JP2019005045A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing the operation of the game machine from becoming unstable.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, an RWM area receiving power from a back-up power supply includes a first storage area to be referred to and updated by a game program, a second storage area to be referred to and updated by a performance program, and an unused area located between the first storage area and the second storage area. If abnormal data is stored in the first storage area, the data stored in the first storage area is initialized.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 19

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a grant condition is established by a game using a game medium, a predetermined number of game media is generally given to a player as an award.

  In such a gaming machine, the RWM area is referred to and updated by executing a control program stored in the ROM area (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2006-116898

  However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem that the operation of the gaming machine becomes unstable if there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RWM area.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent the operation of the gaming machine from becoming unstable.

  In order to solve the above problems, the first gaming machine includes a ROM area in which a control program is stored, data that is referenced and updated by the control program, and stored even when the power is cut off by receiving backup power And an initialization means for initializing data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored, the RWM area includes: Referenced and updated by the first control program, but not updated by the second control program, and referenced and updated by the second control program, but updated by the first control program The second control area is located between the first storage area and the second storage area. And an unused area that is not referred to or updated by the second control program, and the initialization unit stores the first storage area when abnormal data is stored in the first storage area. The data stored in is initialized.

  In order to solve the above problems, the second gaming machine includes a ROM area in which a control program is stored, data that is referenced and updated by the control program, and stored even when the power is cut off by receiving backup power And an initialization means for initializing data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored, the RWM area includes: Referenced and updated by the first control program, but not updated by the second control program, and referenced and updated by the second control program, but updated by the first control program The second control area is located between the first storage area and the second storage area. And an unused area that is not referenced or updated by the second control program, and the initialization unit stores the second storage area when abnormal data is stored in the second storage area. The data stored in is initialized.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the operation of the gaming machine from becoming unstable.

It is a front view of a gaming machine. It is a perspective view of the lower part of a glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view of a main controller. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of the various elements which comprise a main controller. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the memory map of a main control part. It is a figure which shows the dump list of the memory area in a main control part. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game area | region and performance area | region in a main control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for non-short-time game states. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure fluctuation | variation pattern determination table for short-time game states. It is a figure which shows an example of a prior determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening | release state determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of the various storage area | region of the game work area. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the initial setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the modification of the initial setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory | storage determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game ball count process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the performance display process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st game area display information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd game area display information setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows a display information setting process after the 3rd game area in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of a numerical display data determination table. It is a figure which shows the display information of the performance indicator in each game area. It is a figure which shows the example 1 of a display of a performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the example 2 of a display of a performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the example 3 of a display of a performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the example 4 of a display of a performance indicator.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of gaming machine)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an example of a partial perspective view of the gaming machine 1 in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 supported to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, a glass frame 4 supported to be rotatable with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, A game board 5 in which a game area 5a in which game balls (game media) flow down is formed.

  The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is attached to an island facility of a game store (for example, a nail or a stopper). ) Is fixed through.

  The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the first hinge mechanism portion 6. Has been. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated like a door with respect to the outer frame 2, the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed forward, so various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 Maintenance can be performed.

  The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via a second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is supported rotatably about the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. Yes. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated like a door with respect to the game board mounting frame 3, the game area 5 a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

  An opening 8 (window) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper portion of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (a glass plate, an acrylic plate, or the like) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

  It is paid out around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4 from a sound output device 9 made of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and a payout device 95 to be described later on the basis of establishment of a grant condition. An upper plate 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as a game ball, a lower plate 12 for receiving and storing game balls that have not entered the upper plate 11 and have flowed into an overflow ball channel described later, and a game A firing operation device 13 capable of performing an operation for firing a sphere is provided.

  The audio output device 9 is provided at two positions on the upper part of the glass frame 4 with an interval between them, and produces BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like to produce sound (music, voice). It is like that. Also, a plurality of frame illumination devices 10 are provided around the opening 8 and produce an effect by illumination by changing the light irradiation direction and emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to be turned on / flashed when a payout abnormality that prevents the game ball from being paid out from the opening of the glass frame 4 or the payout device 95 occurs.

  In the upper plate 11, the bottom surface of the game ball storage portion 11a is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 13, and a ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. . When the game balls stored in the storage part 11a of the upper plate 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

  Further, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (FIGS. 1 and 2) functioning as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects, which will be described later, are provided on the center front side portion of the upper plate 11. Are arranged side by side.

  The effect button device 16 includes an effect button 17 capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a for detecting the operation of the effect button 17, and the effect button 17 in a normal state and a normal state. A button drive motor 17b for changing to a protruding state located above, a button vibration motor 17c (operation part) for changing the effect button 17 to a normal state and a vibration state that vibrates in a predetermined manner, and A button light-emitting LED 17d (light-emitting unit) for changing the effect button 17 between a light-off state and a light-emitting state in which light is emitted in a predetermined manner is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1. .

  The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (up button 191A, left button 192A, down button 193A, right button 194A) capable of performing a selection operation and the like, and a cross for detecting the operation of the cross key 19. A key detection switch 19a (see FIG. 6) is provided so that a player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1.

  In addition, a lending operation unit 20 that can perform a lending operation for a game ball and a return operation for a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided on the right side of the upper plate 11. When the lending button 20a of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the game balls are lent by subtracting the balance stored in the storage medium received by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the gaming machine 1; When the return button 20b of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

  Between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 12, an overflow ball channel (not shown) for receiving game balls that do not fit in the upper plate 11 and guiding them to the lower plate 12 is formed. Further, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 6) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the full detection switch 32a detects that the lower plate 12 is full. While this is being done, the payout of game balls by the payout device 95 described later is stopped.

  The firing operation device 13 includes a base body 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, a firing handle 15 rotatably provided on the base body 14, and a touch sensor that detects that a player's hand touches the firing handle 15. 15a (see FIG. 6) and a firing volume 15b (see FIG. 6) made up of a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 are provided. When it is detected by the touch sensor 15a that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to send out the game balls one by one.

  The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting part for mounting the game board 5, a launching device 26 (see FIG. 6) for launching a game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3 and A lock mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in a closed state and an open detection switch 31a (see FIG. 6) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

  The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape having a front opening at a substantial center near the upper portion of the game board mounting frame 3 and can store the game board 5 from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the back of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back side of the game board 5 are located behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Come on.

  The launching device 26 is a launching member for launching a game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 6) for driving the launching member, and launching that tilts upward from the launching member toward the lower left corner of the game board. A rail and a stopper for stopping the game ball at a launch position which is an inclined lower end portion of the launch rail are provided. When the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 6) is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member.

  The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25 so that the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when it is rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

  A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided at positions near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5 a in which a game ball can flow down to a portion surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. Is formed. Further, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, there is formed a launch ball guide path 38 for guiding the game ball launched by the launch device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a. In addition, an out port 39 is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a to guide the game balls that have flowed down to the outside of the game area (the collection part of the game board mounting frame 3).

  Near the center of the game area 5a, a so-called center case is provided with a frame-like decorative frame 40 that restricts the entry of the game ball into the inside. The decorative frame 40 causes the game area 5a to be launched with a first launch force. The left game area is divided into a left game area where the played game balls flow down and a right game area where game balls launched with a second firing force stronger than the first launch force flow down. Are communicated below the decorative frame 40.

  A warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the left game area into the interior of the decoration frame 40 is provided on the left side of the decoration frame 40, and the interior of the decoration frame 40 by the warp device 41 is provided below the decoration frame 40. A stage portion 42 is provided for rolling the game ball introduced to the bottom of the decorative frame 40 and rolling it down.

  Below the decoration frame 40, three general winning openings 43 are provided at intervals so that game balls can always win (win), and below the decoration frame 40 on the right side there are games. There is provided one general winning port 43 through which a ball can always win (win). When a game ball that has won (entered) the general winning opening 43 is detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number (for example, five) of gaming balls is paid out by the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). ) To the upper plate 11 as prize balls (giving game value).

  Below the stage portion 42, there is provided a first starting opening 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) through which a game ball can always win (win). When a game ball that has been played is detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 3 balls) are obtained as prize balls from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). Will be paid out. In addition, a right for performing a special game determination (a jackpot determination) as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a jackpot game) is granted (special figure determination information described later is stored).

  Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally to the right of the first start opening 45, it is impossible to win a game ball (enter a ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (that is, winning in the hit determination described later) or There is provided a variable starter 46 capable of winning a game ball from a difficult closed state or converting it to an easy open state.

  The variable starter 46 has a top surface inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1) to form a flow path for a game ball, and a movable member 48 that is movable in the front-rear direction and a position directly below the movable member 48. A second start opening 47 that opens upward (a start winning area of the second special symbol) and a second start opening detection switch 47a that detects a game ball that has won (entered) the second start opening 47 (FIG. 6). And the movable member 48 is moved toward the front (award-restricted position) to convert the second start port 47 to the closed state, and the movable member 48 is moved toward the rear (award-allowed position). A second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 6) for converting the second start port 47 into an open state is provided.

  When a game ball wins a second start port 47 that is opened during an auxiliary game, which will be described later, and this game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number of balls are detected. Game balls (for example, two) are paid out to the upper plate 11 as prize balls from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). Also, a right to make a special game determination as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a big hit game) is given (stores special figure determination information described later).

  The right game area on the right side of the decorative frame 40 is provided with a general map gate 44 (normal map start area) through which game balls can always pass. When the game ball that has passed through the normal gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a, no prize ball is given, but the right to make an auxiliary game determination (winning determination) as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game is granted. Granted (general-purpose determination information described later is stored).

  Downstream of the usual gate 44, a game ball can be won from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special game determination is won). A first variable winning portion 49 that can be converted into a state is provided.

  The first variable winning portion 49 has a first ball winning opening and closing member 51 that is movable in the front-rear direction and has a flow path for a game ball when the upper surface is inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in the figure). A first grand prize opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward just below the first grand prize opening opening / closing member 51 and a game ball that has won (entered) the first grand prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 50a and the first big prize opening / closing member 51 forward (winning regulation position), the first big prize opening 50 is converted into a closed state, and the first big prize opening opening / closing member 51 is also provided. Is moved toward the rear (winning allowance position), and a first big prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 6) for converting the first big prize opening 50 into an open state is provided.

  When the first big prize opening / closing member 51 moves from the prize regulation position to the winning possible position during the jackpot game, the first big prize opening 50 is converted to an open state, and the upper surface of the first big prize opening / closing member 51 is moved. The game ball that has flowed down or the game ball that has reached the first grand prize opening 50 wins the first big prize opening 50. When a game ball that has won the first grand prize opening 50 is detected by the first big prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out device 95 (see FIG. 3). To the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

  Downstream of the first variable winning portion 49, it is possible or easy to win a game ball from a closed state in which it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (the winning of a special game determination is won) A second variable winning portion 52 that can be converted into an open state is provided.

  The second variable winning portion 52 has a second large winning opening opening / closing member 54 that is movable in the front-rear direction and has a flow path for a game ball when the upper surface is inclined downward in the left-right direction (right side in the figure). A second grand prize opening 53 (winning area) that opens upward just below the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54 and a game ball that has won (entered) the second major prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 53a and the second big prize opening / closing member 54 toward the front (winning regulation position), the second big prize opening 53 is converted into the closed state, and the second big prize opening opening / closing member 54 is changed. Is moved rearward (winning allowance position) to provide a second large winning opening / closing solenoid 54b (see FIG. 6) for converting the second large winning opening 53 into an open state.

  When the second big prize opening / closing member 54 moves from the prize regulation position to the prize-permitting position during the jackpot game, the second big prize opening 53 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the second big prize opening / closing member 54 is The game balls that have flowed down and the game balls that have reached the second grand prize opening 53 win the second big prize opening 53. When the game balls that have won the second grand prize opening 53 are detected by the second big prize opening detection switch 53a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are dispensed out 95 (see FIG. 3). To the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

  Then, the game ball launched into the left game area flows down as it is along the outer edge of the decoration frame 40 or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down through the stage portion 42 and is provided below the decoration frame 40. Either of the three general winning openings 43 and the first start opening 45 won or flow into the out opening 39. Therefore, winning in the general winning opening 43, the ordinary gate 44, the first variable winning section 49 (first large winning opening 50) and the second variable winning section 52 (second large winning opening 53) provided in the right game area ( Never pass).

  In addition, the game balls launched in the right game area are the general winning opening 43, the general gate 44, the variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), the first variable winning section 49 (first first winning opening 50), Either one of the second variable winning portions 52 (second large winning port 53) is won or flows into the out port 39. Therefore, no winning is made in the general winning opening 43 and the first starting opening 45 provided in the left game area.

  On the back side of the game board 5, the game balls that have won the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first large winning opening 50 and the second large winning opening 53, and the out opening 39 An out-ball flow path for receiving and collecting the out-balls including the inflowing game balls is provided, and an out-ball detection switch 57a (see FIG. 6) is provided at the most downstream portion of the out-ball flow path. The game ball that has flowed down the out ball flow path and is detected by the out ball detection switch 57a is discharged from the discharge port on the back side of the game machine 1 to the outside (island facility) of the game machine 1.

  Outside the gaming area 5a, a symbol display device comprising a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61 and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, and a second special symbol hold A hold display device comprising a display 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 for displaying the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) to be described later is executed, and a jackpot game (special game) to be described later ) A right-handed display 67 that prompts the player to launch a game ball toward the right game area during the middle or high probability game state is provided.

  The first special symbol display 60 displays (informs) the result of the special game determination (the first special symbol jackpot determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first start opening 45. The second special symbol display 61 is a variable indicator, and displays the result of the special game determination (the jackpot determination of the second special symbol) performed based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 (the winning ball). This is a variable display for (informing), and the normal symbol display 62 displays the result of the auxiliary game determination (ordinary symbol hit determination) performed based on the passage (incoming ball) of the game ball to the general gate 44. It is a variable display for displaying (notifying).

  Special game determination means that special game determination information (a jackpot determination random number value, a special symbol determination random number value, a reach determination determination) when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45 or the second start port 47 This corresponds to determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the acquired special figure determination information.

  When the special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball at the first start opening 45, the first special symbol display 60 displays the variation of the first special symbol, and shows the determination result after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop display of the first special symbol (notifying) is performed. When a special game determination is made based on the winning of a game ball at the second starting port 47, the second special symbol display 61 displays a variation of the second special symbol, and shows the determination result after a predetermined time has elapsed. The stop display of the second special symbol (notifying) is performed.

  The first special symbol display device 60 and the second special symbol display device 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LED of the corresponding display device blinks at a predetermined interval or order in the variable display of each special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a big hit mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of the special game determination.

  In the present embodiment, “big hit” means a state in which it is decided to execute a big hit game (special game) in the special game determination. The “hit game” means that a round game in which the big prize opening (the first big prize opening 50 and the second big prize opening 53) is converted from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined manner is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, (2 times, 16 times, etc.) means a game state that is advantageous to a player who can easily win a prize ball.

  In addition, although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the big winning opening (the first big winning opening 50 and the second big winning opening 53) in each round game are determined in advance, before reaching the maximum opening number and the maximum opening time. Even so, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are won (entered) in the big winning opening, one round game is completed. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage for the player can be generated.

  Auxiliary game determination is based on the passage (entering) of a game ball to the general gate 44 (general determination information, such as a random number for winning determination, a random number for determining normal symbols, a random number for determining normal variation patterns, etc.) This corresponds to determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game based on the acquired common-rule determination information. When the auxiliary game determination is made, the normal symbol display unit 62 displays a variation of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol indicating the determination result (notifying) is stopped.

