JP2019141290A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine to assist an operator who operates a RAM clear process.SOLUTION: In a first case (YES in step S505) in which the operation time of a RAM clear switch is a first time or longer, a RAM clear process is executed, and in a second case (NO in step S505) in which the operation time of the RAM clear switch is denied (NO in step S501) or the operation time of the RAM clear switch is less than the first time, the RAM clear process is not executed. In the first case, a first display process (step S509) for changing the display mode of display means is executed after the elapse of the first time from when the RAM clear switch is turned on.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

  A gaming machine typified by a pachinko gaming machine includes a storage device (hereinafter referred to as a RAM) in which data relating to a game or the like is written. In addition, such a gaming machine is generally capable of executing a process of arbitrarily erasing data written in at least a part of a RAM storage area (hereinafter referred to as a RAM clear process). .

The following Patent Document 1 is exemplified as a gaming machine that can execute the RAM clear process.
When the gaming machine described in the same document executes the RAM clear process when the power is turned on, it confirms that the opening information of the front frame has been transmitted to the card unit, and includes an execution condition to prevent illegal acts. Have taken.

JP 2014-64624 A

  A gaming machine capable of executing the RAM clear process is generally provided with an operation means (for example, a RAM clear switch) that accepts an operation as a trigger. The operation method of such an operation means is not necessarily uniform, and sometimes the operator who performs the operation feels bothersome.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that supports an operator who performs operations related to RAM clear processing.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that launches a game ball and gives the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize opening by the launched game balls entering the prize opening. A first operation detecting means for detecting an operation; and a RAM clear means for executing a RAM clear process based on detection by the first operation detecting means. The RAM clear means is triggered by a power recovery. The RAM clear process is executed in the first case where the time length continuously detected by the operation detection means is equal to or longer than the first time, and the detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery is denied. Alternatively, the RAM clear process is not executed in the second case where the time length continuously detected by the first operation detection unit is less than the first time triggered by power recovery, and further, in the first case In the above, when power is restored or triggered by power restoration Gaming machine having a display control means for detecting according to an operation detection means executes the first display processing for changing a display mode of subsequent display means has passed the first time from the time an affirmative are provided.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that supports an operator who operates with respect to a RAM clear process.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol display apparatus 90 arrange | positioned in the area | region II shown in FIG. It is a bird's-eye view which shows the operation button group arrange | positioned in the area | region III shown in FIG. 1, and its periphery. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the gaming machine 10. 2 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control structure with which the gaming machine 10 is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the function structure with which the gaming machine 10 is provided. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the flow of a return state setting process. It is a figure which shows the flow of an abnormal condition return state setting process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reset state setting process at the time of a setting change state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reset state setting process at the time of a setting confirmation state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a return state setting process at the time of a game possible state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting change process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting confirmation process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a game possible state transfer process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 according to a state. It is a figure which shows the display mode of RAM clear counter 98 classified by alerting | reporting content. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the main display part 81 in a return period. It is a figure which shows the pattern of the combination of the aspect of the setting key switch 42, and the aspect of the RAM clear switch 43. FIG. The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, or when the previous power interruption state is a game stop state) has been arranged It is a table. It is the table | surface which arranged the state of the game machine 10 at the time of a power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of a power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is a setting change state. It is the table | surface which arranged the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of a power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of a power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is a setting confirmation state. It is the table | surface which arranged the state of the game machine 10 at the time of a power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of a power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is a game possible state. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence of a power recovery period in the case where it will be in the game possible state accompanied by RAM clear process. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence of a power recovery period in the case of a setting change state. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence of a power recovery period in the case of setting confirmation state. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation | movement sequence of a power recovery period in the case where it will be in the game possible state without RAM clear process.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals, and description thereof will be omitted as appropriate. In the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” refer to the gaming machine 10 on the front side (player side) as shown in FIG. 1 unless otherwise specified. ) Shall be designated in the state seen from.
In the following description, “advantage (advantage)” means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise noted, the prize balls are obtained except for the production of so-called premier images. It means that it is advantageous with respect to the amount (payment of game balls).

<Features of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (the present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described.
The present invention is an invention relating to a gaming machine 10 (so-called pachinko gaming machine) that launches a game ball and gives the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize opening when the launched game balls enter the prize opening. is there.
The gaming machine 10 includes first operation detection means, RAM clear means, and display control means.

The first operation detection means detects the operation of the first operation means.
Here, the first operation means is an operation means that receives an operation that triggers the RAM clear process, and corresponds to the RAM clear switch 43 in the present embodiment, for example. The first operation detection means is means for performing detection processing related to the presence or absence of operation of the first operation means, and is realized by the main control board 100 in the present embodiment, for example.
Note that the first operation means according to the present invention does not have to be a dedicated operation means for accepting an operation that triggers the RAM clearing process, and is an operation means that is also used for other processing (for example, setting change processing described later). There may be.

The RAM clear means executes a RAM clear process based on detection by the first operation detection means.
Here, the RAM clearing process is a process of clearing at least a part of data stored in the storage area of the RAM 103 mounted on the main control board 100, and the RAM clearing unit in this embodiment is executed by the main control board 100. Realized. Here, clearing data in the RAM clear process includes, for example, initializing (returning to the initial value) various data.
Note that the RAM clear process in the following description means that a part of the area related to the game of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared unless otherwise specified. That is, in the RAM clear process, the area related to the base value is not cleared in principle, but the area related to the base value may be cleared together with the RAM clear process. In addition, when the RAM clear process is executed, if there is an abnormality in the set value (when the set value is out of range), the area related to the set value may be cleared.

  The return state management unit 176 and the setting change unit 177 (details will be described later) in the present embodiment satisfy the type of return state (gameable state with RAM clear process and setting change state) and other conditions that change at power recovery. In response, the RAM clear process can be executed. For this reason, the return state management unit 176 and the setting change unit 177 may be treated as corresponding to the RAM clear unit according to the present invention.

  The RAM clearing unit executes the RAM clearing process when the time length continuously detected by the first operation detecting unit triggered by the power recovery is equal to or longer than the first time (hereinafter referred to as the first case). In addition, the RAM clearing unit is configured such that the detection by the first operation detecting unit triggered by the power recovery is denied or the time length continuously detected by the first operation detecting unit triggered by the power recovery is less than the first time. In some cases (hereinafter, the second case), the RAM clear process is not executed.

Here, “detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery” is performed as a part of a series of processes (for example, a return state setting process described later) executed when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. This means “detection by the first operation detection means (for example, each determination process illustrated as“ RAM clear switch ON? ”In FIGS. 10 to 13 described later), and in other cases (for example, transition to a game-enabled state). The “detection by the first operation detection means” in “after” is not questioned.
In addition, “the length of time continuously detected by the first operation detection means triggered by the power recovery” means that the operation of the first operation means is performed by the above “detection by the first operation detection means triggered by the power recovery”. It can be said in other words that the duration is detected (affirming that the first operating means is operated).
The “first time” is a time length that is defined in advance as “the length of time that the first operation detecting means continuously detects when power is restored”, which is required to execute the RAM clear process. In other words, “the operation time of the first operation means necessary for executing the RAM clear process”. This embodiment will be described on the assumption that the “first time” is defined as 5 seconds, but the time length can be changed as appropriate, and may be shorter or longer than 5 seconds.

In the first case described above, the display control means changes the display mode of the display means after the first time has passed since the detection by the first operation detection means at the time of power recovery or when the power recovery is triggered. The first display process to be changed is executed.
Here, “when power is restored” means when the gaming machine 10 is powered on. Also, “At the time of power recovery or after the first time has passed since the detection by the first operation detection means affirmed by power recovery” means “at the time of power recovery” or “when power recovery is triggered When the elapsed time is counted starting from at least one of “when detection by the first operation detection means is affirmed”, it can be restated as the timing at which the first time is reached or the timing after the first time is exceeded.
That is, the timing at which a change in the display mode of the display means is equal to the timing at which the first time has elapsed from the starting point, or is later than the timing at which the first time has elapsed from the starting point. If the display process satisfies the above, the requirement of the “first display process” according to the present invention is satisfied.

The display means controlled by the display control means may be provided anywhere in the gaming machine 10 as long as the above requirements are satisfied, and there is only one component for realizing it. There may be more than one.
In view of the problem of the present invention that assists the operator who operates the RAM clearing process, at least one of the display means according to the present invention is located at a position (near the first operation means) directly visible to the worker. Although it is preferable, even if the display means according to the present invention is not located at such a position, an indirect support effect of notifying the surroundings that the worker is working on the RAM clearing Play.

The display means in this embodiment is realized by the RAM clear counter 98 and the main display unit 81, for example. The display control means for controlling the former is realized by the main control board 100, and the display control means for controlling the latter is realized by the first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300.
Further, the first display process in the present embodiment is, for example, a process of changing the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 from “1” to “0” (a display mode corresponding to the notification content “1 second ago” in FIG. To the display mode corresponding to the notification content “after operation time has elapsed” and the process of displaying “RAM clearing” (see FIG. 19A) on the main display unit 81.
Of course, the embodiment described here is an example of the implementation of the present invention, and can be appropriately changed to an embodiment according to a component realizing the display means.

  In the present embodiment, the display control means also performs display processing for changing the display mode of the display means (for example, processing for turning off the display of the RAM clear counter 98 or a predetermined condition in the second case). A description will be given of an embodiment for executing a process of displaying “setting confirmation in progress” (see FIG. 19C) on the main display unit 81 on the premise of satisfying. However, the display control means does not necessarily have to change the display mode of the display means in the second case.

As described above, the present invention executes the first display process for changing the display mode of the display means after the operation time (first time) necessary for executing the RAM clear process has elapsed. Since it has the characteristics, the operator can visually recognize the passage of the operation time due to the change.
Therefore, it is not necessary for the operator to count the operation time by himself / herself, and the burden of work related to the RAM clear process can be reduced.

  The gaming machine 10 having the above features will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol display device 90 disposed in the area II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is arranged in the area III shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a view showing a gaming board 50 installed in the gaming machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10.
The configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 are only those necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the configuration and functions not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. May be. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

  The gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and fires a game ball on the front area (hereinafter referred to as “game area 50a”) of the game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. When a game ball enters a winning opening (for example, a big winning opening 55, etc.), a game in which a winning ball is obtained is performed. In the following description, a game ball entering a winning opening may be simply expressed as “(winning in a winning opening)”.

  The gaming machine 10 is configured to cover a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 15 that opens forward and backward, a middle frame 17 that detachably holds the gaming board 50 on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 15, and a front side of the gaming board 50. The front frame 20 is provided.

  The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21 and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (a door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is rotated in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame (right in this embodiment). ) Is possible.

The front frame 20 is supported by the hinge mechanism 21 so as to be rotatable about the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (a door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is rotated in a direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (in this embodiment, left)). ) Is possible.
The front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 disposed so as to cover the game area 50a, and the game area 50a and the game board 50 are see-through protected by the transparent member 25.
The front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are provided integrally with the front frame 20 so as to be spaced apart from each other. .
Further, the front frame 20 includes an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a by rotating the operation handle 31. It is like that.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a return operation for a prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to a main control board 100 described later. As an operation unit electrically connected to the 1st sub-control board 200, an effect button capable of accepting a player's operation for switching effects generated during the game or obtaining various information related to the gaming machine 10 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing operations to the upper, lower, left, and right, respectively, are included. Each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the connection target control board detects the operation of each operation unit based on a change in the detection state of the sensor.
A movable decorative body 22 that is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

Below the lower ball tray 29, a ball removal mechanism 36 for discharging the game balls stored in the lower ball tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, a bottom surface opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom surface mouth and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored ball to the lower ball receiving tray 29 by operating, similar to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, the stored sphere can be discharged.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are disposed on the left and right sides of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame portion 32 and the left and right side frame portions 34a and 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmitting cover, and effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, and 35c) are disposed therein. Yes. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output sound or can be turned on or off in conjunction with effects or error effects that occur during the game.

The effect display device 80 includes a main display unit 81 disposed substantially at the center of the game board 50 and a sub display unit 82 disposed around the main display unit 81. The sub display unit 82 further includes an upper sub display unit 82 a disposed above the main display unit 81, a left sub display unit 82 b disposed on the left side of the main display unit 81, and the main display unit 81. And a right sub-display portion 82c disposed on the right side.
Here, the main display unit 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c are movable liquid crystals that are operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display unit 81 can display a decorative symbol variation display performed in conjunction with a variation display in the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 described below, and various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of decorative symbols displayed on the main display unit 81, the decorative symbols to be displayed form three symbol rows. The direction of the variation display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be any of, for example, the vertical direction, the left-right direction, the depth direction, or a combination (diagonal direction) thereof.
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variation display on the display screen of the main display unit 81, the decorative pattern is displayed from the side of the main display unit 81 toward the front side or the opposite direction. A virtual direction recognized by the player in a display mode using a technique (for example, perspective method) for recognizing the display as if it is variably displayed.

Each of the sub display units 82 is configured not only to be provided for displaying an effect image mainly related to the effect but also to be movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub display unit 82a are on the upper side with respect to the main display unit 81, the left sub display unit 82b is on the left side with respect to the main display unit 81, and the right sub display unit 82c is on the main display. Each of the sub-display units 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative design in the main display unit 81.

  Note that although the effect display device 80 (the main display unit 81, the upper sub display unit 82a, the left sub display unit 82b, and the right sub display unit 82c) in this embodiment all employs a liquid crystal display device, The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be used as the effect display device 80.

  An effect shield 83 is disposed between the main display unit 81 and the sub display unit 82. Furthermore, the production shield 83 is configured by an upper left production shield 83a, an upper right production shield 83b, a lower left production shield 83c, and a lower right production shield 83d, which are linked to each other in the main display unit 81. It is configured to be movable in the direction of shielding.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (hereinafter abbreviated as “LEDs”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is configured by these LEDs. In the symbol display device 90, special symbols and normal symbols are displayed.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is disposed at a position that is less visible to the player than the main display portion 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 is smaller than the display area of the main display portion 81. .
In addition, although arrangement | positioning and the number of LED which concern on the symbol display apparatus 90 in this embodiment are as showing in FIG. 2, this is an example and the arrangement | positioning and number of LED which concerns on the symbol display apparatus 90 are restrict | limited to this example. Is not to be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate a special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol”, the first special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 1”, and the second special symbol may be abbreviated as “special symbol 2”.

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the ordinary electric accessory (for example, the ordinary electric accessory 61). The normal symbol in the present embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
Note that the normal symbol may be abbreviated as “general”, and the normal electric accessory may be referred to as “electric chew”.

