically, the bit data value specified by the switch bit specifying data acquired in step S31-5 is acquired from the bit data (switch bit data) constituting the ON detection flag acquired in step S31-7 ( Operation).
In step S31-9, based on the processing result of step S31-8, it is determined whether or not an on-state is detected. If it is determined that an on-state is detected (Yes), the process proceeds to step S31-10. If it is determined that the on-state is not detected (No), the process proceeds to step S31-14.
Here, when the value acquired (calculated) in step S31-8 is “1”, it is determined that the ON state is detected, and the value acquired (calculated) in step S31-8 is “0”. In the case, it is determined that the ON state is not detected.

In step S31-10, a counter update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-11. In the counter update process, the counter is updated with reference to the switch check table.
Specifically, in the counter update process, the value of the table address counter (table address) is confirmed. Then, with reference to the record data (record data 3 of the data block) corresponding to the confirmed table address, the address (counter address) registered in the record data is acquired. Then, “1” is added to the value set in the counter specified by the acquired address.
In step S31-11, a counter address acquisition process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-12. In the counter address acquisition process, the value of the table address counter (table address) is confirmed. Then, with reference to the record data (record data 3 of the data block) corresponding to the confirmed table address, the address (counter address) registered in the record data is acquired.
In step S31-12, it is determined whether the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of a prize ball control counter (any one of prize ball control counter 1 to prize ball control counter 5). If it is determined that the counter address is the address of the prize ball control counter (Yes), the process proceeds to step S31-13, and if it is determined that the acquired counter address is not the address of the prize ball control counter (No) ) Goes to Step S31-14.

In step S31-13, base abnormality confirmation counter update processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-14. In the base abnormality confirmation counter update process, a predetermined addition value is added to the base abnormality confirmation counter.
Specifically, in the base abnormality confirmation counter update process, the detection sensors 101 to 103, 105 to 108 (the winning holes 51 to 57 from which the game ball has been detected are detected) in which the detection of the ON state is determined in step S31-9. ) Is added to the base abnormality confirmation counter.
In the present embodiment, as the predetermined addition value corresponding to each of the detection sensors 101 to 103 and 105 to 108, a value corresponding to the number of prize balls to be paid out according to the detection of the game ball by the detection sensor (the same as the number of prize balls) Value).
That is, “3” is defined as a predetermined addition value corresponding to the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101 (first start port 51), and a predetermined value corresponding to the special figure 2 start ball detection sensor 102 (second start port 52). “1” is defined as the addition value, “15” is defined as the predetermined addition value corresponding to the big winning ball detection sensor 103 (large winning port 53), and the right other winning ball detection sensor 105 (right other winning port 54). “10” is defined as the predetermined addition value corresponding to the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 (upper left other winning opening 55), and “10” is defined as the predetermined addition value corresponding to the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 107. “10” is defined as a predetermined addition value corresponding to (left middle other winning opening 56), and “10” is defined as a predetermined adding value corresponding to lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 (lower left other winning opening 57). Yes.

In the base abnormality confirmation counter update process, when the detection sensor whose on state is detected in step S31-9 is the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101, the ROM 220 determines a predetermined corresponding to the special figure 1 start ball detection sensor 101. The addition value “3” is read, and the read predetermined addition value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor in which the ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102, a predetermined addition value "1" corresponding to the special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 102 is read from the ROM 220. The predetermined addition value thus read is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor in which the ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the big winning ball detection sensor 103, the predetermined addition value “15” corresponding to the big winning ball detection sensor 103 is read from the ROM 220, The read predetermined addition value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor whose ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the right other winning ball detection sensor 105, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the right other winning ball detection sensor 105 is read from the ROM 220. Then, the read predetermined addition value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor whose ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the upper left other winning ball detection sensor 106 is read from the ROM 220. Then, the read predetermined addition value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor in which the ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the left middle other winning ball detection sensor 107 is stored from the ROM 220. The predetermined addition value thus read is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the detection sensor whose ON state is detected in step S31-9 is the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the lower left other winning ball detection sensor 108 is read from the ROM 220. Then, the read predetermined addition value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.