  The normal symbol display 62 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at a predetermined interval or order in the normal symbol variation display. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is lit in a mode (a hit mode or a lost mode) indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination.

  In the present embodiment, “winning” refers to a state in which it is determined to perform an auxiliary game (winning game) in the auxiliary game determination. The “auxiliary game” refers to a game state in which the second start port 47 is opened in a predetermined manner.

  Note that the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time of the second start port 47 in the auxiliary game (winning game) are determined in advance, but even before the maximum number of times and the maximum opening time are reached, When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) wins (enters), the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. That is, the “auxiliary game” is a game state in which the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is easily established. In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games (winning games) having different degrees of advantage for the player are provided.

  The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of special figure determination information (first special figure hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the first start port 45. Is displayed or flashes in a manner indicating the number of the first special figure hold. Note that the maximum number of first special figure reservations is four, but it may be less or more than four.

  The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of special figure determination information (second special figure hold) stored when a game ball wins (enters) the second start port 47. It is for displaying the number of second special figure reservations, and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of second special figure reservations. Note that up to four second special figure holds can be stored, but it may be less or more than four, or the second special figure hold may not be stored. Good.

  The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the number of the general symbol hold is the number of the general symbol determination information (the normal symbol hold) stored when the game ball wins (passes) the normal symbol gate 44. Is displayed, and is lit or blinks in a manner indicating the number of pending orders. Note that up to four general-purpose holds are stored, but the number may be less than or more than four, or the general-purpose hold may not be stored.

  The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, when winning a special symbol jackpot lottery, “3” or “7” is stopped and “-” is stopped when it is lost. It is better to repeat turning off and “-”.

  A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) made up of a liquid crystal display is provided at the back of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40. The first image display is provided below the effect space 40a. In front of the device 70, a second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display having a size and display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 is provided, and above the effect space 40a. A movable effect device 73 for executing an operation effect is provided, and a change notification LED 59 for notifying the execution state of the change display of special symbols is provided on the right side of the effect space 40a.

  The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 display various effects according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, a customer waiting effect that is performed while the special symbol variable display is not being executed, a variable effect accompanied by a variable display of the effect symbol 70a that is performed while the special symbol variable display is being executed, or a jackpot game being executed There are jackpot productions etc.

  In addition, the second image display device 71 can perform a moving effect by moving by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) configured by a solenoid, a motor, or the like while the first image display device 70 is performing a varying effect. It has become.

  Specifically, a stand-by position (first position) located near (downward) the end of the first image display device 70 and an effect position (second) located near the center (upper) of the first image display device 70. The movement effect is performed by moving (up and down) in the vertical direction. The moving direction of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the moving effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

  On the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal display), a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) and execution of variable effects. A mode display area or the like indicating an effect mode according to the above is formed.

  The effect symbol 70a is composed of symbols indicating numbers from “1” to “8”, for example, and the special symbol variable display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is performed. The variable display is started in response to the start of the symbol, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable symbol variable display. In addition, you may use the symbol which shows the alphabet of "A" to "F" as the production | presentation symbol 70a.

  In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (losing mode, jackpot mode) indicating the result of the special game determination (hit determination). The big hit mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 70a such as “777”, and the lost mode is the other mode.

  The variation display mode of the effect symbol 70a is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or may be switching or rotating (spinning) on the spot. Good.

  Further, during the variation display (variation representation) of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as background images and characters, movies, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display according to the result of the special game determination. By being displayed on the device 71, the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is enhanced.

  The first image display device 70 includes a first hold icon display area 70 </ b> C (first hold area) for displaying the number of first hold icons (first hold display) corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U <b> 1). ), The second hold icon display area 70D (second hold area) for displaying the number of second hold icons (second hold display) corresponding to the number of second special figure hold (U2), and the special figure hold The icon display area 70E (digestion suspension area) and the like for displaying the icon (digestion suspension display) indicating that the variation effect executed by subtracting the number is being executed are formed.

  The first hold icon display area 70C has a first display section 70C1 (first area), a second display section 70C2 (second area), and a third display section 70C3 (third area) from the side close to the icon display area 70E. The fourth display unit 70C4 (fourth area) is partitioned, and the first display unit 70C1 to the fourth display unit 70C4 have the number of first reservations corresponding to the first special figure reservation number (U1). An icon is displayed.

  Specifically, the first display unit 70C1 displays a first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the first special symbol variable display is executed first, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the second hold The first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed on the third display unit 70C3, and the first special symbol variable display is executed third. The first hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the first hold icon indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70C4.

  The second hold icon display area 70D includes, from the left side, a first display unit 70D1 (first area), a second display unit 70D2 (second area), a third display unit 70D3 (third area), and a fourth display unit 70D4 ( (Fourth area), and the number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2) is displayed on the first display unit 70D1 to the fourth display unit 70D4.

  Specifically, on the first display unit 70D1, a second hold icon indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed first is displayed, and the second display unit 70D2 displays the second hold icon. 2nd hold icon which shows the 2nd hold memory in which the change display of the 2nd special symbol is performed is displayed on the 3rd display part 70D3, and the 2nd change display of the 2nd special symbol is executed 3rd A second on-hold icon indicating the on-hold storage is displayed, and a second on-hold icon indicating the second on-hold storage in which the variation display of the second special symbol is executed fourth is displayed on the fourth display unit 70D4.

  The icon display area 70E is formed immediately above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing from the first hold icon display area 70C and the second hold icon display area 70D, and rides on or floats on the pedestal image. The icon is displayed as follows.

  Specifically, the first hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect design 70a) are directed to the icon display area 70E one by one. The first hold icon that has been moved (shifted) and displayed on the first display unit 70C1 is moved (shifted) to the icon display area 70E to become the icon, and the variable display of the first special symbol (production symbol 70a). At the end of, the icon disappears (erases).

  In addition, the second hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D is moved (shifted) one by one toward the icon display area 70E with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect design 70a). ) And the second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 moves (shifts) to the icon display area 70E to become the icon, and at the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (production symbol 70a) The icon disappears (erases). In addition, you may make the said icon disappear in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a).

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the first image display device 70 displays the variation of the effect symbol 70a, but the second image display device 71 may perform the variation display of the effect symbol, or the first The variation display of the effect symbol 70 a may be performed by both the image display device 70 and the second image display device 71.

  The movable effect device 73 includes a movable first movable member 73a and a second movable member 73b, and the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are displayed during the execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70. An operation effect can be executed by causing the second movable member 73b to perform a predetermined operation. The first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are provided with a panel lighting device 74 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and can emit light in a predetermined manner during execution of an operation effect. .

  Specifically, the first movable member 73a is positioned near the end (upper) of the first image display device 70 at the standby position (first position) and closer to the center of the first image display device 70 (lower). It moves (increases and descends) between the effect position (second position). The second movable member 73b moves between a standby position (first position) that covers a part of the front of the first movable member 73a and an effect position that retreats from the front of the first movable member 73a. .

  The change notification LED 59 is configured by a full color LED, and is provided with a first change notification LED 59a corresponding to the first special symbol and a second change notification LED 59b corresponding to the second special symbol. The first change notification LED 59a starts a color change (a change display of the first special symbol) in response to the start of the change display of the first special symbol, and a color corresponding to the stop of the change display of the first special symbol. Is stopped (variation display of the first special symbol), thereby informing whether or not the first special symbol is variably displayed. The second change notification LED 59b starts a color change (a change display of the second special symbol) in response to the start of the change display of the second special symbol, and a color in response to the stop of the change display of the second special symbol. Is stopped (variation display of the second special symbol) to notify whether or not the second special symbol is variably displayed.

  In addition, the combination of the effect symbol 70a and the second special symbol which are stopped and displayed while notifying the result of the change display (special game determination) of the first special symbol by the combination of the effect symbol 70a which is stopped and the first special symbol. Thus, the result of the variation display (special game range) of the second special symbol may be notified. Further, the result of the change display (special game determination) of the first special symbol is notified only by the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the change display (special game determination) of the second special symbol is displayed only by the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed. ) Result may be notified.

  The first special symbol or the second special symbol is not displayed by the first variation notification LED 59a or the second variation notification LED 59b. The two-image display device 71 may perform variable display.

  On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, a game supplied from a payout device 95, an island facility, etc. for paying out game balls based on establishment of predetermined payout conditions (award balls, ball rental) In accordance with a game ball storage unit 96 that stores and supplies the balls to the payout device 95, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control command from the main control board 110 A payout control device 120A having a payout control board 120 for controlling the payout device 95, and an effect control device 130A having an effect control board 130 for controlling the effect in accordance with an effect control command from the main control board 110; , A power supply device 160A having a built-in power supply board 160 for supplying power supply voltage to various control devices, game information (game signal) outside the game machine (information collecting device such as a hall computer) Such game information output terminal board 90 for outputting is provided a.

  There is also provided an open / close door type cover member 23 that opens and closes the left and right other sides in the left-right direction around a rotation axis set on one side left and right so as to cover the upper part of the main control device and the entire production control device from the rear. The production control device 130A includes a volume of production sound output from the audio output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device, and various illumination devices (frame illumination device 10, panel illumination device 74). A change-over switch 22 is provided for switching an adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the brightness of the image.

(Main controller configuration)
Next, the configuration of the main controller 110A that controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of main controller 110A.

  The main controller 110A includes a main control board 110 on which various electronic components are mounted, a transparent resin board case for housing the main control board 110 therein, and a sealing seal for restricting the opening of the board case. 104 and a transparent resin seal cover member 105 attached to the substrate case so as to cover the sealing seal 104.

  On the front side of the main control board 110, a main control unit 110m composed of a one-chip microcomputer for controlling the game, an RWM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110m, A performance indicator 112 and the like for displaying performance information that enables the actual performance of the gaming machine to be grasped are mounted.

  The performance indicator 112 is for displaying a normal base value, which is a base value in a normal gaming state, which will be described later, as performance information, and includes four 7-segment indicators (112a to 112d) having a decimal point DP. ing. An identification segment for displaying information that can identify the type of performance information (data type) is configured by the 7-segment indicators 112a and 112b, and numerical values of the performance information can be identified by the 7-segment indicators 112c and 112d A numerical segment for displaying the information is configured.

  The “normal base value” is given to the game with respect to the game value amount used in the game (the number of game balls that have been launched into or discharged from the game area). The ratio (ratio) of the game value amount (the number of payouts being the number of game balls to be paid out to the player), “(the number of payouts in the normal game state / the number of payouts in the normal game state / in the normal game state) The normal number of outs that is the number of outs) × 100 ”.

  The substrate case includes a lower case member 101 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the back side of the main control board 110, and an upper case member 102 having a concave chamber shape that opens at a portion facing the front surface side of the main control board 110. The lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 are closed to form a storage space for storing the main control board 110.

  At the end portion of the substrate case, a sealing portion for sealing the substrate case in a state where the lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 in a state where the main control substrate 110 is accommodated, and a lower case member 101, An affixing portion for affixing the seal seal 104 across the upper case member 102 is provided.

  The sealing portion includes a lower fixing portion 101a provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper fixing portion 102a provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower fixing portion 101a. Then, the board case is sealed by screwing a one-way screw that is restricted from rotating in the removal direction from the upper fixing portion 102a to the lower fixing portion 101a.

  The affixing part includes a lower affixing part 101b provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper affixing part 102b provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower affixing part 101b. And a board | substrate case is sealed by sticking the sealing sticker 104 straddling the lower sticking part 101b and the upper sticking part 102b.

  The seal cover member 105 is formed in a concave chamber shape that is open at one side. Then, the seal sticker 104 is protected by being attached to the substrate case so as to enclose the sticking portion in a state where the seal sticker 104 is stuck.

  On the upper surface of the upper case member 102, a model name sticker 106 on which a model name (model name) of the gaming machine 1 is printed and a management number sticker 107 on which a management number of the main control board 110 is printed are arranged on the left and right. Affixed in state. An operation member 108 for pressing (ON) the actuator of the RWM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted at a position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 111a. When the operation member 108 is pressed, the RWM clear switch 111a is turned on.

(Positional relationship of various elements)
Next, the positional relationship of various elements constituting the main controller 110A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a positional relationship between various elements constituting main controller 110A.

  The model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 are arranged above the step portion formed in the left-right direction at the lower part of the upper case member 102, and are arranged side by side in the vicinity of the center in the short direction of the upper case member 102. It is affixed as follows. Therefore, it is possible to easily confirm the contents of printing.

  The main control unit 110m composed of a one-chip microcomputer is located at the center near the upper side of the main control board 110 and is shifted upward so as not to overlap with the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107. It is mounted with the printed surface on which the product name is printed facing upward. Therefore, the main controller 110m is not restricted (shielded) by the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107, and can easily check the print surface from the upper side of the substrate case.

  The performance indicator 112 is mounted on the right side of the upper side of the main control board 110 in a line-up state at a position shifted rightward and upward so as not to overlap the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107. Has been. Therefore, the performance indicator 112 is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107, and the display contents can be easily confirmed.

  The seal sticker 104 has a portion attached to the upper surface (front surface) of the application portion formed by the upper application portion 102b closer to the main control board 110 than the model name seal 106 and the management number seal 107 (the upper surface of the upper case member 102). The portion pasted on the lower surface (bottom surface) of the pasting portion formed by the lower pasting portion 101b is located on the lower side (back side) with respect to the performance indicator 112. doing.

  As the performance indicator 112, a performance display unit obtained by unitizing a circuit unit including four 7-segment indicators and a substrate may be mounted on the main control board. Even in such a case, it is desirable to dispose them so as not to overlap each other so that visual recognition is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the management number sticker 107.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall block diagram of the gaming machine 1.

  The control configuration of the present embodiment includes a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game, and a payout control that controls payout of game balls based on receipt of payout control commands from the main control board 110. The board 120, the stage control board 130 for controlling the stage related to the game based on the reception of the stage control command from the main control board 110, and the power board for supplying power to the main control board 110, the payout control board 120 and the stage control board 130 160.

  The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands can be transmitted and received in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is effect control from the main control board 110. A command can be transmitted only in one direction to the substrate 130.

  The main control board 110 includes a main CPU 110a that performs arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b that stores a game control program and the like, a main RAM 110c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like. 110m.

  The input / output port of the main controller 110m includes a general winning opening detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first starting opening detection switch 45a, a second starting opening detection switch 47a, a second starting opening / closing solenoid 48b, a first large Winning port detection switch 50a, first large winning port opening / closing solenoid 51b, second large winning port detection switch 53a, second large winning port opening / closing solenoid 54b, magnetic detection sensor 55a, radio wave detection sensor 56a, out ball detection switch 57a, first 1 special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, normal symbol display 62, first special symbol hold indicator 63, second special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, right-handed display 67, game information output terminal board 90, RWM clear switch 111a, performance display 112, payout control board 120 Fine performance control board 130 is connected.

  The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while using the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the gaming machine (such as a hall computer) via the game information output terminal board 90, and the like are performed.

  The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that controls the payout of the game ball by driving the payout device 95 and a launch control unit 122 that controls the launch of the game ball by driving the launching device 26.

  The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs calculation processing, a payout ROM 121b that stores a payout program, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during the calculation processing, an input / output port, and the like.

  In order to pay out the game ball from the payout control unit 121, the open detection switch 31 a, the fullness detection switch 32 a, the payout ball detection switch 95 a for detecting the game ball paid out from the payout device 95, and the payout device 95. Connected to the payout motor 95b and the game ball storage unit 96 is a ball presence detection switch 96a for detecting that the game ball is stored.