In addition to the display device described above, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp 96.
The first special symbol hold lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special symbol 1 that is held, and the second special symbol hold lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special symbol 2 that are held. The normal symbol hold lamp 96 is capable of specifying the number of symbols of the regular symbols that are being held, both of which have two LED lighting modes (in this embodiment, the right always light only = 1, the left and right always lighted) = 2, right flashing + left always lighting = 3, left and right flashing = 4), the number of corresponding symbol fluctuations can be specified.

In the following explanation, the symbol variation that causes the special symbol to be stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as “special symbol variation”. In the description, the symbol variation in which the normal symbol is displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as “normal symbol variation”.
Further, in the following description, the decorative symbol variation display displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from “special symbol variation” and “normal symbol variation” as “decorative symbol variation”. Sometimes called.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol variation”, it means symbol variation of a special symbol unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, a large number of game nails (not shown), windmills 52, decorative members, and the like are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50 so that the launched game ball rolls. A game area 50a is defined.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided for guiding the game balls launched by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference. Here, the windmill 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game ball falls, and is a nail-like one.

  The gaming machine 10 can increase or decrease the strength of the game ball according to the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path in which the weakly launched game ball rolls. Various obstacles enter the game area 50a so that the game ball rolls in any one of X (so-called left-handed) and the second flow path Y (so-called right-handed) in which the more strongly launched game ball rolls. Has been placed.

  In FIG. 4, the main winning opening 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59, the gate 63, and the general winning opening 67 are illustrated as main winning openings, but the illustrated winning opening is an example. The number and arrangement thereof may be changed as appropriate.

The big winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. The big prize opening 55 is provided with a big prize opening sensor 72, and the winning prize to the big prize opening 55 is determined based on the detection result of the big prize opening sensor 72, and the number associated with the big prize opening 55 (this number In the embodiment, a prize ball of 15) is awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a larger number of game balls roll toward the grand prize opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 65 is disposed above the big prize opening 55. The special electric accessory 65 is a member that switches to an open state in which winning to the big winning opening 55 is easy or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball, and is opened or closed by the special electric accessory solenoid 66. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special figure success / failure determination which will be described later. Winning into the winning opening 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state, it is easy to win the big winning opening 55, so that the jackpot game that greatly increases the chance of winning a prize ball is an advantageous gaming state. It can be said that.
In the jackpot game, the special electric accessory 65 alternately switches between the open state and the closed state, and may be referred to as one open state (sometimes referred to as “round”. Is ended based on the fact that a predetermined number (10 in this embodiment) of game balls have won the big winning opening 55, and the special electric accessory 65 is closed. .
Note that the one-time open state also ends based on the fact that a sufficient amount of time (30 seconds in this embodiment) has passed for a predetermined number of game balls to win the big winning opening 55.
Here, in a single round, when the special electric accessory 65 transitions from the open state to the closed state based on the winning of 10 game balls, it cannot be immediately closed. Therefore, in one round, there are cases where more than 10 game balls win a prize winning opening 55, and the winning may be referred to as over winning.

  In addition, the special electric accessory 65 is in an open state even in at least a part of the small hit game resulting from the determination of the special figure win / loss determination, but the open state is compared with the above big hit game. The time to become is short. Therefore, it can be said that the small hit game is a more disadvantageous game state than the big hit game.

The first start port 57 is disposed at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first start port sensor 70 is attached to the first start port 57, and a winning to the first start port 57 is determined based on a detection result of the first start port sensor 70, and is associated with the first start port 57. The number of prize balls (4 in this embodiment) is awarded. In at least a part of the case where the winning for the first starting port 57 is determined, the symbol variation shown in FIG. 1 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the first start port 57 when rolling from the first flow path X than when rolling from the second flow path Y. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second start port 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. The second start port 59 is provided with a second start port sensor 71, and the winning of the second start port 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second start port sensor 71 and is associated with the second start port 59. A given number (1 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is awarded.
In at least a part of the case where a winning relating to the second starting port 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 is performed.
In the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, more game balls are directed toward the second start port 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. It is assumed that obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second start port 59. The ordinary electric accessory 61 is a member that switches to the second starting port 59 in an open state in which it is easy to enter the game ball or a closed state in which entry is difficult. Makes a transition to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the game per game that is won by the normal symbol variation, and accordingly, the second start port 59 is won. Is acceptable. In this way, when the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win the second starting port 59, so that the variation in the pattern of the special figure 2 is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the game balls due to the prize balls. The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is disposed at the right center portion of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a winning to the gate 63 is determined based on a detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least a part of the case where a prize related to the gate 63 is determined, the usual symbol variation is performed.
In the present embodiment, each obstacle is caused so that more game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y than when rolling from the first flow path X. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. The general winning opening 67 is provided with a general winning opening sensor 73, and the number of winning matches to the general winning opening 67 is determined based on the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73. In this embodiment, 4) prize balls are awarded.
In the present embodiment, as compared to the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning port 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Although each obstacle is arranged, each obstacle may be arranged so that many game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the second flow path Y. . A plurality of general winning ports 67 may be provided.

  The out port 69 is disposed at the lowermost part of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been driven into the game area 50a and have not entered each of the above-described winning holes drop into the out port 69 and are processed as out balls.

  In this way, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 launches a game ball and gives the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening by the launched gaming balls entering the winning opening.

In the present embodiment, an out ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “out ball”) that has entered the winning opening and the out opening is provided. The number of out balls counted using the detection result is used to derive a base value.
Here, the base value is a value calculated by dividing the number of safe balls (the number of winning balls) by the number of out balls (the number of discharged balls). More specifically, the base value is the most disadvantageous state (explained later) This is a value derived from the number of safe balls divided by the number of out balls × 100 in the state of low accuracy and normal accuracy), and this value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 described later.
More specifically, the base value is derived from the initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) in an interval of 60000 out balls, and the derived base value is set to the next section. Display (for example, the base value derived in the section where the number of out balls is 60001 to 120,000 is displayed in the section of 20001 to 180,000). The displayed value is the integer part of the derived base value (rounded to the first decimal place).

On the back of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 5, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is stored, and a second sub board case A second sub control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, a power control board case 509 in which the power control board 500 is stored, a payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is stored, and a setting board 41 are mounted. In addition to the back surfaces of the first sub control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an open / close cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably mounted.
In addition, the substrate case and cover which cover each board | substrate are comprised by the member which has transparency, and the board | substrate which respond | corresponds can be visually recognized through each case and cover.

  The main control board 100 is provided with a main control board monitor 97 for displaying a set value, a base value, and a game stop state type (details will be described later). The main control board monitor 97 is visible from the back of the game board 50, and its display is controlled by the main control board 100.

Here, the set value is a value that affects the advantage of determining whether or not a special figure will be described later (probability that a big hit or a small hit will be derived). It can be said that the value affects the winning probability. More specifically, the set value in the present embodiment is provided with a total of three stages of set value 1, set value 2, and set value 3, and the set value (hereinafter referred to as “current set value”). The advantage of the special figure success / failure determination increases as the value of “in some cases” is increased. Note that the details of the special figure success / failure determination according to the set value will be described later.
The setting value can be changed by a setting change process by a setting change unit 177 described later, and the current setting value can be checked by a setting check process by a setting check unit 178 described later. Details of the processing will be described later.

The main control board 100 is provided with a RAM clear counter 98 that counts the operation time (5 seconds) required for executing the RAM clear processing (details will be described later). More specifically, the RAM clear counter 98 is used after 5 seconds have elapsed since the depression of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detecting means triggered by power recovery) is affirmed during power recovery. This is a display device (display means) that changes to a display mode corresponding to the notification content of “after the operation time has elapsed” described later.
Further, the RAM clear counter 98 is visible from the back of the game board 50, similarly to the main control board monitor 97, and its display is controlled by the main control board 100.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM clear counter 98 is disposed closer to the RAM clear switch 43 than the main control board monitor 97. Since the information displayed on the RAM clear counter 98 (information on the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43) is displayed for assisting the operation of the RAM clear switch 43, it is desirable that the information is closer. It is.

  In this embodiment, the set value, base value, and type of game stop state are displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and the RAM clear counter 98 displays that the operation time necessary for executing the RAM clear process has elapsed. However, all of these may be displayed on the same display device, or may be divided and displayed on three or more display devices.

  The power control board is provided with a power switch 40 that is operated to supply primary power supplied from the power supply facility on the game island to the gaming machine 10.

The setting board 41 is provided with a setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43 as an operation unit for determining a return state at the time of power recovery (when power is turned on), which will be described later. The setting board 41 is provided with a transparent setting board cover 44 that covers the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21. .
The setting board cover 44 is configured not to be in a closed state when a setting key 600 used for operating the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
The setting substrate cover 44 is configured to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism, but may be a slide type cover that slides up and down.

  As described above, when the middle frame 17 is not opened in the state of being installed on the game island, the operation units (power switch 40, setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43 provided on the back side of the game board 50 are provided. ) Operation becomes difficult.

As described above, the gaming machine 10 includes the display means (RAM clear counter 98), the first operation means (RAM clear switch 43), and the second operation means (setting key switch) provided separately from the first operation means. 42), and the detection means (first operation detection means, second operation detection means) for detecting any of the operations can be said to be realized by the main control board 100.
Further, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a game board (game board 50) on the front surface, and includes an opening / closing body (inner frame 17) configured to be openable and closable. A display means (RAM clear counter 98) and a first operation means. The (RAM clear switch 43) and the second operation means (setting key switch 42) are both provided on the back side of the game board 50, and both are mounted on the main control board 100. In other words.

  Here, “provided on the back side of the game board 50” specifically means that when an operator is located on the back side of the game board 50, an object (for example, display means, first operation means, It is preferable that the second operation means or the like is disposed so as to be visible or operable.

  When there are a plurality of boards constituting the main control board 100 (when the main control board 100 is constituted by connecting a plurality of boards stored in the main control board case 109 to each other by a connector or the like), the display means and the second control board 100 Even if the one operating means and the second operating means are separately mounted on a plurality of substrates, they may be treated as if they are both mounted on the main control board 100.

  In addition, on the back of the game board 50, a game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from a ball supply facility on the game island is disposed above the opening / closing cover 45. The game ball tank 46 is further connected to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27 via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48, and the balls paid out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. Is paid out to the upper ball tray 27.

  Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment has been described. However, these are only specific examples, and the present invention can also be implemented by another configuration.

<About the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, a control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10. Note that the control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary to describe the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may include a control configuration not shown in FIG.

  The main control board 100 includes a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processes related to games, a ROM 102 that stores control programs and various data, a RAM 103 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory serving as a temporary storage area, and peripheral boards and devices. An I / O port 104 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the CPU 101, and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 and generates random numbers (hard random numbers). Are connected to each other.

The CPU 101 reads out various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processes related to the main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power generated by a backup power circuit 502 described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information that can be used to restore the gaming machine 10 in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up using the data when the power is restored after the power failure occurs. It is configured. For example, in addition to data such as a stack pointer and each register held when the power interruption occurs, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stop state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, or game possible state) Information relating to the game, such as the setting value being set, the current special drawing lottery state, the current general drawing lottery state, and the like is set as the backup target.

In the present embodiment, at least an area for storing information related to such games (may be referred to as an area related to games in RAM 103), an area for storing base values (base values in RAM 103). Related to the RAM 103 game, an area for storing the complement of the checksum and the backup flag (may be referred to as a backup information area related to the RAM 103 game), and a base value of the RAM 103 The area in which the complement of the checksum relating to the area and the backup flag are stored (may be referred to as a backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) is backed up. When the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 backs up the area related to the game of the RAM 103, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103, and the backup related to the base value of the RAM 103. It returns using various information stored in the information area.
Note that the specific method of backup in the present embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area to be backed up in the RAM 103 may be realized with a configuration capable of holding data in a non-volatile manner even in a power interruption state. As another example, different hardware is provided in the RAM 103 for the first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even when the power is interrupted, and the second memory referenced when the gaming machine 10 is operated. In this case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory when the power is interrupted, and stores the saved information from the first memory when the power is restored. Recover to two memories.

  The main control board 100 includes a first start port sensor 70, a second start port sensor 71, a big winning port sensor 72, a general winning port sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, an inner frame opening sensor 76, and the like. The detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I / O port 104.

The main control board 100 includes a first special symbol display device 91, a second special symbol display device 92, a normal symbol display device 93, a first special symbol hold lamp 94, a second special symbol hold lamp 95, and a normal symbol hold lamp. 96, the main control board monitor 97, the normal electric accessory solenoid 62, and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 are electrically connected to each other via the I / O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39 and configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39. Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the setting board 41 and is configured to be able to detect operations of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43.

The main control board 100 and the first sub control board 200 are connected by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line. Various effects control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub-control board 200 so that communication is possible only in the direction.
Note that data cannot be transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to transmit data. It is configured.
In this embodiment, the parallel transmission method is employed for data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200, but a serial transmission method may be employed.

The first sub-control board 200 includes a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to game effects based on an effect control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores effect control programs and various data, a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, A RAM 203 that functions as a buffer memory and an I / O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals between peripheral boards and devices are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is stored in the ROM 202. The main control related to the game effect is executed according to the control program.
The first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation unit.

The first sub control board 200 turns on the image control command and the effect lamp 35 for instructing the image and sound to the second sub control board 300 in the effect control process based on the effect control command from the main control board 100. Lamp control data for control, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands related to images and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. As a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

The first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35 and the setting suggestion lamp 84, and transmits lamp control data via the I / O port 204. The effect lamp 35 and the setting suggestion lamp 84 are configured such that lighting is controlled by lamp control data transmitted from the first sub control board 200.
The setting suggestion lamp 84 is a full-color LED disposed on the production shield 83, and is a lamp that suggests the current set value with the color at the time of lighting. Details of the lamp will be described later.

Further, the first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the effect shield 83, and transmits the movable control data via the I / O port 204.
The movable decorative body 22, the sub display unit 82, and the production shield 83 are configured so that the movement is controlled by the movement control data transmitted from the first sub control board 200.

The second sub control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image effects based on an image control command from the first sub control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program, various data, and the like, a temporary storage area, A RAM 303 that functions as a work area and buffer memory, and an I / O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals between the peripheral board and each device. The CPU 301 performs image production according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. The main control is performed.
In addition, although not shown in the figure, the second sub-control board 300 has a VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301, and the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, reads image data stored in the image ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and transmits the image data generated by image processing to the effect display device. The VDP is connected to a high-speed VRAM used for developing / processing image data read from the image ROM. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the voice ROM in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs the final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via the amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is composed mainly of a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 (all not shown).
The payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and controls to pay out the game ball by driving the payout unit 48 based on the payout control command from the main control board 100. And the ball feeding mechanism and the launching mechanism are driven synchronously based on the operation amount of the operation handle 31 to control the launching of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electrical components such as the above-described control board, based on a primary power supply supplied from power supply facilities on the amusement island, and generates a backup power supply. The backup power supply circuit 502 and the power interruption detection circuit 503 that detects power interruption (a supply voltage from the normal power supply decreases by a predetermined voltage).
Further, when the power switch 40 is turned on on the assumption that the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power facility of the game island, the power control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electrical components including the above-described control boards (the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, the second sub control board 300, and the payout control board 400). Is supplied.
Further, when power interruption is detected by the power interruption detection circuit 503, the power supply control board 500 sends an electric interruption signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send to.
The backup power supply circuit 502 is charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply facility on the game island.
The backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power interruption detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power supply control board 500, but the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board. Each of 400 may be provided.