Here, in the base abnormality confirmation counter updating process, a predetermined addition value corresponding to the prize ball control counter updated in step S31-10 may be added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
In such a configuration, if the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of the prize ball control counter 1, the predetermined addition value “15” corresponding to the prize ball control counter 1 is read from the ROM 220. Read and add the read predetermined addition value to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of the prize ball control counter 2, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the prize ball control counter 2 is read from the ROM 220 and the read predetermined addition is read out. The value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of the prize ball control counter 3, the predetermined addition value “10” corresponding to the prize ball control counter 3 is read from the ROM 220 and the read predetermined addition is read out. The value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, if the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of the prize ball control counter 4, the predetermined addition value “3” corresponding to the prize ball control counter 4 is read from the ROM 220 and the read predetermined addition is read out. The value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
On the other hand, when the address of the counter acquired in step S31-11 is the address of the prize ball control counter 5, the predetermined addition value “1” corresponding to the prize ball control counter 5 is read from the ROM 220 and the read predetermined addition is read out. The value is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.

In step S31-14, a table address update process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S31-15. In the table address update process, a value obtained by adding “1” to the value set in the table address counter (the address corresponding to the record data 1 of the next data block) is newly set in the table address counter.
In step 31-15, loop counter update processing is executed, and the flow proceeds to step S31-16. In the loop counter update process, a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the value set in the loop counter is newly set in the loop counter.
In step S31-16, it is determined whether or not the value of the loop counter is “0”. If it is determined that the value of the loop counter is not “0” (No), the process proceeds to step S31-3. If it is determined that the value of the loop counter is “0” (Yes), the series of processes is terminated and the process proceeds to the next process (step S4-13).

(Processing executed by the effect control circuit 300)
Next, an effect control process executed by the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 based on a program (software) stored in the ROM will be described.
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the effect control process.
When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 repeatedly executes a main loop process (not shown) after executing a CPU initialization process (not shown).
In addition, a frequency generation circuit (not shown) of the effect control circuit 300 generates a timer interrupt request signal at every predetermined interrupt cycle (4.0 [ms] in the present embodiment). Then, the CPU of the effect control circuit 300 starts the effect control process shown in FIG. 36 during the interrupt permission period of the main loop process in response to the generation of the timer interrupt request signal.
When the effect control process is started, the process proceeds to step S32-1.
In step S32-1, a register saving process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-2. In the register saving process, the register value used during the execution of the main loop process is saved in the saving area of the RAM.
In step S32-2, an effect flag setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-3. In the effect flag setting process, various effect flags are set.
Specifically, in the effect flag setting process, it is determined whether or not a gaming state designation command has been received. When it is determined that the gaming state designation command has been received, various effect flags (such as a time-shortening control flag, a special figure high probability state flag, etc.) are set.

In step S32-3, a hold effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-4. In the hold effect setting process, a hold effect is set.
Specifically, in the hold production setting process, it is determined whether or not a hold number designation command for designating that the hold number (the special figure 1 hold number or the special figure 2 hold number) has increased by “1” has been received.
If it is determined that a hold number designation command specifying that the hold number has increased by “1” has been received, newly acquired start information (see FIG. 1 start information or special information is displayed in the hold symbol display area b2. The process for starting the display of the reserved symbol h corresponding to the (starting information in FIG. 2) is executed.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the hold number designation command for designating that the hold number has decreased by “1” has been received, the start information that the special symbol notification display has started in the hold symbol display area b2 (see FIG. 1) The display of the holding symbol h corresponding to the starting information or the special symbol 2 starting information) is terminated, and processing for starting the display of the holding symbol h corresponding to the starting information is executed in the holding symbol display area b1.

