JP2020092915A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To appropriately perform an output process of an external signal in a game machine capable of changing set values.SOLUTION: A game machine 100 includes: determination means for determining whether or not a setting abnormal state relating to a plurality of set values with different degrees of advantage for a player has occurred; and external signal output means for outputting a security signal (external signal) on the basis of the fact that the determination means determines occurrence of the setting abnormal state. The determination means determines whether or not various errors (other abnormal states) different from the setting abnormal state have occurred. The external signal output means outputs the same security signal between cases where occurrence of the setting abnormal state is determined and where occurrence of the various errors is determined.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of changing setting values in multiple stages having different degrees of advantage for a player.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game machine capable of changing set values in a plurality of stages having different degrees of advantage for a player is known. For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in the first special symbol hit determination and the second special symbol hit determination, it is possible to set to any of a plurality of types of game mode (setting value) different judgment probability to be a jackpot The determination probability setting means is provided. For example, a game shop clerk performs a predetermined operation on the determination probability setting means to set any one of a plurality of types of game modes and to advance the game based on the set game mode.

Further, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2, it is determined whether or not an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine, and if it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, an external signal (security signal) that notifies the occurrence of the abnormality is externally provided. It is designed to be output to. For example, a gaming ball that has won a start winning opening is detected by a winning confirmation switch located downstream of the starting winning opening after being detected by a starting opening switch located upstream of the starting winning opening, and detected by each switch. When a difference of a predetermined number or more occurs in the number of game balls, it is determined that a difference abnormality has occurred and a security signal is output.

Japanese Patent No. 6198159 JP, 2005-128682, A

However, Patent Document 2 mentions a configuration for outputting an external signal when an abnormality occurs based on a winning of a game ball to a start winning port or the like, but as described in Patent Document 1, for example. There is no mention of outputting the state of the gaming machine including an abnormality relating to the set value to the outside with respect to the gaming machine capable of changing the set value. It is an important issue to appropriately output an external signal including information about a set value to a gaming machine that can change the set value.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of appropriately performing output processing of an external signal in a gaming machine whose setting value can be changed. ..

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a gaming machine that is provided with a plurality of stages of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player, and that advances the game based on the set values that have been set. A determination means for determining whether or not a setting abnormal state has occurred, and an external signal output means for outputting an external signal based on the determination means determining that the setting abnormal state has occurred. It is characterized by

Also, in the present invention, in the above configuration, the determination means determines whether or not another abnormal state different from the setting abnormal state has occurred, and the external signal output means determines whether the setting abnormal state has occurred. It is characterized in that the common external signal is output when the determination is made and when the occurrence of the other abnormal state is determined.

Further, in the present invention, in the above configuration, when the external signal output means outputs the external signal based on the occurrence of the another abnormal state, the determination means determines the occurrence of the setting abnormal state. The external signal output means is capable of continuously outputting the external signal from the time when the output of the external signal based on the occurrence of the other abnormal state is started until at least the setting abnormal state is released. It has a feature.

According to the present invention, when it is determined that a setting abnormal condition related to a set value has occurred, an external signal is output to notify the outside of the occurrence of the setting abnormal condition. Therefore, in the gaming machine in which the set value can be changed, it is possible to appropriately perform the output processing of the external signal.

It is a perspective view of the gaming machine showing a state in which a door is opened. It is a front view of a game machine. (A) is an exploded perspective view of a main control board and a main control board case, and (b) is a front view of the main control board and the main control board case. It is a block diagram of a game machine. 3 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU. It is a figure explaining the jackpot determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a winning symbol random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach group determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a reach mode determination random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation pattern random number determination table. It is a figure explaining a fluctuation time determination table. It is a figure explaining a special electric auditors product operation ram set table. It is a figure explaining a game state setting table. It is a figure explaining a hit determination random number determination table. (A) is a figure explaining a normal symbol variation time data table, (b) is a figure explaining an opening/closing control pattern table. It is a figure explaining the display mode of a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the area|region of the base ratio displayed on a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the display mode of the performance display monitor in a game stop state. It is a figure explaining the state of the gaming machine corresponding to the value of the gaming machine state flag, the gaming machine state flag, and the contents of the state. It is a figure for demonstrating the output conditions etc. of a security signal. (A), (b) is a figure for demonstrating the timing chart of the output of the security signal when various errors generate, (c) is in the case of being in a setting abnormal state (game stop state) It is a figure explaining the timing chart of the output of a security signal. It is a figure explaining a power-on game machine state designation command and a power-on subcommand group. It is a flow chart explaining CPU initialization processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining main loop processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining timer interruption processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the setting related processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining switch management processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the gate passage processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 1st starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the 2nd starting opening passage processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol random number acquisition processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the production determination process at the time of acquisition in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a special game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the special game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation number determination processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening closing effective processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the special winning opening end weight processing in the main control board. It is a figure explaining a normal game management phase. It is a flow chart explaining the normal game management processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board. It is a flow chart for explaining the normal symbol variation process in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board. It is a flowchart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening pre-processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening and closing switching processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the ordinary electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board. It is a flow chart explaining ordinary electric prize winning part closing effective processing in a main control board. It is a flow chart explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process in the main control board. It is a figure explaining the 1st example which showed clear contents of main RAM at the time of power supply supply, the state of a game machine, and the display contents of a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the 2nd example which showed the clear contents of the main RAM at the time of power supply supply, the state of a game machine, and the display contents of a performance display monitor. It is a figure explaining the 3rd example which showed clear contents of the main RAM at the time of power supply supply, the state of a game machine, and the display contents of a performance display monitor. It is a flow chart for explaining security signal setting processing of external information management processing. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a case where a setting abnormality occurs while a security signal is being output based on the occurrence of a base abnormality error.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and the drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to omit redundant description, and elements not directly related to the present invention are omitted. To do.

In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, first, a mechanical configuration and an electrical configuration of the gaming machine will be briefly described, and then specific processing on each substrate will be described.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the gaming machine 100 of this embodiment, showing a state in which a door is opened. As shown in the figure, the gaming machine 100 has an outer frame 102 in which an enclosed space is formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, an inner frame 104 attached to the outer frame 102 by a hinge mechanism so as to be openable and closable, and A front frame 106 is attached to the middle frame 104 so as to be openable and closable by a hinge mechanism.

Similarly to the outer frame 102, the inner frame 104 has an enclosed space formed by four sides assembled in a substantially rectangular shape, and the game board 108 is held in the enclosed space. Further, the front frame 106 holds a transmission plate 110 made of glass or resin. Then, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are closed with respect to the outer frame 102, the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110 face each other substantially in parallel while maintaining a predetermined distance, and from the front side of the gaming machine 100. The game board 108 is visible through the transparent plate 110.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming machine 100. As shown in this figure, an operation handle 112 projecting to the front side of the gaming machine 100 is provided in the lower portion of the front frame 106. The operation handle 112 is provided so that the player can rotate the operation handle. When the player rotates the operation handle 112 and performs a firing operation, the operation handle 112 has a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the operation handle 112 and is not shown. A game ball as a game medium is launched by the launching mechanism. The game ball thus fired is guided between the rails 114a and 114b provided on the game board 108 to the game area 116.

A cylinder lock 140 with a key hole is provided for the middle frame 104 above the operation handle 112. For example, when the manager of the game arcade inserts a dedicated key (door key) into the key hole and twists the cylinder lock 140 clockwise, the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 can be opened. When the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are opened to the front side (hereinafter referred to as the middle frame opened state), the back side of the gaming machine 100 is exposed on the front side.

The game area 116 is a space formed in the space between the game board 108 and the transmission plate 110, and is an area where the game balls can flow down or roll. The game board 108 is provided with a large number of nails and windmills, and the game balls guided to the game area 116 collide with the nails and windmills and flow down and roll in irregular directions.

The game area 116 is provided with a first game area 116a and a second game area 116b that make the degree of entry of the game balls different from each other according to the firing strength of the firing mechanism. The first gaming area 116a is located on the left side of the gaming area 116 when viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100, and the second gaming area 116b is viewed from the player who is facing the gaming machine 100. It is located on the right side of. Since the rails 114a and 114b are on the left side of the game area 116, the game balls that are launched by the launch mechanism with a launch strength less than the predetermined strength enter the first game area 116a and are launched with a launch strength greater than the predetermined strength. The played game ball enters the second game area 116b.

In addition, the game area 116 is provided with a general winning opening 118, a first starting opening 120, and a second starting opening 122 through which game balls can enter, and these general winning openings 118, the first starting opening 120, and the first starting opening 120 are provided. 2 When a game ball enters the starting port 122, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player. The number of prize balls may be any number as long as it is one or more, and the number of prize balls to be paid out may be different at each of the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122. , The same number of prize balls may be set. At this time, it is possible to set the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the first starting opening 120 and pay out to be smaller than the number of prize balls that the game balls enter the second starting opening 122 and pay out. is there.

As will be described later in detail, a first starting area is provided in the first starting opening 120, and a second starting area is provided in the second starting opening 122. Then, when the game ball enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122 and the game ball enters the first starting region or the second starting region, one of a plurality of special symbols provided in advance A lottery for determining the special symbol 1 is performed. Each special symbol is associated with various game profits such as whether or not to execute a major role game advantageous to the player and what kind of game state the subsequent game state is. Therefore, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, the player obtains a predetermined prize ball and at the same time obtains an opportunity to acquire the right to receive various game benefits. Becomes

Further, a movable piece 122b is provided in the second starting opening 122 so as to be openable and closable, so that the ease with which a game ball enters the second starting opening 122 changes according to the state of the movable piece 122b. Is becoming Specifically, when the movable piece 122b is in the closed state, it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the entry area in the gate 124 provided in the game area 116, a lottery for ordinary symbols to be described later is performed. When the lottery is won by this lottery, the movable piece 122b has a predetermined time, Controlled to open state. In this way, when the movable piece 122b is in the open state, the movable piece 122b functions as a tray for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 122, and it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the second starting port 122. In addition, here, when the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state, it is determined that the game ball cannot enter the second starting opening 122, but the second starting opening 122 is in the closed state. Even in some cases, it may be configured so that the game balls can enter at a constant frequency.

Furthermore, the game area 116 is provided with a special winning opening 128 into which a game ball can enter. An opening/closing door 128b is provided so as to be openable/closable at the special winning opening 128, and normally, the opening/closing door 128b closes the big winning opening 128 so that a game ball cannot enter the big winning opening 128. Is becoming On the other hand, when the above-mentioned large role game is executed, the opening/closing door 128b is opened, and the game ball can enter the special winning opening 128. When a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, a predetermined prize ball is paid out to the player.

At the bottom of the game area 116, the game balls that have not entered the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, and the special winning opening 128 are played from the playing area 116. A discharge port 130 is provided on the back side of the board 108 for discharging.

Then, in the gaming machine 100, as a production device for performing production while the game is in progress, a production display device 200 made up of a liquid crystal display device, a production accessory device device 202 made up of a movable device, and various lighting modes and emission colors are controlled. A production lighting device 204 including a lamp, a voice output device 206 including a speaker, and a production operation device 208 that receives a player's operation are provided.

The effect display device 200 includes an effect display unit 200a including an image display unit that displays an image, and the effect display unit 200a can be visually recognized from the front side of the gaming machine 100 in a substantially central portion of the game board 108. It is arranged. As shown in the figure, the effect symbols 210 are variably displayed on the effect display section 200a, and a variable effect in which the player is informed of the major winning lottery result by the stop display mode of each of the effect symbols 210 is executed.

The effect accessory device 202 is arranged in front of the effect display unit 200a and is normally evacuated to the back side of the game board 108, but during the variable display of the effect pattern 210, the effect display unit 200a It moves to the front and gives the player the expectation of a big hit.

The effect lighting device 204 is provided on the effect accessory device 202, the game board 108, and the like, and various lighting controls are performed in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a.

The audio output device 206 is provided at an upper position of the front frame 106 and a lowermost position of the outer frame 102, and outputs various sounds toward the front side of the gaming machine 100 in accordance with an image displayed on the effect display unit 200a. Is output.

The effect operation device 208 is configured by a button that receives a pressing operation by the player, and is provided at a substantially central position in the width direction of the gaming machine 100 and below the transparent plate 110. This effect operation device 208 is activated in accordance with the image displayed on the effect display unit 200a, etc. When the player's operation is accepted within the operation effective period, various effects are produced according to the operation. Is executed.

In addition, reference numeral 132 in the drawing is an upper plate to which the prize balls paid out from the gaming machine 100 and the game balls lent from the game ball lending device are guided. When the upper plate 132 is filled with the game balls, the game balls are It will be guided to the lower plate 134. In addition, a ball removal hole (not shown) for discharging the game ball from the lower plate 134 is formed on the bottom surface of the lower plate 134. The ball hole is normally closed by an opening/closing plate (not shown). However, by sliding the ball removing knob 134a in the left-right direction in the figure, the opening/closing plate slides integrally with the ball removing knob 134a. However, it is possible to discharge the game ball below the lower plate 134 from the ball hole.