<About the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. Note that the functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary to describe the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration not shown in FIG. Further, when the functional configuration is described as needed, reference is made to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 includes a ball determination unit 110, a main random number generation unit 115, a main hold control unit 120, a prior determination unit 125, a special drawing lottery unit 130, a general drawing lottery unit 135, a big hit game Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, gaming state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery process execution means 175, A disconnection processing execution means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

  The main information storage means 160 is means for temporarily storing data read by means included in the main control board 100, data derived by calculation in the means, and the like in storage areas corresponding to the data. . In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160 is stored and transmitted to the subcommand management unit 270 of the first sub control board 200 described later by the command transmission unit. Is done.

  The winning determination means 110 determines a winning at each winning opening based on a detection result of a sensor provided at each winning opening.

The main random number generation means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of random numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when winning at the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generation means 115, when it is determined that the winning to the first starting port 57 or the second starting port 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not a special figure, a special figure stop pattern, which will be described later. A random number for lottery and a random number for special drawing fluctuation pattern lottery are acquired. When the winning of the gate 63 is determined, a random number for determining whether or not to determine a normal figure, a random number for a general symbol lottery, and a random number for a general symbol variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the main information storage unit 160 correspondingly. Store in the area.

The main hold control means 120 performs control related to the hold of the special symbol fluctuation and the hold of the normal symbol fluctuation. With regard to Special Figure 1, special random numbers for determining whether a special figure is appropriate, random numbers for special figure stop symbol lottery, and random numbers for special figure variation pattern lottery obtained upon winning the first starting port 57 are used. It is suspended (stored) as the operation suspension information in FIG.
More specifically, the main hold control means 120 is incremented by 1 every time the operation hold information of FIG. 1 is held, and the operation hold information of FIG. 1 is used (in the lottery of the special drawing lottery means 130). 1) each time it is used (hereinafter referred to as “Special Figure 1 Reservation Counter”) until the value of the Special Figure 1 Retention Counter reaches the upper limit (4 in this embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in the storage area corresponding to the current special figure 1 hold counter of the main information storage means 160, and every time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared, and the remaining operation hold is stored. Control is performed to shift (shift) the information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter in order from the smallest special figure 1 hold counter.
The main hold control means 120 performs the same control as the above-described control separately from the special figure 1 for the special figure 2 and the common figure, and the special counter in FIG.
Further, in the following description, “operation hold information hold” may be expressed as “design variation hold”.
Further, the main hold control means 120, when updating (adding or subtracting) the operation hold information (hold counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the production control including the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (pending command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 1 and the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 are held, the operation hold information corresponding to the special figure 2 is given priority. The priority used is made.
In addition, it is the operation hold information of the special figure that is held during the big hit game, and the special hold operation information that is used after the end of the big hit game (when priority variation is adopted as in this embodiment) In this case, the result of the determination of whether or not the special figure is appropriate when the special figure 2 is used is a big hit (preferably a probable big hit, which will be described later).

The pre-determination means 125 performs a pre-determination for pre-reading effects on the operation hold information when the operation hold information of the special figure is held at a predetermined pre-determination timing.
More specifically, the prior determination means 125 reads each random number of the operation suspension information that has been suspended this time, and performs prior determination for each of the special figure success / failure determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special symbol variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used for the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, these pre-determinations derive the same result as the result of the lottery executed later.
Further, the prior determination unit 125 generates an effect control command (preliminary determination command) including the derived preliminary determination result, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
Note that, as described above, the advance determination command is transmitted at least in part when the special operation hold information is held at a predetermined advance determination timing (generated and stored in the transmission command stored in the main information storage unit 160). Therefore, it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the predetermined prior determination timing means that the game is not a big hit game. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the operation hold information of the special figure 1 in the normal figure is high, The transmission of judgment commands is restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 includes a special figure success / failure determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation means 133. The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. The special drawing lottery means 130 reads out the first operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the variation start condition of the special figure is satisfied.
For example, “special chart fluctuation start condition is satisfied” means that the jackpot is not being hit, that neither Special Figure 1 nor Special Figure 2 is changing, Special Figure 1 and Special Figure 2. All the conditions that the operation hold information exists in at least one of the above are satisfied.

Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in the lottery on the main control board 100, and is referred to as necessary in the following description.
In addition, in the lottery using the following lottery table including the lottery table other than the lottery table shown in FIG. 8, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers according to a predetermined order, A result corresponding to the lottery value in which the carry (digit overflow) has occurred is derived as a result of the lottery. Similarly, in the following description of the lottery table, for convenience of explanation, a name is assigned to the lottery table, but data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is stored in each ROM so as to be identifiable. These names may be used, and these names do not specify an area in which the data is stored. Similarly, in the lottery table shown below, there are cases where items described for convenience of explanation and “−” or “0” are described as lottery values, but these are not necessarily stored in each ROM. It does not show the data. Similarly, when the lottery value obtained by adding 1 to the maximum value of the random number range used for the lottery is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, and therefore it is not always necessary to perform the lottery.

The special figure success / failure determination means 131 reads a random number for special figure success / failure determination, and corresponds to any one of big hit, small hit, and loss using a lottery table for special figure success / failure determination corresponding to the read random number and the current set value. It is decided by lottery whether to do.
FIG. 8A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is correct, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special drawing lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special drawing low probability”), if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 180/65536, the current setting When the value is the set value 2, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 190/65536, and when the current set value is the set value 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 200/65536. When the special drawing lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter may be abbreviated as “special drawing high accuracy”), if the current set value is the set value 1, 450/65536, the current setting If the value is set value 2, 475/65536 is derived, and if the current set value is set value 3, jackpot is derived with a probability of 500/65536. The small hit is derived with a probability of 300/65536 regardless of which set value is set.

  FIG. 8 (b) shows a lottery table for determining whether or not special figure 2 is valid, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535, as in the case of special figure 1 or not. Therefore, if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 180/65536 if the current setting value is the setting value 2, 190/65536, if the current setting value is the setting value 1, the current setting value is set. If the value is 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 200/65536. In the special figure high accuracy, when the current set value is the set value 1, 450/65536, when the current set value is the set value 2, 475/65536, the current set value is set. If the value is 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 500/65536. Note that the small hit is not derived even if any set value is set, unlike the determination in FIG.

In this way, it can be said that the special figure high accuracy has a higher probability that a big hit is derived than the special figure low accuracy, and has a higher advantage than the special figure low accuracy.
In addition, when a RAM clear process described later is executed, special figure low accuracy is set.
In addition, since the probability that a big hit will be derived increases as the set value increases, the greater the set value that is set, the greater the set value that is set. It can be said that the advantage increases.
In addition, the ratio of the denominator of the probability that a big hit with a low special figure is derived (when the numerator is 1) and the denominator of the probability that the big hit with a special figure is high (when the numerator is 1) is The lottery value is set so as to be constant (1: 2.5 in the present embodiment) regardless of the set value, and the ratio is constant means that the denominator of the jackpot probability (numerator is 1) The ratio of the integer part (if any of the decimal places is rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off). In other words, the lottery value may be set so that the ratio between the denominator of the former probability and the denominator of the latter probability becomes substantially constant regardless of the set value.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for special figure stop symbol lottery when the big hit is derived by the special figure success / failure determination unit 131, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for special symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop symbol of the special figure is determined by lottery.
FIG. 8C shows a lottery table for special figure 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0-99. Therefore, in Special Figure 1, when the big hit is derived, symbol A stops at a probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values), and symbol B stops at a probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values). It is determined as a symbol.
Here, the symbol A has nine rounds, and after the jackpot game is over, the symbol becomes a special figure high-precision and ordinary figure high-precision (hereinafter, referred to as “probability variation symbol”). It may be referred to as “probable big hit”). On the other hand, symbol B has a number of rounds of eight, and after the jackpot game ends, the symbol becomes a special symbol low probability and a general symbol high probability (details will be described later) (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbol”). The jackpot related to this is sometimes referred to as “normal jackpot”). Therefore, symbol A is a symbol that is more advantageous than symbol B in both the number of rounds and the subsequent special symbol lottery state. In addition, the last round of the rounds determined by the stop symbol of the special figure may be referred to as a “final round”.

FIG. 8D shows a lottery table for special figure 2 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stop symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol a is 65/100 (same for all setting values) and the symbol b is 35/100 (same for all setting values). .
Here, the symbol a is a probability variation symbol with 16 rounds and a special figure high accuracy and normal figure high accuracy after the big hit game ends, and the symbol b has eight rounds after the big hit game ends. This is a normal symbol that has a low accuracy and a high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the advantage of the symbol a is higher than that of the symbol b.
When the number of rounds is 16, approximately 10 game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 55 for each round, and 15 prize balls are awarded for each winning one. 2400 game balls are awarded.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability that each stop symbol is derived is constant regardless of the set value in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, which is advantageous for the special figure stop symbol lottery. The degree does not change depending on the set value to be set.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, the ratio (50/100) of the special figure after the big hit game according to the special figure 1 (50/100) and the ratio (65/100) of the special figure after the big hit game according to the special figure 2 are obtained. ) Is different (the symbol variation of the special symbol 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of the special symbol 1). Although details are omitted, the difference is that the game ball passes through the V winning area provided in the big winning opening 55 during the big hit game (when the sensor provided in the V winning area detects the game ball). By changing whether or not to provide a round (in this embodiment, the ninth round) that has a special figure high-accuracy function after the end of the big hit game and makes it easy to pass through the V winning area. Realized.

  Further, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, when the big win is not derived by the special figure success / failure determination means, the special symbol C at the time of the small hit of the special figure 1, the symbol D at the time of the failure of the special figure 1, the special figure When 2 is off, the symbol c is uniformly determined as a stop symbol.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 133 has a plurality of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), and the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (details will be described later) and this time One special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table for determining the current special figure fluctuation pattern is selected based on the lottery result of the special figure success / failure determination means 131, and the selected special figure fluctuation pattern lottery table and the special figure fluctuation are selected. One special figure variation pattern is determined using random numbers for pattern lottery.
In the present embodiment, similarly to the above-described special figure stop symbol lottery, if the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state and the lottery result of the special figure determination unit 131 are the same, the probability that each special figure fluctuation pattern is derived. Is constant regardless of the set value.
The special figure variation pattern deriving unit 133 generates an effect control command (variation start command) including the determined special figure variation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

Similarly to the special drawing lottery means 130, the normal drawing lottery means 135 reads the earliest operation holding information among the operation holding information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbol of the normal figure is not changing. Then, using the read random number, the normal figure success / failure determination is performed to determine whether or not the normal figure is correct, and the normal electric accessory 61 is controlled to be in the open state according to the normal figure correct / incorrect determination. In this case, a normal figure stop pattern lottery in which a stop figure of a normal figure is determined by lottery and a normal figure fluctuation pattern lottery in which a fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the normal figure is determined by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the determination of whether or not to open a general map, the general drawing lottery state has a high probability state (sometimes abbreviated as “general drawing high probability”), and the general drawing lottery state has a low probability state (“normal map drawing”). The lottery table is not shown in the drawing, but in this embodiment, in the present embodiment, the probability is 65535/65536 (same for all set values). While the remaining 1/65536 probability is off, the normal figure is inaccurate, the 1/65536 probability (same for all setting values) is the normal figure, and the remaining 65535/65536 is off. It becomes. In addition, in the case of ordinary figures, it may be possible to avoid hitting the ordinary figure (they will be shifted in 65536/65536).

  In the general drawing stop symbol lottery, as in the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the general symbol stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols with different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is opened. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In the case where there is a deviation in the normal figure determination, the stop symbol is uniformly determined as in the special figure 20.

  In addition, in the custom map variation pattern lottery, as with the special map variation pattern lottery, a single map variation can be obtained from a plurality of types of custom map variation patterns by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the diagram variation pattern lottery. A pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the high probability of the ordinary figure is higher in the probability that the per-normal figure is derived than the less likely figure, and the advantage is higher than that of the usual figure.
Note that, when a RAM clear process, which will be described later, is executed, the normal accuracy is set.
In this embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived is constant regardless of the set value in any of the lotteries related to the usual drawing (the decision to determine whether or not to decide the ordinary figure, the usual drawing stop symbol lottery, and the common figure variation pattern lottery). Therefore, the advantage of the lottery regarding the usual drawing does not change depending on the set value to be set.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the greater the set value to be set, the higher the advantage of the special figure success / failure determination (the probability that a big hit will be derived), and the greater the set value to be set, the more advantageous However, in addition to the special figure success / failure determination, a setting difference is set for at least one lottery (or determination) of the special figure stop symbol lottery, the universal figure failure / prohibition determination, and the normal figure stop symbol lottery. You may make it provide. In addition, setting that does not include special figure determination, and that is set by providing a setting difference for at least one lottery (or determination) among special figure stop symbol lottery, universal symbol symbol determination, and general symbol stop symbol lottery The larger the value, the higher the advantage (the advantage varies depending on the set value to be set). That is, it is only necessary to be configured such that the degree of advantage related to awarding of prize balls differs according to the set value to be set.

The jackpot game control means 140 determines a demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration and a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration according to the determined jackpot symbol when the result of the special figure win / loss lottery is a jackpot.
The jackpot game control means 140 generates an effect control command (a jackpot start command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration at the start of the jackpot, stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and finishes the jackpot Sometimes, an effect control command (a jackpot end command) including a demonstration time related to the jackpot end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In addition, the big hit game control means 140 determines the time related to the small hit start demonstration and the demo time related to the small hit end demo in the same way even when the result of the special figure win / loss lottery is a small hit, An effect control command (small hit start command) including a demonstration time related to the small hit start demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160. At the end of the small hit, the demonstration time related to the small hit end demonstration Is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
Although the length of the demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration and the length of the demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration may be arbitrarily set as appropriate, in this embodiment, the demonstration time related to the jackpot start demonstration is the longest The opening time is longer than the time related to the opening pattern (if the opening pattern is one pattern, the opening pattern), and the demonstration time related to the jackpot end demonstration is When there is only one type of variation time, the time is longer than the variation time.

The symbol display control means 145 displays the special symbol 1 on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol 1 and decides by special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped symbol. Similarly, according to the special symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the variation time has elapsed. Special figure 2 is stopped and displayed with a symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (fluctuation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. An effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the fixed display of the decoration symbol is generated (at the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes “0”), and the command is transmitted to the main information storage means 160 Store in the storage area.