  The payout CPU 121a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to payout of the game ball while using the payout RAM 121c as a work area. Thereby, a control process for paying out a game ball from the payout device 95 according to a payout control command from the main control board 110, a control process for sending a command based on the result of the arithmetic process to the main control board 110, and the like. Do.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit and input / output ports (not shown).
A ball feed solenoid 11b, a touch sensor 15a, a firing volume 15b, a firing solenoid 28b, and the like are connected to an input / output port of the firing control unit 122.

  When the firing control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15 by a touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the ball feeding solenoid 11b and the firing solenoid 28b are allowed to be energized and fired. When it is detected by the detection signal from the volume 15b that the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 has changed, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the firing solenoid is set so that the firing intensity is in accordance with the rotation angle of the firing handle 15. 28b is driven to fire game balls (99.9 pieces / min).

  The effect control board 130 includes an effect control unit 130m that comprehensively controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and an image display or the like based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 130m. A display control unit 140 that performs audio output control processing, and a lamp control unit 150 that performs control processing of various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on reception of the production control commands from the production control unit 130m. It has.

  The effect control unit 130m includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

  The effect button detection switch 17a and the cross key detection switch 19a are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 130m.

  The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs calculation processing related to the effect while using the sub RAM 130c as a work area. Thereby, according to the control process for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, the control process for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 140, and the detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) Control processing, and control processing for controlling various output devices (such as lighting devices and motors).

  Upon receiving a command from the effect control unit 130m, the display control unit 140 performs control to display a predetermined image on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71, or causes the audio output device 9 to perform predetermined sound. And control to output sound.

  The display control unit 140 performs overall control of image display and audio output based on reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 130m, and display control commands (display list) from the overall control unit 141. An image control unit 145 that controls the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 based on the reception; a voice control unit 148 that controls the voice output device 9 based on the reception of the voice control command from the overall control unit 141; It has.

  The overall control unit 141 is connected to an overall CPU 141a that performs arithmetic processing, an overall ROM 141b that stores an overall control program, an overall RAM 141c that serves as a work area at the time of arithmetic processing, an image control unit 145, and an audio control unit 148. It has an output port.

  The overall CPU 141a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the overall control program stored in the overall ROM 141b, and performs a calculation process related to the effect while using the overall RAM 141c as a work area. Thereby, a control process for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing an effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 and transmitting it to the display control unit 140, an audio output device 9 performs a control process for generating a voice control command for instructing an effect sound to be output from 9 and transmitting it to the voice control unit 148.

  The lamp control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during the arithmetic processing, the frame illumination device 10, a button drive motor 17b, and a button vibration motor. 17c, button light emitting LED 17d, and an input / output port.

  The input / output port of the lamp control unit 150 is connected to the frame illumination device 10, the button drive motor 17b, the button vibration motor 17c, the button light emitting LED 17d, the movable effect device 73, and the panel illumination device 74.

  The lamp CPU 150a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads the lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs a calculation process related to the effect while using the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. Thereby, the control processing of the frame illumination device 10, the button drive motor 17b, the button vibration motor 17c, the button light emitting LED 17d, the movable effect device 73, and the panel illumination device 74 is performed.

  The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operation power supply) necessary for the operation of the gaming machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the gaming machine, and the main power supply is used for the gaming machine 1 (the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, It is supplied to an effect control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to power supply means). The power supply board 160 detects whether or not a power interruption (power failure) has occurred, and outputs a power interruption detection signal 162 to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power interruption (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 is provided for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure).

  In addition, the power supply board 160 is used to switch between an ON state for supplying main power to the gaming machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state for stopping. A power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a store clerk of the game store. When the power switch is turned on, the supply of the main power is started and the operation of the gaming machine 1 is started. Even if the power switch is OFF, the supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained.

  The power interruption detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the gaming machine 1 and outputs a power interruption detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes a predetermined value or less. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power interruption detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power interruption detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stop state.

  The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized. When a power interruption (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is supplied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the game control state is restored to the state before the power cut (power failure) after recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that backup power may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, there are “low probability gaming state” and “high probability gaming state” as states relating to the special game determination (big hit determination), and “non-short-time gaming” as the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47. State "and" short-time gaming state ". Therefore, in this embodiment,
(1) “Low probability non-short game state” which is a low-probability gaming state and a non-temporal gaming state;
(2) “Low probable short game state” which is a low probability game state and a short time game state;
(3) A “high-probability short-time gaming state” that is a high-probability gaming state and a short-time gaming state is provided.

  Note that the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a “low probability non-short gaming state”, and this gaming state is referred to as a “normal gaming state” in the present embodiment. In addition, the gaming state during the jackpot game is also set to the “low-probability non-short-time gaming state”, but the gaming state is different from the normal gaming state.

  Here, the “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of jackpot in the special game judgment (jackpot judgment) performed on the condition that a game ball has entered the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47 Is a gaming state set as low as about 1/300.

  On the other hand, the “high probability gaming state” refers to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player compared to the low probability gaming state by setting the jackpot winning probability as high as about 1/60. Note that the transition from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game.

  In addition, the “non-short-time gaming state” means that in the auxiliary game determination (winning determination) performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal gate 44, the winning probability of winning is set as low as 1/16. It means a gaming state in which the average display time of the symbol variation display is set to about 30 seconds, and the opening time of the second start opening 47 when winning is won is set to 0.2 seconds.

  On the other hand, the “short-time gaming state” means that the winning probability of winning is set as high as 15/16, the average display time of the normal symbol fluctuation display is set to about 3 seconds, and the winning winning is 2 The opening time of the start port 47 is set to 5 seconds, which means a gaming state that is advantageous to the player with reduced consumption of game balls compared to the non-time-saving gaming state. The transition from the non-time-saving gaming state to the time-saving gaming state is performed after the end of the jackpot game.

  In the present embodiment, the average variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second start port 47, and the winning probability of winning the lottery are more advantageous in the “time-short game state” than in the “non-time-short game state”. Although it is set, it may be set so that only one of the average symbol variation time, the opening time of the second start port 47, and the winning probability of winning the lottery is advantageous.

(Main controller memory map)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a memory map of a memory area composed of the main ROM 110b and the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110m.

  The memory area of the main control unit 110m includes a memory area (8000H to FFFFH) allocated to the main ROM 110b and a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the main RAM 110c.

  The memory area of the main ROM 110b includes a game ROM area (8000H to 9FFFH) in which programs and data relating to the progress of the game are stored, and a performance ROM area (A000H) in which programs and data relating to the performance display of the gaming machine are stored. To A52EH), an unused area (A52FH to A6FFH) of 16 bytes or more in which access is prohibited and “0” is stored, and a ROM comment area (A700H to A700H to store data such as a program title and version) A77FH), a vector table area (A780H to A7A7H) in which the start address of timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, is set, and an HW parameter area (A7A8H to A7F8) in which parameters such as the start address and final address of the access prohibited area are set A7FFFH) are arranged in order.

  The game ROM area includes a game program area (8000H to 8BDCH) in which a program relating to the progress of the game is stored, and a first unused area (8BDDH to 8FFFH) in which “0” is stored while access is prohibited. ), A game data area (9000H to 9976H) in which data relating to the progress of the game is stored, and a second unused area (9977H to 9FFFH) in which “0” is stored while access is prohibited Is arranged.

  The performance ROM area includes a performance program area (A000H to A437H) in which a program related to the performance display of the gaming machine is stored, and an unused area (A438H to A47FH) in which “0” is stored while access is prohibited. A performance data area (A480H to A52EH) in which data relating to the performance display of the gaming machine is stored is arranged in order.

  The memory area of the main RAM 110c includes a game RWM area (0000H to 018FH) used as a work (work area) when executing a game program, and a performance RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing a performance program. (0190H to 01FFH) are arranged in order.

  The game RWM area includes a game work area (0000H to 0128H) used as a work by the game program, a first unused area (0129H to 0171H) where access is prohibited and “0” is stored, A game stack area (0172H to 017FH) for temporarily saving data being processed by the game program, and a second unused area (0180H to 018FH) where access is prohibited and “0” is stored ) Are arranged in order.

  The performance RWM area includes a performance work area (0190H to 01E8H) used as a work by the performance program, an unused area (01E9H to 01EAH) where access is prohibited and “0” is stored, and a performance program Are sequentially arranged for performance stack areas (01EBH to 01FFH) for temporarily saving data being processed.

(Dump list of RWM area)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a dump list when the contents of the memory area of the main control unit 110m are output to a printer or a display. In FIG. 8, a plurality of areas surrounded by a square are unused areas in which “0” is stored.

  In the game RWM area, an unused area in which “0” is stored is set over 73 bytes or more between the game work area (0000H to 0128H) and the game stack area (0172H to 017FH). . Therefore, a boundary line separating the game work area and the game stack area is formed by the unused area, and the game work area and the game stack area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. It is possible to identify (recognize).

  In the performance RWM area, an unused area in which “0” is stored is set over 2 bytes between the performance work area (0190H to 01E8H) and the performance stack area (01EBH to 01FFH). Therefore, a boundary that separates the performance work area and the performance stack area is formed by the unused area, and the performance work area and the performance stack area can be easily identified in debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. (Recognition) becomes possible.

  Further, an unused area in which “0” is stored after the game stack area (0172H to 017FH) is set over 16 bytes starting from 0180H, which is a multiple of 16, and the performance work area ( 0190H to 01E8H) is set from 0190H which is a multiple of 16. Therefore, a boundary line separating the game RWM area and the performance RWM area is formed by the unused area, and the game RWM area and the performance RWM area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. It is possible to identify (recognize).

  In the game ROM area, an unused area in which “0” is stored is set over 1059 bytes between the game program area (8000H to 8BDCH) and the game data area (9000H to 9976H). Therefore, a boundary line that separates the game program area and the game data area is formed by the unused area, and the game program area and the game data area can be easily used in debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. It is possible to identify (recognize).

  In the performance ROM area, an unused area in which “0” is stored is set over 72 bytes between the performance program area (A000H to A437H) and the performance data area (A480H to A52EH). Therefore, a boundary that separates the performance program area and the performance data area is formed by the unused area, and the performance program area and the performance data area can be easily identified in the debugging work and inspection of the gaming machine 1. (Recognition) becomes possible.

  In addition, an unused area in which “0” is stored after the game data area (9000H to 9976H) is set over 1673 bytes, and the performance program area is a multiple of 16 after this unused area. Is set. Therefore, a boundary line that separates the gaming ROM area and the performance ROM area is formed by the unused area, and the gaming ROM area and the performance ROM area can be easily separated in the debugging operation and inspection of the gaming machine 1. It is possible to identify (recognize).

  In the game ROM area and the performance ROM area, an unused area of 16 bytes or more is provided between the program area and the data area. However, this unused area may be 16 bytes or less. An unused area may not be provided between the data area and the data area.

  In addition, an unused area is provided at the end of the game ROM area, but this unused area is not provided in the game ROM area, but at the beginning of the performance ROM area (before the performance program area). An unused area may be provided, or between the game ROM area and the performance ROM area (between the game data area and the performance program area) so as not to belong to the game ROM area and the performance ROM area. An unused area may be provided in the area.

  In addition, in the game RWM area and the performance RWM area, a predetermined byte unused area is provided between the work area and the stack area. However, this unused area may be 16 bytes or more, or 16 bytes. The following may be used, or an unused area may not be provided between the data area and the stack area.

  In addition, although an unused area is provided at the end of the game RWM area, this unused area is not provided in the game RWM area, but at the beginning of the performance RWM area (before the performance work area). An unused area may be provided, or between the game RWM area and the performance RWM area so as not to belong to the game RWM area and the performance RWM area (between the game stack area and the performance work area). An unused area may be provided in the area.

(Relationship between game area and performance area)
FIG. 9 shows a game area for performing processing based on a game program (game ROM area, game RWM area), and a performance area for performing processing based on a performance program (performance ROM area, performance RWM area). It is a figure which shows the relationship.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, when performing processing based on a game program, the main CPU 110a basically refers to the game data area and uses the game RWM area as a work. The contents of the RWM area are referred to and updated. In addition, when processing based on the performance program is performed, the performance data area is basically referred to, and the contents of the performance RWM area are referred to and updated while the performance RWM area is used as a work. ing.

  However, in the process based on the game program, the contents of the performance RWM area cannot be updated, but can be referred to. In the process based on the performance program, the contents of the game RWM area cannot be updated, but can be referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, when processing based on the performance program is performed, the performance program is called by calling the performance program after saving the flag register to the game RWM area in the processing based on the game program. The processing based on the program is executed, and immediately after the processing based on the performance program ends and returns to the gaming program, the flag register is returned from the gaming RWM area.

  In addition, immediately after the performance program is started, the stack pointer for the game stack area is saved in the performance RWM area, and then the stack pointer for the performance stack area is set, and all the registers used in the game program are used for the performance RWM area. And all the registers used in the game program immediately before the end of the performance program are restored from the performance RWM area and the stack pointer of the game stack area is restored.

  By doing so, it is possible to protect the data used by the game program when processing based on the performance program is performed, and inconvenience occurs when returning from the performance program to the game program. Nothing will happen.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 10A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol that is referred to in the special game determination (jackpot determination) performed based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 45 (winning ball). 10 (b) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol that is referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination) performed based on the winning of the game ball (win ball) to the second start port 47.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), the jackpot determination table associates the probability gaming state when the jackpot determination is made, the jackpot determination random value, and the determination result of the jackpot determination. ing.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10 (a) or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10 (b), and the current probability gaming state is acquired. Based on the jackpot determination random number value, it is determined whether the jackpot or “lost”.

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10B, when the low probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random numbers “7” and “8” are “jackpot”. When it is determined that the game state is a high-probability gaming state, ten jackpot determination random numbers “7” to “16” are determined to be “jackpot”. Therefore, the jackpot determination random number value other than the jackpot determination is determined as “lost”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that the jackpot is determined in the high probability gaming state is approximately five times the probability that the jackpot is determined in the low probability gaming state. The probability of being performed is not limited to 5 times, and may be set to an arbitrary value such as 3 times or 8 times if the value is 10 times or less.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 11A is a special symbol determination table for jackpots that is referred to when determining the stop symbol of the special symbol when it is determined that the jackpot, and FIG. 11B is a special symbol when it is determined that the game is lost. It is a special symbol determination table for loss referred to when determining a symbol to be stopped.

  As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the special symbol determination table includes a special symbol type for determining a stop symbol, a special symbol determination random number value, and a determination result of the special symbol determination. The stop special symbol data indicating the determination result is associated with the special symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

  Special symbols “01” and “04” are jackpot special symbols that execute the first jackpot game in which 16 round games are executed, and special symbols “02” and “05” are 16 rounds It is a jackpot special symbol for executing a second jackpot game in which a game is executed, and “03” is a jackpot special symbol for executing a third jackpot game in which two round games are executed. The special symbols “00” and “10” are lost special symbols in which the jackpot game is not executed.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, one special lose symbol is associated with each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but a plurality of lost symbols are associated with at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol. Special symbols may be associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in any of FIGS. 11A to 11B, and determines the special symbol type based on the special symbol type for determining the stop symbol and the special symbol determination random number. The type, stop special symbol data, and special symbol designation command are determined, and the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 12 is a special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-short-time gaming state referred to when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-short-time gaming state, and FIG. 13 is a determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol in the short-time gaming state. It is a special figure fluctuation pattern determination table for a short-time gaming state that is sometimes referred to.

  As shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, each special figure variation pattern determination table includes a special symbol type for performing variable display, a determination result of jackpot determination, a determination result of special symbol (stop special graphic data), Reach determination random number, first special figure hold number (U1) or second special figure hold number (U2), special figure fluctuation pattern judgment random number value, special figure fluctuation pattern as a judgment result, and special symbol Are associated with a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command indicating a special figure fluctuation pattern.