Further, on the game board 108, outside the game area 116, and at a position visible to the player, the first special symbol display device 160, the second special symbol display device 162, the first special symbol reservation The display device 164, the second special symbol reservation display device 166, the normal symbol display device 168, the normal symbol reservation display device 170, the right-handed notification display device 172 is provided. Each of these indicators 160 to 172 is a device for displaying various situations related to the game, and the details thereof will be described later. In the following, the above indicators 160 to 172 will be collectively referred to as a main indicator.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 108, various boards such as a main control board 300 for controlling the progress of the game, a sub control board 330 for controlling the production, and a payout control board 310 for controlling the payout of prize balls are provided. The various boards are fixed to the back surface of the game board 108 while being accommodated in the board case. The configurations of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400 that houses the main control board 300 will be described below.

3A is an exploded perspective view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400, and FIG. 3B is a front view of the main control board 300 and the main control board case 400.

As shown in FIGS. 3A and 3B, the main control board 300 includes a main body 300, a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, and a main RAM 300c (see FIG. 4), which are not shown. In addition, a performance display monitor 304, a connector 306, a RAM clear switch 307, a setting key switch 308, etc. are arranged.

The performance display monitor 304 includes four 7-segments 304a to 304d on the upper left of the substrate main body 302, which are seven segments capable of representing decimal Arabic numerals and a dot segment (DP) located on the lower right thereof. Are arranged side by side.

The connector 306 is provided above and below the substrate main body 302 and is connected with various cables.

The RAM clear switch 307 is provided above the connector 306 provided at the lower right of the substrate body 302, and is used to clear the RAM (initialize the main RAM 300c) and change the setting. As described above, in this embodiment, the RAM clear switch 307 is provided with both the RAM clear function and the setting change function. Hereinafter, the RAM clear switch 307 will be appropriately referred to as the setting change switch 307. A setting change switch may be provided separately from the RAM clear switch 307.

The setting key switch 308 is provided on the right side of the RAM clear switch 307 and is used to change and refer to the setting. The setting key switch 308 has a key hole for inserting a dedicated key (setting key) and a key cylinder provided so as to surround the key hole. Details of the RAM clear process for clearing the RAM, the setting change process for changing the setting, and the setting reference process for referring to the setting will be described later.

The main control board case 400 includes a base member 410, a cover member 420, a sealing seal 430, sealing seal cover members 440 and 450, an opening management seal 460, and a nameplate seal 470.

The base member 410 is made of a transparent resin, and is provided with a rectangular flat surface portion 410a and a partition wall portion 410b protruding forward from the flat surface portion 410a. The partition wall portion 410b is formed continuously over the vertical side edge of the flat surface portion 410a and the left side edge of the flat surface portion 410a. In addition, the base member 410 is provided with a plurality of claw portions 410c that are protruded inward from the front end of the partition wall portion 410b so as to face the flat surface portion 410a. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two screw holes 410d on the left side of the flat surface portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b. Further, the base member 410 is provided with two seal mounting portions 410e vertically separated from each other on the right side of the flat surface portion 410a and the partition wall portion 410b.

The cover member 420 is made of a transparent resin and is provided so as to be openable and closable with respect to the base member 410. The cover member 420 includes a flat surface portion 420a having a rectangular outer shape, a partition wall portion 420b protruding rearward from a side edge of the flat surface portion 420a, and a side edge portion 420c protruding rearward from the partition wall portion 420b. And are provided. The plane portion 420a is formed to have a slightly smaller area than the plane portion 410a of the base member 410, and is formed so as to be accommodated in the space surrounded by the partition wall portion 410b of the base member 410. An opening is provided in the side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 so that the connector 306 provided on the main control board 300 can be accessed from the outside.

Further, the plane portion 420a is provided with through holes 420g and 420h so that the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 provided on the substrate body 302 can be operated from the outside. As a result, the RAM clear switch 307 can be pressed down while the main control board 300 is housed in the main control board case 400 while penetrating the through hole 420g. Similarly, the setting key switch 308 can be rotated by inserting the setting key into the key hole in a state where the setting key switch 308 penetrates the through hole 420h (a state in which the plane portion 420a surrounds the periphery of the key cylinder).

An accommodating space 420d capable of accommodating the main control board 300 is formed inside the cover member 420 by the flat surface portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b. In addition, the cover member 420 is sealed at a position on the left side of the flat surface portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b, which is opposed to the screw hole 410d of the base member 410 when the cover member 420 is attached to the base member 410. A mechanism 420e is provided. Although a detailed description is omitted, the sealing mechanism 420e has a so-called one-way type sealing screw previously housed in an extending wall portion continuously provided to the partition wall portion 420b, and the sealing screw is the screw hole 410d. The sealing screw cannot be removed from the screw hole 410d by being screwed into. Further, the cover member 420 is provided with two seal mounting portions 420f, which are vertically separated, on the right side of the flat surface portion 420a and the partition wall portion 420b.

When housing the main control board 300 in the main control board case 400, the main control board 300 is housed in the housing space 420d with the cover member 420 removed from the base member 410 and fixed with the screw 480. Then, the cover member 420 is slid from the right side of the base member 410 to the left side so that the side edge portion 420c of the cover member 420 is sandwiched between the flat surface portion 410a of the base member 410 and the claw portion 410c. As a result, the accommodation space 420d is closed from the outside by the flat surface portion 410a of the base member 410, the flat surface portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the partition wall portion 420b, and the main control board 300 accommodated in the accommodation space 420d is closed. Inaccessible.

Further, in the state where the cover member 420 is closed with respect to the base member 410, the seal sticker 430 is attached to the surfaces of the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f. After that, transparent resin sealing seal cover members 440 and 450 are attached so as to cover the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f to which the sealing seal 430 is attached. The sealing seal cover member 440 is provided with a protrusion 440a protruding in the forward direction, and the protrusion 440a is located between the seal mounting portion 410e and the seal mounting portion 420f that are vertically separated. Accordingly, when the seal seal cover members 440 and 450 are illegally removed, the protrusion 440a damages the seal seal 430, so that an illegal act can be detected early.

Further, an unsealing management sticker 460 and a nameplate sticker 470 are attached to predetermined positions on the front surface of the flat portion 420a of the cover member 420. At this time, as shown in FIG. 3B, the unsealing management seal 460 and the name plate seal 470 are positioned so as not to cover the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307, and the setting key switch 308 provided on the main control board 300. Affixed to. In other words, the performance display monitor 304, the RAM clear switch 307, and the setting key switch 308 are provided at positions that do not cover the positions at which the unsealing management seal 460 and the name plate seal 470 are attached. Therefore, when the middle frame 104 and the front frame 106 are opened with respect to the outer frame 102, the performance display monitor 304 becomes visible through the flat surface portion 420a of the cover member 420, and the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 are displayed. It becomes operable.

(Internal structure of control means)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the internal structure of the control means for controlling the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls the basic operation of the game. The main control board 300 includes a main CPU 300a, a main ROM 300b, a main RAM 300c, a performance display monitor 304, a RAM clear switch 307, and a setting key switch 308. The main CPU 300a reads a program stored in the main ROM 300b and performs arithmetic processing based on the input signals from the respective detection switches and timers, directly controls each display unit, or responds to the result of the arithmetic processing. To send commands to other boards. The main RAM 300c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the main CPU 300a.

Note that the main control board 300 is turned on (power supply is started) after the power supply to the game machine 100 is cut off, and then the game machine 100 is turned on (after power supply). Command (hereinafter, referred to as the power-on game machine state designation command) for specifying the state of, and the production command necessary for the production at the time of power-on (after power is supplied) (hereinafter, referred to as the power-on subcommand group Is to be transmitted to the sub control board 330. Details of these power-on game machine state designation commands and power-on subcommand groups will be described later.

On the main control board 300, a general winning opening detection switch 118s for detecting that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 118, and a first starting opening for detecting that a gaming ball has entered the first starting opening 120. Detection switch 120s, a second starting opening detection switch 122s that detects that a game ball has entered the second starting opening 122, a gate detection switch 124s that detects that a game ball has passed through the gate 124, and a special winning opening 128 A special winning opening detection switch 128s for detecting that a game ball has entered is connected. Each detection switch has a proximity sensor, and based on each proximity sensor detecting the passage of the game ball, a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 from the corresponding detection switch. ..

Although detailed description is omitted, the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the special winning opening 128, and the discharging opening 130 are joined to the back surface of the game board 108. A merging passage is formed, and in this merging passage, an out ball detection switch 129s for detecting a game ball is provided. This out ball detection switch 129s detects a game ball passing through the confluence passage, and a detection signal is input to the main control board 300 every time the game ball is detected. In the main control board 300, the number of game balls is counted based on the detection signal input from the out ball detection switch 129s. Here, since the game ball launched into the game area 116 always passes through the confluence passage and is discharged to the outside of the gaming machine 100, the out ball detection switch 129s is a launch ball launched into the game area 116. The number, in other words, the number of discharges (hereinafter referred to as the number of out balls) discharged from the game area 116 is counted.

Further, on the main control board 300, there are a normal electric accessory solenoid 122c that operates the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122, and a special winning opening solenoid 128c that operates the opening/closing door 128b that opens and closes the special winning opening 128. It is connected and the main control board 300 controls the opening and closing of the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128.

Further, on the main control board 300, the first special symbol display 160, the second special symbol display 162, the first special symbol reservation display 164, the second special symbol reservation display 166, normal symbol display 168, normal The design hold display 170 and the right-handed notification display 172 are connected, and the main control board 300 controls the display of each of these displays.

Further, the gaming machine 100 is provided with a plurality of abnormality detection sensors 174 such as a vibration sensor that detects vibrations, a radio wave sensor that detects radio waves, and a magnetic sensor that detects magnetism, which detects a possibility of abnormality or fraud. In addition, the detection signals are input from the respective abnormality detection sensors 174 to the main control board 300.

Further, the gaming machine 100 is provided with an inner frame opening switch 176 that detects that the gaming machine 100 is in the inner frame opening state. When the middle frame 104 is opened from the outer frame 102, a middle frame open detection signal from the middle frame open switch 176 is input to the main control board 300. The main control board 300 can confirm that the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state based on the reception of the middle frame open detection signal.

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is started mainly by the special game started when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122 and when the game ball passes through the gate 124. It is roughly divided into ordinary games played. The main ROM 300b of the main control board 300 stores various programs for advancing special games and normal games, data necessary for various games, and tables.

A payout control board 310 and a sub control board 330 are connected to the main control board 300.

The payout control board 310 performs control for firing game balls and control for paying out prize balls. The payout control board 310 also includes a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM, and is connected to the main control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. For example, regarding the above-described control for firing the game ball, when the gaming machine 100 is in a gameable state described later, the main control board 300 pays out a firing permission signal for permitting the firing of the game ball. Transmit to substrate 310. Then, the payout control board 310 performs control so that the game ball can be launched based on the received launch permission signal. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 100 is in a game stopped state, which will be described later, the main control board 300 does not send a launch permission signal to the payout control board 310, and the payout control board 310 does not launch a game ball. To control.

Further, a game information output terminal board 312 is connected to the payout control board 310, and various kinds of information on the progress of the game (hereinafter, referred to as external information) output from the main control board 300 is a payout control board. It will be output to a hall computer or the like of a game shop through 310 and the game information output terminal board 312.

Further, the payout control board 310 is connected to a payout motor 314 for paying out the game balls stored in the storage section to the player as prize balls. The payout control board 310 controls the payout motor 314 based on the payout number designation command transmitted from the main control board 300, and controls the predetermined prize balls to be paid out to the player. At this time, the number of paid game balls is detected by the payout ball counting switch 316s, and it is possible to know whether the prize ball to be paid out has been paid to the player.

Further, to the payout control board 310, a plate full tank detection switch 318s for detecting the full tank state of the lower plate 134 is connected. The plate full tank detection switch 318s is provided in a passage for guiding the game balls to be paid out as prize balls to the lower plate 134, and the game ball detection signal is input to the payout control board 310.

Then, when a predetermined amount or more of the game balls are stored in the lower plate 134 and become full, the game balls stay in the passage toward the lower plate 134 and from the plate full tank detection switch 318s toward the payout control board 310. , The game ball detection signal is continuously input. When the game ball detection signal is continuously input for a predetermined time, the payout control board 310 determines that the lower plate 134 is in a full tank state, and sends a plate full tank command to the main control board 300. On the other hand, when the continuous input of the game ball detection signal is interrupted after the plate full tank command is transmitted, it is determined that the full tank state is released, and the plate full tank release command is transmitted to the main control board 300.

In addition, the payout control board 310 is provided with a launch control circuit 320 that controls the launch of the game balls. The payout control board 310 is connected to a touch sensor 112s provided on the operation handle 112 for detecting that the player touches the operation handle 112 and an operation volume 112a for detecting an operation angle of the operation handle 112. ing. Then, when signals are input from the touch sensor 112s and the operation volume 112a, the launch control circuit 320 controls the launch solenoid 112c provided in the game ball launching device to energize to launch the game ball.