In addition, the symbol display control means 145 displays the regular symbol on the normal symbol display device 93 according to the regular symbol variation pattern (variation time), and after the variation time has elapsed, Stop display with the determined stop symbol.
The symbol display control means 145 has a general game game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the normal game display.

  If the result of the special figure win / reject lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the special figure is stopped and displayed so that the special electric accessory 65 Open according to the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol. The jackpot game is a game state in which one opening / closing operation of the special electric accessory 65 is set as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

  In addition, when the result of the special figure win / fail lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the special figure is stopped and displayed. Open only for a short period (0.05 seconds).

  In addition, when the winning combination lottery is won, the electric accessory control means 150 outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 62 and causes the ordinary electric accessory 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the usual stop symbol. Open.

  The game state control means 155 controls the special drawing lottery state. Specifically, the gaming state control means 155, as described above, sets the special figure low probability at the start of the big hit game regardless of the design related to the big hit and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit game. And at the end of the jackpot game related to the probability variation jackpot, the special figure is highly accurate.

  Further, the game state control means 155 controls the general drawing lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155 is usually low in probability regardless of the symbol related to the big hit at the start of the big hit, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, the game state control means 155 is usually up to 100 times. The figure is highly accurate (ordinarily low after 100 symbol changes), and at the end of the big hit related to the probable big hit, until the start of the next big hit game (for example, a finite number of times enough for the big hit to be derived) (Including the case where 5000 times is set, for example). Note that the state of low accuracy and high accuracy is sometimes referred to as low accuracy time.

  Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-described special figure variation pattern derivation state. Specifically, when the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state is roughly classified, the special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state A corresponding to the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure low accuracy, the special figure corresponding to the special figure low accuracy and the normal figure high accuracy. There is a fluctuation pattern derivation state B and a special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state C corresponding to special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy, and special figure fluctuations according to the special figure lottery state and the general figure lottery state except during the big hit game A pattern derivation state is set.

  In addition, when the special drawing lottery state, the general drawing lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated, the gaming state control means 155 includes an effect control command (gaming state designation command) including each state after the update. And the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

  As described above, the main information storage unit 160 is a unit that temporarily stores data read by each unit, data derived by calculation by each unit, and the like in a storage area corresponding to each.

The main error control unit 165 monitors input information of the I / O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that the state is an error state, an effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
The main error control means 165, for example, causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the launch of the game ball when an error state with a high degree of importance, such as an error state detected by a magnetic sensor (not shown), occurs. Further, processing other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, the main command management means 170 transmits the effect control command toward the first sub control board 200.
Note that each effect control command is transmitted in accordance with the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 in principle.

  The power recovery process execution unit 175 includes a return state management unit 176, a setting change unit 177, a setting confirmation unit 178, and a game possible state transition unit 179.

The return state management means 176 determines whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of power interruption immediately before the power recovery, the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery (second operation detection) A return state is set based on the combination of the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery (detection by the first operation detection means) and the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery. Execute the return status setting process. Details of the process will be described later.
In this embodiment, “setting one return state” can be restated as a process of transitioning to one return state (state transition) among a plurality of return states to be described later. Temporarily, at the time of transition to one return state, the return state management unit 176 executes a process (a process that does not specify one return state) that only returns the original return state to become one return state. Or, even if the return state management means 176 does not actively execute any processing and if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the result will be one return state. ”And“ transition to one return state ”may be handled.

In the present embodiment, the return state managed by the return state management means 176 includes a game stop state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a game ready state (with or without RAM clear processing). In some cases).
Here, the game stop state means that the process cannot be progressed by not executing a process according to the detection result of the sensor provided at each winning opening (it is not necessary to look at the detection result of the sensor itself). This is a return state. The game-ready state is a return state in which a game can be progressed by executing a process according to a detection result of a sensor provided at each winning opening. Details of the setting change state and the setting confirmation state will be described later.

  Therefore, the gaming machine 10 includes return state management means for making a transition to one return state among a plurality of return states based on detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means triggered by power recovery. In addition, it can be said that the plurality of return states include at least the setting change state.

Further, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 is a RAM abnormality check performed at the beginning of the return state setting process (specifically, whether or not a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area ( If the backup flag is stored (if the backup flag is ON), it is stored in the target area and the backup information area related to the area. Processing for deriving a checksum of the complement that has been performed and determining that the target region is normal if the operation result is 0, otherwise determining that the target region is abnormal ) Is executed on the RAM 103 game area.
In the RAM abnormality check in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value, but in the description in the present embodiment, there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 unless otherwise specified. “Present” means that there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103.
In the return state setting process, when there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103 and there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value in the RAM 103, the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 is cleared. If there is an abnormality in the area related to the value (regardless of whether there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103), the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 may be cleared.

  The setting change unit 177 executes a setting change process that allows the setting value to be changed when the setting change state is set. Details of the process will be described later.

  The setting confirmation unit 178 executes a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the setting value when the setting confirmation state is set. Details of the process will be described later.

The game possible state transition means 179 executes a game possible state transition process for shifting to the game possible state when the game possible state is set.
Specifically, in the playable state transition process, when the security signal output is ON, the process of turning OFF the security signal output and the process of displaying the base value on the main control board monitor 97 ( The display mode of the base value will be described later), and the initial setting of the device is executed.
Here, the security signal is a type of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward a device outside the gaming machine (data display machine or hall computer). In the form, it may be referred to as an external signal. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending output of the security signal.
In the present embodiment, in the process of turning off the security signal, the elapsed time since the security signal was turned on is not considered, but the elapsed time is taken into consideration, that is, a certain time after the security signal is turned on. The security signal may not be turned off until the time has elapsed.
Further, in the initial setting of the device, a transmission permission command for permitting the payout control board 400 to emit a game ball is transmitted, a setting of a state in which a ball entering each winning opening is valid, and a random number circuit 105 is activated. Processing such as setting of data to be performed is executed.

The power interruption processing execution means 180 executes the power interruption processing based on the reception of the power interruption signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for an area related to a game in the RAM 103 (an area different from the area related to the base value), a checksum of the area is derived, and the complement of the checksum is used as a backup related to the game in the RAM 103. A process to store in the information area and a process to turn on a backup flag indicating that the power interruption process for the area has been executed (store the backup flag in the backup information area related to the game in the RAM 103) are executed. Further, for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, similarly to the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the checksum of the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is derived, and the complement of the checksum is used as the base value of the RAM 103. Turn ON the backup flag indicating that the backup information area storage process related to and the power interruption process for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 have been executed (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) ) Execute the process.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub-control board 200 includes a sub-random number generating means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub-error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, a sub-information storage means 260, And sub-command management means 270, which functionally represent what is realized by each control configuration on the first sub-control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
The sub information storage unit 260 temporarily stores data read by the unit included in the first sub control board 200, data derived by calculation in the unit, and the like in storage areas corresponding to the data. It is. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270.

  The sub-random number generation unit 210 can generate a random number (software random number) that is updated by a program process by the CPU 201, and acquires a random number at a timing when each lottery (details will be described later) by the normal effect control unit 220 is executed.

  The normal effect control means 220 includes an effect mode control means 221, an effect route determination means 222, a sub-hold control means 223, a prefetch effect control means 224, an effect content determination means 225, a decorative symbol control means 226, and a big hit effect control means 227. Prepare.

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control means 221 controls the transition of the effect mode in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The production modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low-accuracy time-short mode, and a probability variation mode. The special mode variation pattern derivation state A is a normal mode, the special diagram variation pattern derivation state B is a probability variation mode, and a special diagram variation. The pattern derivation state C corresponds to the low-accuracy short time mode.

When the prior determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination means 222 responds to the symbol variation that has been suspended this time based on the result of the prior determination included in the command (in this embodiment, the special symbol variation pattern). Determine (set) the production route.
The effect route is an effect from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and defines the process of the effect to notify the result of the special symbol success / failure determination in the symbol variation. The content is determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

When the sub-hold control means 223 receives a hold command, the sub-hold control means 223 displays a hold display area (not shown) of the main display unit 81 based on information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command. ) Is set to effect data for displaying the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter and the number of reserved images corresponding to the special figure 2 hold counter.
Note that the reserved image is an image that is a target of the reserved pre-reading effect that changes into various modes that suggest an advantage such as the degree of expectation of the big hit game.

When the predetermination command is transmitted, the prefetch effect control means 224 determines the content of the prefetch effect based on the result of the predetermination included in the command.
The pre-reading effect refers to the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol determination on the pre-reading target symbol variation over one or more symbol variations before the pre-reading target symbol variation starts, and the pre-reading target symbol variation. This is an effect suggesting the content of the effect to be executed.

The effect content determination means 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the current symbol variation according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination means 222 when the change start command is transmitted.
More specifically, the effect route determination means 222 determines the contents (effect patterns) of the effect to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route by lottery using an effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route. decide. By doing so, it is possible to change the contents of the effect related to (performed in accordance with) the determined effect route, and it is possible to have a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Moreover, even if the same effect route is determined, the effects to be executed can be varied.

The decoration symbol control means 226, when a change start command is transmitted, based on the effect contents determined by the effect content determination means 225 and the like, the combination of the final stop symbols of the decoration symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, Determine the right pattern). In the following description, the final stop of the decorative symbol may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative symbol unless otherwise specified.
The decorative symbols in this embodiment include “1 symbol” imitating the number “1”, “2 symbol” imitating the number “2”, “3 symbol” imitating the number “3”, "4 symbol" imitating "4", "5 symbol" imitating the number "5", "6 symbol" imitating the number "6", and "7 symbol" imitating the number "7" In the following description, “1 symbol”, “3 symbol”, “5 symbol”, and “7 symbol” are collectively referred to as “odd symbol”, “2 symbol”, “4 symbol”, “6 symbol”. Symbols may be collectively referred to as “even symbols”.

Further, the decorative symbol control means 226 determines the combination of decorative symbols to be stopped in correspondence with the special symbol stop symbol. Specifically, an odd number of symbols (for example, “1 symbol” − “1 symbol” − “1 symbol”) is associated with symbol A and symbol a, and even symbols are aligned with symbol B and symbol a ( For example, “2 symbols” − “2 symbols” − “2 symbols”) are made to correspond, and symbols C, D and c are made to correspond to a pattern (a combination of symbols having no symbols).
In addition, in order to make the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special figure, it is not always necessary to have the above-mentioned correspondence relationship. If the expected combination of the decorative symbol combination to be stopped is not high, a combination of decorative symbols different from the above correspondence relationship is adopted in some cases (a proportion lower than the proportion corresponding to the above correspondence relationship). Even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the special symbol stop symbol.

  When a big hit start control command 227 is transmitted, the big hit effect control means 227 determines the contents of the big hit effect for notifying that the big hit game is being played, based on information included in the command. Note that the jackpot effect includes a start demonstration effect that notifies the start of the jackpot game, a round effect that notifies that the game is in a round game, and an end demonstration effect that notifies the end of the jackpot game.

  The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect according to the effect content determined by the above-mentioned means provided in the first sub control board 200. When the read effect data includes effect data related to an image and sound, an image control command related to the image and sound is generated based on the effect data, and the command is stored in a transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260. To store.

When the error command is transmitted, the sub error control unit 230 determines an error effect pattern, and reads effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub error control means 230 independently determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state (independent of the main error control means 165), and executes an error effect when it is determined that the game machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read out.

  The lamp control means 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 35, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 35. Reads lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35.

  The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82, and the effect data read out by the normal effect control means 220 is used as a movable accessory. If there is corresponding effect data, the movable control data is read based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82.

  As described above, the sub information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. It is means to do.

  The subcommand management unit 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260, and stores the transmission command of the sub information storage unit 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. Each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260 in principle.

<Return state setting processing and processing according to the set return state>
Next, details of the return state setting process executed by the return state management unit 176 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating the return state setting process.
In the return state setting process shown in FIG. 9, the RAM 103 game area, the RAM 103 base value area, the RAM 103 game backup information area, and the RAM 103 that were backed up even in the power interruption state of the RAM 103. The backup information area related to the base value is referred to.

First, in the first step S101, a RAM abnormality check is executed.
In the RAM abnormality check, whether or not there is an abnormality in each of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 and the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 is checked. Specifically, referring to the backup information area relating to the game of the RAM 103 or the backup information area relating to the base value of the RAM 103, it is determined whether or not the backup flag corresponding to the target area is ON. Is ON, the checksum of the target area (the area including the complement of the checksum at the time of power interruption) is derived, and if the calculation result is 0, the target area is normal. Otherwise, it is determined that the target area is abnormal.
In the description of the present embodiment, unless there is a special description, the abnormality in the RAM 103 indicates that there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103.

In step S103, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105.
In step S105, it is determined whether or not the set value is in the normal range (1 to 3). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S107. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. move on.
In step S107, it is determined whether or not the previous power interruption state is a game stop state. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. If the condition is not satisfied, step S111 is performed. Proceed to

  In step S109, when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, or when the previous power interruption state is a game stop state), an abnormal state for setting the return state The hour return state setting process is executed, and the return state setting process is terminated. The details of the abnormal state return state setting process will be described later.

In step S111, it is determined whether or not the previous power failure state is a setting change state. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S115. If the condition is satisfied, step S113 is performed. Proceed to
In step S113, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is no abnormality in the RAM 103, the set value is normal, and the state at the time of the previous power interruption is not the game stop state), and the state at the time of the previous power interruption is set. A setting change state return state setting process for setting a return state in the changed state is executed, and the return state setting process is terminated. The details of the setting change state return state setting process will be described later.

In step S115, it is determined whether or not the previous power failure state is a setting confirmation state. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S119. If the condition is satisfied, step S117 is performed. Proceed to
In step S117, a return state setting process in a setting confirmation state is performed to set a return state when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the previous power failure state is a setting confirmation state. finish. The details of the setting confirmation state return state setting process will be described later.
In step S119, a return state setting process is performed in a game-ready state for setting a return state when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the previous power-off state is a game-ready state. finish. The details of the game return state setting process will be described later.

  Next, details of the abnormal state return state setting process executed in step S109 of FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a flow of a return state setting process in an abnormal state.

In the first step S201, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S221.
In step S203, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is started, and the process proceeds to step S205. More specifically, the main control board 100 changes the RAM clear counter 98 from the extinguished state to a display mode corresponding to “5 seconds ago”, and then “4 seconds ago”, “3 seconds ago”, “2 seconds ago”. "Sequentially change to display modes corresponding to" one second ago ". The specific display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 will be described later.
In step S205, it is determined whether or not the length of time that the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously ON (the length of time that the first operation detecting means continuously detects when power is restored) is equal to or longer than the first time. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209.
In step S207, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the determination in step S205 is repeated again. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S221. .