In step S32-4, a variation effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-5. In the variation effect setting process, a variation effect is set.
Specifically, in the variation effect setting process, it is determined whether a predetermined control command has been received. Here, the predetermined control command means a symbol type designation command, a first variation pattern designation command, and a second variation pattern designation command.
When it is determined that the predetermined control command has been received, first, the mode (stop effect) of the effect symbols z1 and z2 (stop symbol) to be displayed based on the stop symbol type designated by the symbol type designation command. Number). Further, the determined stop symbol form is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM.
Next, the mode (variation effect number) of the first variation pattern is determined based on the type of the first variation pattern designated by the first variation pattern designation command. Also, the mode (variation effect number) of the second variation pattern is determined based on the type of the second variation pattern designated by the second variation pattern designation command.
Next, an effect control table corresponding to the determined first variation pattern aspect (variable effect number) and an effect control table corresponding to the determined second variation pattern aspect (variable effect number) are read from the ROM. Further, the effect control table that has been read is synthesized to generate an effect control table related to the change effect. And the produced production | presentation control table is set to the predetermined area | region of RAM. Thereby, the fluctuating effect based on the set effect control table is started.
Here, the “effect control table” is information that defines the progress of the effects (display effects, sound effects, lamp effects, etc.).

In step S32-5, stop effect setting processing is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-6. In the stop effect setting process, a stop effect is set.
Specifically, in the stop effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a stop designation command has been received.
If it is determined that the stop designation command has been received, the effect control table corresponding to the stop symbol mode (stop effect number) set in step S32-4 is read from the ROM. Also, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereby, the stop effect based on the set effect control table is started.

In step S32-6, a big hit production setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-7. In the jackpot effect setting process, a jackpot effect is set.
Specifically, in the jackpot presentation setting process, it is determined whether or not an opening designation command has been received.
And when it determines with having received the opening designation | designated command, based on the type of the jackpot game state which an opening designation | designated command designates, the mode of jackpot presentation (hit jackpot effect number) is determined first. Also, the effect control table corresponding to the determined jackpot effect mode (hit effect number) is read from the ROM. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereby, the jackpot effect based on the set effect control table is started.

In step S32-7, an error notification effect setting process is executed, and the process proceeds to step S32-8. In the error notification effect setting process, an error notification effect is set.
Specifically, in the error notification effect setting process, it is determined whether or not a subcommand designating the occurrence of a base abnormality error has been received.
And when it determines with having received the subcommand which designates generation | occurrence | production of a base abnormal error, the presentation control table corresponding to a base abnormal error alerting effect is read from ROM. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereby, the base abnormality error notification effect is started.
The base abnormality error notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 60 [s]). In the base abnormality error notification effect, the panel lamp 21 (all LEDs) is turned off, the frame lamp 20 (all LEDs) is lit in a predetermined color (in this embodiment, red), and the sound generator 22 performs a predetermined operation. Warning sound (in this embodiment, a warning sound and a sound “base abnormality detected”) are output, and a predetermined warning image (in this embodiment, “base abnormality is detected”) is displayed on the display screen 31a of the main image display device 31. Is displayed).

Next, it is determined whether or not a subcommand designating the occurrence of a start opening prize frequency abnormality error has been received.
And when it determines with having received the subcommand which designates generation | occurrence | production of a start opening prize frequency abnormality error, the production control table corresponding to a start opening prize frequency abnormality error alerting effect is read from ROM. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. Thereby, the start opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect is started.
The start opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (60 [s] in the present embodiment). In the start opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect, the panel lamp 21 (all LEDs) is turned off, and the frame lamp 20 (all LEDs) is lit in a predetermined color (in this embodiment, red), and a sound generator is provided. 22, a predetermined warning sound (in this embodiment, a warning sound and a voice “abnormal winning frequency is detected”) is output, and a predetermined warning image (in the present embodiment, in the present embodiment) is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. , An image including the characters “Winning frequency abnormality 1 detected” is displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not a subcommand designating the occurrence of a left other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error has been received.
If it is determined that a subcommand designating the occurrence of the left other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error has been received, an effect control table corresponding to the left other winning prize winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is read from the ROM. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. As a result, the left other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is started.
The left other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (60 [s] in the present embodiment). Then, in the left other prize mouth winning frequency error error notification effect, the panel lamp 21 (all LEDs) is turned off, the frame lamp 20 (all LEDs) is lit in a predetermined color (in this embodiment, red), and the sound A predetermined warning sound (in this embodiment, a warning sound and a sound “abnormal winning frequency is detected”) is output from the generator 22, and a predetermined warning image (this embodiment) is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. In the form, an image including the characters “Winning frequency abnormality 2 detected” is displayed.