The sub-control board 330 mainly controls each effect such as during a game or a standby. The sub control board 330 includes a sub CPU 330a, a sub ROM 330b, and a sub RAM 330c, and is unidirectionally connected to the main control board 300 from the main control board 300 to the sub control board 330. .. The sub CPU 330a reads a program stored in the sub ROM 330b based on a command transmitted from the main control board 300, an input signal from a timer, and the like, performs arithmetic processing, and controls execution of an effect. At this time, the sub RAM 330c functions as a data work area during the arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 330a.

Specifically, the sub control board 330 performs image display control for displaying an image on the effect display unit 200a. The sub ROM 330b stores a large number of image data such as symbols and backgrounds displayed on the effect display unit 200a, and the sub CPU 330a reads the image data from the sub ROM 330b to a VRAM (not shown) to display the effect display unit 200a. Controls image display.

In addition, the sub-control board 330 controls voice output to output voice from the voice output device 206, moves the performance accessory device 202, and controls lighting of the production lighting device 204. Furthermore, when an operation detection signal is input from the effect operation device detection switch 208s that detects that the effect operation device 208 has been pressed, a predetermined effect is executed.

Note that a power supply board (not shown) is connected to each board, and while the gaming machine 100 is powered on, power is supplied to each board from a commercial power source via the power supply board. In addition, a backup power supply including a capacitor is provided on the power supply board.

Next, the execution procedure of the RAM clearing process, the setting change process, and the setting reference process in this embodiment will be described.

When executing the RAM clearing process, first, the door key is inserted into the key hole of the cylinder lock 140 of the middle frame 104 and rotated clockwise to bring the gaming machine 100 into the middle frame open state. After that, the power to the gaming machine 100 is shut off (power is turned off). In this state, the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on and the power is turned on (the power is turned on).

When executing the setting change process or the setting reference process, the game machine 100 is opened in the middle frame in the same manner as described above, and then the power supply to the game machine 100 is cut off. In this state, the setting key is inserted into the key hole of the setting key switch 308, the setting key is rotated clockwise (the setting key switch 308 is turned on), and then the power is turned on.

As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been rotated to the change position is input by the setting key switch 308, and based on this input signal, the setting is being changed (hereinafter referred to as the setting changeable state) or the setting is made. The state during reference (hereinafter referred to as the setting reference state) is set. At this time, since a safety lock is applied by a lock mechanism (not shown), the setting key cannot be removed unless it is returned to its original position.

When the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on while the setting key is rotated clockwise, the setting changeable state is set. On the other hand, when the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307 while the setting key is rotated clockwise, the setting reference state is set.

By pressing (turning on) the RAM clear switch 307 any number of times in the setting changeable state, it is possible to change the set value to any one of six steps, for example. When the set value is changed, the main CPU 300a stores the changed set value in the set value buffer of the main RAM 300c. The set value buffer may be a memory area to be backed up. The set value can be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 of the main control board 300, and details of this display mode will be described later.

When the desired set value is reached, the setting key is rotated counterclockwise to the original position (setting key switch 308 is turned off). As a result, a signal indicating that the setting key has been returned to the original position is input by the setting key switch 308, and the setting change is confirmed based on this input signal. After that, the setting key can be removed from the setting key switch 308, and the display of the set value displayed on the performance display monitor 304 disappears.

Even in the setting reference state, the setting value is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and when the setting value is referred, the setting key switch 308 is turned off in the same manner as the setting changing process, and the setting reference is completed. ..

In the following, turning on the power while turning on the RAM clear switch 307 in the state where the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state and the setting key switch 308 is turned on is referred to as “the setting change condition is satisfied”. In addition, turning on the power while turning off the RAM clear switch 307 in the state where the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state and the setting key switch 308 is turned on is referred to as "setting reference condition is satisfied". In the following, the setting change processing and the setting reference processing will be collectively referred to as setting-related processing.

FIG. 5 is an address map of a memory area used by the main CPU 300a. In FIG. 5, addresses are shown in hexadecimal numbers, and “H” indicates hexadecimal numbers. As shown in FIG. 5, the memory area used by the main CPU 300a includes a memory area (0000H to 2FFFH) assigned to the main ROM 300b and a memory area (F000H to F3FFH) assigned to the main RAM 300c.

The memory area of the main ROM 300b is a use area (0000H to 1A7AH) for storing programs and data for controlling the progress of the game and an area other than the use area, and is a process for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules. And an unused area (2000H to 2BFFH) for storing the program and data for executing the process for displaying the performance display monitor 304 (including the process for calculating the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 304) And are provided.

In the use area of the main ROM 300b, a program area (0000H to 0A89H) in which a program for controlling the progress of the game is stored, an unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH), and a data area (1000H in which data other than the program is stored ~1A7AH) are provided. The used area may not include the unused area (0A8AH to 0FFFH).

In the non-use area of the main ROM 300b, a program area (2000H to 27FFH) in which a program for executing a test for the game machine rules and a program for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is stored, A data area (2800H to 2BFFH) for storing data other than these programs is provided.

Further, in the memory area of the main ROM 300b, in addition to the used area and the unused area, an unused area (1A7BH to 1DFFH), a ROM comment area (1E00H to 1EFFH) in which arbitrary data such as a program title and version are stored. ), an unused area (1F00H to 1FFFH), an unused area (2C00H to 2FBFH), and a program management area (2FC0H to 2FFFH) in which information necessary for the main CPU 300a to execute the program is stored.

The memory area of the main RAM 300c is a usage area (F000H to F1FFH) that is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of a game is executed, and an area other than the usage area according to the gaming machine rules. There is provided a non-use area (F210H to F228H) which is temporarily used when the program for the processing for performing the prescribed test and the processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is being executed.

In the use area of the main RAM 300c, a work area (F000H to F12AH), an unused area (F12BH to F1D7H), which is temporarily used when a program for controlling the progress of the game is executed, the progress of the game A stack area (F1D8H to F1FFH) is provided in which data is temporarily saved during execution of a control program. The used area may not include the unused areas (F12BH to F1D7H).

In the unused area of the main RAM 300c, a work area (F210H) that is temporarily used when a program for processing for performing a test defined by the gaming machine rules and processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is being executed. To F21FH), stack areas (F220H to F228H) for temporarily saving data when these programs are executed are provided.

In addition to the used area and the unused area, the memory area of the main RAM 300c is provided with unused areas (F200H to F20FH) and unused areas (F229H to F3FFH).

In this way, in the main ROM 300b and the main RAM 300c, the use area used for controlling the progress of the game, the processing for performing the test defined by the gaming machine rules, and the processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 are executed. The non-use area used for this purpose is provided separately.

In the main RAM 300c, a 16-byte unused area (F200H to F20FH) is provided between the used area and the unused area. This unused area (F200H to F20FH) is set as a boundary area that divides the used area and the unused area, the boundary between the used area and the unused area becomes clear, and a program for controlling the progress of the game is created. The unused area is used when it is being executed, and the area used when the program for the processing for performing the test defined by the gaming machine rules and the processing for displaying the performance display monitor 304 is being executed Is being used.

The unused area provided between the used area and the unused area may be at least 1 byte or more, and is preferably 4 bytes or more from the viewpoint of fraud prevention, and is set to 16 bytes or more. Is more desirable. Further, although writing and reading of data are prohibited in the unused area, it may be cleared at a predetermined timing from the viewpoint of fraud prevention.

Next, a game in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment will be described together with various tables stored in the main ROM 300b.

As described above, in the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, two types of games, a special game and a normal game, proceed in parallel, and the low-probability gaming state is the gaming state when proceeding with both of these games. Alternatively, the game progresses in any game state in which any one of the high-probability game state and the non-time saving game state or the time saving game state is combined.

The details of each gaming state will be described later, but the low-probability gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game in which the special winning opening 128 is opened is set to be low, and the high-probability gaming state. This is a game state in which the probability of acquiring the right to execute a major role game is set to be high.

Further, the non-time saving game state is a game state in which the movable piece 122b is unlikely to be in an open state and the game ball is unlikely to enter the second starting opening 122, and the time saving game state is more than the non time saving game state. Also, the movable piece 122b is likely to be in the open state, and the game ball is likely to enter the second starting opening 122. The initial state of the gaming machine 100 is set to a low-probability game state and a non-time saving game state, and this game state is called a normal game state in this embodiment.

When the player operates the operation handle 112 to shoot a game ball into the game area 116 and the game ball flowing down the game area 116 enters the first starting port 120 or the second starting port 122, the player is given a game. A lottery on whether or not to give a profit (hereinafter referred to as a large-lot lottery) is performed. In this big role lottery, when the big hit is won, the big prize hole 128 is opened and a big game in which a game ball can be inserted into the big prize hole 128 is executed, and after the big role game is finished. The gaming state is set to one of the above gaming states. In the following, the major role lottery method will be described.

As will be described later in detail, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, various random number values (big hit determination random number, winning symbol random number, reach group determining random number, reach) The mode determination random number and the variation pattern random number) are acquired, and these random number values are stored in the special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. In the following, various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 are collectively referred to as "special 1 reservation", and the game ball enters the second starting opening 122. The various random numbers stored in the special figure reservation storage area are collectively called special 2 reservation.

The special figure reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c includes a first special figure reservation storage area and a second special figure reservation storage area. The first special figure pending storage area and the second special figure pending storage area each have four storage sections (first to fourth storage sections). Then, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120, the special 1 hold is sequentially stored from the first storage section of the first special figure reservation storage area, and when the game ball enters the second starting opening 122, The two reservations are sequentially stored from the first storage section of the second special figure reservation storage area.

For example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if the hold is not stored in any of the first to fourth storage units of the first special diagram storage region, the first storage unit, Memorize the special 1 hold. Further, for example, when the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 in a state where the special 1 hold is stored in the first storage unit to the third storage unit, the special 1 hold is stored in the fourth storage unit. Remember. Further, when a game ball enters the second starting opening 122, the special 2 hold is stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure hold storage area, similarly to the above. The special 2 hold is stored in the storage unit with the smallest number (ordinal number).

However, the number of special 1 reservations (X1) and the number of special 2 reservations (X2) that can be stored in the first special figure reservation storage area and the second special figure reservation storage area are set to four, respectively. Therefore, for example, when a game ball enters the first starting opening 120, if four special 1 holdings are already stored in the first special figure holding storage area, the first starting opening 120 No special 1 hold is newly stored by entering a game ball. Similarly, when a game ball enters the second starting port 122, if four special 2 reservations are already stored in the second special figure reservation storage area, a game to the second starting port 122 concerned. A special 2 hold is not newly stored due to the entry of a ball.

FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a jackpot determination random number determination table. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one jackpot determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 65535. Then, when the big winning lottery is started, that is, the gaming state when performing the jackpot determination, and the jackpot determination random number determination table is selected according to the setting value being set, and the selected jackpot determination random number determination table A big role lottery is performed with the obtained jackpot determination random number.

In the low-probability game state, when the large role lottery is started for the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold, the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is referenced. Here, in the present embodiment, six-stage setting values having different degrees of advantage are provided, and the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table is provided for each setting value. During the game, the setting value is set to any one of the six stages, and the large role lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability time jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the currently set setting value.

When the setting value is set to 1, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table a shown in FIG. According to this low accuracy time jackpot determination random number determination table a, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 10206, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/318.1.

When the set value is set to 2, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table b shown in FIG. 6(b). According to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table b, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10216, the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined that the jackpot is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/303.4.

When the set value is set to 3, a big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table c shown in FIG. 6(c). According to this low-probability time jackpot determination random number determination table c, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10226, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, a loss is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/289.9.

When the set value is set to 4, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table d shown in FIG. According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table d, a jackpot determination random number of 10001 to 10236 is determined to be a jackpot, and other jackpot determination random numbers is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/2777.6.

When the set value is set to 5, the big winning lottery is performed by referring to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table e shown in FIG. 6(e). According to the low-probability-time jackpot determination random number determination table e, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10246, the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, a loss is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/2666.4.

When the set value is set to 6, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the low-probability time jackpot determination random number determination table f shown in FIG. 6(f). According to the low-probability jackpot determination random number determination table f, if the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 10256, it is determined to be a jackpot, and if it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a loss. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/256.0.

On the other hand, in the high-probability game state, when the large-lot lottery for special 1 hold and special 2 hold is started, the high-probability jackpot determination random number determination table is referred to. Here, in the present embodiment, the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table is also provided for each set value similarly to the low-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table, and is currently set during the game. The large role lottery is performed with reference to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table corresponding to the set value.

When the setting value is set to 1, the big winning lottery is performed with reference to the high-precision time jackpot determination random number determination table g shown in FIG. According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table g, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12060, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/31.81.