In step S209, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S211. More specifically, the main control board 100 changes the RAM clear counter 98 to a display mode corresponding to “elapsed operation time” and maintains the display mode for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second), and then the RAM clear counter 98. Turn off the light. The specific display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 will be described later.
In step S211, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205, and the condition is not satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to step S221.
In step S213, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S221.

  In step S215, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S217. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S219. .

In step S217, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared (initialized).
As described above, the present embodiment is configured to clear the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 when the area related to the game of the RAM 103 is abnormal and the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal. However, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 (regardless of whether there is an abnormality in the area related to the game in the RAM 103), the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 may be cleared.
Further, the determination as to whether or not there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 may be executed immediately before step S217.

  In step S219, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the abnormal state is terminated.

In step S221, the RAM clear counter 98 is turned off and the process proceeds to step S223. For example, when the RAM clear counter 98 is performing a counting process (countdown), the main control board 100 interrupts the counting process and turns off the RAM clear counter 98. Alternatively, when the RAM clear counter 98 is already in the extinguished state, the main control board 100 maintains the extinguished state. When maintaining the light-off state, the main control board 100 may perform some processing (overwriting of the light-off state) on the RAM clear counter 98, or no processing is performed on the RAM clear counter 98. May be.
In step S223, “E1” indicating that the game is stopped due to an abnormality in the RAM 103 is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In step S225, a game stop state is set, and execution of subsequent processing is stopped.
As described above, when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, the game stop state is set unless the setting change state is set.

As described above, the determination processing in step S205 regarding the operation time (first time) of the RAM clear switch 43 is provided separately from the determination processing in step S213 regarding other operation means (here, the setting key switch 42). Therefore, the time length of the first time is not affected by the operation of other operation means.
Therefore, regardless of whether or not the setting key switch 42 is operated (whether the detection by the second operation detecting means triggered by power recovery is affirmed or denied), the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (when power recovery is triggered). In other words, the first time used for the determination regarding the detection by the first operation detecting means is unchanged.

  Next, details of the setting change state return state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a flow of the setting change state return state setting process.

In the first step S301, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S303. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S317.
In step S303, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is started, and the process proceeds to step S305. The specific contents of the processing in step S303 are the same as those described in step S203, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S305, it is determined whether or not the length of time that the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously ON (the length of time that the first operation detecting means continuously detects when power is restored) is equal to or longer than the first time. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309.
In step S307, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the determination in step S305 is repeated again. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S317. .

In step S309, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S311. The specific contents of the processing in step S309 are the same as those described in step S209, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S311, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S313, and the condition is not satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to step S317.
In step S313, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S315. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S317.

  In step S315, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the setting change state ends.

In step S317, the RAM clear counter 98 is turned off and the process proceeds to step S319. The specific contents of the processing in step S317 are the same as those described in step S221, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S319, the main control board monitor 97 displays “E2” indicating that the game is stopped due to an abnormality other than the RAM 103.
In step S321, a game stop state is set, and execution of the subsequent processing is stopped.
As described above, in the same way as when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, when the previous power interruption state is the setting change state, the game stop state is set unless the setting change state is set. It will be.

  Next, the details of the setting confirmation state return state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the flow of the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state.

In the first step S401, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S423.
In step S403, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is started, and the process proceeds to step S405. The specific contents of the process in step S403 are the same as those described in step S203, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S405, it is determined whether or not the length of time that the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously ON (the length of time that the first operation detecting means continuously detects when power is restored) is equal to or longer than the first time. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S407. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S409.
In step S407, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the determination in step S405 is repeated again. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S423. .

In step S409, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S411. The specific contents of the process in step S409 are the same as those described in step S209, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S411, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S413, and the condition is not satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to step S417.
In step S413, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S415. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S417.

  In step S415, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state ends.

In step S417, the security signal is turned ON.
Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending output of the security signal.

In step S418, a RAM clear command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
The command is a command for informing the first sub control board 200 that the ARM is being cleared using the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, and the like. A specific mode for notifying that the RAM is being cleared will be described in detail later.

In step S419, a part of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.
In step S421, a game possible state is set, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state is terminated. When the game possible state is set, a game possible state transition process described later is executed, and then the game possible state is entered.

In step S423, the RAM clear counter 98 is turned off and the process proceeds to step S425. The specific contents of the process in step S423 are the same as those described in step S221, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S425, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S427, and the condition is not satisfied. In that case, the process proceeds to step S428.
In step S427, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S429. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S428.

In step S428, the power recovery command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
The command is a command for notifying the first sub control board 200 that power has been restored using the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, or the like. A specific mode for notifying that power has been restored will be described in detail later.

  In step S429, a setting confirmation state is set, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state is terminated.

  In this way, assuming that there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, if the previous power failure state is the setting confirmation state, one of the setting change state, the game ready state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

As described above, since the security signal (external signal) is output in step S417, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 includes external output means. Since step S417 is a process that can be executed when the condition of step S405 is satisfied and cannot be executed when the condition is not satisfied, the first operation detection means is triggered by the power recovery. It can be said that the output of the external signal by the external output means changes after the detection is completed depending on whether the time length continuously detected is equal to or longer than the first time.
Thereby, it is possible to notify a device outside the gaming machine (data display machine or hall computer) whether or not the RAM clear process is executed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the details of the game state return state setting process will be described. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a flow of the return state setting process in the game available state.

In the first step S501, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S503. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S523.
In step S503, the RAM clear counter 98 starts counting processing (countdown), and the process proceeds to step S505. The specific contents of the processing in step S503 are the same as those described in step S203, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S505, it is determined whether or not the length of time that the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously ON (the length of time that the first operation detecting means continuously detects when power is restored) is equal to or longer than the first time. If it is determined that the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S507. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S509.
In step S507, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the determination in step S505 is repeated again. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S523. .

In step S509, the counting process (countdown) by the RAM clear counter 98 is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S511. The specific contents of the processing in step S509 are the same as those described in step S209, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S511, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S513, and the condition is not satisfied. Then, the process proceeds to step S517.
In step S513, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S515. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S517.

  In step S515, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the game ready state is terminated.

In step S517, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S518, a RAM clear command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
In step S519, a part of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.
In step S521, a game available state is set, and the game available state return state setting process ends. When the game possible state is set, a game possible state transition process described later is executed, and then the game possible state is entered.

In step S523, the RAM clear counter 98 is turned off and the process proceeds to step S525. Since the specific content of the process of step S523 is the same as that described in step S221, detailed description thereof is omitted here.
In step S525, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S527, and the condition is not satisfied. In that case, the process proceeds to step S528.
In step S527, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S529. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S528.

  In step S528, the power recovery command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).

  In step S529, a setting confirmation state is set, and the returnable state setting process in the game ready state is terminated.

  In this way, assuming that there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, if the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a game ready state, any of the setting change state, the game ready state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

In the present embodiment, the return state setting process (returnable state setting process in the game enable state) executed when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a game enable state is This is the same processing as the return state setting process (reset state setting process in the setting confirmation state) that is executed when there is no abnormality during the power supply and the state immediately before the power interruption is the setting confirmation state.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can be set only at the time of power recovery. Therefore, stabilization of game control can be achieved.
Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, setting of the setting confirmation state is permitted when power is restored, while setting confirmation state is prohibited except when power is restored.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the setting key switch 42 depends on whether the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 is equal to or longer than the first time or less than the first time, regardless of the state at the time of the previous power interruption. Regardless of the presence or absence of the operation, the return state for transition may be different. For example, in the abnormal state return state setting process (see FIG. 10) and the setting change state return state setting process (see FIG. 11), if the operation time is less than the first time, the game state is changed to the game stop state. If it is one hour or longer, the state can be changed to the setting change state. In the setting confirmation state return state setting process (see FIG. 12) and the game ready state return state setting process (see FIG. 12), if the operation time is less than the first time, the state is changed to the setting confirmation state. If it is more than 1st time, it can be changed to a setting change state or a game possible state.
Therefore, the detection by the second operation detection unit triggered by the power recovery is affirmed depending on whether or not the time length continuously detected by the first operation detection unit after the power recovery is equal to or longer than the first time. In both cases, it can be rephrased as a transition from another return state to one return state.

  Next, details of the setting change process executed when the setting change state is set will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a flow of setting change processing. The setting changing process shown in FIG. 14 is executed by the setting changing unit 177.

In the first step S601, it is determined whether or not the set value is in the normal range (1 to 3). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S605. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S605. The process proceeds to S603.
In step S603, 1 is set as the set value.
In the present embodiment, even if there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, if the set value is in the normal range, the process is not executed. However, if the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the process may be executed. Good.

In step S605, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S607, a setting change command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
The command is a command for informing the first sub control board 200 that the setting is being changed using the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, and the like. A specific mode for notifying that the setting is being changed will be described in detail later.

In step S608, the current setting value stored in the game area of the RAM 103 is copied to the display buffer. The display buffer is in an area different from the area related to the game in the RAM 103.
In step S609, the current set value copied to the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S611, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 has been turned from OFF to ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S613. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S615.
In this determination, it may be determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON, and if both conditions are satisfied, the process may proceed to step S613.

In step S613, the setting value of the display buffer is changed. Specifically, 1 is added to the set value at that time, and when the set value exceeds 3, the set value is set to 1.
Since the setting value of the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, when the setting value is changed, the setting value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is also changed.

In step S615, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 has been turned from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S617. If the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S611.
In step S616, the setting value of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 is updated with the setting value of the display buffer. As a result, the setting value changed by pressing the RAM clear switch 43 is confirmed.

In step S617, the displayed set value is hidden.
In step S619, a RAM clear command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
In step S621, a part of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.

  In step S623, a game available state is set, and the setting change process is terminated. When the game available state is set, the game ready state transition process described later is executed, and then the game ready state is entered.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the setting that is set when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (more precisely, when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON and the setting key switch is ON). In the changed state, the set value is changed (added) every time the RAM clear switch 43 is operated (the RAM clear switch 43 is turned from OFF to ON). Therefore, the setting change state itself can be prevented from being set when the set value cannot be changed due to a failure of the RAM clear switch 43.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 10, in the setting change state, each time the RAM clear switch 43 is displaced from the OFF position to the ON position, the setting value is changed according to a predetermined order. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the setting value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is changed according to the operation of the RAM clear switch 43, and the setting key switch 42 is changed from ON to OFF. The set value is confirmed (stored in the area related to the game in the RAM 103).

  Next, the details of the setting confirmation process executed when the setting confirmation state is set will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow of setting confirmation processing. The setting confirmation processing shown in FIG. 15 is executed by the setting confirmation means 178.

In the first step S701, the security signal is turned ON.
In step S703, a setting confirmation command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
The command is a command for informing the first sub control board 200 that the setting is being confirmed using the main display unit 81, the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, and the like. A specific mode for notifying that setting is being confirmed will be described later in detail.

In step S704, the current set value stored in the area related to the game in the RAM 103 is copied to the display buffer. The display buffer is as described above.
In step S705, the current set value copied to the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In the example of FIG. 15, the setting value of the display buffer is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. However, at the time of setting confirmation processing, the setting value stored in the area related to the game in the RAM 103 may be displayed as it is.

  In step S707, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch has been changed from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S709. If the condition is not satisfied, the determination in step S707 is performed again. Execute.

In step S709, the set value is hidden.
In step S710, the power recovery command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
In step S711, a game available state is set, and the setting confirmation process is terminated. When the game possible state is set, a game possible state transition process described later is executed, and then the game possible state is entered.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting key switch changes from ON to OFF in the setting confirmation state, the state is terminated, and in this way, the setting confirmation state is set again. In this case, it is difficult to accidentally end the setting confirmation state.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the details of the game state transition process executed when the game state is set will be described. In addition, FIG. 16 is a figure which shows the flow of a game possible state transfer process. The game enable state transition process shown in FIG. 16 is executed by the game enable state transition means 179.

  In the first step S801, it is determined whether or not the security signal is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S803. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S805.

In step S803, the security signal is turned off.
In this embodiment, the security signal is turned off without considering the elapsed time since the security signal was turned on. However, the security signal is not turned off until a certain time has passed since the security signal was turned on. In this case, the next process (step S805) may not be executed until the time elapses after the security signal is turned on.

In step S805, the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
The display mode of the base value on the main control board monitor 97 will be described later. The base value may also be copied to the display buffer and displayed on the main control board monitor 97 via the display buffer.

In step S807, initial setting of the device is performed.
Specifically, it transmits a launch permission command for permitting the payout control board 400 to launch a game ball, sets a state in which a ball entering each winning opening is valid, and activates the random number circuit 105. Execute processing such as data setting.

In step S809, a state return command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160), and the gameable state transition process is terminated.
The command is a command for notifying the first sub-control board 200 that the game can be progressed by the main control board 100. Information indicating whether or not there is a return state before the state is set and the type of the return state can be specified.

As described above, the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detection means) continues for the first time or more in the return state setting process executed upon power recovery (power-on). In this case (first case), it can be said that the main control board 100 executes the RAM clear process regardless of the state at the time of the previous power interruption.
Also, during the return state setting process, there is no operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detecting means is denied) or the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 (the first operation detecting means continues. When the detected time length is less than the first time (second case), it can be said that the main control board 100 does not execute the RAM clear process regardless of the state at the time of the previous power interruption.
Further, in the first case, the main control board 100 displays the RAM clear counter 98 after the first time has elapsed since the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detecting means) was affirmed. In other words, the RAM clear counter counting process stop (first display process) for changing the mode is executed. Here, the RAM clear counter counting process stop corresponds to the process in step S209 and the process described as the same process.

In addition, the main control board 100 (return state management means) operates the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detection means) during a return state setting process that is executed upon power recovery (power-on). When affirmed, a determination (second determination process) that leaves both the transition to the setting change state (first state) and the transition to the setting confirmation state (second state) is performed, and the above-described first In other words, it can be said that the determination (first determination process) is executed to enable transition to the setting change state and disable transition to the setting confirmation state.
Here, the second determination process and the first determination process correspond to step S401 and step S405 in the setting confirmation state return state setting process, respectively, and in the game ready state return state setting process, step S501 and step S505 respectively. Applicable.

  The main control board 100 (display control means) changes the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 (display means) when the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detection means) is affirmed. In other words, the RAM clear counter counting process start (second display process) is executed, the RAM clear counter counting process start is executed, and then the above-described RAM clear counter counting process stop (first display process) is executed. Here, the RAM clear counter counting process start corresponds to the process in step S203 and the process described as the same process.

Furthermore, in order to set the setting change state in this embodiment, at least the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detecting means) is continued regardless of the state at the time of the previous power interruption. It is a necessary condition that it is longer than the first time (in the first case) and that the operation of the setting key switch 42 is positive.
On the other hand, in the first case, the length of time from the execution timing of the second determination process to the execution timing of the first determination process is unchanged regardless of whether or not the setting is changed. This is because the time length is substantially equal to the first time, and the first time is invariant (5 seconds in the present embodiment) regardless of whether or not it is in the set state.