  Therefore, it can be said that the “special pattern variation pattern” can specify at least the special symbol type, the determination result of the jackpot determination, and the special symbol variation time. In addition, when the jackpot determination result is a loss, the reach determination random number value is referenced, but in the case of a big hit, reach is generated except in special cases, so the reach determination random number value is not referred to. Has been.

  In the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the determination result of the jackpot determination is a loss, the number of special figure reservations (first special figure reservation number, second special figure reservation number) increases. The variation pattern is determined so that the variation time of the special symbol is shortened.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special figure variation pattern judgment table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, and determines the jackpot judgment result, special symbol judgment result (stop special figure data), reach judgment random number value, first special figure hold Based on the number (U1) or the second special figure reservation number (U2), the special figure fluctuation pattern determination random value, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special symbol fluctuation time, and the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command are determined, A variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

  Moreover, in the production | presentation control board 130, since the content (production | presentation aspect) of a fluctuation production is determined based on a special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern designation | designated command) so that it may mention later, FIG.12 and FIG.13. In the rightmost column of each special figure pattern determination table shown in the table, the contents of effects that can be executed as variable effects are described for reference.

  As the contents of the effects shown in the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 or FIG. 13, “normal fluctuation”, “shortening fluctuation”, “long fluctuation”, and “super-shortening fluctuation” are three high-speed production patterns 70 a that are different at high speed. It means to stop without reaching reach, normal fluctuation ends with shorter fluctuation time than long fluctuation, shortened fluctuation ends with shorter fluctuation time than normal fluctuation, The ultra-shortened variation ends in a shorter variation time than the shortened variation.

  In addition, “reach” means that the player is expected to execute a jackpot game in which a part of the combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and other effect symbols 70a are changed. This means a variation mode. For example, when a combination of three effect symbols 70a of “777” is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot (a jackpot result mode), the same effect symbol 70a is “7” in the left area and the right area. Is temporarily stopped, and the remaining production symbol 70a is changing in the central region.

  Note that the “temporary stop” means that the effect design 70a is slightly shaken or the effect design 70a is deformed to a small extent, so that it appears to the player as if the effect design 70a is stopped (completely stopped). Not).

  “Normal reach” means a reach in which the same effect symbol 70a temporarily stops in the left and right regions, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the central region. It has become. In the present embodiment, it is possible not to make a big hit by “normal reach” but to make a big hit by “normal reach”.

  In addition, “SP reach” is performed after normal reach and is a super reach with a higher degree of expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, a special effect that causes the player to expect that a big hit game is executed using almost the entire display area of the image display device by reducing the three effect symbols 70a to the corners of the image display device. To do.

  In addition, “SPSP reach” is performed after super reach and is a special reach that has a higher expectation of jackpot than super reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and a special effect is performed more than “SP reach” using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

  In addition, the “full turn reach” is a reach where the jackpot is determined. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are all the same and are changed at a low speed, and a more special effect than “SPSP reach” is performed using almost the entire display area of the image display device.

  As a first feature of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, when the special figure variation pattern is determined in the short-time gaming state rather than in the non-time-short gaming state. A relatively short variation time is more easily determined (average variation time is short). Therefore, it is possible to change the variation time of the special symbol between the non-short-time game state and the short-time game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Preliminary judgment table)
FIG. 14A is a first reference that is referred to in the pre-determination that determines the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start opening 45 before the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. FIG. 14B is a pre-determination table for a special symbol, and FIG. 14B shows the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47 before the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is a figure which shows the prior determination table for 2nd special symbols referred in the prior determination to determine.

  As shown in FIG. 14A and FIG. 14B, the prior determination table includes a gaming state, a jackpot determination random value, a special symbol determination random value, a reach determination random value, and a special diagram. A random number value for variation pattern determination, a special figure scheduled variation pattern as a determination result, and a start opening winning designation command indicating the special diagram scheduled variation pattern are associated with each other.

  In the pre-determination of special symbol determination information, it is possible to determine whether it is a “big hit” or “losing” by the random number for jackpot determination, and it is possible to determine the type of special symbol by the random number for special symbol determination, and reach determination Because it is possible to determine in advance the type of special figure scheduled variation pattern to be executed by the random number value for special purpose and special pattern variation pattern judgment, whether it is a big hit from the start opening prize designation command, the type of special symbol, special figure It is possible to specify the planned fluctuation pattern.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 14A or FIG. 14B, and determines the jackpot determination random value, the special symbol determination random value, the reach determination random value, and the special diagram variation pattern determination disorder. Based on the numerical value, the special figure scheduled variation pattern and the start opening prize designation command are determined, and the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Large winning mouth opening mode judgment table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a big prize opening opening determination table for state conversion of the first big prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 in the jackpot game.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the special winning opening release mode determination table includes special symbol stop special drawing data, the type of special winning opening to be opened, the maximum number of round games in the jackpot game, and the big winning mouth in one round game. The maximum number of winnings, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, and the opening of each round game The opening time of the big winning opening, the closing interval time for closing the big winning opening after the end of the round game, and the ending time from the end of the final round game to the end of the jackpot game are associated with each other.

  When the stop special chart data is “01”, the main CPU 110a executes the first big hit game, and when the stop special figure data is “02”, the main CPU 110a is advantageous to the player over the first big hit game. When the second big hit game is executed and the stop special figure data is “03”, the third big hit game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the second big hit game, is executed.

(Game state setting table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the jackpot game. The game state setting table can be executed in special symbol stop special data, winning state data indicating a gaming state at the time of a big win, a short-time gaming flag indicating a short-time gaming state, and a short-time gaming state The number of short times (J) indicating the number of variable displays, the high probability game flag indicating the high probability gaming state, and the high probability number (X) indicating the number of variable displays executable in the high probability gaming state. It is associated.

  Here, the “winning state data” is information indicating a gaming state at the time of a big win. The gaming state is composed of a combination of a non-short-time gaming state, a short-time gaming state, a low probability gaming state, and a high probability gaming state.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and based on the stop special chart data and the winning state data, the short time game flag, the short time number (J), the high probability game flag, The number of probabilities (X) is determined.

  In addition, when the high probability gaming state is set, 50,000 times may be set as the high probability number (X). However, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is 1/60. Since the next jackpot game is substantially confirmed, the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game are jackpot games in which the next jackpot game is confirmed.

  The first feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16 is that even if the same stop special data is used, the setting of the short-time game flag and the number of short-time games are based on the winning state data (game state at the time of winning the big hit). (J) may be different.

  Specifically, in the case of the stop special figure data 01 (special symbol 01), “00H” indicating the low-probability non-short-time game state is stored as the winning time state data regarding the short-time game flag and the short-time game number (J). If so, the time-saving game flag is not set at the end of the jackpot game, and the time-saving count (J) is set to zero. On the other hand, if “01H” indicating the low-probability short / short game state or “02H” indicating the high-probability short / short game state is stored as the winning state data, the short-time game flag is set at the end of the jackpot game. , Set the time reduction (J) to 100 times. Thereby, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Various work areas for game work areas)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the game work area of the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 17 (a) is a special chart in which special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (enters a ball) at the first start opening 45 and / or the second start opening 47 is stored. FIG. 17B is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. FIG. 17 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit in the common figure determination information storage area, in which the common figure determination information acquired when passing is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), the special figure determination information storage area stores the first special figure determination information on-hold storage in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 is stored. An area, a second special figure determination information holding storage area in which special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of a game ball to the second starting port 47 is stored, and special figure determination information in which variable display is being executed are stored The first special figure determination information holding storage area and the second special figure determination information holding storage area are divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit, respectively.

  The first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information holding storage area are the first display unit 70C1 and the second display of the first holding icon display area 70C. Corresponds to the unit 70C2, the third display unit 70C3, and the fourth display unit 70C4. In addition, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol storage area are the first display section 70D1, the second display section 70D2, and the second display section 70D2. This corresponds to the third display unit 70D3 and the fourth display unit 70D4, respectively.

  The number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information storage area becomes the first special figure reservation number (U1), and these special figure determinations are performed. The number of first hold icons corresponding to the information is displayed on the first display part 70C1 to the fourth display part 70C4 of the first hold icon display area 70C. Further, the number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information becomes the second special figure reservation number (U2), and corresponds to these determination information. A number of hold icons are displayed on the first display portion 70D1 to the fourth display portion 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

  In addition, the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area corresponds to the icon display area 70E. And the said icon corresponding to the special figure determination information memorize | stored in the 0th memory | storage part will be displayed on the said icon display area 70E.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, each storage unit stores a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random value, and a special symbol determination random number storage for storing a special symbol determination random value. The area is divided into a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing a special figure variation pattern determination random value.

  When the game ball wins (enters) the first start opening 45 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is not stored in the first special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired is stored in the storage unit having a small number. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 47 and special figure determination information is acquired, the smallest number in which no special figure determination information is stored is stored in the second special figure determination information holding storage area. The special figure determination information acquired in the storage unit is stored.

  The 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, stores the special figure stored in the first storage part of the first special figure determination information holding storage area when the start condition of the variable display of the first special symbol is satisfied. The determination information is shifted and referred to in order to execute the variation display of the first special symbol. Further, when the start condition for the variable display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information holding storage area is shifted, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. Will be referred to to perform.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the general-purpose determination information storage area is different from the general-purpose determination information storage area in which general-purpose determination information acquired based on the passing of the game ball to the general-purpose gate 44 is stored. It is divided into the common figure determination information storage area in which the common figure determination information being displayed is stored, and the common figure determination information storage area is divided from the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit. In addition, the number of the common figure determination information memorize | stored in the 1st memory | storage part-the 4th memory | storage part of the common figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area becomes the number of common figure hold.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (d), each storage unit stores a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number value, and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random value. The area is divided into a random number storage area for determining a normal pattern variation pattern for storing a random number value for determining a normal pattern variation pattern.

  Then, when the game ball passes through the general map gate 44 and the general map determination information is acquired, it is acquired in the storage unit with the smallest number in which the general map determination information is not stored in the general map determination information holding storage area. Is stored.

  The 0th storage unit, which is an ordinary figure determination information execution storage area, shifts the ordinary figure determination information stored in the first storage part of the ordinary figure determination information hold storage area when the start condition of the normal symbol variation display is satisfied. And is usually referred to for performing variable display of symbols.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart. In the following description, processing that is not specified as processing based on the performance program is processing based on the game program.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing main processing in the main control board 110.

  When a power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, the main CPU 110a performs an initial setting process in step S10. Specifically, processing for starting control of the game is performed based on the game program. Details of the initial setting process will be described later.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination random number value and the reach determination random value, and in step S30, the big hit determination initial random value, the special symbol determination initial random value, the hit determination initial random value, Update the initial random number for normal symbol determination.

  The main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power interruption (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power interruption detection signal is input from the power interruption detection circuit of the power supply board 160. If the power interruption has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S20, and the power interruption occurs. If yes, the process proceeds to step S41.

  In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets an interrupt prohibition for prohibiting the timer interrupt, and performs a process of clearing the output port in step S42. As a result, the output state of the output port is initialized, and the operations of various displays and various drive sources (motors, solenoids) are stopped.

  In step S43, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and calculates the checksum (second abnormality determination data) by referring to the performance RWM area. The game is saved in the game RWM area (game work area). By doing so, it is possible to determine data abnormality in the RWM area by checksum at the next power-on.

  In step S44, the main CPU 110a saves a backup flag indicating that the data in the RWM area is backed up (power recovery), and prohibits RAM access in step S45. And waits until the supply of power supply voltage is completely cut off.

(Main control board initial setting process)
The initial setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process in the main control board 110.

  First, the main CPU 110a prohibits all interrupts in step S10-1, performs initial settings of the CPU such as setting of built-in registers in step S10-2, and waits for activation of other boards in step S10-3. Process. Specifically, it waits for one second until the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130 are activated so that no command is missed from the main control board 110.

  In step S10-4, the main CPU 110a permits access to the RWM area of the main RAM 110c. In step S10-5, whether or not a backup flag indicating that power is restored is saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 110c. Determine. If the backup flag is saved, the process proceeds to step S10-6 assuming that the power is restored, and if the backup flag is not saved, the process proceeds to step S10-18 assuming that the power is turned on for the first time. Move processing.

  In step S10-6, the main CPU 110a calculates a checksum (abnormality determination data) for each RWM area. Specifically, the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area is calculated, and the checksum (second abnormality determination data) of the performance RWM area is calculated.

  In step S10-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (second abnormality determination data) of the performance RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the performance RWM area saved in the game RWM area matches the checksum of the performance RWM area calculated this time. If the checksum is normal (match), the data in the performance RWM area is normal, and the process proceeds to step S10-11. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the performance RWM area Is shifted to step S10-8.

  In step S10-8, the main CPU 110a performs performance program call processing. Specifically, after the interrupt is prohibited, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and a process for calling a predetermined performance program by the CALL instruction is performed.

  In step S10-9, the main CPU 110a performs a performance RWM area clear process (performance program). Specifically, all the areas of the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialized) without saving the stack pointer of the game stack area, and processing such as setting of the performance RWM area at power-on is performed. Thereby, the display control of the performance information using the performance indicator 112 is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the performance RWM area before the power interruption is not taken over.

  In step S10-10, the main CPU 110a performs a game program return processing. Specifically, the flag register is returned from the game RWM area, and processing for allowing interruption and returning to the game program is performed.

  In step S10-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the game RWM area saved in the game RWM area matches the checksum of the game RWM area calculated this time. If the checksum is normal (match), the game RWM area data is assumed to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S10-12. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the game RWM area Is shifted to step S10-21.

  In step S10-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RWM clear switch 111a is on, the process proceeds to step S10-21 assuming that the process at power-on is performed. If the RWM clear switch 111a is not on, the process at power restoration is performed. Processing is moved to step S10-13 as to be performed.

  In step S10-13, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum saved in the game RWM area (checksum for game RWM area, checksum for performance RWM area) to zero, A game RWM area is set. Thereby, since the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power is turned off, the game can be resumed from the state before the power is turned off.

  In step S10-14, the main CPU 110a performs CPU peripheral device setting processing. Specifically, the output setting to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interruption timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S10-15, the main CPU 110a sets a power supply restoration designation command indicating that the game control state has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of the power failure in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the power supply restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 performs processing for executing the power supply restoration notification.

  “Power recovery notification” means that a power recovery screen (image) indicating that power is recovered is displayed on the image display device, or that a power recovery notification sound indicating that power is recovered is output from the audio output device 9. It is to be.

  Note that without including information indicating the current gaming state in the power recovery designation command, a gaming state designation command indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted before or after transmitting the power restoration designation command.

  In step S10-16, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol memory designation command indicating the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of special figure reservations, and the first hold icon and the second hold icon are displayed on the image display device. Processing for display is performed.

  In step S10-17, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of reserved symbols (G) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thus, the normal symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of normal symbol memories.

  In step S10-18, the main CPU 110a performs a performance program calling process. Specifically, after the interrupt is prohibited, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and a process for calling a predetermined performance program by the CALL instruction is performed.

  In step S10-19, the main CPU 110a performs performance RWM area clear processing (performance program). Specifically, all the areas of the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialized) without saving the stack pointer of the game stack area, and processing such as setting of the performance RWM area at power-on is performed. Thereby, the display control of the performance information using the performance indicator 112 is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the performance RWM area before the power interruption is not taken over.

  In step S10-20, the main CPU 110a performs a game program return process. Specifically, the flag register is returned from the game RWM area, and processing for allowing interruption and returning to the game program is performed.