When the set value is set to 2, the big winning lottery is carried out with reference to the highly accurate time jackpot determination random number determination table h shown in FIG. 6(h). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table h, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 12160, the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, a loss is determined. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/30.34.

When the set value is set to 3, a big winning lottery is performed with reference to the highly accurate time jackpot determination random number determination table i shown in FIG. 6(i). According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table i, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12261, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/28.99.

When the set value is set to 4, a big win lottery is performed with reference to the highly accurate time jackpot determination random number determination table j shown in FIG. 6(j). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table j, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12361, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/27.76.

When the setting value is set to 5, a big winning lottery is performed with reference to the highly accurate time jackpot determination random number determination table k shown in FIG. 6(k). According to the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table k, when the jackpot determination random number is 10001 to 12460, it is determined to be a jackpot, and when it is any other jackpot determination random number, it is determined to be a hit. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/26.64.

When the set value=6 is set, the major winning lottery is performed with reference to the highly accurate jackpot determination random number determination table 1 shown in FIG. According to the high-accuracy jackpot determination random number determination table 1, when the jackpot determination random numbers are 10001 to 12560, the jackpot is determined, and when the jackpot determination random numbers are other jackpot determination random numbers, it is determined that the jackpot is lost. Therefore, the jackpot probability in this case is about 1/25.60.

As described above, when the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state is set, the large role lottery is performed according to the set value being set. At this time, the jackpot winning probability differs depending on the set value, and when the set value is high, it is easier to win the jackpot than when the set value is low. Further, in the high probability gaming state, the jackpot winning probability is higher than in the low probability gaming state, and it is easier to win the jackpot.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a winning symbol random number determination table. When a game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one winning symbol random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99. Then, when the determination result of "big hit" is derived by the above-mentioned large winning lottery, the type of the special symbol is determined by the winning symbol random number and the winning symbol random number determination table which are acquired. At this time, when the "big hit" is won due to the special 1 hold, as shown in FIG. 7A, the special random number determination table for special 1 is selected, and when the "big hit" is won due to the special 2 hold As shown in FIG. 7( b ), a special random symbol determination table for special 2 is selected. In the following, a special symbol determined by a winning symbol random number, that is, a special symbol determined when a jackpot determination result is obtained is called a jackpot symbol, and a special symbol determined when a loss determination result is obtained. The design is called a lost design.

According to the special random symbol determination table for special 1 shown in FIG. 7 (a), and the special symbol random determination table for special 2 shown in FIG. 7 (b), according to the value of the obtained random symbol As described above, the type of special symbol (big hit symbol) is determined. In addition, when the result of lottery is “Loss”, when the lottery result is derived by the special 1 hold, the special symbol X is determined as the lost symbol without performing the lottery, and the lottery result is special 2 When derived by holding, the special symbol Y is determined as a lost symbol without performing a lottery. In other words, the winning symbol random number determination table is referred to only when the winning combination lottery result is "big hit", and is not referred to when the winning combination lottery result is "miss".

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a reach group determination random number determination table. A plurality of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided, and one table is selected according to the holding type, the number of holdings, and the variation state set in association with the game state. When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006. As described above, when the major role lottery result is derived, a process of determining a variation effect pattern for notifying the major role lottery result is performed. In the present embodiment, when the major role lottery result is “miss”, when determining the variation effect pattern, first, the group type is determined by the reach group determination random number and the reach group determination random number determination table.

For example, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving gaming state, and the variation state is set to the normal 1 variation state, when the result of the “Loss” major role lottery result is derived based on the special 1 hold, When the special 1 holding number (hereinafter, referred to as the holding number) at the time of performing the large role lottery is 0, as shown in FIG. 8A, the reach group determination random number determination table 1 is selected. Similarly, if the number of reservations is one, the reach group determination random number determination table 2 is selected as shown in FIG. 8(b), and if the number of reservations is two or three, it is shown in FIG. 8(c). As shown, the reach group determination random number determination table 3 is selected. In addition, in FIG. 8, the group x described in the group type column indicates an arbitrary group number. Therefore, various group numbers are determined as the group type according to the obtained reach group determination random number and the type of the reach group determination random number determination table to be referred to.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the table for determining the variation effect pattern is determined based on the variation state in addition to the set game state. That is, the variation state defines which table is used to determine the variation effect pattern, and is a concept that is set separately from the gaming state.

It should be noted that when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the group type is not decided when the variation effect pattern is decided. In other words, the reach group determination random number determination table is referred to only when the major role lottery result is “miss”, and is not referred to when the major role lottery result is “big hit”.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reach mode determination random number determination table. This reach mode determination random number determination table is selected when the big hand lottery result is "miss", and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of loss, and the big win selected when the big role lottery result is "big hit" It is roughly divided into a reach mode determination random number determination table. In addition, the reach time determination random number determination table at the time of losing is provided for each group type determined as described above, and the reach mode determination random number determination table at the time of jackpot is provided for each game state and symbol type. Further, each reach mode determination random number determination table may be provided for each holding type. Here, FIG. 9A shows an example of the reach mode determination random number determination table for a lost time for group x referred to in a predetermined game state and symbol type, and FIG. Shown in b).

When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one reach mode determination random number is acquired from the range of 0-250. Then, when the result of the large role lottery is “miss”, as shown in FIG. 9A, the reach time determination random number at the time of loss corresponding to the group type determined by the lottery of the group type described above. The determination table is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected random reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number. In addition, when the result of the above-mentioned big winning lottery is “big hit”, as shown in FIG. 9B, the jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the read game state and the type of symbol Is selected, and the variation mode number is determined based on the selected jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number.

Further, in each reach mode determination random number determination table, the reach mode determination random number is associated with a variation pattern random number determination table, which will be described later, together with the variation mode number, and the variation pattern is determined at the same time as the variation mode number is determined. A random number determination table is determined. Note that in FIG. 9, the table x described in the column of the fluctuation pattern random number determination table indicates an arbitrary table number. Therefore, the variation mode number and the table number of the variation pattern random number determination table are determined according to the obtained reach mode determination random number and the type of the reach mode determination random number determination table to be referred to. Further, in the present embodiment, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number described later are set in hexadecimal. In the following, "H" is added to indicate a hexadecimal number, but what is described as XXH in FIGS. 9 to 11 is an arbitrary value indicated by a hexadecimal number.

As described above, when the major role lottery result is “miss”, the group type is first determined by the reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number shown in FIG. Then, the variation mode number and variation pattern random number determination table are determined by the reach time determination random number determination table and the reach mode determination random number shown in FIG. 9 according to the determined group type and game state.

On the other hand, when the big winning lottery result is “big hit”, the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table shown in FIG. 9 according to the determined jackpot symbol (type of special symbol), the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, etc. The change mode number and the change pattern random number determination table are determined by and the reach mode determination random number.

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a variation pattern random number determination table. Here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table x of the predetermined table number x is shown, but in addition to this, a large number of fluctuation pattern random number determination tables are provided for each table number.

When the game ball enters the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, one variation pattern random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 238. Then, based on the fluctuation pattern random number determination table determined at the same time as the fluctuation mode number and the acquired fluctuation pattern random number, the fluctuation pattern number is determined as illustrated.

In this way, when the major role lottery is performed, the variation mode number and the variation pattern number are determined according to the major role lottery result, the determined symbol type, the game state, the number of holdings, the holding type, and the like. The variation mode number and the variation pattern number identify the variation effect pattern, and the aspect and time of the variation effect are associated with each of them. In the following, the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number may be collectively referred to as fluctuation information.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating the fluctuation time determination table. As described above, when the variation mode number is determined, the variation time 1 is determined according to the variation time 1 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 1 determination table, variation time 1 is associated with each variation mode number, and corresponding variation time 1 is determined according to the determined variation mode number.

When the variation pattern number is determined as described above, the variation time 2 is determined according to the variation time 2 determination table shown in FIG. According to this variation time 2 determination table, variation time 2 is associated with each variation pattern number, and corresponding variation time 2 is determined according to the determined variation pattern number. The total time of the variable times 1 and 2 determined in this way is the time of the variable effect for notifying the result of the large role lottery, that is, the variable time.

When the variation mode number is determined as described above, the variation mode command corresponding to the determined variation mode number is transmitted to the sub-control board 330, and when the variation pattern number is determined, the determined variation The variation pattern command corresponding to the pattern number is transmitted to the sub control board 330. In the sub-control board 330, the first half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation mode command, and the second half mode of the fluctuation effect is mainly determined based on the received fluctuation pattern command. Becomes In the following, the fluctuation mode command and the fluctuation pattern command may be collectively referred to as a fluctuation command, but the details will be described later.

FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the special electric auditors product operating ram set table. This special electric auditors product operating ram set table is stored with various data for controlling a major player game, and during the major player game, refer to this special electric auditors product operating ram set table, a big winning opening Energization of the solenoid 128c is controlled. Actually, a plurality of special electric auditors product operating ram set tables are provided for each type of jackpot symbol, and the corresponding table is set at the start of the jackpot game depending on the determined jackpot symbol type. , Here, for convenience of explanation, the control data of all the jackpot symbols are shown in one table.

When the special symbols A to D, which are jackpot symbols, are determined, a large role game is executed by referring to the special electric auditors product operating ram set table as shown in FIG. The major role game is composed of a plurality of round games in which the special winning opening 128 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times. According to this special electric auditors product operation ram set table, opening time (waiting time until the first round game is started), special electric auditors product maximum number of operations (round game executed during one large role game) Number of times), the number of times the special electric accessory is opened/closed (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened during one round), and the solenoid energization time (the time for energizing the special winning opening solenoid 128c for each number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened, that is, 1 Opening time of the special winning opening 128 times), stipulated number (maximum possible number of winnings in the big winning opening 128 in one round game), big winning opening closing effective time (closing time of the big winning opening 128 between round games) , That is, the interval time), the ending time (waiting time from the end of the last round game until the normal special game (variable display of special symbols described later) is restarted) is the control data of the major role game. , Is stored in advance as shown for each type of jackpot symbol.

FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a game state setting table for setting the game state after the end of the major game. As shown in FIG. 13, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to a low-probability game state after the end of the large role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, a high probability after the end of the large role game. While being set to the gaming state, the number of times the high-probability gaming state is continued (hereinafter, referred to as the high-probability number) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the high-probability game state continues until the large role lottery result is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above high-probability number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the high-probability game state of 1, and if the jackpot is won before the number of continuations reaches the above-mentioned number of continuations, the game state is set again. Will be done. Therefore, when the high-probability game state is set after the completion of the major role game, if the lottery result of the loss is derived 10,000 times without derivation of the jackpot lottery result in the high-probability game state, the low-probability game is obtained. The game state will be changed to the state.

Further, when the special symbol A is determined, it is set to the non-time saving game state after the end of the large role game, and when the special symbols B to D are determined, it is set to the time saving state after the end of the large role game. In addition, the number of continuation of the time saving game state (hereinafter referred to as the time saving number) is set to 10,000 times. This means that the time saving game state continues until the large role lottery result is confirmed 10,000 times. However, the above-mentioned time saving number indicates the maximum number of continuations in the time saving game state of 1, and when the jackpot is won before the above continuation number is reached, the game state is set again. It will be.

In addition, here, according to the type of jackpot symbol, it was decided to set the gaming state, the number of times of high accuracy, and the number of times saved, but depending on both the type of jackpot symbol and the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot game It is also possible to set the game state after the end of, the highly accurate number, and the time saving number.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating a hit determination random number determination table. When the game ball flowing down the game area 116 passes through the gate 124, a determination process of a normal symbol associated with whether or not to energize the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 (hereinafter, referred to as a universal symbol lottery). ) Is done.

As will be described later in detail, when the game ball passes through the gate 124, one hit determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 99, and four random number values are stored in the general-use reservation storage area of the main RAM 300c. Is stored as an upper limit. That is, the universal figure reservation storage area includes four storage units that save the hit determination random numbers. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the gate 124 in a state where the hit determination random numbers are stored in all four storage units of the universal figure reservation storage area, the hit determination random number is stored based on the passage of the game ball. There is no such thing. In the following, the hit determination random number stored in the universal figure pending storage area after the game ball has passed through the gate 124 is referred to as universal figure pending.

When starting the universal figure lottery in the non-time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14(a), the per-determination random number determination table for the non-time saving game state is referred to. According to this non-time saving gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 1 to 99, Lost design is determined as the type of normal design. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the non-time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 1/100. As will be described in detail later, when the winning symbol is determined in this universal drawing lottery, the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 is controlled to the open state, and when the lost symbol is determined, the second starting port 122 is determined. The movable piece 122b is maintained in the closed state.

Further, when starting the universal figure lottery in the time saving game state, as shown in FIG. 14(b), the hit determination random number determination table for the time saving game state is referred to. According to the short-time gaming state hit determination random number determination table, when the hit determination random number is 0 to 98, the hit symbol is determined as the type of the normal symbol, and when the hit determination random number is 99, the ordinary A lost symbol is determined as the type of symbol. Therefore, the probability that the winning symbol is determined in the time saving game state, that is, the winning probability is 99/100.