Next, it is determined whether or not a subcommand for designating the occurrence of a right other prize winning prize winning frequency abnormality error has been received.
If it is determined that a subcommand designating the occurrence of the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error has been received, an effect control table corresponding to the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect is read from the ROM. Then, the read effect control table is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. As a result, the right other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is started.
The right other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed for a predetermined time (60 [s] in the present embodiment). In the right other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error notification effect, the panel lamp 21 (all LEDs) is turned off, the frame lamp 20 (all LEDs) is lit in a predetermined color (red in this embodiment), and the sound A predetermined warning sound (in this embodiment, a warning sound and a sound “abnormal winning frequency is detected”) is output from the generator 22, and a predetermined warning image (this embodiment) is displayed on the display screen 31 a of the main image display device 31. In the form, an image including the characters “Winning frequency abnormality 3 is detected” is displayed.

  In step S32-8, a register restoration process is executed, a series of processes are terminated, and the original process is restored. In the register restoration process, the register value saved in step S32-1 is restored. Then, after the register restoration process is completed, the process returns to the main loop process (program address indicated by the stack pointer).

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is added to the prize ball control counter 1 in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the big prize opening 53, and the game to the right other prize opening 54 is performed. A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is added to the value of the prize ball control counter 2 according to the entry of the ball, and the game ball enters the upper left / middle / lower left other winning holes 55 to 57. A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is added to the value of the prize ball control counter 3 according to the ball, and the prize ball control counter 4 according to the game ball entering the first start port 51. A predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment) is added to the value of the prize ball, and the value of the prize ball control counter 5 is set to the predetermined value “in the present embodiment in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the second starting port 52. , “1” is added.
Further, in response to the addition of a predetermined value to each prize ball control counter 1 to 5, a predetermined value (a value corresponding to the number of prize balls) is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter. Here, in the present embodiment, processing (steps S31-11 to S31-13) for updating the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is defined in the winning opening switch processing program (source code). As a result, data for updating the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is specified in the switch check table, and the base abnormality confirmation is compared with the case where the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is updated by loop processing based on the switch check table. It is possible to reduce the amount of data (data amount stored in the ROM 220) necessary for processing for updating the counter value.
On the other hand, according to the discharge of the game ball from the game area 30 (detection of the game ball by the out ball detection sensor 109) except in a predetermined game state (during the occurrence of the jackpot game state or execution of the short time control), A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is subtracted from the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter. At this time, if the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is a predetermined lower limit value (in this embodiment, “0”), the predetermined value is not subtracted from the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
Further, it is determined whether or not a base abnormality error has occurred at a predetermined interrupt cycle except during a predetermined gaming state. Specifically, when the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter reaches the base abnormality error determination value (or above), the occurrence of the base abnormality error is determined, and the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is determined as the base abnormality error determination. If the value has not been reached (is less than), it is determined that no base abnormality error has occurred.
When it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for designating the occurrence of a base abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 and a predetermined value (this embodiment) Then, a value corresponding to 0.12 [s] is set.
Thereby, the base abnormality error notification effect is executed, and external information indicating the occurrence of the abnormal state is output to the hall computer 700.