  In step S10-21, the main CPU 110a clears (initializes) all areas of the game RWM area to set the game RWM area when the power is turned on. By this processing, the game progress state (control state) is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the game RWM area before power-off is not taken over.

  In step S10-22, the main CPU 110a performs CPU peripheral device setting processing. Specifically, the output setting to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interruption timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, etc. are set.

  In step S10-23, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game is initialized (RAM clear) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and moves the process to step S20. . As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 performs processing for executing the power-on notification.

  “Power-on notification” is an RWM indicating that the initial screen at the time of power-on (background image and “123” effect symbol) is displayed on the image display device, or that the main RAM 110c is initialized from the audio output device 9. A clear notification sound ("RWM cleared" + buzzer sound).

  In step S10-24, the main CPU 110a activates a CTC for generating a timer interrupt. In step S10-25, the main CPU 110a permits all interrupts and ends the current initial setting process.

  As described above, when the power is turned on for the first time without the backup flag, the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialized), so the game RWM area and the performance RWM are turned on when the power is turned on for the first time. Even if abnormal data is saved in the area, control based on the abnormal data is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine.

  If the checksum of the game RWM area is not normal, but the checksum of the performance RWM area is normal, the game RWM area is cleared to 0 without clearing (initializing) the performance RWM area ( Initialization), control based on abnormal data saved in the game RWM area is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine. .

  Further, when the checksum of the game RWM area is normal but the checksum of the performance RWM area is not normal, the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 without clearing (initializing) the game RWM area ( Initialization), control based on abnormal data saved in the RWM area for performance is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine. .

  Even if the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area are normal, if the RWM clear switch 111a is ON (operated), the game RWM area is cleared to 0 ( It is possible to initialize the progress state (control state) of the game for the convenience of the game hall while leaving the saved data in the performance RWM area, and it is possible to improve the convenience. Become.

(Modification of initial setting process)
A modification of the initial setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a modification of the initial setting process in the main control board 110.

  Here, the same processes as the initial setting process shown in FIG. 19 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted, and only different processes are denoted by different reference numerals. Specifically, the steps S10-7 to S10-11 in the initial setting process of FIG. 19 are different from each other only in the portions where the steps S10-7A and S10-8A are performed.

  In step S10-7A, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the game RWM area saved in the game RWM area matches the checksum of the game RWM area calculated this time. If the checksum is normal (matched), the process proceeds to step S10-8A on the assumption that the data in the game RWM area is normal. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatched), the game Since the data in the RWM area is abnormal, the process proceeds to step S10-18.

  In step S10-8A, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (second abnormality determination data) in the performance RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the performance RWM area saved in the game RWM area matches the checksum of the performance RWM area calculated this time. If the checksum is normal (match), the data in the performance RWM area is assumed to be normal, and the process proceeds to step S10-12. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the performance RWM area Is transferred to step S10-18.

  According to this modification, when at least one of the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area is not normal, both the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialization). Therefore, when the power is restored, control based on abnormal data saved in at least one of the game RWM area and the performance RWM area is not executed, and the operation of the gaming machine becomes unstable. It is possible to prevent the occurrence.

  In the initial setting processing of the present embodiment and this modification, the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area are calculated by the game program when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on. The checksum in the game RWM area is saved, but the checksum in the game RWM area is calculated by the game program and saved in the game RWM area. The checksum may be calculated by a performance program and saved in the performance RWM area.

  Also, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and this modification, the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area are separately calculated when the power is turned off or when the power is turned on. However, the game RWM area and the performance RWM area may be collected together by the game program and one checksum may be calculated and saved in the game RWM area, or the game RWM area may be saved by the performance program. The performance RWM area may be combined and one checksum may be calculated and saved in the performance RWM area.

  In this case, if the checksum is saved in the game RWM area, the checksum abnormality determination in the initial setting process is performed by the game program. If the checksum is saved in the performance RWM area, the checksum is initialized. The checksum abnormality determination in the setting process may be performed by a performance program.

  Also, in the initial setting process of this embodiment and this modification, an abnormality determination of the RWM area is performed based on the checksum of the RWM area, but the calculation is performed so that the exclusive OR of the RWM area becomes zero. An abnormality determination of the RWM area may be performed based on the RWM parity adjustment data.

  Even in this case, the RWM parity adjustment data for the game RWM area and the RWM parity adjustment data for the performance RWM area may be calculated separately, or the game RWM area and the performance RWM area may be combined into one. Two RWM parity adjustment data may be calculated.

  Further, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and this modification, when only the game RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized), when only the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized), The initial screen and the RWM clear notification sound are the same when the RWM area for performance and the RWM area for performance are cleared to 0 (initialized), but the initial screen and the RWM clear notification sound may be different ( However, the volume of the RWM clear notification sound is the same).

  In this case, when only the game RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized), the image display device displays an initial screen when the power is turned on (background image and “123” effect symbol) and a voice output device. 9 to output the first RWM clear notification sound (“game RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound).

  If only the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized), if the customer is waiting before the power is turned off, the image display device displays the initial screen (background image and “357” when power is restored). If a second RWM clear notification sound (“performance RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound) is output from the audio output device 9 and the power-off state is not waiting for the customer, the image is displayed. A power restoration screen (a dark background image and a character image of “Power has been restored”) may be displayed on the display device, and a second RWM clear notification sound may be output from the audio output device 9.

  In addition, when the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialized), an initial screen (background image and “123” effect design) upon power-on is displayed on the image display device. A third RWM clear notification sound (“all RWM areas have been cleared” + buzzer sound) may be output from the audio output device 9.

  Further, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and this modification, when the RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized) when the power is turned on, no signal is output from the game information output terminal board 90. When the RWM area is cleared at the time of insertion, a security signal may be output from a predetermined output terminal of the game information output terminal board 90 for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second).

  In this case, it is common whether the game RWM area is cleared to 0, the performance RWM area is cleared to 0, or the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0. A security signal may be output from the output terminal.

  When the game RWM area is cleared to 0, a security signal is output from the first output terminal. When the performance RWM area is cleared to 0, a security signal is output from the second output terminal. When the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0, a security signal may be output from the first output terminal and the second output terminal.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting a clock pulse every predetermined period (4 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register in the stack area, and performs time control processing in step S110. Specifically, processing for updating various timer counters such as a special symbol stop time and a special electric accessory release time is performed.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a performs specific random value update processing. Specifically, the jackpot determination random number value, special symbol determination random number value, special symbol variation pattern determination random value, hit determination random number value, normal symbol determination random number value, general symbol variation pattern determination random value update Specifically, the process of updating each random number value and random number counter by adding +1 is performed. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new circulation initial value and the random number value is newly updated.

  In step S130, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number value update process. Specifically, similarly to step S30, a process for updating the jackpot determining initial random value, the special symbol determining initial random value, the hit determining initial random value, and the normal symbol determining initial random value is performed.

  In step S200, the main CPU 110a performs input control processing. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first large winning opening detection switch 50a, the second large winning opening detection switch 53a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the gate detection switch 44a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as, and when there is an input, processing for setting predetermined data is performed. Details of the input control process will be described later.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs a special figure special power control process. Specifically, determination of special figure determination information acquired based on winning of a game ball to the first start opening 45 or the second start opening 47, a change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, a large winning opening Processing such as opening / closing (first grand prize winning port 50, second grand prize winning port 53), setting of game state, and the like are performed. Details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal power control process. Specifically, processing such as determination of the acquired general-purpose determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the general-purpose gate 44, normal symbol variation display, opening and closing of the second start opening 47 (auxiliary game), and the like are performed.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. More specifically, various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c are referred to, and a process for transmitting a payout number designation command corresponding to various winning ports to the payout control board 120 is performed. As a result, a process for paying out a prize ball from the payout device 95 is executed by the payout control board 120.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a performs an abnormality determination process. Specifically, the occurrence of a magnetic error or radio wave error is determined based on input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 55a and the radio wave detection sensor 56a, and a magnetic error designation command and a radio wave error designation command are transmitted to the effect control board 130. Process. Thereby, the process for performing error notification by the effect control board 130 is executed.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs data creation processing. Specifically, external output data (game information) output from the game information output terminal board 90, start opening / closing data output to the second start opening / closing solenoid 48b, first big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b, second big prize Special winning opening opening / closing data to be output to the opening / closing solenoid 54b, first special symbol display 60, special symbol display data to be output to the second special symbol display 61, normal symbol display data to be output to the normal symbol display 62, first Data such as special symbol hold display data to be output to the 1 special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64 and normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65 is processed.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. Specifically, port output processing for outputting signals such as the external output data, start port opening / closing data, special prize opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, special symbol hold display Display output processing for outputting signals such as data and normal symbol hold display data, payout command transmission processing for sending commands set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, A process of executing an effect command transmission process for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130 is performed.

  In step S820, the main CPU 110a performs performance program call processing. Specifically, after the interruption is prohibited, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and processing for calling the target performance program by the CALL instruction is performed.

  In step S840, the main CPU 110a performs a game ball counting process (performance program). Specifically, the number of payouts (the number of payout balls) to be paid out by winning the game balls to various winning holes and the number of outs (the number of out balls) discharged from the game area 5a (fired to the game area) ) Is counted. Details of the game ball counting process will be described later.

  In step S860, the main CPU 110a performs performance display processing (performance program). Specifically, processing for calculating performance information from the number of payouts (number of payout balls) and the number of outs (number of outballs) counted in the game ball counting process and displaying them on the performance indicator 112 is performed. Details of the performance display process will be described later.

  In step S880, the main CPU 110a performs a game program return process. Specifically, the flag register is returned from the game RWM area, and processing for allowing interruption and returning to the game program is performed.

  In step S900, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the current timer interrupt process.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control processing of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing input control processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43, and the payout device 95 pays out the winning ball. Process.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, whether a detection signal is input from the first grand prize opening detection switch 50 a or the second big prize opening detection switch 53 a, that is, the game ball wins the first big prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53. It is determined whether or not a prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 45a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and the winning ball is paid out from the payout device 95. And processing for acquiring and storing special figure determination information. Details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 47a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, and the payout device 95 pays out the winning ball. And processing for acquiring and storing special figure determination information.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the general-purpose gate 44, and processing for acquiring and storing the general-purpose determination information. I do.

(Input processing for the first start port detection switch on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a has been input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, 1 The start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs processing to add and update data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the three prize balls, and in step S230-3, the special figure determination is performed. Information (random number for jackpot determination, random number for special symbol determination, random value for reach determination, random value for determination of special figure variation pattern) is acquired.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is less than four. If the first special figure hold number (U1) is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-5. If the first special figure hold number (U1) is not less than 4, the current first start port The detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating by adding “1” to the first special figure hold number (U1) (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the first special figure hold number. A first special symbol memory designation command corresponding to (U1) is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the first special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of first reserved icons corresponding to the first special figure reservation number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for an empty storage unit in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and acquires the special storage unit acquired in step S230-3 in the empty storage unit. The figure determination information is stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current time is in the non-time saving gaming state. If it is in the non-short-time gaming state, the process proceeds to step S230-9. If it is not in the non-time-short gaming state, the current first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs a first preliminary determination process. In this first pre-determination process, referring to the pre-determination table shown in FIG. 14, the special figure determination information acquired this time is pre-determined before the variable display of the first special symbol is performed. A first start opening prize designation command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the figure scheduled variation pattern) is generated.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the first start port winning designation command generated in step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

  Thereby, the first start winning information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start opening prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start opening prize designation command receives the first start prize. Pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect, icon change effect) that expects the jackpot game to be executed over one or more variable displays before the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the winning prize designation command is started. ) Can be executed.

  Since the second start port detection switch input process is the same as the first start port detection switch input process, the first start port detection switch 45a, the three prize ball counters, the first special figure hold number (U1), the first special figure determination information holding storage area, the non-short-time gaming state, the first pre-determination process, the first starting opening winning designation command part, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, two prize ball counters, What is necessary is just to read as 2nd special figure pending | holding number (U2), 2nd special figure determination information holding | maintenance storage area | region, a time-saving gaming state, a 2nd prior determination process, and a 2nd start opening prize designation | designated command.

  In the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation number (U2) is “4”, but it may be larger or smaller. Further, the upper limit value of the second special figure reservation number may be reduced as compared with the upper limit value of the first special figure reservation number. Furthermore, the second reserved memory itself may be eliminated by storing the special figure determination information only in the 0th storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 24, the special figure special power control process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process in the main control board 110.

  First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electricity processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric treatment data loaded in step S302, and special figure special electric treatment data = 0 if special figure special electric treatment data = 0. The process moves to the symbol memory determination process (step S310). If the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, the process moves to the special symbol fluctuation process (step S320), and if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2, the special symbol stop process. The process moves to (Step S330), and if the special figure special power processing data = 3, the process moves to the big hit game process (Step S340), and if the special figure special electric treatment data = 4, the big bonus game end process (Step S350). When the process is shifted and each process is executed, the current special figure special power control process is terminated. Details of each process will be described later.

  This “special drawing special electricity processing data” is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electricity control processing as will be described later, so that the subroutine necessary for the game is appropriately processed. .

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being variably displayed. If the special symbol variation display is being performed, the special symbol storage determination process is terminated, and if the special symbol variation display is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special figure holding number (U2) is 1 or more. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3. If the second special figure reservation number (U2) is not one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-4. Move.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a updates the second special figure hold number (U2) by subtracting “1”, and in step S310-6, the main CPU 110a corresponds to the subtracted second special figure hold number (U2). A special symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon is performed.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, the second special figure determination information storage area. The stored data is shifted, and the special figure determination information stored in the first to fourth storage units is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special figure determination information holding storage area. Further, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure determination information holding storage area is shifted to the zeroth storage part which is the special figure determination information execution storage area and stored in the zeroth storage unit. The special figure determination information used in the previous game is deleted.

  On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5. If the first special figure reservation number (U1) is not 1 or more, the process proceeds to step S319-1. Move.

  The main CPU 110a updates the first special figure hold number (U1) by subtracting “1” in step S310-5 and updates the special figure corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U1) after subtraction in step S310-6. The symbol memory designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for updating the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the display of the icon is performed.

  In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. In step S310-8, the main CPU 110a stores it in the first special symbol holding storage area. The special data determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

  For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage region. In addition, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol holding storage area is shifted to the zeroth storage part which is the special figure determination information execution storage area and stored in the zeroth storage unit. The special figure determination information used in the previous game is deleted.

  As the special symbol determination information is shifted in step S310-8, the special symbol hold display data indicating the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) after subtraction is stored in the main RAM 110c. Set to a predetermined area. As a result, the display contents of the first special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64 are updated.

  Further, in this embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-8, the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is given priority over the first special figure determination information reservation storage area (the second special figure reservation number is set to The number of the first special figure determination information holding storage area or the second special figure determination information holding storage area is determined in the order in which the game balls enter the starting opening. It is possible to shift (subtract the first special figure hold number and the second special figure hold number in the winning order), and give priority to the first special figure determination information hold storage area over the second special figure determination information hold storage area. May be shifted (the first special figure reservation number is prioritized and subtracted over the second special figure reservation number).

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit and stops special figure data of a special symbol based on the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit that is the special figure determination information execution storage area. A jackpot determination process is executed. Details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol designation command corresponding to the type of special symbol determined in the jackpot determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variation effect is performed.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a determines a special symbol variation pattern (variation time) based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area. I do. Details of the special figure variation pattern determination process will be described later.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure fluctuation pattern designation command corresponding to the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for determining a variation effect pattern which is an effect mode of the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol is performed.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol fluctuation time (counter value) corresponding to the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S316. , The special symbol variation display is started. Thus, LED lighting data for executing the special symbol variation display in the data creation processing in step S700 is created, and the created lighting data is output in the output control processing in step S800. In the special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, the variation display of the special symbol is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a clears the customer waiting state flag for ending the customer waiting state. In step S318, the main CPU 110a sets “1” in the special symbol special electric processing data, and ends the special symbol memory determination processing this time. To do.