FIG. 15(a) is a diagram illustrating a normal symbol variation time data table, and FIG. 15(b) is a diagram illustrating an opening/closing control pattern table. As described above, when the ordinary drawing lottery is performed, the variable time of the ordinary symbol is determined. The ordinary symbol variation time data table is referred to when determining the variation time of the ordinary symbol when the winning symbol or the lost symbol is determined by the ordinary symbol lottery. According to this normal symbol variation time data table, the variation time is determined to be 10 seconds when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, and the variation is set when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state. The time is set to 1 second. When the variable time is determined in this manner, the normal symbol display 168 is displayed in a variable manner (flashing display) over the determined time. Then, when the winning symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned on, and when the lost symbol is determined, the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off.

Then, when the winning symbol is determined by the universal symbol lottery and the normal symbol indicator 168 is turned on, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is an opening/closing control pattern as shown in FIG. 15(b). The energization is controlled by referring to the table. Actually, the opening/closing control pattern table is provided for each game state, and according to the game state when the normal symbol is determined, the corresponding table is set at the start of energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. However, here, for convenience of explanation, one table shows the control data corresponding to each gaming state.

When the winning symbol is determined, as shown in FIG. 15B, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is performed with reference to the opening/closing control pattern table. According to this opening/closing control pattern table, the time before opening the normal electric power (the waiting time until the opening of the second starting opening 122 is started), the maximum number of times the normal electric accessory is opened/closed (the number of times the second starting opening 122 is opened) , Solenoid energization time (ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c energization time for each number of times the second starting port 122 is opened, that is, one opening time of the second starting port 122), specified number (total number of second starting ports 122) The maximum number of prizes that can be won in the second starting opening 122 during opening, the normal electric closing effective time (closing time between each opening of the second starting opening 122, that is, a rest time), normal electric effective state time (second starting) Waiting time from the end of the last opening of the mouth 122), the wait time to end the normal power (waiting time until the variable display of the normal symbol described later is resumed after the time of the normal power enable state time) is the second starting opening. As the control data of 122, it is stored in advance as shown in the figure for each gaming state.

In this way, the non-time saving game state and the time saving game state are respectively associated with the opening/closing control condition for opening and closing the second starting port 122 as the game progress condition, and in the time saving game state, the non time saving It becomes easier for the game ball to enter the second starting opening 122 than in the game state. That is, in the time saving game state, as long as the game balls pass through the gate 124, the general drawing lottery is made one after another, and the second starting opening 122 is frequently opened, so that the player consumes the game balls. It becomes possible to carry out a major role lottery while reducing the number.

The opening/closing condition of the second starting port 122 defines three elements, that is, the winning probability of the normal symbol, the time for which the regular symbol is displayed in a variable manner, and the opening time of the second starting port 122. Then, in the present embodiment, in two of these three elements, by setting the time saving game state more favorably than the non-time saving game state, the time saving game state is better than the non-time saving game state. The game balls are set so as to easily enter the second starting opening 122. However, for one or three of the above three elements, the time saving game state may be set to be more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. In any case, the time saving game state is more advantageous than the non-time saving game state with respect to at least one element, and thus the time saving game state is generally more advantageous than the non-time saving game state. It suffices if the game ball easily enters 122. That is, when the gaming state is set to the non-time saving game state, the movable piece 122b is controlled to open and close according to the first condition, and when the gaming state is set to the time saving game state, the first condition is more than the first condition. The movable piece 122b may be controlled to be opened and closed according to the second condition in which the movable piece 122b is easily opened.

Next, the display mode of the performance display monitor 304 will be described.

FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the performance display monitor 304. In the main control board 300, the performance display monitor 304 displays the base ratio (information regarding the payout of the game medium) when the game state is the low-probability game state or the non-time saving game state. Here, as will be described in detail later, the base ratio is derived for each preset section (every 60000 out balls), and the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the 2 shows the total value (the number of payouts) of the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the starting port 122, as a percentage (%).

As shown in FIG. 16, on the performance display monitor 304, the base ratio of the current section and the base ratio of the previous section are switched and displayed at preset intervals (for example, 5 seconds).

The performance display monitor 304 displays an identifier “bc” or “bb” for identifying the base ratio of the current section or the base ratio of the previous section in the seven segments 304a and 304b. In the performance display monitor 304, the base ratio corresponding to the identifier “bc” or “bb” is displayed in two digits in the seven segments 304c and 304d.

Therefore, assuming that the base ratio of the current section is 30%, when the base ratio of the current section is displayed, “bc” is displayed in the seven segments 304a and 304b and “30” is displayed in the seven segments 304c and 304d. Is displayed. Also, assuming that the base ratio of the previous section is 38%, when the base ratio of the previous section is displayed, “bb” is displayed in the 7 segments 304a and 304b, and “38” is displayed in the 7 segments 304c and 304d. Is displayed.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a section of the base ratio displayed on the performance display monitor 304. Here, from the time the game machine 100 is manufactured to the time the game machine 100 is installed in a hall and a game is played by a player, an inspection at the time of manufacturing, a trial run (operation check) in the hall, and the like are performed. Game balls will be shot and discharged during such inspections during manufacturing and trial runs in the hall, but if the number of out balls and the number of discharges during this period are counted, the game is played by the player. It is possible that the base ratio cannot be accurately derived during the period.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17A, the first section (out-of-target section) in which the total number of out-balls detected by the out-ball detection switch 129s is 0 to 300 (non-target section) is inspected at the time of manufacturing or in the hall. It is excluded from the target for deriving the base ratio as an out ball detected before the game is played by the player such as a test drive. Similarly, the number of payouts paid out in the section where the number of out balls is 0 to 300 is also excluded from the target for deriving the base ratio. In this non-target section, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the base ratio of the current section is displayed, the identifier “bc” is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as “−−” in a lighting state. To do. In addition, since there is no previous section, when the base ratio of the previous section is displayed, the identifier "bb" is displayed blinking and the base ratio is lit and displayed as "-".

When the number of out balls is from 301 to 60300 as the first section, the base ratio is derived at any time (in real time) in the first section, and when the base ratio of the current section is displayed, the identifier “bc Is displayed, and the derived base ratio is lit up. At this time, when the number of out balls is from 301 to 6299 (while the number of out balls in the section is 5999 or less), the identifier “bc” is displayed in a blinking manner to derive the base ratio of the current section. Notify that the sample ratio is low and the base ratio is not stable. After that, when the number of out-balls becomes 6300 or more (the number of out-balls in the section becomes 6000 or more), the identifier “bc” is lit and displayed, and many samples are used when deriving the base ratio of the current section. , Notify that the base ratio is stable.

Further, in the first section, since the previous section does not exist, when displaying the base ratio of the previous section, the identifier “bb” is displayed blinking and the base ratio is displayed as “−−”. To do.

Also, in the second section in which the number of out balls is 60301 to 120300, as in the first section, when the base ratio is derived (in real time) and the base ratio of the current section is displayed, The identifier "bc" is lit or blinked according to the number of balls, and the derived base ratio is displayed. Further, in the second section, when the base ratio of the previous section is displayed, the identifier “bb” is lit and displayed, and the final base ratio of the first section is lit and displayed.

In this way, the base ratio derived in real time is displayed as the base ratio of the current section for each 60,000 balls (every nth interval) excluding the first 300 outballs, and at the n-1th time. The final base ratio of the section is displayed as the base ratio of the previous section.

As a result, it is possible to exclude the number of out balls and the number of discharges before the game is played by the player, such as inspection during manufacturing and trial operation (operation check) in the hall, from the target for deriving the base ratio. The ratio can be accurately derived.

When deriving the base ratio, the base ratio may temporarily exceed 100%. For example, when the first one ball in the section enters the first starting port 120, the number of out balls is 1, while the number of payouts is a prize ball obtained by entering the first starting port 120. It becomes a number (for example, 3), and the base ratio becomes 300%. In such a case, since the performance display monitor 304 can display the base ratio in only two digits, by lighting and displaying "99.", it is notified that the base ratio exceeds 100%.

FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during the game stop. By the way, in the gaming machine 100, the progress of the game may be stopped temporarily or until the setting change process is terminated after the power is turned off and the power is turned on again. Specifically, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the setting changeable state (setting change state) or the setting reference state (setting reference state) when the power is turned on, the progress of the game is temporarily stopped. To be done. In addition, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is an abnormal state in which a high warning level error that needs to stop the progress of the game when the power is turned on or while the game is in progress is set after the power is turned off. The power is turned on again so that the condition is satisfied and the setting can be changed, and the progress of the game is stopped until the setting change process is completed. In the present embodiment, in such an abnormal state of high alert level, a setting abnormal error is occurring (hereinafter, referred to as setting abnormal state) and a RAM abnormal error is occurring (hereinafter, RAM). An abnormal state) and a state in which a backup abnormal error has occurred (hereinafter referred to as a backup abnormal state) are included. The setting abnormal state can occur while the game is in progress, and the RAM abnormal state and the backup abnormal state can occur when the power is turned on. The backup abnormal error includes a case where the backup abnormal error occurs at the first start. In the following, the setting abnormal state, the RAM abnormal state, and the backup abnormal state are collectively referred to simply as the abnormal state, and the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, and the abnormal state are collectively referred to as the game stop state. On the other hand, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on while the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on (that is, the RAM clear process is simply executed) after finishing the setting change process, and the setting change process is finished. After that, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on without turning on the RAM clear switch 307 (that is, the power is simply restored) is called the game-enabled state.

In the above game stopped state, the derivation of the above base ratio is also suspended, so that even if a game ball is shot, the number of payouts or the number of out balls is not changed by the game ball. Further, in the game stopped state, instead of the base ratio, the performance display monitor 304 displays based on the cause of the game stopped state, as shown in FIGS. 18(a) to 18(c).

FIG. 18A shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during the setting change. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, an identifier "rn.-" indicating that the setting is being changed is displayed in the seven segments 304a, 304b, 304c, and the set value being set (in the figure, "6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d. When the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 is turned on, the changed set value is updated and displayed in the 7-segment 304d.

Further, FIG. 18B shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during setting reference. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, an identifier "rn." indicating that setting is being referred to is displayed in the seven segments 304a, 304b, 304c, and the set value (" 6") is displayed in the 7 segment 304d.

Further, FIG. 18C shows a display mode of the performance display monitor 304 during the abnormal state. As shown in this figure, on the performance display monitor 304, an identifier "Er." indicating that the error is occurring is displayed in the seven segments 304a and 304b, and a value indicating the identification code of the error that has occurred. (“1” in the figure) is displayed in the seven segments 304c and 304d. As the value indicating the error identification code, "1" is associated with the setting abnormal state, "2" is associated with the RAM abnormal state, and "3" is associated with the backup abnormal state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the progress of the game is stopped, and thus fraudulent acts and It is possible to prevent problems. In addition, since the derivation of the base ratio is also stopped during the game stopped state, it is possible to prevent the derivation of the base ratio due to misconduct or trouble. Further, by displaying on the performance display monitor 304 based on the cause of the game stopped state, it is not necessary to additionally provide an indicator for referring to the set value or error, and the structure can be simplified. ..

In the present embodiment, the main control board 300 controls the gaming machine state flag to determine whether the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the gaming enabled state or the gaming stopped state. The gaming machine status flag is stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300.

Specifically, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the gaming machine state flag to "0" depending on the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of power-on and during the progress of the game in the CPU initialization process described later. Set (set) any value of "5". FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a gaming machine state flag, a state of the gaming machine 100 corresponding to the values of the gaming machine state flag, and the contents of the state. Since the state of the gaming machine 100 and the contents of the state have already been described, the description thereof will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 19, the value “0” of the gaming machine state flag is associated with the gaming enabled state, the value “1” of the gaming machine state flag is associated with the setting changeable state, and the gaming reference state is set. The value "2" of the status flag is associated, the value "3" of the gaming machine status flag is associated with the setting abnormal status, the value "4" of the gaming machine status flag is associated with the RAM abnormal status, and the backup abnormality The value "5" of the gaming machine status flag is associated with the status. Therefore, the main CPU 300a sets "0" to the value of the gaming machine state flag when the gaming machine 100 is in the gaming enabled state when the power is turned on, and when it is in the setting changeable state, The value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "1", the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "2" in the setting reference state, and the gaming machine state flag is set in the RAM abnormal state. Is set to "4", and if the backup is in an abnormal state, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "5". Further, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the setting abnormal state during the progress of the game, the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "3". In this way, the main CPU 300a grasps and stores the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on and the game is in progress. Then, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on game machine state designation command according to the value of the game machine state flag (state of the game machine 100) at power-on.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control board 300 is configured to be able to determine that various kinds of errors different from the setting abnormality error have occurred, mainly as a countermeasure against fraud during a game. Various errors include special Denwa fraudulent winning error, special winning overexcessive winning error, big winning entrance unmatched winning/unmatching error, unilateral fraudulent winning error, winning frequency error, vibration error, base error, switch error, magnetic error, and radio wave. Contains an error. In addition, when any of the various errors occurs, unlike the case where the setting is abnormal, the game can be continued without stopping the progress of the game.