Here, an example of determining the occurrence of a base abnormality error based on the base abnormality error confirmation counter will be described.
FIG. 37 is a diagram illustrating an example of transition of the base abnormality confirmation counter value.
In FIG. 37, a configuration in which the lower limit value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is not set (hereinafter referred to as “configuration A”) and a configuration in which the lower limit value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is set (hereinafter, referred to as “configuration A”). , “Configuration B”), the transition of the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is compared.
Here, the configuration A is a configuration in which the process of step 28-7 is deleted in the base abnormality error monitoring process shown in FIG. 31 (even if the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is the predetermined lower limit value). Abnormality confirmation counter update process (step S28-8) is executed).
On the other hand, in the configuration B, the configuration related to the base abnormality error monitoring processing according to the present embodiment (when the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is the predetermined lower limit value, the base abnormality confirmation counter update processing (step S28-8) is executed. Not configured).
In the example shown in FIG. 37, after the player 1 has played the game for a predetermined time (“period in which fraud is not performed” shown in FIG. 37) without an illegal winning action, the player 2 performs the predetermined time (FIG. 37). 37 shows a case where an illegal winning action is performed.
Further, in the example shown in FIG. 37, during the period when the illegal winning action is not performed, the game balls are continuously discharged from the out port 58 without the game balls entering the winning ports 51 to 57 (hereinafter, referred to as “the winning ball”). , “Non-winning continuation state”) has occurred.
As shown in the data “A” in FIG. 37, in the configuration A, the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter increases in the negative direction as the duration of the game becomes longer during the period when the illegal winning action is not performed. As a result, when the illegal winning action is continued thereafter, the time until the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter reaches the base abnormality error determination value becomes longer. As a result, the time from when the illegal winning action is started until the base abnormality error is notified (the illegal winning action period shown in FIG. 37) becomes longer.
On the other hand, as shown in data “B” in FIG. 37, in the configuration B, the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter does not become less than the lower limit value “0” during a period in which the illegal winning action is not performed. As a result, when the illegal winning action is continued thereafter, the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter reaches the base abnormality error determination value in a short time. As a result, the time from when the illegal winning action is started until the base abnormality error is notified (the illegal winning action period shown in FIG. 37) is shortened.
As described above, according to the pachinko machine 1 (Configuration B), an illegal winning action can be detected (notified) at an early stage.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, error counters (starting ports) corresponding to the winning ports (first starting port 51, left other winning ports 55 to 57, and right other winning ports 54) in which game balls can be entered at all times. Error counter, left other prize opening error counter or right other prize opening error counter), error monitoring timer (starting mouth error monitoring timer, left other prize opening error monitoring timer or right other prize opening error monitoring timer), and error judgment value (A start port error determination value, a left other winning port error determination value, or a right other winning port error determination value).
In the present embodiment, the start port error determination value, the left other winning port error determination value, and the right other winning port error determination value are different from each other. Further, the right other prize opening error determination value is larger than the left other prize opening error determination value.
In the present embodiment, for the other left winning holes 55 to 57, one error counter, one error monitoring timer, one error determination value, and three other left winning holes 55 to 57, Is provided. However, an error counter, an error monitoring timer, and an error determination value corresponding to each of the three other left winning holes 55 to 57 may be provided.
A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is added to the start port error counter according to the game ball entering the first start port 51, and the game to each of the other left winning ports 55-57. A predetermined value (“1” in the present embodiment) is added to the left other prize opening error counter in accordance with the entry of the ball, and the right other prize winning is in accordance with the game ball entering the right other prize opening 54. A predetermined value (in this embodiment, “1”) is added to the mouth error counter.
Further, every time a predetermined error monitoring time set in the starting port error monitoring timer (60 [s] in this embodiment) elapses, the value of the starting port error counter is cleared, and the left other winning port error monitoring timer Each time the predetermined error monitoring time set in (60 [s] in this embodiment) elapses, the value of the left other prize opening error counter is cleared and the predetermined value set in the right other prize opening error monitoring timer is set. Each time the error monitoring time (60 [s] in the present embodiment) elapses, the value of the right other prize opening error counter is cleared.
Further, it is determined whether or not a start opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred at a predetermined interrupt cycle. Specifically, when the value of the start port error counter has reached (or more than) the start port error determination value, it is determined that a start port prize frequency abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the start port error counter is started. If the mouth error determination value has not been reached (is less than), it is determined that the start port winning frequency abnormality error has not occurred.
When it is determined that a start opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand designating the occurrence of a start opening prize frequency abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 and is also stored in the external information timer. A predetermined value (in this embodiment, a value corresponding to 0.12 [s]) is set. Further, the value of the start port error counter is cleared.
Thus, the start opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed, and external information indicating the occurrence of the abnormal state is output to the hall computer 700.

In addition, it is determined whether or not a left other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred in a predetermined interrupt cycle. Specifically, when the value of the left other prize opening error counter has reached (or more than) the left other prize opening error determination value, it is determined that the left other prize opening error frequency error has occurred, and the left If the value of the winning mouth error counter does not reach the left other winning mouth error determination value (is less than), it is determined that the left other winning mouth winning frequency error error does not occur.
When it is determined that a left other prize opening winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for specifying the occurrence of a left other winning prize winning frequency abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and A predetermined value (a value corresponding to 0.12 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the external information timer. Further, the value of the left other prize opening error counter is cleared.
As a result, the left other winning mouth winning frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed, and external information indicating the occurrence of the abnormal state is output to the hall computer 700.