  In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a customer waiting state flag indicating that a customer waiting state is set in the main RAM 110c. If the customer waiting state flag is set, the current special symbol storage determination process is terminated. If the customer waiting state flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2. The waiting state for a customer means a state in which a special symbol variation display and a special game (a jackpot game) are not executed, but includes that a normal symbol variation display and an auxiliary game are not executed. May be.

  In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S319-3, the main CPU 110a uses a customer waiting state designation command indicating that the customer is waiting for an effect in the main RAM 110c. This is set in the transmission data storage area, and the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated. Thereby, a customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for executing a customer waiting effect for prompting the player to play a game is performed.

(Main control board jackpot determination process)
The jackpot determination process for the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol jackpot determination table shown in FIG. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area is shifted from the first special figure determination information holding storage area, FIG. If the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10 is selected and shifted from the second special symbol determination information holding storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol shown in FIG. Select a judgment table.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a compares the current probability gaming state and the jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot is won, the process proceeds to step S311-3. If the jackpot is not won, the process proceeds to step S311-4.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a sets winning state data (any one of 00H to 02H) corresponding to the current gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S311-4, FIG. The special symbol determination table for jackpot shown in (2) is selected, and the process proceeds to step S311-6.

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for losing shown in FIG. 11B, and moves the process to step S311-6.

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a collates the special symbol type (first special symbol, second special symbol) and special symbol determination random number for which the jackpot determination (lottery) has been performed with the special symbol determination table. Then, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display executed by the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61 is determined.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a sets stop special symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-6 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot determination processing.

(Special map variation pattern judgment process of main control board)
With reference to FIG. 27, the special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the special figure variation pattern determination process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current state is a non-time saving gaming state. If it is in the non-short game state, the process proceeds to step S313-2. If it is not in the non-short time game state, the process proceeds to step S313-3.

  In step S313-2, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 12, and moves the process to step S311-4.

  In step S313-3, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the short-time gaming state shown in FIG. 13, and moves the process to step S310-7-4.

  In step S313-4, the main CPU 110a compares the determination result of the jackpot determination, the special symbol type, the reach determination random number value, and the special pattern variation pattern determination random value with the special diagram variation pattern determination table, and changes the special diagram variation. Determine the pattern.

  In step S313-5, the main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time corresponding to the determined special figure fluctuation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S313-6, the special figure fluctuation corresponding to the decided fluctuation pattern. The pattern designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current special figure fluctuation pattern determination process is terminated. As a result, a special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining a variation effect pattern that is an effect mode of the variation effect is performed.

(Special design variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation time set in step S315 has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S320-2 to stop the special symbol fluctuation display. If the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation display is continued. This special symbol variation process is terminated.

  In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a sets data for stopping and displaying the special symbol corresponding to the stop special symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c and stops and displays the special symbol. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 60 or the second special symbol display device 61, and the determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command corresponding to the stop special symbol data set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for stopping and displaying the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is performed.

  In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c. In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets “2” to the special figure special processing data. The special symbol variation process is completed.

(Special design stop processing for main control board)
The special symbol stop process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed. If the stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2. If the stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated in order to continue the special symbol stop display.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs a time-saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time-saving gaming flag indicating that the time-saving gaming state is set in the main RAM 110c, the time-saving number (J) stored in the main RAM 110c is decremented by 1, and the time-saving number is “0”. In the case of, the processing is ended after shifting to the non-time saving gaming state by clearing the time saving gaming flag.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs a high probability game end determination process. Specifically, when the high probability game flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the high probability game state is set, the high probability count (X) stored in the main RAM 110c is decremented by 1, and the high probability count When (X) is “0”, the high probability game flag is cleared to shift to the low probability game state, and then the process ends.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereby, a game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for updating the game state grasped by the effect control board 130 or updating the effect mode is performed.

  In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol that has been stopped is a special bonus symbol. If it is a special jackpot symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-6, and if it is not a jackpot special symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-11.

  In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a sets "3" in the special figure special electric processing data and prepares to shift the processing to the big hit game processing. In step S330-7, the short time game flag stored in the main RAM 110c. Then, the high probability game flag, the short time count (J) and the high probability count (X) are cleared to shift to the low probability non-short time gaming state.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing. Specifically, the type of jackpot game corresponding to the stop special chart data is determined from the jackpot opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 15, and the control data corresponding to the type of jackpot game is specified.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command corresponding to the type of jackpot game in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S330-10, sets the opening time corresponding to the type of jackpot game in the main RAM 110c. This is set in a predetermined area, and the current special symbol stop process is terminated. Thereby, an opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game is performed.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets "0" in the special symbol special electric processing data and prepares to move the processing to the special symbol memory determination processing, and ends the special symbol stop processing of this time.

(Big hit game processing of main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently opening. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is “0”. If it is currently open, the process proceeds to step S340-2. If it is not currently open, the process proceeds to step S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-10 has elapsed. It is determined that the opening time has elapsed. If the opening time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3. If the opening time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start setting processing. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c and stored. Here, since no round game has been performed yet, the number of round games (R) is “1”.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a big prize opening process. Specifically, “1” is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the main RAM 110c and updated. Further, in order to open the first big prize opening / closing member 51 or the second big prize opening / closing member 54, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. At the same time, based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of releases (K), the opening time of the first big prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1. If K = 1, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is set in the effect transmission data storage area. Thereby, a round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing a round game effect corresponding to the number of rounds is performed.

  In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. Ending here refers to processing after all preset round games have been completed. Therefore, if it is currently ending, the process proceeds to step S340-18, and if it is not currently ending, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is being closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. As a result, if it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is not closed, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the special winning opening set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. If the closing time has not elapsed, the current jackpot game process is terminated in order to maintain the closing of the big prize opening. If the closing time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-4 to open the big winning opening. Move processing.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not an “opening end condition” for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, whether or not the number (C) of the winning game entrances (C), which is the number of game balls entering the winning game opening, has reached the specified number (9), or once in the number of times of opening (K). It is determined whether or not the opening time has passed. If the “opening end condition” is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S340-10, and if the “opening end condition” is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the first big prize opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second big prize opening / closing solenoid 54b to close the first big prize opening / closing member 51 or the second big prize opening / closing member 54. And the closing time of the first big prize opening 50 or the second big prize opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of times of opening (K).

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has ended. If one round game is completed, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If one round game is not completed, the current jackpot game process is terminated.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs round data initialization processing. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the main RAM 110c is cleared and the number of balls received in the big prize opening (C) is cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is the maximum value. If the round game number (R) is the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S340-15, and if the round game number (R) is not the maximum value, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c and stores it, and ends the current jackpot game process.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c. In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a sets an ending designation command in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S340- At 17, the ending time corresponding to the type of jackpot game is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the current jackpot game process is terminated. Thereby, an ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the ending effect is performed.

  In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in step S340-17 has elapsed. If the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-19, the special figure special electric processing data is set to “4” to prepare for the jackpot game end processing. If the ending time has not elapsed, this time The jackpot game process is terminated.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game ending process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special map data and the winning state data stored in the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and performs processing to determine whether or not to set the high probability flag based on the stop special chart data and the winning state data. For example, if the stop special map data is “02”, a high probability flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and sets the high probability count (X) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special chart data and the winning state data. To do. For example, if the stop special map data is “02”, 50000 times is set as the high probability number (X).

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and performs processing to determine whether or not to set the short-time gaming flag based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. For example, when the stop special figure data is “01”, if the winning state data is 00H, the hourly game flag is not set, but if the winning state data is 01H or 02H, the hourly game flag is set.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the gaming state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and sets the number of time reductions (J) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special chart data and the winning state data. . For example, when the stop special chart data is “01”, if the winning state data is 00H, 0 is set as the number of hours (J), and if the winning state data is 01H or 02H, the number of hours (J) Set 100 times as

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a sets a gaming state designation command corresponding to the gaming state corresponding to the high probability flag and the short-time gaming flag in the effect transmission data storage area, and in step S350-7, the special figure special electric processing. The data is set to 0 to prepare for the special symbol memory determination process, and the current jackpot game end process is terminated.

(Game ball counting processing of main control board)
The game ball counting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a game ball counting process (performance program) in the main control board 110.

  First, the main CPU 110a saves the gaming stack pointer in the performance RWM area in step S841, sets the performance stack pointer in step S842, and saves the register in the performance RWM area in step S843.

  In step S844, the main CPU 110a determines whether the current gaming state is in progress. If it is in the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S845 as counting the number of normal medium payouts in the normal gaming state, and if not in the normal gaming state, the number of normal medium payouts is not counted. As a thing, the processing is moved to step S853.

  In step S845, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a. If the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the game ball has not won the general winning opening 43, and the process proceeds to step S847. If the detection signal is input, the game ball is input to the general winning opening 43. In step S846, “5” which is the number of payouts (number of winning balls) corresponding to the general winning opening 43 is added to the normal medium payout number counter for counting the number of normal payouts. The normal payout counter is set in the performance RWM area.

  In step S847, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 50a or the second big prize opening detection switch 53a. If the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the game ball has not won the grand prize opening, and the process proceeds to step S849. If the detection signal is input, the game ball wins the big prize opening. As a result, in step S848, “15”, which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the big prize opening, is added to the normal medium payout number counter.

  The number of payouts (the number of prize balls) when a game ball wins the first big prize opening 50 is 15, and the number of payouts (the number of prize balls) when a game ball wins the second big prize opening 50 is set. The number of payouts corresponding to each big winning mouth may be varied such as ten. In this case, when a detection signal is input from the first big prize opening detection switch 50a, “15” which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the first big prize opening 50 is entered in the normal medium payout number counter. In addition, when a detection signal is input from the second big prize opening detection switch 53a, “10” that is the number of payouts (number of winning balls) corresponding to the second big prize opening 53 is added to the normal medium payout number counter. Good.

  In step S849, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 45a. If the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the game ball has not won the first start port 45, and the process proceeds to step S851, and if the detection signal is input, the first start port 45 In step S850, “3”, which is the number of payouts (number of award balls) corresponding to the first start port 45, is added to the normal payout number counter, assuming that the game ball has won.

  In step S851, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 47a. If the detection signal is not input, it is determined that the game ball has not won the second start port 47, and the process proceeds to step S853. If the detection signal is input, the second start port 47 In step S852, “2”, which is the number of payouts (number of award balls) corresponding to the second starting port 47, is added to the normal payout number counter as a game ball winning.

  In step S853, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal is input from the out-sphere detection switch 57a. When the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that there is no out-ball that is a game ball discharged from the game area 5a, and the current game ball counting process is terminated, and when the detection signal is input, Assuming that there is an out ball, in step S854, “1” is added to the total out number counter for counting out balls (total number of outs) in all gaming states. The total out number counter is set in the performance RWM area.

  In step S855, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current game state is in the normal gaming state. If not in the normal gaming state, the current game ball counting process is terminated, and if in the normal gaming state, the number of normal outs for counting the number of outs in the normal gaming state (normal out number) “1” is added to the counter, and the current game ball counting process is terminated. Note that the normal medium-out counter is set in the performance RWM area.

  In this way, since the number of normal payouts, the number of normal outs and the total number of outs are counted, it becomes possible to calculate the performance information of the gaming machine (for example, the normal base value), and the actual performance of the gaming machine Can be used to calculate performance information for grasping (evaluating).

  It should be noted that even when a game ball wins a big winning opening during the normal gaming state, “15”, which is the number of payouts (number of winning balls) corresponding to the big winning opening, is added to the normal payout counter. However, when a game ball wins a big winning opening during the normal gaming state, the payout number may not be added to the normal medium payout counter.

  In addition, in the case of a gaming machine in which a big winning opening is opened by a small hit game that is disadvantageous to a big hit game during the normal gaming state, the number of normal payouts when a game ball wins the big winning opening during the small hit game When the number of payouts is added to the counter and a game ball is won at the big prize opening other than during the small hit game (for example, an illegal prize where a game ball wins at the big prize opening occurs when the big prize opening is not open) The number of payouts may not be added to the medium payout number counter.

  “Small Bonus Game” is determined to be a small-hit winning (which corresponds to a special losing win different from a normal losing win) in the jackpot determination process (special game determination), and is executed by a special symbol display. This is executed after the special symbol that is a small win mode is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display of the special symbol, and the first big winning port 50 or the second big winning port 53 is displayed in a disadvantageous manner than the big hit game. Open. Unlike the big hit game, the gaming state is not changed based on (because of) the execution of the small hit game.

(Main control board performance display processing)
The performance display process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the performance display process (performance program) in the main control board 110.

  In this embodiment, the performance information for grasping (evaluating) the actual performance of the gaming machine is displayed by dividing the state in which power is supplied to the gaming machine 1 into a plurality of gaming sections. Therefore, first, the game section will be described.

  The game section is divided by the total number of outs, and the total number of outs counted from the first power-on or from 0 clear (initialization) of the performance RWM area due to data abnormality is 200. Is the first game section, and after the first game section, the game section is switched every 60,000 out, and the second game section, the third game section, the fourth game section, etc. N game sections.

  First, in step S861, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the section counter for counting which game section is the first game section value (0) indicating that it is the first game section. To do. If it is the first game section value, it is assumed that the current is the first game section, and the process proceeds to step S862. If it is not the first game section value, the current game section is a game section after the second game section. As a result, the process proceeds to step S863. The section counter is set in the performance RWM area.

  In step S862, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the total out number indicated by the total out number counter is equal to or greater than the first interval update value (200). If it is greater than or equal to the first section update value, the game section is updated, and the process proceeds to step S865. If it is not greater than or equal to the first section update value, the game section is not updated and step S867 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S863, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the total out number indicated by the total out number counter is equal to or greater than the second section update value (60,000 pieces). If it is greater than or equal to the second segment update value, the game segment is updated, and the process proceeds to step S864. If it is not greater than or equal to the second segment update value, the game segment is not updated and step S867 is performed. Move processing to.

  In step S864, the main CPU 110a saves the numerical display data saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area in the previous display data storage area of the performance RWM area. This numerical display data indicates the latest normal base value displayed most recently on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112.

  In step S865, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the section counter to update the game section. In step S866, the main CPU 110a clears the total out number, the normal payout number, and the normal out number described above to zero. The process for shifting to the next game section is performed.

  In step S867, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display switching time counter for determining whether or not to switch the performance information displayed on the performance indicator 112 is the display switching value (0). If it is a display switching value, the process moves to step S868 as switching the performance information displayed on the performance indicator 112. If it is not a display switching value, the performance information displayed on the performance indicator 112 is changed. Assuming no switching, the process proceeds to step S873. The display switching time counter is set in the performance RWM area.

  In step S868, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the above-described section counter is the first game section value (0). If it is the first game section value (the first game section), the process proceeds to step S869, and if it is not the first game section value (after the second game section), the process proceeds to step S870. Move.

  In step S869, the main CPU 110a performs first game section display information setting processing, and moves the processing to step S873. Specifically, a setting for displaying performance information such as a normal base value calculated from the number of normal outs and the number of normal payouts in the first game section on the performance display 112 is performed. Details of the first game section display information setting process will be described later.

  In step S870, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the section counter is the second game section value (1). If it is the second game section value (the second game section), the process proceeds to step S871, and if it is not the second game section value (after the third game section), the process proceeds to step S872. Move.