The main control board 300 controls an error flag to determine whether or not the above-described various errors have occurred in the gaming machine 100. The error flag is provided for each error, and specifically, the special electric fraudulent winning error flag, the special winning opening excessive winning error flag, the big winning opening misplaced error flag, the ordinary electric fraud winning error flag, A prize frequency abnormality error flag, a vibration error flag, a base abnormality error flag, a switch error flag, a magnetic error flag, and a radio wave error flag are provided. As will be described later in detail, the main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets the value of the error flag corresponding to the error that has occurred to "1" if any of the various errors occur while the game is in progress. (Turns on the error flag). On the other hand, when various errors have not occurred, the value of the error flag is set to "0" (the error flag is turned off). The error flag is stored in the main RAM 300c of the main control board 300.

In the present embodiment, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is a game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, RAM abnormal state, backup abnormal state) when the power is turned on, and a setting abnormal error or the above occurs during the progress of the game. When various errors occur, a security signal (external signal) for notifying that an abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine 100 is output as external information output from the gaming machine 100 to a hall computer or the like. As will be described later, the security signal is also output at the end of the setting change process, at the end of the setting reference process, and at the time of executing the RAM clear process.

The main CPU 300a refers to the value of the error flag, the value of the gaming machine state flag, and the timer value of the security signal timer (a value corresponding to the output time of the security signal), and outputs the security signal in different output modes. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining output conditions and the like for outputting a security signal, and FIGS. 21A and 21B are timing charts of security signal output when various errors occur. FIG. 21C is a timing chart of the output of the security signal in the case where a setting error has occurred (entering the game stop state).

As shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21( a ), special electric fraud winning error, big winning opening excessive winning error, big winning opening misalignment error, general electric fraud winning error, winning frequency abnormal error, vibration error, and base abnormal error Each of these (hereinafter, referred to as the first error) is an error that occurs instantaneously. Based on the occurrence of any of the first errors, the special electric dishonest winning error flag, the special winning opening excess winning error flag, the special winning opening winning/disagreeing error flag, the ordinary electric fraud winning error flag, the winning frequency abnormality error flag, the vibration error flag , And a base abnormality error flag (hereinafter, referred to as a first error flag) are set to “1”, and a timer value (≠“0”) of the security signal timer is set. Then, the output condition of the security signal is satisfied based on that the timer value is not "0", and the security signal is output only for 128 ms from the occurrence of the first error. The output time of the security signal is not limited to 128 ms and may be 128 ms or more.

As described above, when the first error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is always set after the first error flag is turned on. The fact that the set timer value is not "0" is the output condition of the security signal when the first error occurs. The value of the first error flag is updated from "1" to "0" based on the start of the output of the security signal. In addition to when the first error occurs, when the setting change process is ended, the setting reference process is ended, and the RAM clear process is executed, as in the case of the first error, the security signal is only for 128 ms. Is output.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21B, the switch error, the magnetic error, and the radio wave error (hereinafter, these are referred to as the second error) are errors that continuously occur for a predetermined time. Based on the occurrence of any of the second errors, the value of any one of the switch error flag, the magnetic error flag, and the radio wave error flag (hereinafter referred to as the second error flag) is set to "1". .. Then, based on the fact that the value of the second error flag is not "0", the output condition of the security signal is satisfied, and the security signal is output only from the occurrence of the second error to the cancellation thereof. When the second error is duplicated, the security signal is output until the second error that has occurred to the end of the duplicated second errors is canceled.

Thus, when the second error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set after the second error flag is turned on, and the value of the second error flag is not "0". That is the output condition of the security signal when the second error occurs. The value of the second error flag is updated from "1" to "0" based on the cancellation of the second error.

As shown in FIGS. 20 and 21(c), the value of the gaming machine state flag is set to "3" based on the occurrence of the setting error, and the value of the gaming machine state flag is not "0". Based on this, the security signal output condition is satisfied, and the security signal is output from the setting abnormal state to the game enable state (the setting abnormal state is released). In this way, when the setting error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set and the value of the gaming machine state flag is not "0" as in the case of the second error. Is the output condition of the security signal. Even when the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the setting changeable state, the setting reference state, the RAM abnormal state, or the backup abnormal state, as in the case of the setting abnormal state, from the game stopped state to the game possible state. The security signal is output until.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the security signal is output as external information triggered by the occurrence of various abnormalities. However, no matter which abnormality occurs, the output security signal is the common signal. Is becoming That is, the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the game stop state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, setting abnormal state, RAM abnormal state, backup abnormal state), the first error and the second error. The signal is common when it is output based on the occurrence of any of various errors including an error.

The external information includes a plurality of types of signals in addition to the security signal. For example, as these plural kinds of signals, a prize ball signal indicating that a predetermined number of prize balls have been paid out, a door frame opening signal indicating that the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame opening state, etc., fluctuations in special symbols The symbol confirmation frequency signal that notifies that the game has stopped, the start opening signal that notifies that the game ball has won the start opening, the jackpot signal that indicates that the jackpot is a big hit and the jackpot, and a predetermined number of game balls are discharged. There is an out signal or the like to notify that. The game information output terminal board 312 is provided with a plurality of types of output terminals for outputting these signals (external information) including security signals to a hall computer or the like. These output terminals are provided separately according to the type of signal to be output, and are connected to signal lines for transmitting each signal to a hall computer or the like. The gaming machine 100 is configured to be able to execute the output processing of these signals in parallel according to the progress status of the game and the like.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a power-on game machine state designation command, a power-on subcommand group, and their transmission contents. As shown in FIG. 22, the power-on game machine state designation command includes a plurality of types of commands according to the state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on.

Specifically, these plural types of commands include a RAM clear designation command that designates that RAM clear processing has been executed, a setting change designation command that designates that the setting is being changed, and a power supply that designates that the power is restored. Return specification command, setting change return specification command to specify that the power is turned on again and the setting is being changed again when the setting is being changed at power off, and setting reference return specification command to specify that the setting is being referenced , Setting abnormality error designation command indicating that a setting abnormality error has occurred, RAM abnormality error designation command indicating that a RAM abnormality error has occurred, backup abnormality error designation indicating that a backup abnormality error has occurred Command, is included.

In the figure, “RAM clear” means that the RAM clear designation command and the setting change designation command are transmitted at least when the power is turned on with the RAM clear switch 307 turned on. This is to indicate that it is a command. Further, "when power is restored" means that the power restoration designation command, the setting change restoration designation command, and the setting reference restoration designation command are turned on at least when the RAM clear switch 307 is turned off. This is to indicate that the command is transmitted.

Thus, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on game machine state designation command to the sub-control board 330 according to the state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on, so that the sub-control board 330 plays the game when the power is turned on. The state of the machine 100 can be accurately grasped.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits a power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 when a predetermined condition is satisfied at power-on. As shown in FIG. 22, the power-on subcommand group is a command necessary for an effect after power is supplied as described above, and includes a plurality of types of commands.

Specifically, as these plural kinds of commands, a spec code designating command for designating a spec code and a game state of the gaming machine 100, a launch position designating command for designating how to hit (left hitting or right hitting), and in operation Special symbol 1 symbol confirmation designation command to specify the information of the special symbol according to the special diagram 1, special symbol 2 symbol confirmation designation command to specify the information of the special symbol according to the special symbol 2 in operation, and the gaming machine 100 A set value designation command for designating the set value that has been set, a special figure 1 hold designation command for designating the special 1 hold number to be displayed on the effect display device 200, and a special 2 hold number to be displayed on the effect display device 200. Special Figure 2 hold specification command, time saving number A specification command to specify the remaining time saving number, special number A specification command to specify the remaining special number, power-on special phase specification command to specify the game phase of the special symbol And a customer waiting designation command for designating the display of the demo screen on the effect display device 200, and the like. Note that the above command is merely an example, and can be appropriately changed according to the specifications of the gaming machine 100.

The effect after the power is supplied means the screen display displayed on the effect display unit 200a based on the power-on subcommand group as shown in FIG. 22, and the sound output and the LED corresponding to this screen display. It is an issue mode. For example, on the screen display, a display corresponding to the state of special symbols (waiting for change, big hit, etc.), hold display (display of a hold icon according to the number of hold specified by the command), time saving in the time saving game state A screen display including a display, a display corresponding to a performance stage (including a specific background display and a stage display), and a display for instructing how to hit is included.

In this manner, when the predetermined conditions are satisfied when the main control board 300 is turned on, the sub-control board 330 is collectively transmitted to the sub-control board 330 when the power-on subcommand group including a plurality of types of commands is transmitted. Can accurately grasp the effect contents to be executed when the power is turned on.

In particular, in the present embodiment, the sub control board 330 stores information on the setting value designation command transmitted from the main control board 300 in the sub RAM 330c and grasps the currently set setting value. Then, the sub-control board 330 is configured to execute the setting suggestion effect suggesting the set value in the effect device based on the information about the set value stored in this way.

For example, when the special figure (the first special figure or the second special figure) is changing, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image according to the set value on the effect display unit 200a. To do. As an example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 so that the effect display unit 200a displays a background image having a different color mode according to the set value while the special map is changing. Thereby, the set value can be suggested to the player.

Further, for example, when the jackpot is in progress, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image corresponding to the set value on the effect display unit 200a. As an example, the sub-control board 330 controls the effect display device 200 to display an image including a different character according to the set value in the effect display unit 200a in the ending effect during the big hit. This also makes it possible to suggest the set value to the player. In addition to the above configuration, such setting suggestion effect may be performed by an opening effect or a round effect during a big hit. In addition, such setting suggestion effect may be performed even in a plurality of effects among the opening effect, the round effect, and the ending effect.

The transmission process of the power-on gaming machine state designation command and the power-on subcommand group will be described in detail later. When the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a determines that the gaming machine 100 is in the game stopped state (setting change). In the enabled state, the setting reference state, and the abnormal state), the power-on subcommand group is not transmitted to the sub control board 330 until the setting related processing is completed. That is, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on subcommand group after the setting-related processing is completed, when the game machine 100 is in the game stopped state. On the other hand, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 300a sends the power-on game machine state designation command to the sub-control board 330 before the setting-related processing ends, even when the game machine 100 is in the game stopped state. Send to.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the above-described various errors (first error, second error) occur, a sub-command including information about the occurred error is transmitted from the main control board 300 to the sub-control board 330. .. For example, when a special electric dishonest prize error occurs while a game is in progress, the main control board 300 transmits a special electric dishonest prize error designation command to the sub control board 330, and the sub control board 330 receives the special electric fraud prize error designation. Based on the command, a display such as "A special electric dishonest winning error has occurred" is displayed on the effect display unit 200a. The same process is performed when various errors other than the special telephone fraudulent winning error occur.

Next, the main processing of the main control board 300 accompanying the progress of the game in the gaming machine 100 will be described using a flowchart.

(CPU initialization processing of main control board 300)

FIG. 23 is a flowchart for explaining the CPU initialization process (S100) in the main control board 300. When the game machine 100 is powered on, in the main control board 300, the main CPU 300a starts the CPU initialization process. The CPU initialization process restores the game state based on the backup information saved at the last power-off (so-called power recovery), or conversely clears the backup information to reset the initial state of the gaming machine 100. This is a process for adjusting. Further, the CPU initialization process is positioned as a main process (main control program) for ensuring stable game operation of the gaming machine 100 after the adjustment of the initial state. Note that, in the following, description will be made up to the transition to the main loop processing that waits for the occurrence of the timer interrupt processing described later.

(Step S100-1)
The main CPU 300a initializes the internal register.

(Step S100-3)
The main CPU 300a waits for the power supplied to the gaming machine 100 to stabilize and waits for the sub-control board 330 to start. In this case, the main CPU 300a performs a wait process for 3.1 seconds. If the power-off notice signal is turned on during this wait process, the main CPU 300a performs this wait process again. It should be noted that the main control board 300 is provided with a power cutoff detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage falls below a predetermined value, the power supply cutoff circuit outputs a power cutoff notice signal.

(Step S100-5)
The main CPU 300a executes processing for permitting access to the main RAM 300c. Specifically, the main CPU 300a resets (00H) the RAM protection setting value of the work area. As a result, thereafter, access to the work area of the main RAM 300c is permitted.

(Step S100-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag stored in the main RAM 300c into the D register. As a result, the gaming machine state flag corresponding to the state of the gaming machine 100 at the previous power-off time is read, and the state of the gaming machine 100 can be confirmed. It should be noted that the gaming machine 100 is configured such that, even when the power is shut off, the main RAM 300c retains the storage of information regarding the gaming machine state flag at the time of power shutoff.

(Step S100-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the backup flag indicating that the backup is valid and the checksum for checking the reliability of the data are normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the backup flag and the checksum are normal, the process proceeds to step S100-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the backup flag and checksum are normal, the process moves to step S100-21.