Further, it is determined whether or not a right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred in a predetermined interrupt cycle. Specifically, when the value of the right other prize opening error counter reaches the right other prize opening error determination value (or more), it is determined that the right other prize opening error frequency error has occurred, If the value of the prize winning port error counter does not reach (is less than) the right other prize opening error determination value, it is determined that the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error does not occur.
When it is determined that the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for designating the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and A predetermined value (a value corresponding to 0.12 [s] in the present embodiment) is set in the external information timer. Further, the value of the right other prize opening error counter is cleared.
As a result, the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error notification effect is executed, and external information indicating the occurrence of an abnormal condition is output to the hall computer 700.

(Operation of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1, a predetermined addition value corresponding to the winning opening is added to the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter in response to detection of the gaming balls that have entered the winning openings 51 to 57, and the game area 30 is discharged. In response to the detected game ball, a predetermined subtraction value (in this embodiment, “1”) is subtracted from the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter. Then, when the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter reaches the base abnormality error determination value, the base abnormality error notification setting process (step S28-12) is executed.
Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the base abnormality error notification setting process can be executed based on the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter, and the control burden can be reduced.
In particular, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball discharged from the game area 30 is detected and the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is a predetermined lower limit value (in this embodiment, “0”), The subtraction process is not executed.
Thereby, even if a non-winning continuation state occurs, the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter does not fall below the predetermined lower limit value.
Therefore, even if the illegal winning action is continuously executed after the non-winning continuation state occurs, the base abnormality error notification setting process is executed early.
Therefore, the base abnormality error notification setting process can be appropriately executed.

(Modification)
As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, in the said embodiment, a various change is possible.
For example, in the embodiment described above, a predetermined value (a value corresponding to the number of winning balls) corresponding to the winning opening is determined from the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter in response to detection of a game ball that has entered each winning opening 51 to 57. ) Is subtracted, and a predetermined value may be added to the count value of the base abnormality confirmation counter according to the detection of the game ball discharged from the game area 30.
Specifically, a predetermined value (a value corresponding to the number of prize balls) is subtracted from the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter in response to the addition of a predetermined value to each of the prize ball control counters 1 to 5.
On the other hand, a predetermined value (for example, “1”) is added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter according to the discharge of the game ball from the game area 30 (detection of the game ball by the out ball detection sensor 109). At this time, if the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is a predetermined initial value (for example, “100”), the predetermined value is not added to the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.
Then, the determination is executed at a predetermined interrupt cycle. When the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter is equal to or less than the base abnormality error determination value (for example, “0”), the occurrence of the base abnormality error is determined and the base abnormality confirmation is performed. If the value of the counter is not less than or equal to the base abnormality error determination value, it is determined that no base abnormality error has occurred.
Further, when it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand designating the occurrence of the base abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and a predetermined value is set in the external information timer. .
When it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, a predetermined initial value (for example, “100”) is set as the value of the base abnormality confirmation counter.