  In step S871, the main CPU 110a performs the second game section display information setting process, and moves the process to step S873. Specifically, the main CPU 110a normally calculates the normal out number and the normal payout number in the second game section. Settings for displaying performance information such as base values on the performance indicator 112 are performed. The details of the second game section display information setting process will be described later.

  In step S872, the main CPU 110a performs display information setting processing after the third gaming section, and moves the process to step S873. Specifically, the performance display 112 is set to display performance information such as a normal base value calculated from the number of normal outs and the number of normal payouts in the game sections after the third game section. Details of the display information setting process after the third game section will be described later.

  In step S873, the main CPU 110a performs performance indicator output processing. Specifically, processing for displaying the performance information set in step S869, step S871, and step S872 on the performance indicator 112 is performed.

  In step S874, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the above-described display switching time counter. In step S875, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display switching time counter is larger than the upper limit value (5 seconds). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, it is determined that the time for switching the display of the performance indicator 112 has not elapsed, and the process proceeds to step S877. If it is larger than the upper limit value, it is displayed on the performance indicator 112. In step S876, the display switching time counter is cleared to 0 (initialized).

  In step S877, the main CPU 110a restores the register saved in the performance RWM area in step S843. In step S878, the main CPU 110a restores the game stack pointer saved in the performance RWM area in step S841, and this performance display process Exit.

  In this way, the game section is updated with the total number of outs, and performance information such as a normal base value calculated from the number of normal outs and the number of normal payouts for each game section is displayed on the performance display 112. . Therefore, it is possible to provide information for appropriately grasping (evaluating) the actual performance of the gaming machine.

(Main game board first game section display information setting process)
The first game section display information setting process of the main control board 110 will be described using FIG. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first game section display information setting process (performance program) in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S869-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the current base value. If the display is switched to the current base value, the process proceeds to step S869-2. If the display is not switched to the current base value (the display is switched to the previous base value), the process proceeds to step S869-3. Move processing.

  The “current base value” is a normal base value in real time (during measurement and update) in the current game section, and the “previous base value” is in the game section immediately before the current game section. This is the normal base value for which measurement (update) has been completed.

  In step S869-2, the main CPU 110a displays identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating the current base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and the performance indicator 112. The blinking display information of the current base value initial display data including special display data for displaying predetermined special information indicating that it is not the calculation result of the normal base value is displayed in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) as the RWM area for performance. And the current first game section display information setting process ends.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the first game section display information setting process, and this time the base value The initial display data is displayed blinking on the performance indicator 112. Specifically, “bL.” Blinks on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and “-” lights up on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. The

  In step S869-3, the main CPU 110a displays identification display data for displaying second identification information indicating the previous base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and the performance indicator 112. The blinking display information of the previous base value initial display data composed of the special display data for displaying the special information described above is set in the numerical data segment (112c, 112d) in the output data area of the performance RWM area. The game section display information setting process is terminated.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the first game section display information setting process, and the previous base value The initial display data is displayed blinking on the performance indicator 112. Specifically, “B6.” Blinks on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and “-” lights up on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. The

  In this way, in the first game section that is affected by the operation check in the pre-shipment inspection of the gaming machine (the operation check of the various winning opening detection switches and the out ball detection switch by the launch and maintenance of the game balls), the payout The initial display data is displayed without counting the number or the number of out, and without calculating the normal base value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and to avoid the inconvenience that the actual performance of the gaming machine is misunderstood by displaying the normal base value (performance information) having no credibility.

(Second game section display information setting process of the main control board)
The second game section display information setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the second game section display information setting process (performance program) in the main control board 110.

  In step S871-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the current base value. If the display is switched to the current base value, the process proceeds to step S871-2. If the display is not switched to the current base value, if the display is switched to the previous base value (step S871-). The processing is moved to 9.

  In step S871-2, the main CPU 110a calculates a real-time (latest) normal base value in the current game section from the normal medium payout number indicated by the normal medium payout number counter and the normal medium out number indicated by the normal medium out number counter. In step S871-3, the calculated normal base value is rounded off to the first decimal place.

  In step S871-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 to determine numerical display data to be displayed on the numerical segments (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112, and in step S871. At -5, the numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area. Details of the numerical display data determination table will be described later.

  In step S871-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the normal out number is a blinking value (0 to 5999) indicating that the normal out value has not reached a sufficient quantity for calculating the normal base value (low credibility). Determine whether. If it is a blinking value, the process proceeds to step S871-7, and if it is not a blinking value, the process proceeds to step S871-8.

  In step S871-7, the main CPU 110a displays identification display data for displaying first identification information indicating the current base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and in step S871-4. The blinking display information of the current base value display data composed of the determined numerical display data is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the current second game section display information setting process is terminated.

  As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and this time the base value The display data is displayed blinking on the performance indicator 112, and it is possible to grasp the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) when the number of outs during normal is insufficient. Specifically, “bL.” Blinks in the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112 and corresponds to the normal base value calculated in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, “30”) is lit and displayed.

  In step S871-8, the main CPU 110a displays the current base value display data including the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating the current base value and the numerical display data determined in step S871-4. Is turned on in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the current second game section display information setting process is terminated.

  As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and this time the base value The display data is lit and displayed on the performance indicator 112, and it is possible to grasp the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) when the number of outs during normal is sufficient. Specifically, “bL.” Is lit on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112 and corresponds to the normal base value calculated in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, “30”) is lit and displayed.

  In step S871-9, the main CPU 110a displays the identification display data for displaying the second identification information indicating the previous base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112 and the special information described above. The blinking display information of the previous base value initial display data including the special display data for display is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the current second game section display information setting process is terminated.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and the previous base value The initial display data is displayed blinking on the performance indicator 112. Specifically, “B6.” Blinks on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and “-” lights up on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. The

  Thus, in the second game section, the normal base value is calculated from the number of normal payouts and the number of normal outs currently being counted, and the value obtained by rounding the normal base value is displayed as the current base value. ing. For this reason, it is possible to display a highly reliable normal base value that eliminates the influence of the pre-shipment inspection of the gaming machine, and it is possible to accurately notify the actual performance of the gaming machine.

(Display information setting process after the third game section of the main control board)
The display information setting process after the third game section of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the display information setting process (performance program) after the third gaming section on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S872-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the current base value. If the display is switched to the current base value, the process proceeds to step S872-2. If the display is not switched to the current base value, the display is switched to the previous base value (step S872-). The processing is moved to 9.

  In step S872-2, the main CPU 110a calculates a real-time (latest) normal base value in the current game section from the normal medium payout number indicated by the normal medium payout number counter and the normal medium out number indicated by the normal medium out number counter. In step S872-3, the calculated normal base value is rounded off to the first decimal place.

  In step S872-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 to determine numerical display data to be displayed on the numerical segments (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112, and in step S872. At -5, the numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area. Details of the numerical display data determination table will be described later.

  Whether the main CPU 110a is the blinking value (0-5999) indicating that the normal medium out number indicated by the normal medium out number counter does not reach a sufficient quantity for calculating the normal base value in step S872-6. Determine whether or not. If it is a blinking value, the process proceeds to step S872-7, and if it is not a blinking value, the process proceeds to step S872-8.

  In step S872-7, the main CPU 110a displays identification display data for displaying first identification information indicating the current base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and in step S872-4. The blinking display information of the current base value display data composed of the determined numerical display data is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the display information setting process after the third game section is completed.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and this time the base value It is possible to grasp the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) in a state where the number of outs during normal that is to be displayed blinking on the performance indicator 112 is insufficient. Specifically, “bL.” Blinks in the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112 and corresponds to the normal base value calculated in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, “30”) is lit and displayed.

  In step S872-8, the main CPU 110a displays the current base value display data including the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating the current base value and the numerical display data determined in step S872-4. Is turned on in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the display information setting process after the third game section is completed.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and this time the base value The display data is lit and displayed on the performance indicator 112, and it is possible to grasp the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) when the number of outs during normal is sufficient. Specifically, “bL.” Is lit on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112 and corresponds to the normal base value calculated in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, “30”) is lit and displayed.

  In step S872-9, the main CPU 110a acquires numerical display data from the previous display data storage area of the performance RWM area. In step S872-10, the main CPU 110a stores the previous base value in the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112. The lighting display information of the previous base value display data consisting of the identification display data for displaying the second identification information indicating that it is the numerical value display data acquired in step S872-9 is used as the output data area of the performance RWM area And the display information setting process after the current third gaming section is terminated.

  Thereby, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and the previous base value The display data is lit and displayed on the performance indicator 112, and the previous base value (the normal base value of the previous game section) can be grasped. Specifically, “B6.” Blinks on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and “-” lights up on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. The

  Thus, in the game section after the third game section, the normal base value calculated from the normal medium payout number and the normal out number currently being counted, and the normal medium payout number counted in the previous game section and The normal base value calculated from the normal out number is displayed alternately. Therefore, it is possible to compare the normal base values in the two most recent game sections, and to check the actual performance of the gaming machine and grasp the possibility of fraud.

(Numeric display data determination table)
FIG. 37 shows a numerical display data determination table stored in the performance ROM area and referred to when determining numerical display data (normal base value) to be displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 37, in the numerical display data determination table, the number of normal outs in the current game section, the normal base value consisting of an integer after rounding, and the numerical display data to be determined are associated with each other. For reference, the data type is described.

  For example, the case of determining the numerical display data using the numerical display data determination table of FIG. 37 will be described. When the normal out number in the current game section is 1 or more and the normal base value is 10, the performance indicator “10” is determined as the numerical value display data displayed in the numerical value segment 112.

  As a first feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, when the normal base value is less than 10, the numerical display data does not become a single digit value, but “0” is displayed at the tens place. The point is the numerical display data to be displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to make the display easy to understand by effectively using the two 7 segments as the numerical segment.

  As a second feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, when the normal out number is “0”, regardless of the normal base value (even if the normal medium payout number is “0”). As numerical display data, specific data using the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display “99.” is determined. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to make it easy to grasp that it is an abnormal (non-credible) normal base value.

  As a third feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, when the base value is usually 100 or more, the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display uniformly “99.” is used as the numerical display data. The specific data that has been determined is determined. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to make it easy to grasp that the abnormal normal base value exceeds “100”.

  As a fourth feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, the numerical display data determined when the normal out number is “0” and when the normal base value is 100 or more are the same. Is mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the types of numerical display data as the specific data, and it is possible to make it easy to grasp that the value is an abnormal normal base value.

  In this embodiment, when the total number of outs counted from the start of one game section becomes the second section update value (60,000) and one game section ends, it is saved in the latest display data storage area. The numerical display data being saved is saved in the previous display data storage area, but the normal base value calculated and rounded when displaying the base value this time is saved in the latest display data storage area, When one game section ends, the normal base value saved in the latest display data storage area is saved in the previous display data storage area, and the previous display data storage area is calculated and displayed numerically when the previous base value is displayed. Data may be determined and displayed on the performance indicator 112.

  In addition, when one game section ends, a new normal base value is calculated and rounded off and saved in the previous display data storage area, and the previous display data storage area is referenced when displaying the previous base value. Then, the numerical display data may be determined and displayed on the performance indicator 112. In this way, the latest normal base value at the end of the gaming section can be displayed as the previous base value, and highly reliable data is displayed for properly grasping (evaluating) the performance of the gaming machine. It becomes possible.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the display switching to the current base value is performed when the display switching time (5 seconds) elapses (that is, every 10 seconds), the normal base value is calculated and rounded off. Numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area, but each time the display switching time elapses, the numerical display data determined by calculating and rounding the normal base value is saved in the latest display data storage area. The numerical display data determined by calculating and rounding the normal base value every time the performance display process is executed (4 ms) may be saved in the latest display data storage area.

  In the present embodiment, the game ball counting process and the performance display process are executed as a performance program. However, while the game ball counting process is executed as a game program, the performance display process is executed as a performance program. It may be. In the game ball counting process, the process related to counting the number of payouts is executed as a game program (for example, in the input control process), while the process related to counting the number of outs is executed as a performance program. May be.

  In the present embodiment, the game balls won in the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first major winning opening 50 and the second major winning opening 53 by the out ball detecting switch 57a, In addition, although an out ball composed of game balls that have flowed into the out port 39 is detected, only the game balls that have flowed into the out port may be detected by the out ball detection switch 57a. In that case, the out ball detection switch 57a, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, the first large winning opening detection switch 50a, and the second large winning opening detection switch. Each time the game ball is detected at 53a, the number of outs (total out number, normal out number) may be added by one.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the normal out number is “0”, the specific data “99.” is determined as the numerical display data regardless of the presence or absence of the normal payout amount. The specific data “99.” is determined when there is a normal medium payout number but the normal medium out number is “0”, and when the normal medium payout number and the normal medium out number are “0”, the special data “00” is determined. . "May be determined.

(Performance display information)
The display information on the performance indicator 112 in each game section will be described with reference to FIG. In the display information table of FIG. 38, the type of game section, the type of display data displayed on the performance indicator 112, and the display content of the performance indicator 112 are associated with each other. The presence or absence of calculation is described.

  In the first game section, the normal base value is not calculated, and predetermined current base value initial display data and predetermined previous base value initial display data are alternately displayed at predetermined intervals (every 5 seconds). It is displayed.

  When displaying the base value initial display data this time, “bL.” Blinks in the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “-” is lit in the identification segment. When the previous base value initial display data is displayed, “b6.” Blinks in the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “-” is lit in the identification segment.

  In the second game section, the normal base value is calculated, and the current base value display data indicating the calculation result of the normal base value in the current game section and the predetermined previous base value initial display data are in a predetermined cycle. They are displayed alternately (every 5 seconds).

  When the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, “bL.” Blinks in the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “00” to “99” in the identification segment. ”Or“ 99. ”is lit. Further, when the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 is turned on as “bL.”.

  When the previous base value initial display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, “b6.” Blinks in the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “-” appears in the identification segment. Lights up. In addition, when the previous base value initial display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 is blinking “b6.”.

  In the game section after the third game section, the normal base value is calculated, the current base value display data indicating the calculation result of the normal base value in the current game section, and the calculation result of the normal base value in the previous game section. And the previous base value display data indicating that are alternately displayed at predetermined intervals (every 5 seconds).

  When the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, “bL.” Blinks in the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “00” to “99” in the identification segment. ”Or“ 99. ”is lit. Further, when the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 is turned on as “bL.”.

  When the previous base value display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, “b6.” Is lit on the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 and “00” to “99” is displayed in the identification segment. ”Or“ 99. ”is lit. When the previous base value display data is displayed when the normal number of outs is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance indicator 112 is turned on as “b6.”.

  In addition, the total number of outs is 60,000, and the game section after the second game section is divided. The number of 60,000 is about one day in a gaming machine that fires 100 game balls per minute. It is a number that can guarantee the operating portion of. For this reason, the gaming section is updated when the gaming machine operates for approximately one day.

  Next, display examples 1 to 4 of the performance indicator 112 in each game section will be described with reference to FIGS.

(Display example 1 of the performance indicator)
Display example 1 of the performance indicator 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the performance indicator 112 when switching from the first game section to the second game section.

  First, when the first game section is started by the first power-on or 0 clearing (initialization) of the performance RWM due to data abnormality, the current base value initial display data is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. The Specifically, in the identification segment (112a, 112b), the first identification information “bL.” Indicating the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) is flashed and displayed, and the numerical segment (112c , 112d) is lit and displayed with special information “-” indicating that it is not the calculation result of the normal base value.

  Note that the blinking display of the identification segment in the first display mode is a blinking display with a period of 0.6 seconds that repeats lighting for 0.3 seconds and extinguishing for 0.3 seconds. The blinking display of the identification segment in one display mode is the same.