(Step S100-11)
The main CPU 300a sets an address that does not include the set value and the gaming machine state flag as the start address of the clear target of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S100-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on when the power is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S100-27 (in-page connector 1→1). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S100-15.

(Step S100-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming enabled state is set in the D register, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state. Here, the case where the game-enabled state is set in the D register is the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "0", that is, the game was last shut down when the power was turned off. This corresponds to the case where the state of the machine 100 is the game-enabled state.

As a result, when it is confirmed that the game registerable state is set in the D register, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and the gaming machine 100 is in the middle frame open state, the process proceeds to step S100-17. In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the playable state at the time of the previous power-off, and the power is turned on so that the setting reference condition is satisfied, the process can proceed to step S100-17. On the other hand, when the game-enabled state is set in the D register, the setting key switch 308 is turned on, and it cannot be confirmed that the middle frame is open, the process proceeds to step S100-19.

Here, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5") at the previous power-off time, No in step S100-15. Becomes Therefore, the process proceeds to step S100-19 without performing the process of step S100-17. That is, the value of the gaming machine state flag is not updated to "2" in step S100-17 described later, and the step S100 is performed while the gaming machine state flag is maintained at any value of "3" to "5". The processing is moved to -19.

(Step S100-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting reference state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2") in the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c. In this way, in the main CPU 300a, the RAM clear switch 307 is not turned on (No in S100-13), and the state of the gaming machine 100 at the previous power-off time is the playable state, and the setting key switch 308 is turned on. If the middle frame is open (Yes in S100-15), the state of the gaming machine 100 is known to be the setting reference state.

(Step S100-19)
The main CPU 300a executes an initialization process when the power is restored. Specifically, the main CPU 300a sets the power restoration specification command, clears the stored contents of a partial area of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the processing to step S100-45 (in-page connector 2→2). The partial area of the main RAM 300c is a memory area to be cleared when the power is restored.

(Step S100-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the backup abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "5") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a recognizes that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the backup abnormal state.

(Step S100-23)
The main CPU 300a performs a clear while performing a read/write check on the main RAM 300c in the unused area.

(Step S100-25)
The main CPU 300a sets an address including the set value and the gaming machine status flag as the clear start address of the main RAM 300c, and shifts the processing to step S100-27 (in-page connector 1→1).

(Step S100-27)
The main CPU 300a performs a clear while checking the read/write of the main RAM 300c in the used area. Here, in the case of Yes in step S100-13 (when the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on), when the processing is moved to the step S100-27, the information about the set value and the gaming machine state flag is included. Read/write check and clear will be performed for unused areas. On the other hand, when the process is moved to the step S100-27 after the process of step S100-25, the read/write check and the clear are performed also on the use area including the set value and the information about the gaming machine state flag. become.

(Step S100-29)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the result of the read/write check is normal. As a result, when it is confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process proceeds to step S100-33. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the result of the read/write check is normal, the process moves to step S100-31.

(Step S100-31)
The main CPU 300a sets a RAM abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "4") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a recognizes that the state of the gaming machine 100 is the RAM abnormal state.

(Step S100-33)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting reference state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2") is set in the D register. As a result, if it is confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process proceeds to step S100-35. Here, the case where the setting reference state is set in the D register is the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag loaded in step S100-7 is "2", that is, the game is last played when the power is turned off. This corresponds to the case where the state of the machine 100 is the setting reference state.

On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting reference state is set in the D register, the process proceeds to step S100-37. Here, when it is not possible to confirm that the setting reference state is set in the D register, it means that the state of the gaming machine 100 was a game possible state, a setting changeable state or an abnormal state at the time of the previous power-off, or This corresponds to the case where the backup abnormal state is set in the D register in step S100-21.

(Step S100-35)
The main CPU 300a sets a game-enabled state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0") in the D register. That is, the main CPU 300a once updates the value of the gaming machine state flag to "0" in step S100-35, if the state of the gaming machine 100 was the setting reference state at the previous power-off.

(Step S100-37)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the setting change condition is satisfied (whether the power supply is turned on while the RAM clear switch 307 is turned on while the setting key switch 308 is turned on in the middle frame open state). Check. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S100-39. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change condition is satisfied, the process moves to step S100-41.

(Step S100-39)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting changeable state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1") in the D register. In this way, when the power is turned on to satisfy the setting change condition (Yes in S100-37), the main CPU 300a always sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "1" in the process of step S100-39. Set to and grasp that the setting can be changed.

(Step S100-41)
The main CPU 300a saves the value of the D register in the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c. Here, if the setting change condition is not satisfied (No in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag that was set immediately before moving the process to step S100-37 (S100-33 or S100-35). Is stored in the main RAM 300c as it is. For example, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5" (abnormal state) immediately before the process is moved to step S100-37 (after the process of S100-33), The gaming machine status flag is maintained and stored as it is. On the other hand, if the setting change condition is satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the setting change state is always set (S100-39), and the value (“1”) of the gaming machine state flag is stored. Will be.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the CPU initialization process, the process of saving and storing the value of the gaming machine state flag stored in the D register in the main RAM 300c is only the process of step S100-41. It is designed to be executed only once, and every time the value of the gaming machine status flag set in the D register changes, the gaming machine status flag is not stored in the main RAM 300c each time.

(Step S100-43)
The main CPU 300a executes initialization processing when the RAM is cleared. In this embodiment, in this process, the main CPU 300a sets an initial value "32" to the timer value of the security signal timer that is output when the RAM is cleared (when the RAM clear process is executed). As a result, the security signal output when the RAM is cleared can be output only for 128 ms (details will be described later). Further, in this initialization processing, for example, a RAM clear designation command is set, and display settings at the time of RAM clear including a special symbol and normal symbol loss display are performed.

(Step S100-45)
The main CPU 300a executes common processing when the RAM is cleared and the power is restored. Specifically, the port input processing is called and the initial value of the input port status flag is set.

(Step S100-47)
The main CPU 300a executes an initial display time setting process. Specifically, the initial display timer of the performance display monitor 304 is set.

(Step S100-49)
The main CPU 300a sets the power-on game machine state designation command in the transmission buffer according to the value of the game machine state flag at the time of the process of step S100-49. As described above, the power-on game machine state designation command is always set in step S100-49 according to the state of the game machine 100 when the power is turned on.

(Step S100-51)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c is in the game-enabled state. As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the game-enabled state, the process proceeds to step S100-53. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the gaming machine status flag is in the gaming enabled state, the process proceeds to step S100-55.

(Step S100-53)
The main CPU 300a sets the power-on subcommand group in the transmission buffer. In this way, the main CPU 300a supplies the power before the main loop processing to be executed after the CPU initialization processing only when the gaming machine state flag is in the gaming enabled state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is “0”). Set the subcommand group when input. That is, the main CPU 300a sets the gaming machine state flag to a setting changeable state (the gaming machine state flag value is "1"), the gaming machine state flag is set to a reference state (the gaming machine state flag value is "2"), and the game. When the machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the game machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5") (when the game is in the stopped state), the main process executed after the CPU initialization process is performed. Do not set the subcommand group at power-on before entering loop processing. Then, as will be described later, when the power-on subcommand group is not set in this way (No in S100-51), when a predetermined condition is satisfied after the main loop processing is performed, The subcommand group is set.

(Step S100-55)
The main CPU 300a sets a timer interrupt cycle (4 ms in this embodiment).

When the above processing is executed in the CPU initialization processing, the main CPU 300a executes main loop processing (S110). In this main loop process, as long as the power supply to the gaming machine 100 is maintained, a plurality of predetermined processes are repeatedly executed throughout.

In the CPU initialization process, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any of "3" to "5" in the process of step S100-15 (No in S100-15), With the value of the gaming machine state flag maintained, the process proceeds to step S100-19, and the processes of steps S100-45 to S100-55 are sequentially executed.

Further, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is set in the process of S100-37. If not satisfied (No in S100-37), the processes of steps S100-41 to S100-55 are sequentially executed while the value of the gaming machine state flag at this time is maintained.

In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power-off, unless the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag is "3" to "5". Any one of the values (abnormal state) is maintained, and the process proceeds to the main loop processing. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it becomes impossible to shift to the setting related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

On the other hand, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5" in the process of step S100-33 (No in S100-33), the setting change condition is set in the process of S100-37. If satisfied (Yes in S100-37), the value of the gaming machine state flag is updated to "1" and stored in the main RAM 300c (S100-39 and S100-41), and steps S100-43 to S100-55. The processing of is sequentially executed. In this way, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the previous power-off time, the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1" (setting if the power is turned on so as to satisfy the setting change condition). It will always be updated to the (changeable state) and the process will move to the main loop process. Therefore, as will be described later, in this case, it becomes possible to shift to the setting related processing within the timer interrupt processing in the main loop processing.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart for explaining the main loop process (S110).

(Step S110-1)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S110-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the winning random number initial value update random number. The initial value update random number for winning symbol random number is for determining the initial value and the ending value of the winning symbol random number. In other words, by the hit symbol random number update process (S200-19 of FIG. 25) described later, the hit symbol random number makes one round from the hit symbol random number initial value update random number to the hit symbol random number initial value update random number -1, The hit symbol random number will be updated to the initial random number update random number for the hit symbol random number at that time.

(Step S110-5)
The main CPU 300a analyzes the reception data (main command) received from the payout control board 310, and executes various processes according to the reception data.

(Step S110-7)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for transmitting the subcommand stored in the transmission buffer to the sub control board 330. For example, the power-on game machine state designation command set in step S100-49 (see FIG. 23) of the CPU initialization process (S100), step S100-53 of the CPU initialization process (see FIG. 23), or the setting described later. The power-on subcommand group set in the related processing (see FIG. 26) is transmitted.

(Step S110-9)
The main CPU 300a performs processing for permitting interruption.

(Step S110-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number, and thereafter repeats the processing from step S110-1. The random numbers updated in this process are random numbers regardless of the winning type (winning type). Then, the series of processes (S110-1 to S110-11) in the main loop process is performed in the remaining time when the interrupt process generated during the execution of the main loop process is executed. Hereinafter, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, and the variation pattern random number for determining the variation effect pattern are collectively referred to as the variation effect random number.

Next, the interrupt processing in the main control board 300 will be described. In the following, the timer interrupt processing will be described first, and then the power-off save processing (XINT interrupt processing) will be described.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board 300)
FIG. 25 is a flow chart for explaining the timer interrupt processing in the main control board 300. The main control board 300 is provided with a reset clock pulse generation circuit that generates a clock pulse at a predetermined cycle (4 ms in this embodiment). Then, when a clock pulse is generated by the reset clock pulse generation circuit, it interrupts during the interrupt permission period (S110-11 in FIG. 24) in the main loop processing (S110), and the following timer interrupt processing (S200) is executed. To be done.

(Step S200-1)
The main CPU 300a executes register saving processing for saving registers.

(Step S200-3)
The main CPU 300a executes an interrupt flag initialization process. In this processing, processing for clearing (=0) the timer interrupt flag is executed. The reason for clearing the timer interrupt flag is that the timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle, but the timer interrupt flag is set (=1) at a predetermined timer interrupt cycle. The state in which the timer interrupt flag is set is a state in which generation of a timer interrupt is not permitted.

(Step S200-5)
The main CPU 300a outputs the common data set in the common output buffer to the output port, and executes the dynamic port output process for controlling the lighting of the main display (each display 160 to 172) and the performance display monitor 304. This common data is set in the LED display setting process of step S200-31 and the performance display monitor control process of step S200-41 described later.

Specifically, the main CPU 300a sets the data to be displayed on the main display and the display data (base ratio display data) regarding the base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304 (when the game is in the playable state). ), the main display is displayed according to the game situation, and the base is displayed on the performance display monitor 304. When the display data (data for setting value display) regarding the changed setting value in the setting changeable state is set (in the setting changeable state), the changed setting value is displayed on the performance display monitor 304. Is displayed. Further, when the display data (setting value display data) relating to the set value referred to in the setting reference state is set (in the setting reference state), the setting value being referred to is displayed. Further, when the data related to the error code corresponding to each abnormal state is set (in the abnormal state), the performance display monitor 304 indicates the abnormal state (setting abnormal state, RAM abnormal state, backup abnormal state). Error code is displayed. When the game is stopped (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state), the main CPU 300a turns off all the main indicators.

(Step S200-7)
The main CPU 300a reads various kinds of input port information and executes a port input process for accurately obtaining the latest switch state.

(Step S200-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-11)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in the gaming enabled state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0"). As a result, if it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the game-enabled state, the process proceeds to step S200-15. In this case, the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on is in a playable state, and the main CPU 300a causes the large-lot lottery, the general figure lottery, and various processes in the case of winning in these lottery (S200-15 to S200-). 27) (hereinafter, referred to as various processes relating to the progress of the game) is sequentially executed, so that the normal game can be advanced without stopping the progress of the game. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the game-enabled state, the process proceeds to step S200-13. In addition, the above-mentioned "normal game" means an operation when the gaming machine 100 is in a game-enabled state.