In the above embodiment, an error counter (starting port error counter, left other winning port error counter, or right other winning port error counter) is detected in response to the detection of a game ball that has entered each of the winning ports 51, 54 to 57. A predetermined value may be subtracted from the count value.
Specifically, a predetermined value (for example, “1”) is subtracted from the value of the start port error counter in accordance with the entry of the game ball into the first start port 51, and the respective left other winning ports 55 to 57 are subtracted. A predetermined value (for example, “1”) is subtracted from the value of the left other prize opening error counter according to the entry of the game ball of the right, and the right other according to the entry of the game ball into the right other prize opening 54 A predetermined value (for example, “1”) is subtracted from the value of the winning opening error counter.
Each time a predetermined error monitoring time (for example, 60 [s]) set in the starting port error monitoring timer elapses, a predetermined initial value (for example, “20”) is set as the value of the starting port error counter. Each time a predetermined error monitoring time (for example, 60 [s]) set in the left other prize opening error monitoring timer elapses, a predetermined initial value (for example, “20”) is set as the value of the left other prize opening error counter. Is set, and every time a predetermined error monitoring time (for example, 60 [s]) set in the right other prize opening error monitoring timer elapses, a predetermined initial value (for example, “ 20 ") is set.
Then, the determination is executed at a predetermined interruption cycle, and when the value of the start port error counter is equal to or less than the start port error determination value (for example, “0”), it is determined that the start port winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, If the value of the start port error counter is not less than or equal to the start port error determination value, it is determined that the start port winning frequency abnormality error has not occurred.
Furthermore, when it is determined that a start opening prize frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for designating the occurrence of a start opening prize frequency abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230 and is also stored in the external information timer. A predetermined value is set. Also, a predetermined initial value (for example, “20”) is set as the value of the start port error counter.
In addition, when the determination is executed at a predetermined interrupt cycle and the value of the left other prize opening error counter is equal to or less than the left other prize opening error judgment value (for example, “0”), the left other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error Is determined, and if the value of the left other prize opening error counter is not less than or equal to the left other prize opening error determination value, it is determined that the left other prize opening error abnormality error has not occurred.
In addition, when it is determined that the left other entrance entrance prize frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for designating the occurrence of the left other entrance entrance prize frequency abnormality error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and A predetermined value is set in the external information timer. Also, a predetermined initial value (for example, “20”) is set as the value of the other left prize port error counter.
In addition, when the determination is executed at a predetermined interrupt cycle and the value of the right other prize opening error counter is equal to or less than the right other prize opening error judgment value (for example, “0”), the right other prize opening prize frequency abnormality error When the value of the right other prize opening error counter is not less than or equal to the right other prize opening error determination value, it is determined that the right other prize opening prize frequency error error does not occur.
Furthermore, when it is determined that the right other prize winning prize winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, a subcommand for designating the right other entrance prize winning frequency abnormal error is stored in the subcommand output request buffer of the RAM 230, and A predetermined value is set in the external information timer. In addition, a predetermined initial value (for example, “20”) is set as the value of the right other prize opening error counter.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 30 Game area 51 1st starting port 52 2nd starting port 53 Large winning port 54 Right other winning port 55 Upper left other winning port 56 Left middle other winning port 57 Lower left other winning port 101 Special figure 1 starting ball detection sensor 102 Special figure 2 starting ball detection sensor 103 large winning ball detection sensor 105 other right winning ball detection sensor 106 upper left other winning ball detection sensor 107 left middle other winning ball detection sensor 108 lower left other winning ball detection sensor 109 out ball detection sensor 200 main control Circuit 210 CPU
220 ROM
230 RAM
300 Production control circuit

Claims (3)

A plurality of winning holes for entering game balls that have been driven into the game area;
Winning ball detecting means corresponding to each of the plurality of winning holes;
Discharged ball detecting means for detecting a game ball discharged from the game area;
In accordance with the detection of the game ball by the winning ball detection means, a winning ball detection update processing means for executing a winning ball detection update process for updating the count value of the counting means by one of addition and subtraction;
Discharge ball detection update processing means for executing discharge ball detection update processing for updating the count value of the counting means by the other of addition and subtraction according to the detection of the game ball by the discharge ball detection means;
A notification setting processing means for executing a notification setting process when the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined determination value by the winning ball detection update process and the discharge ball detection update process;
In the winning ball detection update process executed in response to the detection of the gaming ball by the winning ball detection means, a value corresponding to the number of winning balls paid out in response to the detection of the gaming ball by the winning detection means is the counting means. A gaming machine that is added to or subtracted from the count value.   The discharged ball detection update processing means determines whether or not the count value of the counting means is a predetermined value in response to detection of the game ball by the discharged ball detection means, and the count value of the counting means is the predetermined value When it is determined that the value is not a value, the discharge ball detection update process is executed, and when it is determined that the count value of the counting means is the predetermined value, the discharge ball detection update process is not executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The initial value setting processing means for executing an initial value setting process for setting a predetermined initial value as a count value of the counting means when the notification setting process is executed. Game machines.

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