<Display Mode of Main Control Board Monitor 97>
Next, the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for each state.
As shown in FIG. 17, the main control board monitor 97 is composed of four 7-segment displays (hereinafter sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) arranged in the horizontal direction, and each 7-segment display. A dot-shaped LED is provided on the lower right side of. In addition, when displaying each information, each information is displayed right-justified.

More specifically, the current set value is displayed using 7 segments at the right end, and the type of the game stop state is displayed using 7 segments at the right end and the second 7 segments from the right. In addition, regarding the display of the base value, “bL.” Indicating that the base value is displayed is indicated by a lower right dot of 7 segments at the left end, the second 7 segments from the left, and the second 7 segments from the left. The displayed base value is displayed using the rightmost 7 segments and the second 7 segments from the right. When the base value exceeds 100, “bL.99.” Is displayed.
Unless otherwise specified, “display of base value” in the present embodiment is a combination of display indicating display of base value (display of “bL.”) And display of base value itself. To do.

Here, the display capable of specifying the current set value and the display capable of specifying the type of the game stop state are not limited to the aspects in the present embodiment, as long as the aspects are different from each other. Good.
Further, as described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and in the game stop state, the type of the game stop state is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and each display is The displayed period coincides with the period in which the corresponding return state is set, but may be displayed in a part of the period in which the corresponding return state is set.

Although explanation is omitted in the explanation about the base value described above, from the first power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) until the number of out balls reaches 300 (the number of out balls is 0- In the range 299), “bL .--” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 (the base value itself is not displayed). The base value is displayed, and “bL.” Blinks in any range. On the other hand, as described above, the base value derived in the previous section is displayed in the range where the number of out balls is 60001 or later, and “bL.” Is always lit (not blinked) in the range. Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the area related to the base value in the RAM 103 has been cleared based on whether or not the display of the base value is always lit (flashing) or whether or not the base value is displayed.
When “bL.” Is blinked, the 7 segments indicating the integer part of the base value may also be blinked, but it is preferable that the 7 segments are always lit.
Further, in the present embodiment, identification is possible by the presence / absence of blinking, but any method is adopted as long as the method can be identified by a difference in lighting mode including presence / absence of blinking, such as changing the lighting color. May be.

Further, the threshold value of the number of out balls that defines the period for displaying “bL .--” since the first power-on is not limited to 300, but the number of out balls that defines one section from which the base value is derived (in this embodiment, As long as the value is less than 10% of 60000), any value may be adopted.
The number of out balls that define one section for deriving the base value is not limited to 60000, but 60000 (the number of balls launched per business day at a launch speed of about 100 per minute (100 × 60 (minutes) × 10 (hours Any value may be adopted as long as it is close to)).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the base value is displayed immediately after the setting value displayed in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state is hidden (with a time that cannot be recognized by the player). The base value display may be started after a period of time that can be recognized by the player after the set value is hidden. Note that the base value once displayed continues to be displayed until a power interruption occurs.

  As described above, the main control board monitor 97 is an LED group (second LED) used for displaying at least one of the base value and the set value, and in other words, is mounted on the main control board 100. Can do.

<Display Mode of RAM Clear Counter 98>
Next, the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 for each notification content.
As shown in FIG. 18, the RAM clear counter 98 is composed of 7 segments arranged independently, and a dot-like LED is provided at the lower right of the 7 segments.

More specifically, the RAM clear counter 98 has a display mode (number 5) corresponding to “5 seconds ago” as a display mode necessary for counting down the operation time (first time) of the RAM clear switch 43. , A display mode corresponding to “4 seconds ago” (number 4), a display mode corresponding to “3 seconds before” (number 3), a display mode corresponding to “2 seconds before” (number 2), “ The display mode (number 1) corresponding to “1 second ago” and the display mode (number 0) corresponding to “operation time elapsed” can be obtained.
The RAM clear counter 98 counts down the operation time by displaying each of the above six display modes for one second. That is, the time required for the countdown by the RAM clear counter 98 takes at least 6 seconds, which is longer than the first time (5 seconds).

In the present embodiment, the process of displaying the display mode corresponding to “elapsed operation time” on the RAM clear counter 98 (the above-described first display process) is executed for one second like the process of displaying other display modes. Although described in the embodiment, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the RAM clear counter 98 may be maintained in the display mode for a longer time than 1 second in order to make the operator more reliably recognize that the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 has elapsed.
Alternatively, in order to make the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 equal to the counting time of the RAM clear counter 98 (both match in 5 seconds), the RAM clear counter 98 has a display mode corresponding to “operation time elapsed”. It may not be displayed (the display mode may be zero seconds). The “first display process” in this modification corresponds to a process of changing the RAM clear counter 98 from a display mode corresponding to “one second ago” to a turn-off state described later.
Alternatively, in order to prevent the operator from overlooking that the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 has elapsed, the period during which the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously operated (first operation detection means triggered by power recovery) The RAM clear counter 98 may be maintained in a display mode corresponding to “elapsed operation time” over a period during which the detection by (1) continues.

As described above, the RAM clear counter 98 is an LED group (first LED) used in the display means whose display mode is changed by the first display process in this embodiment and in any of the modifications listed above. In other words, it can be said that it is mounted on the main control board 100.
The LEDs mounted on the main control board 100 are preferably limited to the RAM clear counter 98 (first LED) and the main control board monitor 97 (second LED). This is because it is difficult for the operator to make a mistake when the types of LEDs mounted on the main control board monitor 97 are limited. However, the “LED mounted on the main control board 100” here means an LED that an operator can visually recognize, and is different from other LEDs (the first LED and the second LED) at an invisible position. LED) is not prevented from being disposed. Even if the LED is visible to the operator, the LED used exclusively for control (for example, a light-emitting element of a photocoupler) is “main control board” in view of the above-described purpose of preventing misunderstanding of the operator. It may not be appropriate to treat as “LED mounted on 100”.

In this embodiment as well, in any of the modifications listed above, the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 after the change due to the first display process is independent of the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43. It is preferably invariant. In other words, in the first case described above, the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 (first display means) changed based on the first display process is the length of time that the RAM clear switch 43 is continuously operated. It is desirable not to be affected by (the length of time during which detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery is continued).
This is because even if the worker overlooks the change timing of the RAM clear counter 98, the worker can recognize that the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 has elapsed.

  In addition to the above-described display mode, the RAM clear counter 98 can be in a light-off state (a state where all the 7-segment LEDs constituting the RAM clear counter 98 are extinguished). The extinguishing state is a display mode for notifying that the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 has ended, or has not been counted down (detection by the first operation detecting means triggered by power recovery is denied). It can also be said.

  In the present embodiment, since the first time is less than 10 seconds, it is sufficient that seven segments constituting the RAM clear counter 98 are independent. However, if the first time is 10 seconds or more, the RAM clear counter 98 is configured. It is preferable that there are a plurality of 7 segments.

In the present embodiment, the embodiment in which the RAM clear counter 98 is configured by 7 segments has been described, but it may be configured by a simpler display device. For example, when the RAM clear counter 98 is configured by a simple LED, the LED is set to the second lighting mode (for example, lighting) to notify that the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 has started, and the LED is You may alert | report that the operation time of RAM clear switch 43 passed by making it the 1st lighting mode (for example, light extinction). In this modification, setting the LED to the second lighting mode corresponds to “second display processing”, and setting the LED to the first lighting mode corresponds to “first display processing”.
In the modification described here, since the second display process and the first display process are executed instantaneously, the display mode corresponding to the “operation time elapsed” as described in the present embodiment is limited to a finite period. It is difficult to show the image over the whole area (for example, maintaining the display mode for 1 second). As an alternative measure, the difference between the execution timings of the first display process and the determination process (corresponding to the first determination process described above) that triggers the first display process is used as the second display process and the second display. You may make it large compared with the difference of the execution timing of the determination process (what is corresponded to the above-mentioned 2nd determination process) used as the trigger of a process. As a result, the timing at which the LED is in the first lighting mode (for example, extinguishing) is delayed, and the time during which the LED is in the second lighting mode (for example, lighting) becomes longer. An effect can be obtained in which the operator can more reliably recognize that the operation time of the switch 43 has elapsed.

<About the display mode of the main display unit 81 during the return period>
Next, the display mode of the main display unit 81 during the return period will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the main display unit 81 during the return period.
Here, the power recovery period is a period during which a series of processes (for example, the power recovery state setting process described above) executed upon power recovery is executed.

When receiving the RAM clear command from the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200 displays a text display D1 indicating that the RAM is being cleared on the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 19A).
When receiving the setting change command from the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200 displays a text display D2 indicating that the setting is being changed on the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 19B).
When receiving the setting confirmation command from the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200 displays a text display D3 indicating that the setting is being confirmed on the main display unit 81 (see FIG. 19C).

  As described above, the RAM clear command and the setting change command are not detected by the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 (detected by the first operation detecting means) in the return state setting process that is executed upon power recovery (power-on). When the time length detected continuously is equal to or longer than the first time (first case), the main control board 100 transmits the first sub control board 200. Therefore, the timing at which the text display D1 and the text display D2 are displayed on the main display unit 81 is after the first time has elapsed since the detection by the first operation detecting means triggered by the power recovery is affirmed. The display process corresponds to the first display process. The first sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 that execute the display process are display control means, and the main display unit 81 that is a control target is the display means. It can be said that there is.

That is, in this embodiment, the RAM is controlled by the RAM clear counter 98 (first display means) controlled by the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the second sub control board 300 (secondary control board). A main display unit 81 (second display means) is included in the display means. Here, the “subordinate control board” is a board provided separately from the main control board 100 and the board capable of two-way communication with the main control board 100, on which a processing device (CPU) is mounted. .
Further, as apparent from a comparison between FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, the display mode of the display means changed based on the first display process is the display mode (7 patterns) related to the RAM clear counter 98. Compared to the display mode (two patterns) related to the main display unit 81, many are prepared. This is because the RAM clear counter 98 under the control of the main control board 100 is provided at a position where the worker can directly recognize, and can display information for supporting the work in more detail. It is because it is preferable. On the other hand, the main display unit 81 under the control of the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 is provided at a position that is relatively difficult for the operator to visually recognize, and mainly the gaming machine 10. This is because it is sufficient to notify that the RAM is being cleared (or the setting is being changed) around.

  In addition, the relationship between the number of display modes of the display unit changed based on the first display process described above is established during the period during which the return state setting process is executed (the power recovery period described later). After the return state setting process is completed (for example, when transitioning to a game-enabled state), the display mode related to the RAM clear counter 98 (in principle, the extinguished state) is compared to the display mode related to the main display unit 81. Few.

  Note that the first sub-control board 200 is not limited to displaying the text display D1 to the text display D3 on the main display unit 81 based on the various commands described above, but also other notification means (for example, the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35). ) May be used together for notification according to each situation.

<About the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43>
Next, prior to explaining the details of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state at the time of power recovery, a combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 will be described with reference to FIG. Will be described. FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a combination pattern of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43.

  First, each of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 includes a displacement part (not shown) that is displaced from one position to the other position, and a sensor (not shown) that detects the displacement part at any position. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 can identify the mode of each switch based on the detection result of the sensor.

When operating the setting key switch 42, it is necessary to insert the setting key 600 into the setting key switch 42 as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) to 20 (d). More specifically, the setting key switch 42 may be expressed as a state in which the setting key 600 shown in FIGS. 20A and 20B is inserted (hereinafter, “setting key switch 42 is OFF”). This state is independent of whether or not the setting key 600 is inserted), and as shown in FIGS. 20C and 20D, the setting key switch is rotated 90 degrees clockwise toward the insertion surface. 42 is operated (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “setting key switch 42 is ON”).
Note that the setting key switch 42 can hold the displacement portion without requiring an external force at each of the position where the setting key switch 42 is in the OFF state and the position where the setting key switch 42 is in the ON state.
Further, the setting key 600 cannot be removed when the setting key switch 42 is ON.

The RAM clear switch 43 can be operated by pressing the upper surface of the switch. More specifically, in the state shown in FIGS. 20A and 20C (hereinafter, the RAM clear switch 43 may be expressed as “OFF”), FIG. 20B and FIG. ), The RAM clear switch 43 is operated by pressing the upper surface of the switch (hereinafter, the RAM clear switch 43 may be expressed as “ON”).
The RAM clear switch 43 urges and holds the displacement portion at a position where the displacement portion is in the OFF state. For this reason, the RAM clear switch 43 can hold the displacement portion without requiring an external force at the position where the RAM clear switch 43 is in the OFF state, but cannot hold the displacement portion without requiring an external force at the position where the RAM clear switch 43 is in the ON state. It has become.

  As described above, as a combination of the setting key switch 42 mode and the RAM clear switch 43 mode at the time of power recovery, the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 20A is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. 20B, the combination where the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the setting key switch 42 shown in FIG. 20C is ON. And a combination in which the RAM clear switch 43 is in an OFF state and a combination in which the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is in an ON state shown in FIG.

<About the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state>
Next, details of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state at the time of power recovery will be described using the tables shown in FIGS. As described above, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state in the present embodiment is whether the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the state at the time of the previous power interruption, and the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. And the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery and the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery.
FIG. 21 shows that when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the set value is not normal (the set value is not in the normal range (1 to 3)), the state immediately before the power interruption is the game stop state. FIG. 22 is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is organized, and FIG. 22 shows the power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the previous power interruption is a setting change state. FIG. 23 is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time is arranged, and FIG. 23 shows the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the previous power interruption is the setting confirmation state. FIG. 24 is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the previous power interruption is a game-enabled state.
In the processing flow (not shown) for determining the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state, the mode of the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the middle frame door opening sensor 76, and the mode of the setting key switch 42 Regardless of the order of reference, any order may be adopted as long as the relationship shown in the table described later is satisfied.

In FIG. 21A, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state) (the state at the time of the previous power interruption is not relevant). , “Referred to as“ Case 1 ”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
More specifically, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and “E1” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 1, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 21A), and in case 1, the setting key switch 42 is ON. Even when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 “E1” is displayed.
On the other hand, in the case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area is also cleared.

In FIG. 21B, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in a closed state) (the state at the time of the previous power interruption is not questioned). , Referred to as “Case 2”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
More specifically, in case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 21B), the RAM clear process is not executed. The game stop state is set as the return state, and “E1” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 2, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 21B), and in case 2, the setting key switch 42 is ON. Even when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 21B), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 is set. “E1” is displayed.
In case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 21B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and “E1” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 22A, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery (RAM 103 is normal), the state at the time of the previous power interruption is the setting change state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON ( The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the middle frame 17 is in the open state (hereinafter referred to as “case 3”) is shown.
Specifically, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 22A), the RAM clear process is not executed. The game stop state is set as the return state, and “E2” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 22A), and in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is ON. Even when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 22A), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 “E2” is displayed.
On the other hand, in the case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 22A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area is also cleared.