  Thereafter, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, in the identification segment (112a, 112b), the second identification information “b6.” Indicating the previous base value (ordinary base value of the previous game section) is flashed and displayed, and the numerical segment (112c , 112d), special information “-” is lit.

  Thereafter, until the total number of outs from the start of the first game section becomes 200 and the first game section ends, the current base value initial display data is displayed in the first display mode and the previous base value initial display. The display of data in the first display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

  When the total number of outs from the start of the first game section becomes 200 during the display of the previous base value initial display data, the first game section is ended and the second game section is started. The display of the previous base value initial display data is continued until 5 seconds elapse.

  Thereafter, when the display switching time has elapsed, the current base value display data (the normal base value of the current game section) is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the identification segment (112a, 112b) is displayed with the first identification information “bL.” Blinking, and the numerical segment (112c, 112d) is a calculation result of the normal base value in the second game section. Certain numerical information “09” is lit up.

  Furthermore, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the second identification information “b6.” Is blinked on the identification segment (112a, 112b), and the special information “-” is lit on the numeric segment (112c, 112d).

  Thereafter, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 6000, display of the current base value display data in the first display mode and display of the previous base value initial display data in the first display mode Are alternately switched every 5 seconds.

(Display example 2 of performance indicator)
Display example 2 of the performance indicator 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the performance indicator 112 when the display mode of the current base value is switched in the second game section.

  First, until the total number of outs reaches 6000 in the second game section, the current base value display data (the normal base value of the current game section) is displayed in the first display mode, and the previous base value initial display data The display in one display mode is switched alternately every 5 seconds.

  When the total number of outs from the start of the second game section becomes 6000 during the display of the current base value display data, the display condition switching condition for the current base value display data is satisfied, but the display switching time is 5 The display of the current base value display data is continued until the second elapses.

  Thereafter, when the display switching time elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the second identification information “b6.” Indicating that it is the previous base value blinks in the identification segment (112a, 112b), and the normal base value is displayed in the numerical segment (112c, 112d). Special information “-” indicating that the result is not a calculation result is lit.

  Further, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the current base value is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information “bL.” Is lit on the identification segment (112a, 112b), and the calculation result of the normal base value in the second game section is displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d). Certain numerical information “29” is lit and displayed.

  Thereafter, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section is 60,000 and the second game section is ended, the display of the current base value in the second display mode and the previous base value initial display data The display in the first display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

(Display example 3 of the performance indicator)
Display example 3 of the performance indicator 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the performance indicator 112 when switching from the second game section to the third game section.

  First, until the total number of outs in the second game section reaches 60,000, the display of the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) in the second display mode and the first display of the previous base value initial display data The display in the display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

  Then, when the total number of outs from the start of the second game section becomes 60,000 during the display of the previous base value initial display data, the second game section is ended and the third game section is started. The display of the previous base value initial display data is continued until the time of 5 seconds elapses.

  Thereafter, when the display switching time has elapsed, the current base value is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the identification segment (112a, 112b) blinks the first identification information “bL.”, And the numerical segment (112c, 112d) shows the calculation result of the normal base value in the third game section. Some numerical information “99.” is lit up.

  Furthermore, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value (the normal base value of the previous game section) is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information “b6.” Is lit on the identification segment (112a, 112b), and is finally displayed (calculated) on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) in the second game section. The numerical information “29” is lit up.

  Thereafter, the display of the current base value in the first display mode and the display of the previous base value in the second display mode are repeated every 5 seconds until the total number of outs from the start of the third game section reaches 6000. Will be switched alternately.

(Display example 4 of performance indicator)
Display example 4 of the performance indicator 112 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram illustrating a display example of the performance indicator 112 when the display mode of the current base value is switched in the third game section.

  First, until the total number of outs reaches 6000 in the third game section, the current base value (the normal base value of the current game section) is displayed in the first display mode, and the previous base value (the normal of the previous game section is displayed). The display in the second display mode of (base value) is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

  Then, if the total number of outs from the start of the third game section becomes 6000 during the previous display of the base value, the switching condition for the display mode of the current base value is satisfied, but the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses. Until then, the display of the previous base value is continued.

  Thereafter, when the display switching time has elapsed, the current base value is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the identification segment (112a, 112b) is displayed with the first identification information “bL.” Lit, and the numerical segment (112c, 112d) is a calculation result of the normal base value in the third game section. Certain numerical information “35” is lit and displayed.

  Furthermore, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value is displayed on the performance indicator 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information “b6.” Is lit on the identification segment (112a, 112b), and is finally displayed (calculated) on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) in the second game section. The numerical information “29” is lit up.

  Thereafter, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section is 60,000 and the second game section ends, the display of the current base value in the second display mode and the second display of the previous base value The display in the mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

  Note that the case where the game section is switched after the third game section is almost the same as the case where the game section is switched from the second game section to the third game section, and the previous base value displayed before the game section is switched is the previous base value. Since only the base value display data is not the initial value display data but the previous base value display data, description thereof is omitted here.

  Thus, even if the game section is switched during the display of the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data), the current base value is displayed until the display switching time elapses. The display of the current base value does not end halfway due to the switching of the game section, and the display of the current base value is easily recognized.

  In addition, even if the game section is switched during the display of the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data), the display of the previous base value is continued until the display switching time elapses. The display of the previous base value does not end halfway due to the switching of the sections, and it becomes easier to recognize the display of the previous base value.

  In addition, even if the current base value display mode switching condition is satisfied during the display of the current base value (current base value display data) in the first display mode, the first display is performed without immediately switching to the second display mode. Since the display in the mode is maintained, the display of the current base value does not become difficult to see by switching the display mode, and the display of the current base value is easily recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the first game section is from the first power-on or until the total number of outs counted from the performance RWM area 0 clear (initialization) due to data abnormality reaches 200. If it is less than the total number of outs after 2 game sections, it may be less than 200 or more than 200.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialized) due to data abnormality, the game starts again from the first game section. However, the first game section is assumed to have no first game section. You may make it start from 2 game areas.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the power is turned on for the first time or when the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialization) due to data abnormality, the performance information displayed on the performance indicator 112 first is the current base value (current base value). Initial display data), but may be the previous base value (previous base value initial display data).

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the game section is switched while the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data) is displayed, the current base value is displayed until the display switching time elapses. The base value may be newly calculated at the time when the game section is switched and the current base value may be displayed, or the previous base value may be displayed when the game section is switched. May be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if the game section is switched while the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data) is displayed, the previous base value is displayed until the display switching time elapses. The base value may be newly calculated at the time when the game section is switched and the current base value may be displayed, or the previous base value may be displayed when the game section is switched. May be.

  In this embodiment, even if the current base value display mode switching condition is satisfied during the display of the current base value (current base value display data) in the first display mode, the display mode is immediately switched to the second display mode. Instead, the display in the first display mode is maintained, but it may be switched to the second display mode immediately when the switching condition is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data) and the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value) regardless of whether or not the game section is switched. Display data) is displayed alternately, but the normal base value that is displayed first after the game section is switched may always be the current base value, or is displayed first after the game section is switched. The normal base value may always be the previous base value.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data) and the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data) are represented by an interval period (non-display). The display is alternately performed without a period, but may be displayed alternately with an interval period of a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) interposed therebetween.

  In the present embodiment, only the normal base value (current base value, previous base value) is displayed on the performance indicator 112, but the performance information is paid out to the player. Among the game balls, those based on the operation of the special electric accessory (the first variable prize winning portion 49, the second variable prize winning portion 52) (based on the winning of the game balls to the first big prize winning opening 50 and the second big winning prize opening 53) The number of special electric prize balls, which is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out), and of the special electric equipment and ordinary electric equipment (variable starter 46) among the game balls to be paid out to the player You may make it display the ratio of the number of electrification prize balls, etc. which are the ratio by the action | operation (the number of game balls to be paid out based on the winning of the game ball to the 2nd start opening).

  In that case, the current base value, the previous base value, the special electric prize ball ratio, the electric power prize ball ratio, the current base value, the previous base value, the electric power prize ball ratio, and the special electric prize ball ratio As shown in the order, it is preferable to display data having similar data attributes (data types) in a continuous manner.

(Content of invention described in this embodiment)
Here, in a conventional gaming machine, when a grant condition is established by a game using a game medium (game ball), a predetermined number of game media is generally given to a player as an award. Among such gaming machines, there is a gaming machine that displays information indicating a setting value (theoretical value) of gaming machine performance on a display device (see, for example, JP-A-2006-116898). However, the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document has a problem that actual gaming machine performance cannot be grasped.

  As a first configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, a predetermined number of game media are awarded as prizes when a grant condition (game ball wins at various winning holes) is established by a game using game media (game balls). In a gaming machine to be given to a player, gaming state control means for controlling to any of a plurality of gaming states, the total number of used game media (total number of outs) used in the game in all gaming states, a predetermined gaming state The number of game media used in the game in (normally out number) and the number of accumulated game media (usually payout number) to be given to the player in the predetermined game state. A number accumulating means, a game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of used game media accumulated by the medium number accumulating means reaches a section update value (200, 60000), and the game section switching means in one game section Number of media Game information calculation means for calculating specific game information (ordinary base value) based on the number of used game media accumulated by the means and the number of granted game media; and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means for a predetermined value. Game information display means for displaying on the display means (performance indicator 112), wherein the game information display means includes the specific game information (current base value) in the current game section and the specific information in the previous game section. The game information (previous base value) is displayed in a predetermined order. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain actual gaming machine performance.

  As a second configuration for solving the above-mentioned problem, a predetermined number of game media are awarded as prizes when a grant condition (game ball winnings in various winning holes) is established by a game using game media (game balls). In a gaming machine to be given to a player, gaming state control means for controlling to any of a plurality of gaming states, the total number of used game media (total number of outs) used in the game in all gaming states, a predetermined gaming state The number of game media used in the game in (normally out number) and the number of accumulated game media (usually payout number) to be given to the player in the predetermined game state. A number accumulating means, a game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of used game media accumulated by the medium number accumulating means reaches a section update value (200, 60000), and the game section switching means in one game section Number of media Game information calculation means for calculating specific game information (ordinary base value) based on the number of used game media accumulated by the means and the number of granted game media; and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means for a predetermined value. Game information display means for displaying on the display means (performance indicator 112), wherein the game information display means is the specific game in the first game section (immediately after the first power-on or initialization of the performance RWM). Although the information is not displayed, the specific game information in the game section after the first game section is displayed. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain actual gaming machine performance.

  As a third configuration for solving the above-mentioned problems, a predetermined number of game media are awarded as prizes when a grant condition (game ball wins at various winning holes) is established by a game using game media (game balls). In a gaming machine to be given to a player, gaming state control means for controlling to any of a plurality of gaming states, the total number of used game media (total number of outs) used in the game in all gaming states, a predetermined gaming state The number of game media used in the game in (normally out number) and the number of accumulated game media (usually payout number) to be given to the player in the predetermined game state. A number accumulating means, a game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of used game media accumulated by the medium number accumulating means reaches a section update value (200, 60000), and the game section switching means in one game section Number of media Game information calculation means for calculating specific game information (ordinary base value) based on the number of used game media accumulated by the means and the number of granted game media; and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means for a predetermined value. Game information display means for displaying on the display means (performance indicator 112), and when the game information display means displays the specific game information (current base value) in the current game section, the current game section The total number of used game media (total number of outs) accumulated in (1) is different from the display mode before reaching a predetermined number (6000) and after reaching the predetermined number. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to grasp | ascertain actual gaming machine performance.

  Here, in a conventional gaming machine, it is common to execute a variable display of symbols based on a determination result of determination information as to whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to a player. In such a gaming machine, the RWM area is referred to and updated by executing a control program stored in the ROM area (see, for example, JP-A-116-116898). However, in the gaming machine described in the above patent document, there is a problem that when the data stored in the RWM area is abnormal, the operation of the gaming machine becomes unstable.

  As a first configuration for solving the above problems, a ROM area (main ROM 110b) in which a control program is stored, and the control program is referred to and updated, and when power is cut off by receiving backup power supply An RWM area (main RAM 110c) that holds the stored data, and an initialization unit that initializes the data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored. The RWM area is referred to and updated by the first control program, but is not updated by the second control program (game work area, game stack area), and the first Referenced and updated by the second control program, but not updated by the first control program Two storage areas (performance work area, game stack area), the first storage area and the second storage area, the first control program and the second control program And unused areas (0180H to 0190H in the memory map) that are not referred to or updated by the first storage area, and the initialization unit stores the first storage area when abnormal data is stored in the first storage area. Initialize the data stored in the area. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine.

  As a second configuration for solving the above-described problem, a ROM area (main ROM 110b) in which a control program is stored, and the control program is referred to and updated, and when the power is cut off by receiving a backup power supply An RWM area (main RAM 110c) that holds the stored data, and an initialization unit that initializes the data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored. The RWM area is referred to and updated by the first control program, but is not updated by the second control program (game work area, game stack area), and the first Referenced and updated by the second control program, but not updated by the first control program Two storage areas (performance work area, game stack area), the first storage area and the second storage area, the first control program and the second control program And an unused area (0180H to 0190H in the memory map) that is not referred to or updated by the memory, and the initialization unit stores the second storage when abnormal data is stored in the second storage area. Initialize the data stored in the area. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game state after the jackpot game is changed according to the type of the jackpot game (special bonus game) and the game state at the time of the jackpot. The game machine may be shifted to the high-probability short-time gaming state or the low-probability non-short-time gaming state or the low-probability short-time gaming state after the transition to the high-probability short-time gaming state after the completion.

  In addition, when all jackpot games are completed, the game is shifted to the high probability gaming state, and when the falling lottery executed at the start of the special symbol variation display in the high probability gaming state is won, the high probability gaming state is terminated and the normal A gaming machine that returns to a gaming state may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big prize opening in a specific round game of the jackpot game, the game ball passes through the specific area after the jackpot game is finished and is shifted to a high-probability short-time game state. If not, a gaming machine that shifts to a low-probability short-time gaming state after the end of the jackpot game may be used.

  Also, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special symbol variation display and the second special symbol variation display are not performed simultaneously (in parallel), and the second special symbol variation display is preferentially performed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the change display of the first special symbol and the change display of the second special symbol are executed simultaneously (in parallel).

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, and can also be used for a spinning-type gaming machine (so-called slot machine). Furthermore, it can also be used for january game machines and arrange ball game machines.

  In addition, it should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General-purpose gate 45 1st start opening 47 2nd start opening 50 1st big prize opening 53 2nd big prize opening 70 1st image display device 71 2nd image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Discharge control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (2)

ROM area where the control program is stored;
An RWM area that is referenced and updated by the control program and that retains stored data even when the power is cut off by receiving a backup power supply;
Initializing means for initializing data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored;
The RWM region is
A first storage area that is referenced and updated by the first control program but not updated by the second control program;
A second storage area that is referenced and updated by the second control program but not updated by the first control program;
An unused area that is located between the first storage area and the second storage area and is not referenced or updated by the first control program and the second control program,
The initialization means includes
When abnormal data is stored in the first storage area, the data stored in the first storage area is initialized. ROM area where the control program is stored;
An RWM area that is referenced and updated by the control program and that retains stored data even when the power is cut off by receiving a backup power supply;
Initializing means for initializing data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored;
The RWM region is
A first storage area that is referenced and updated by the first control program but not updated by the second control program;
A second storage area that is referenced and updated by the second control program but not updated by the first control program;
An unused area that is located between the first storage area and the second storage area and is not referenced or updated by the first control program and the second control program,
The initialization means includes
When abnormal data is stored in the second storage area, the data stored in the second storage area is initialized.