  Thus, in the case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 22A), and in the case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF. And the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 22A), that is, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a game-enabled state, and the middle When the frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), the game stop state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the game available state in a state where the setting change state is not completed.

  In the present embodiment, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 22), the game stop state is set as the return state. . Therefore, the game stop state can be set even when the power is recovered at an unexpected timing (power failure recovery or the like) and the operation of the RAM clear switch is substantially difficult.

In the case 3 described above, the following modifications may be employed.
Specifically, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF, the RAM clear process is executed, the setting change state is set as the return state, and The current set value may be displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. In case 3, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. In the case 3, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is also ON, the RAM clear process is executed, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 The current set value may be displayed on the screen.
When this modification is adopted, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 in any pattern, the area is also cleared.

As described above, in this modification, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF in Case 3, and in the case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear. When the switch 43 is ON, the setting change state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the game available state in a state where the setting change state is not completed.
In the present modification, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF, the setting change state is set as the return state. Therefore, the setting change state can be set even when power is restored at an unexpected timing (power failure recovery, etc.) and the operation of the RAM clear switch is substantially difficult.

In FIG. 22B, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is the setting change state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed). In this case, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter referred to as “case 4”) is shown.
Specifically, in case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 22B), the RAM clear process is not executed. The game stop state is set as the return state, and “E2” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 22B), and in case 4, the setting key switch 42 is ON. Even when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 22B), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 “E2” is displayed.
In case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 22B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and “E2” is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 23A, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). In this case (hereinafter referred to as “case 5”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
Specifically, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is not executed. The game ready state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is executed, and the game is set as the return state. A possible state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Also, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is not executed and set as a return state. The confirmation state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is executed, and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area is also cleared.

  Thus, in this embodiment, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is ON (the lower right pattern in FIG. 23A), the return state is set. The change state is set. Therefore, the flow from the setting confirmation state to the setting change state can be made smooth.

  In the present embodiment, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 23A), the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. Is set. Therefore, the resetting of the setting confirmation state can be facilitated.

  In the present embodiment, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (upper left pattern in FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is executed. First, a game-ready state is set as the return state. In this case, an error notification using at least one of the effect lamp 35, the speaker 33, and the effect display device 80 is provided on the first sub-control board 200. May be executed. By doing in this way, generation | occurrence | production of an unauthorized setting confirmation can be suppressed.

In the case 5 described above, the following modifications may be employed.
Specifically, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF, the RAM clear process is not executed, and the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. In addition, the current set value may be displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, a RAM clear process is executed, a game ready state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor The base value may be displayed at 97.
In case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF, the RAM clear process is not executed, the setting confirmation state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor The current setting value may be displayed at 97.
In case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the RAM clear process is executed, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor The current set value is displayed at 97. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area may be cleared.

As described above, in this modification, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch is OFF, the return state (the setting check state is different from the game ready state) as the return state. The return state is not limited to a game stop state or the like, and any other return state may be set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the setting of the game ready state in a state where the setting confirmation state is not completed.
In particular, in the present modification, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch is OFF, the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. Therefore, the resetting of the setting confirmation state can be facilitated.
In the present modification, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF in case 5, the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. Therefore, the resetting of the setting confirmation state can be facilitated.

In FIG. 23B, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed). In this case, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter referred to as “case 6”) is shown.
Specifically, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 23B), the RAM clear process is not executed. The game ready state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 23 (b)), the RAM clear process is executed and the game is returned to the game state. A possible state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Also, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 23B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Also, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (pattern at the lower right in FIG. 23B), the RAM clear process is executed and the gaming state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 24A, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a gameable state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state). In this case, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter referred to as “case 7”) is shown.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 24A), the RAM clear processing is not executed and the game can be played as a return state. The state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 24 (a)), the RAM clear process is executed, and the game is played as a return state. A possible state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. The setting confirmation state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is executed, and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, the area is also cleared.
By doing so, it is possible to select the return state at the time of power recovery according to the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery, and the selection can be made smooth.

In all cases including Case 7, the return state corresponding to the combination of the setting key switch 42 mode at power recovery and the RAM clear switch 43 mode at power recovery is limited to the correspondence relationship of the present embodiment. However, as in the present embodiment, an erroneous RAM clear process is generated by associating a return state in which the RAM clear process is executed with a combination including at least the RAM clear switch 43 being ON. Can be suppressed.
Similarly, as in the present embodiment, the setting confirmation process may be associated with a combination including at least that the setting key switch 42 is ON.

In FIG. 24B, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a gameable state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed). In this case, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case (hereinafter referred to as “case 8”) is shown.
In case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 24B), the RAM clear processing is not executed and the game can be played as a return state. The state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern in FIG. 24 (b)), the RAM clear process is executed and the game is returned to the game state. A possible state is set and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In the case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 24B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Also, in case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (lower right pattern in FIG. 24B), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. A playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the previous power interruption is a game-enabled state, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (opening / closing state of the middle frame 17). The return state that is set according to the is different.
In particular, in the case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the setting is performed when the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open). On the other hand, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON while the change state is set, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), Set the playable state. Further, in the case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the game is possible regardless of the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (opening / closing state of the middle frame 17). Set the state.
In this way, setting of an inappropriate setting change state is prohibited, while improper RAM clear processing is allowed, thereby improving the operability of RAM clear processing while preventing unauthorized setting changes. .

In the case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, if the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), the RAM Clear processing is executed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent an advantageous state from being maintained when there is a possibility that an unauthorized setting change has been attempted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can be set only at the time of power recovery, and neither is set other than at the time of power recovery. Therefore, stabilization of game control can be achieved.

<About the operation sequence of the gaming machine 10 during the power recovery period>
Here, the operation sequence of the gaming machine 10 during the power recovery period will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

When it is possible to enter a gameable state with RAM clear processing, as described above, in the case 5 shown in FIG. 23A, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, The case 7 shown in FIG. 24A includes a case where the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
When the setting can be changed, as described above, in the case 5 shown in FIG. 23A, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, or FIG. 7 includes a case where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON.
Also in the case where the setting confirmation state can be entered, as described above, in the case 5 shown in FIG. 24A, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF, or FIG. 7 includes a case where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF.
When it is possible to enter a game-ready state without the RAM clear process, as described above, in the case 5 shown in FIG. 23A, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. 24 includes a case where the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF in the case 7 shown in FIG.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a specific example of an operation sequence during a power recovery period when a game-ready state involving a RAM clear process is entered.
In the power interruption state, the main control board monitor 97 and the RAM clear counter 98 are turned off, and no security signal is output.
When power is restored from such a state (Sq12), the gaming machine 10 enters a boot state. At least the startup process of the CPU 101 is performed in the boot state, and when the boot state is completed, various switches (or the various CPUs (or the CPU 101) including the CPU 101 of the main control board 100 are enabled to execute the various processes described above. A process (hereinafter referred to as initial process) for enabling the various sensors) and reading the state is performed (Sq13). The various switches read in the initial process include at least the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43.

In the initial process according to the present embodiment, the above-described RAM clear counter counting process starts (second display process) when the state in which the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (detection by the first operation detection unit) is ON is read. Is executed.
Note that, as the execution period of the initial process in the present embodiment, a predetermined time (a time exceeding 5 seconds) that can sufficiently count down the first time described above is defined, and the predetermined time is the RAM clear switch 43. In the following, it is assumed that the operation time is the same regardless of the operation time (the length of time continuously detected by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery) and the currently set installation value.
However, this embodiment is a specific example, and the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the execution period of the initial process may vary according to the operation time of the RAM clear switch 43 (if the detection by the first operation detecting means is turned off during the execution period, the initial process is triggered by that. May be terminated). Alternatively, the execution period of the initial process may vary depending on the currently set installation value.

  In the case shown in FIG. 25, since the state of the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON before power recovery (Sq11), during the initial processing execution period (Sq13), The main control board 100 turns on the RAM clear counter 98 that has been turned off and counts down ("5 seconds before", "4 seconds before", "3 seconds before", "2 seconds before", "1 second before" shown in FIG. 18). Are sequentially changed to display modes corresponding to the notification contents).

When the initial processing is completed, the main control board 100 changes the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 (the display mode corresponding to “elapsed operation time” shown in FIG. 18) and notifies that the first time has elapsed. (The first display process is executed).
When the initial processing is completed, the main control board 100 turns on the main control board monitor 97 that has been turned off to display the base value.
Further, when the initial process is completed, a security signal is output by the main control board 100, a RAM clear command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200, a RAM clear process is executed, and a game ready state is set. As a result, the main display unit 81 and the like are controlled based on the RAM clear command to notify that the RAM is being cleared (hereinafter referred to as RAM clear notification) (Sq14).

  Thereafter, the notification that the first time has elapsed by the RAM clear counter 98 is terminated, that is, the main control board 100 turns off the RAM clear counter 98 (Sq15).

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, when the initial process is completed, the input of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 becomes unquestioned. That is, the detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means after the completion of the initial processing does not affect the return state transition by the return state management means 176, and the main control board monitor 97, RAM clear The notification by the counter 98 and the main display unit 81 is not affected.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of an operation sequence during the power recovery period when the setting change state is entered.
In the case shown in FIG. 26, unlike the case shown in FIG. 25, the state of the setting key switch 42 is ON at the time of power recovery (Sq23). That is, in the case shown in FIG. 26, since the state of the setting key switch 42 read in the initial process is ON (Sq21) and the state of the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (Sq22), the main control board 100 is turned off. The previously cleared RAM clear counter 98 is turned on and counted down (second display processing is executed).

When the initial process is completed, the display mode of the RAM clear counter 98 is changed by the main control board 100, and it is notified that the first time has passed (the first display process is executed).
Further, when the initial processing is completed, the setting change state is set by the main control board 100 (return state management means 176), and the above-described setting change processing (setting change means 177) is executed. As a result, a security signal is output, the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and a setting change command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. Based on this setting change command, the main display unit 81 and the like are controlled to notify that the setting is being changed.
In the setting change state, when the RAM clear switch 43 is operated, the setting value of the display buffer is changed, and the setting value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is sequentially changed.

  Thereafter, the notification that the first time has elapsed by the RAM clear counter 98 is terminated, that is, the main control board 100 turns off the RAM clear counter 98 (Sq25).

  When the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq26), as described above, the setting value of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 is updated with the setting value of the display buffer, and the output of the security signal is stopped. Then, a RAM clear command is transmitted to the first sub control board 200 by the main control board 100, a RAM clear process is executed, a game ready state is set, and a security signal is output. Based on this RAM clear command, the main display unit 81 and the like are controlled, and the same processing as the above-described RAM clear notification is executed (Sq27).

In the example shown in FIG. 26, when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the input of the RAM clear switch 43 becomes unquestioned, and when the setting change notification is stopped, the input of the setting key switch 42 becomes unquestioned. That is, the detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means after the above timing does not affect the return state transition by the return state management means 176, and the main control board monitor 97 and the RAM clear counter 98. Also, the notification by the main display unit 81 or the like is not affected.
In the example of FIG. 26, the timing (Sq26) when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF is shifted from the timing (Sq27) when the setting change notification is stopped, but both timings are combined. Also good. In this case, a processing transition state may be further provided as the state of the gaming machine 10, and at the timing (Sq26) when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the output of the security signal is stopped and the setting is being changed. The notification may be stopped and the process change state may be shifted from the setting change state.
In addition, the security signal is temporarily stopped at the timing when the setting key switch 42 is switched to OFF, and is temporarily output for initialization after being set in the game-ready state, but the output is not stopped once. , It may be a series of outputs.

  When comparing the example of FIG. 25 with the example of FIG. 26, whether or not the setting change state is sandwiched between the time when the initial process is completed and the transition to the game ready state (the RAM clear process is executed). There is a difference. Therefore, it can be said that the execution timing of the RAM clear process is delayed in the example of FIG. 26 (when the setting is changed) compared to the example of FIG. 25 (when the setting is not changed).

  Also, in any of the examples of FIGS. 25 and 26, the timing at which the first time has passed (the first display process is executed) is notified by the main control board 100 when the initial process is completed. . The execution period of the initial process is unchanged regardless of the set installation value. Therefore, it can be said that the execution timing of the first display process does not depend on the set value that has been set.

FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a specific example of an operation sequence in the power recovery period when the setting confirmation state is entered.
In the case shown in FIG. 27, unlike the cases shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the state of the setting key switch 42 is ON at the time of power recovery (Sq33) and the execution period of the initial process (Sq34). ), The RAM clear switch 43 changes from ON to OFF (Sq35). That is, in the case shown in FIG. 27, the state of the setting key switch 42 read in the initial process is ON (Sq31) and the state of the RAM clear switch 43 is changed from ON (Sq32) to OFF (Sq35). The substrate 100 turns on the RAM clear counter 98 that has been turned off, starts counting down (starts the second display process), and then turns off the RAM clear counter 98 in the middle. Accordingly, in this case, the passage of the first time is not notified by the RAM clear counter 98 (the first display process is not executed).

When the initial processing is completed, the setting confirmation state is set by the main control board 100 (return state management means 176), and the setting confirmation processing (setting confirmation means 178) described above is executed. As a result, a security signal is output, the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and a setting confirmation command is transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200. Based on the setting confirmation command, the main display unit 81 and the like are controlled to notify that the setting is being confirmed.
In the setting confirmation state, unlike the setting change state, nothing is processed even if the RAM clear switch 43 is operated.

  Thereafter, when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the output of the security signal is stopped (Sq36). Then, the main control board 100 stops displaying the set value of the main control board monitor 97, displays the base value, transmits a power recovery command to the first sub control board 200, and sets a game-ready state. Based on this power recovery command, the speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 are controlled to notify that power has been recovered (hereinafter referred to as power recovery notification) (Sq37). Specifically, the first sub control board 200 outputs a sound corresponding to the power recovery notification from the speaker 33 for a predetermined time, and causes the effect lamp 35 to emit light for a predetermined time with a light emission pattern corresponding to the power recovery notification. Here, it is preferable that the predetermined time during which the speaker 33 outputs sound and the predetermined time during which the effect lamp 35 emits light have substantially the same time length (for example, 30 seconds), but it is not necessary to exactly match.

  In the power recovery notification in the present embodiment, the first sub-control board 200 displays a normal game image (not shown) on the main display unit 81 in accordance with the state of the gaming machine 10 (gameable state) at that time. This display mode is a specific example of the implementation of the present invention, and instead of this, a dedicated image corresponding to power recovery notification (for example, a text display indicating that power has been recovered) may be displayed. However, the display mode of the main display unit 81 at the time of power recovery notification is different from the display mode (see FIG. 19) of the main display unit 81 during the RAM clearing, the setting change, and the setting confirmation described above. Is preferred. This is because the power recovery notification is a process executed to clearly notify that the RAM clear process is not performed and that the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not stayed.

In the example shown in FIG. 27, the input of the RAM clear switch 43 becomes unquestioned when the initial process is completed, and the input of the setting key switch 42 becomes unquestionable when the notification during setting confirmation stops. That is, the detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means after the above timing does not affect the return state transition by the return state management means 176, and the main control board monitor 97 and the RAM clear counter 98. Also, the notification by the main display unit 81 or the like is not affected.
In the example of FIG. 27, the timing at which the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF (Sq36) and the timing at which notification during setting confirmation is stopped (Sq37) are shifted, but both timings are combined. Also good. In this case, a process transition state may be further provided as the state of the gaming machine 10, and at the timing (Sq36) when the setting key switch 42 is switched from ON to OFF, the output of the security signal is stopped and the setting is being confirmed. The notification may be stopped and the process confirmation state may be shifted from the setting confirmation state.
In addition, the security signal is temporarily stopped at the timing when the setting key switch 42 is switched to OFF, and is temporarily output for initialization after being set in the game-ready state, but the output is not stopped once. , It may be a series of outputs. In addition, when transitioning from the setting confirmation state to the game enabled state, the security signal does not have to be initialized.

FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a specific example of an operation sequence in a power recovery period when a game-ready state is entered without RAM clear processing.
In the case shown in FIG. 28, unlike the cases shown in FIGS. 25 to 27, the state of the setting key switch 42 is OFF at the time of power recovery (Sq42), and the initial processing execution period (Sq43). ), The RAM clear switch 43 changes from ON to OFF (Sq44). That is, in the case shown in FIG. 28, the state of the setting key switch 42 read in the initial process is OFF and the state of the RAM clear switch 43 is changed from ON (Sq41) to OFF (Sq44). Then, the RAM clear counter 98 that has been turned off is turned on to start the countdown (the second display process is started), and then the RAM clear counter 98 is turned off midway. Therefore, even in this case, the passage of the first time is not notified by the RAM clear counter 98 (the first display process is not executed).

When the initial processing is completed, the main control board 100 turns on the main control board monitor 97 that has been turned off, and displays the base value.
When the initial process is completed, the main control board 100 transmits a power recovery command to the first sub control board 200, and a game-ready state without the RAM clear process is set. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 are controlled based on the power recovery command, and the same processing as the power recovery notification described above is performed (Sq45).

  In the example shown in FIG. 28, when the initial process is completed, the input of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 becomes unquestioned. That is, the detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means after the completion of the initial processing does not affect the return state transition by the return state management means 176, and the main control board monitor 97, RAM clear The notification by the counter 98 and the main display unit 81 is not affected.

In the examples shown in FIG. 25 to FIG. 28 described above, it is assumed that a normal state is maintained during the power recovery period (no abnormality occurs). The error notification shown may be executed.
For example, when a game stop state due to a RAM abnormality occurs during the power recovery period, the main control board 100 displays the above-described “E1” on the main control board monitor 97 instead of displaying the base value and the set value, and the first Even if the sub control board 200 and the second sub control board 300 can recognize the error notification corresponding to the RAM abnormality separately from the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification, they can be executed after the RAM clear notification or the power recovery notification. Good. The error notification is preferably performed in a notification mode different from the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification. Specifically, the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 display on the main display section 81 a message that prompts the user to change the setting (such as “setting error. Please change the setting”). It may be displayed, and a sound having the same meaning and an error sound are combined and output from the speaker 33, and the effect lamp 35 may emit light in a predetermined light emission pattern.
In addition, when a game stop state due to other than a RAM abnormality occurs during the power recovery period, the main control board 100 displays the above-mentioned “E2” on the main control board monitor 97 instead of displaying the base value and the set value, In order to enable the first sub-control board 200 and the second sub-control board 300 to recognize the error notification corresponding to each abnormality separately from the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification, it is executed after the RAM clear notification or the power recovery notification. Also good. Similarly, the error notification is preferably performed in a notification mode different from the notification different from the RAM clear notification and the power recovery notification.

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Modifications not described in the above description are listed below.
In the present embodiment and the modification described above, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (opening / closing state of the middle frame 17) is referred to in determining the return state at the time of power recovery, but the state is not referred to. You may make it set a return state to. In this case, the return state at the time of power recovery may be set according to the case where the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open).

In addition, the display related to the performance of the gaming machine displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is not limited to the above-described base value, and the performance (design value) of the gaming machine such as a so-called “object ratio” or “object continuous ratio”. Any index may be adopted as long as it is an index for evaluating.
Further, error notification corresponding to an error state (magnetic detection error) that can be determined in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can be performed by displaying on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, an error notification display may be determined as E3. When a magnetic sensing error is determined in the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, after the setting key switch is switched from ON to OFF, the base value is not displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and the magnetic sensing error is detected. An error notification display corresponding to the above may be made, or a base value display and an error notification display may be displayed while being switched periodically. Furthermore, without waiting for the setting key switch to be switched from ON to OFF, immediately after the error state is determined, the error notification display may be performed while switching between the setting value display and the base display.

In the above-described embodiment, the main control board monitor 97 and the RAM clear counter 98 (display means) have been described separately. However, the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, at least a part of the 7 segments constituting the main control board monitor 97 may constitute the display means of the present invention. That is, the main control board 100 may execute a process corresponding to the above-described process for the RAM clear counter 98 or a process described as a modification thereof as a process for the main control board monitor 97.
In the modification described here, the main control board monitor 97 is turned off at the time of power recovery after the first time has elapsed from the time of power recovery (the initial time described in the above embodiment). The first display process according to the present invention may be realized by turning on (displaying a base value or a set value) when the process is completed.
Further, in the modification described here, the first LED whose display mode is changed by the first display process may overlap with the second LED used for displaying the base value and the set value. In other words, at least a part of the first LED and at least a part of the second LED may be common.

In the above-described embodiment, the execution conditions of the second display process (RAM clear counter counting process start) and the first display process (RAM clear counter counting process stop) are set to the operation of the RAM clear switch 43 (first triggered by power recovery). Although the embodiment has been described based on the determination that the detection by the operation detection means is affirmed, the implementation of the present invention is not limited to this.
For example, the main control board 100 executes the second display process when the gaming machine 10 is restored (powered on), and executes the first display process after the first time has elapsed since the power restoration. May be.

In the above-described embodiment, the first state according to the present invention is understood as a setting change state, and the second state according to the present invention is described as an example of a setting confirmation state. Can be understood as a game-ready state involving a RAM clear process, and the second state can be interpreted as a game-ready state without a RAM clear process.
Even assuming this interpretation, the second determination process and the first determination process correspond to step S401 and step S405 in the setting confirmation state return state setting process, respectively, and in the game ready state return state setting process, step S501. And step S505 corresponds to each.

  Also, it is understood that the first state according to the present invention is a gameable state accompanied by a RAM clear process, and that the second state according to the present invention is understood as a gameable state not accompanied by a RAM clear process. Assuming that the second determination process described above and the game machine in which the setting change state and the setting confirmation state are not included in the return state (a gaming machine in which no setting value is set or a gaming machine having only one setting value) The first determination process can be executed.

  The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1) A gaming machine that launches a game ball and the number of prize balls corresponding to the prize opening is granted when the launched game ball enters the prize opening, and the operation of the first operation means is detected. First operation detecting means for performing RAM clear processing based on detection by the first operation detecting means, and the RAM clearing means is triggered by power recovery. The RAM clear process is executed in the first case where the time length continuously detected is greater than or equal to the first time, and the detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery is denied or power recovery In the second case where the time length continuously detected by the first operation detecting means is less than the first time, the RAM clear process is not executed. The first operation inspection triggered by power recovery or power recovery Gaming machine having a display control means for executing a first display processing detection by means changing the display mode of the subsequent display means the first time has passed from the time an affirmative.
(2) The display means includes first display means controlled by a main control board and second display means controlled by a sub control board, and the first operation means is the main control board. The game according to (1), wherein the type of display mode of the display means that is mounted on the first display process is greater in the first display means than in the second display means. Machine.
(3) In the first case, the display mode of the first display unit changed based on the first display process is the length of time during which detection by the first operation detection unit is triggered by power recovery The gaming machine according to (2), which is not affected by the above.
(4) Provided with a return state management means for transitioning to one of the plurality of return states, the return state includes a first state that can be changed in the first case, and a second case. And the return state management means, when the detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery is affirmed, the transition to the first state and the A second determination process that leaves both possibilities of transition to the second state is executed, and in the first case, a first determination process that allows transition to the first state and makes transition to the second state impossible. The display control means executes a second display process for changing the display mode of the display means when the detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery or power recovery is affirmed. The first display process is executed after the second display process is executed. The difference between the execution timings of the first display process and the first determination process is larger than the difference between the execution timings of the second display process and the second determination process. Any one of (1) to (3) The gaming machine described in 1.
(5) By a second operation detecting means for detecting an operation of a second operating means provided separately from the first operating means, the first operation detecting means and the second operation detecting means triggered by power recovery A return state management means for making a transition to one of the return states among a plurality of return states including at least a setting change state capable of changing a setting value that affects the winning probability of winning game based on detection, Regardless of whether the detection by the second operation detection unit triggered by power recovery is affirmed or denied, the first time used for the determination regarding the detection by the first operation detection unit triggered by power recovery The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein is unchanged.
(6) An external output means for outputting an external signal is provided, and the detection is performed depending on whether or not the time length continuously detected by the first operation detection means with the power recovery as a trigger is greater than or equal to the first time. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the output of the external signal by the external output means changes after the end.
(A) Second operation detection means for detecting operation of a second operation means (setting key switch) provided separately from the first operation means is provided, and the first state is the same as in the first case. And at least a setting change state that can be set when the detection by the second operation detecting means is affirmed and that can change a setting value that affects the winning probability of the winning game, the first case In the first case, the time length from the execution timing of the second determination process to the execution timing of the first determination process is unchanged regardless of whether or not the setting change state is entered. A gaming machine in which the execution timing of the RAM clear processing by the RAM clearing unit is delayed when the setting change state is entered, compared to when the setting change state is not entered.
(B) A gaming machine in which the execution timing of the first display process does not depend on the set value that has been set.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game machine 15 Outer frame 17 Middle frame 20 Front frame 21 Hinge mechanism 22 Movable decoration body 23 Cylinder lock 25 Transparent member 27 Upper ball saucer 29 Lower ball saucer 31 Operation handle 32 Upper frame part 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left right frame 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Effect lamp 36 Ball removal mechanism 37 Effect button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation unit 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 41 Set value Substrate 42 Setting key switch 43 RAM clear switch 44 Setting substrate cover 45 Open / close cover 46 Game ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Dispensing unit 49 Dispensing passage 50 Game board 50a Game area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Big prize opening 57 First Start port 59 Second start port 61 Object 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 Large winning opening sensor 73 General winning opening sensor 74 Gate sensor 75 Out ball sensor 76 Middle frame opening sensor 80 Production display device 81 Main display portion 82 Sub display portion 82a Upper sub display portion 82b Left sub display portion 82c Right sub display portion 90 Symbol display device 91 First special symbol display device 92 Second special symbol display device 93 Normal symbol display device 94 First special symbol hold lamp 95 Second special symbol hold lamp 96 Normal symbol hold lamp 97 Main control board monitor 98 RAM clear counter 100 Main control board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I / O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board case 110 Entrance determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Pre-determination means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure success / failure determination means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 Special figure variation pattern deriving means 135 Universal drawing lottery means 140 Big hit game control means 145 Symbol display control means 150 Electric accessory control means 155 Game state control means 160 Main information storage means 165 Main error control means 170 Main command management means 175 Electric processing execution means 176 Return state management means 177 Setting change means 178 Setting confirmation means 179 Gameable state transition means 180 Power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I / O port 209 First sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal effect control means 221 Effect mode control means 222 Effect route determination means 223 Sub hold control means 224 Prefetch effect control means 225 Effect content determination means 226 Decorative design Control means 227 Big hit effect control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Subcommand management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I / O port 309 Second sub control board case 400 Dispensing control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
409 Discharge control board case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power interruption detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case 600 Setting key X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (6)

A gaming machine that launches a game ball and grants the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening by the launched gaming balls entering the winning opening,
First operation detecting means for detecting operation of the first operating means;
RAM clear means for executing RAM clear processing based on detection by the first operation detection means;
With
The RAM clearing means
The RAM clear process is executed in the first case where the time length continuously detected by the first operation detection means with the power recovery as a trigger is not less than the first time,
The second time when the detection by the first operation detecting means triggered by power recovery is denied or the time length continuously detected by the first operation detecting means triggered by power recovery is less than the first time If the RAM clear process is not executed,
Further, in the first case, the display mode of the display unit is changed after the first time has elapsed since the detection by the first operation detection unit at the time of power recovery or when the power recovery is triggered. A gaming machine comprising display control means for executing a first display process. The display means includes a first display means controlled by a main control board and a second display means controlled by a sub control board,
The first operating means is mounted on the main control board,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of display modes of the display unit changed based on the first display process is greater in the first display unit than in the second display unit.   In the first case, the display mode of the first display unit changed based on the first display process is affected by the length of time that the detection by the first operation detection unit is triggered by power recovery. The gaming machine according to claim 2, which is not received. Comprising a return state management means for transitioning to one of the plurality of return states;
The return state includes a first state capable of transitioning in the first case and a second state capable of transitioning in the second case,
The return state management means includes
When the detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery is affirmed, a second determination process is performed that leaves the possibility of both the transition to the first state and the transition to the second state. ,
In the first case, a first determination process is performed in which the transition to the first state is possible and the transition to the second state is impossible.
The display control means includes
Performing a second display process for changing the display mode of the display means triggered by affirmation of detection by the first operation detection means triggered by power recovery or power recovery;
After executing the second display process, execute the first display process,
The difference between the execution timings of the first display process and the first determination process is larger than the difference between the execution timings of the second display process and the second determination process. Game machines. A second operation detecting means for detecting an operation of a second operating means provided separately from the first operating means;
Based on detection by the first operation detection means and the second operation detection means triggered by a power recovery, a plurality of returns including at least a setting change state capable of changing a setting value affecting the winning probability of winning game A return state management means for transitioning to one of the return states among the states,
Regardless of whether the detection by the second operation detection unit triggered by power recovery is affirmed or denied, the first time used for the determination regarding the detection by the first operation detection unit triggered by power recovery The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein is unchanged. An external output means for outputting an external signal;
Depending on whether or not the length of time continuously detected by the first operation detection means with the power recovery as the trigger is equal to or longer than the first time, the external output means outputs the external signal after the detection is completed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which changes.

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