(Step S200-13)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state (the value of the gaming machine state flag is any one of "3" to "5"). As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the abnormal state, the process proceeds to step S200-29 (in-page connector 3→3). In this case, since the state of the gaming machine 100 when the power is turned on is in an abnormal state, the main CPU 300a does not execute the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress of the game, and the progress of the game is continued. Forcibly stop it and do not let the normal game progress. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in an abnormal state, the process proceeds to step S300. In this case, it is shown that the process can be shifted to step S300 only when the gaming machine state flag is either one of "1" (setting changeable state) and "2" (setting reference state). There is.

As described above, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power-off, when the power is turned on so that the setting change condition is satisfied, the value of the gaming machine state flag in the CPU initialization process. Is set to "1" (setting changeable state) and the process proceeds to the main loop process. Therefore, the process of step S200-11 in the timer interrupt process (S200) allows the process to proceed to step S300. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine 100 was abnormal at the time of the previous power-off, if the power is turned on without satisfying the setting change condition, the value of the gaming machine state flag in the CPU initialization process is " Since the process shifts to the main loop process while being maintained at a value (abnormal state) of any of 3” to “5”, the process of step S200-11 cannot shift the process to step S300.

(Step S300)
The main CPU 300a executes setting-related processing. Here, the main CPU 300a executes either the setting change process or the setting reference process according to the value of the gaming machine state flag. The details of this setting-related processing will be described later. When this setting-related process ends, the main CPU 300a moves to an external information management process (S200-29) for managing external information (in-page connector 3→3). In this case, as in the case where the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes abnormal (Yes in S200-13), the main CPU 300a does not execute the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the game progress, The game is forcibly stopped and the normal game does not proceed.

(Step S200-15)
The main CPU 300a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters. Here, the various timer counters are used to advance various timers for external information (for example, timers for security signals) and games each time the timer interrupt processing of the main control board 300 is performed unless otherwise specified. Various timers (timers that manage the variable time/stop time of symbols and opening/closing time of electric auditors) are subtracted, and the subtraction is stopped when the timer value of these timers reaches “0”. To do.

In the present embodiment, when the first error (for example, the special electric dishonest prize error or the like) occurs, the main CPU 300a sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32” based on the occurrence of the first error). )) is set. Then, each time the timer updating process is executed, "1" is subtracted from the set initial value ("32") to update. Here, since the timer interrupt process including the timer update process is performed every 4 ms, it takes 32×4 ms=128 ms until the timer value changes from “32” to “0”. Therefore, when the initial value (“32”) is set to the timer value of the security signal timer when the first error occurs, the security signal can be output only for 128 ms. When the second error occurs and the game machine 100 is in the game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state), the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In the timer updating process, the main CPU 300a does not update the timer value of the security signal timer.

(Step S200-17)
The main CPU 300a executes the updating process of the initial value updating random number for winning symbol random number, as in step S110-3 (see FIG. 24) of the main loop process. In addition, the reason why the process similar to the above-described step S110-3 is executed is to improve the randomness by agitating the initial value update random number for winning symbol random number.

(Step S200-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a process of updating the winning symbol random number. Specifically, the random number counter is incremented by "1" and updated. When the added result exceeds the maximum value of the random number range, the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter makes one round, At that time, the random number is updated from the value of the initial value update random number for the winning symbol random number.

Although detailed description is omitted, in the present embodiment, the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number are hardware random numbers updated by a hardware random number generation unit built in the main control board 300. The hardware random number generation unit updates the big hit determination random number and the hit determination random number according to a certain rule, automatically changes the random number sequence each time the random number sequence makes one round, and sets the start value at each system reset. Have changed.

(Step S500)
The main CPU 300a executes a switch management process that determines whether or not there is a signal input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, and the gate detection switch 124s. Then, the main CPU 300a executes processing according to an event that occurred during the game, in accordance with the result of this determination. For example, when a signal is input from the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the second starting opening detection switch 122s, it is determined that an event that triggers the execution of the major role lottery has occurred, and the gate detection switch 124s outputs the signal. When there is an input, it is determined that an event that triggers execution of the universal figure lottery has occurred.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special electric dishonest winning error, a special winning opening excessive winning error, a big winning opening misplaced error, or a general electric fraud winning error occurs in the switch management processing (S500). To judge. Specifically, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special telephone fraudulent winning error, a special winning opening excess winning error, or a special winning opening entry/exit mismatch error has occurred in the special winning opening passing process (S500-9 of FIG. 27) described later. It is determined whether or not a normal electric prize winning error has occurred in a second starting opening passage process (S530 in FIG. 27) described later. The details of the switch management process including the method of error determination will be described later.

(Step S600)
The main CPU 300a executes special game management processing for controlling the progress of the special game. In the special game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the large-lot lottery, determines the variable display and the stop display by the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and depending on the display result. And controls the operation of the open/close door 128b. The details of this special game management process will be described later.

(Step S700)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal game management process for controlling the progress of the normal game. In the normal game management process, the main CPU 300a controls the execution of the universal drawing lottery, determines the variable display and the stop display by the normal symbol display 168, and controls the operation of the movable piece 122b according to the display result. Or The details of this normal game management processing will be described later.

(Step S200-21)
The main CPU 300a executes a state management process for determining whether or not a switch error, a winning frequency abnormality error, a vibration error, a magnetic error, or a radio wave error has occurred, and performing setting according to the error determination result. In the following, the contents of each error and how to determine the error will be sequentially described.

Regarding the switch error, the proximity sensor of each detection switch (general winning opening detection switch 118s, first starting opening detection switch 120s, second starting opening detection switch 122s, gate detection switch 124s, big winning opening detection switch 128s) is broken or short-circuited. It is an error that occurs when you do. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not a switch abnormality signal indicating abnormality is continuously input from each detection switch for a predetermined time (for example, 100 ms) or more. As a result, when it is confirmed that the switch abnormality signal is continuously input for a predetermined time or longer, it is determined that a switch error has occurred, and the value of the switch error flag is updated from "0" to "1". .. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the switch abnormality signal has been continuously input for the predetermined time or longer, it is not determined that a switch error has occurred, and the value of the switch error flag is maintained at "0". Since the switch error is classified into the above-mentioned second error, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even if the switch error occurs.

The prize frequency abnormality error is an error that occurs when a predetermined number (for example, 40) of game balls are won in the first starting opening 120 and the general winning opening 118 per minute. The main CPU 300a determines the number of winning balls to both the first starting opening 120 and the general winning opening 118 per minute based on the detection signals input from the first starting opening detecting switch 120s and the general winning opening detecting switch 118s. It counts and confirms whether or not the counted number of winning balls exceeds a predetermined number. As a result, when it is confirmed that the counted number of winning balls exceeds the predetermined number, it is determined that a winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the winning frequency abnormality error flag is changed from "0" to "1". Update and set the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the counted number of winning balls exceeds the predetermined number, it is not determined that a winning frequency abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the winning frequency abnormality error flag is maintained at "0", The timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

The vibration error is an error that occurs when the gaming machine 100 receives vibration from the outside and when the vibration sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not any one of a vibration detection signal indicating that the vibration sensor detects vibration and a vibration sensor abnormality signal indicating that the vibration sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit is input. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the vibration detection signal or the vibration sensor abnormality signal is input, it is determined that a vibration error has occurred, and the value of the vibration error flag is changed from “0” to “1”. Update and set the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that either the vibration detection signal or the vibration sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a vibration error has occurred, and the value of the vibration error flag is maintained at "0", The timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

The magnetic error is an error that occurs when the gaming machine 100 is magnetized from the outside and when the magnetic sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not any one of a magnetic detection signal indicating that the magnetic sensor has detected magnetism and a magnetic sensor abnormality signal indicating that the magnetic sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit is input. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the magnetic detection signal or the magnetic sensor abnormality signal is input, it is determined that a magnetic error has occurred, and the value of the magnetic error flag is changed from “0” to “1”. Update. On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that either the magnetic detection signal or the magnetic sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a magnetic error has occurred, and the value of the magnetic error flag is maintained at "0". Since the magnetic error is classified into the second error described above, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even if the magnetic error occurs.

The radio wave error is an error that occurs when the gaming machine 100 receives a radio wave from the outside and when the radio wave sensor is disconnected or short-circuited. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not any one of a radio wave detection signal indicating that the radio wave sensor has detected a radio wave and a radio wave sensor abnormality signal indicating that the radio wave sensor is abnormal due to disconnection or short circuit. As a result, when it is confirmed that either the radio wave detection signal or the radio wave sensor abnormality signal is input, it is determined that a radio wave error has occurred, and the value of the radio wave error flag is changed from "0" to "1". Update. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that either the radio wave detection signal or the radio wave sensor abnormality signal has been input, it is not determined that a radio wave error has occurred, and the value of the radio wave error flag is maintained at "0". Since the radio wave error is classified into the second error described above, the main CPU 300a does not set the timer value of the security signal timer even when the radio wave error occurs.

(Step S200-23)
The main CPU 300a checks the general winning opening detecting switch 118s, the first starting opening detecting switch 120s, the second starting opening detecting switch 122s, and the special winning opening detecting switch 128s, and adds the corresponding prize ball control counter or the like. The winning opening switch process for executing.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not a base abnormality error has occurred in the winning opening switch processing (S200-23). The base abnormality error is an error that occurs when the sum of the number of payouts of the game ball and the number of outballs of the game ball exceeds a predetermined value in a normal time when a large role game and a time saving game are not performed. In the normal time, the main CPU 300a counts the number of payout balls of the game ball as a plus amount by the payout ball count switch 316s, and counts the number of out balls of the game ball as a minus amount by the out ball detection switch 129s. Then, the counted number of payouts and the number of out balls are added up, and it is confirmed whether or not the added value exceeds a predetermined value. As a result, when it is confirmed that the added value exceeds the predetermined value, it is determined that a base abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the base abnormality error flag is updated from “0” to “1”, An initial value ("32") is set to the timer value of the security signal timer. On the other hand, if it is not possible to confirm that the added value exceeds the predetermined value, it is not judged that a base abnormality error has occurred, and the value of the base abnormality error flag is kept at "0", Does not set the timer value of the timer.

As the payout number, instead of using the number of game balls actually paid out as a prize ball as described above, the number of game balls won in the first starting opening 120 or the general winning opening 118 is used. Good. Further, the determination of the base abnormality error is not limited to the normal time, and may be executed even when a large role game or a time saving game is being performed. In this case, the determination may be made in a state in which the value obtained by adding the number of payouts and the number of out balls as described above is set to a value different from the predetermined value. Further, the determination may be performed in a state where the same value as the above predetermined value is set, and in this case, based on the detection signals input from the detection switches other than the special winning opening detection switch 128s and the second starting opening detection switch 122s. , The number of payouts and the number of out balls should be counted.

(Step S200-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a payout control management process for creating and transmitting a payout amount designation command based on the counter value of the prize ball control counter set in step S200-23.

(Step S200-27)
The main CPU 300a executes a firing position designation management process for managing designation of a firing position. Specifically, the main CPU 300a issues a right-handing instruction at the start of a big hit game, or cancels a right-handing instruction at the end of a time saving game state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a determines whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in the game-enabled state in the timer interrupt process (step S200-11), and various processes related to game progress (S200-). 15 to S200-27) is executed. Specifically, when the gaming machine state flag indicates that the gaming state is possible (Yes in S200-11), the main CPU 300a branches the process to execute various processes related to the progress of the game and advances the game. (Proceed normal game). On the other hand, when the gaming machine status flag is not in the gaming enabled state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state) (No in S200-11), processing is performed so as not to execute various processes related to game progress. To stop the progress of the game (the normal game is not allowed to proceed). In particular, when the gaming machine status flag is in an abnormal state (No in S200-11 and Yes in S200-13), immediately after the processing of step S200-13, the external information management processing (S200-29) is performed. If the gaming machine state flag is in the setting changeable state or the setting reference state (No in S200-11 and No in S200-13), setting related processing (S300) After executing, the process is transferred to the external information management process (in-page connector 3→3). Thus, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the game stopped state, execution of various processes relating to the progress of the game is restricted to realize the game stopped state.

(Step S200-29)
The main CPU 300a executes external information management processing for setting external information output data to be output from the game information output terminal board 312 to the outside. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a performs state management when it determines in the switch management process (S500) that there is an error in the special electric prize winning, an error in excessive winning of the special winning opening, an error of mismatching of the special winning entrance/exit, or an illegal winning of the ordinary electric prize error. When it is determined that a switch error, a winning frequency abnormality error, a vibration error, a magnetic error, or a radio wave error has occurred in the processing (S200-21), or a base abnormality error has occurred in the winning opening switch processing (S200-23) When the setting change is completed, the setting reference is completed, the RAM is cleared, and the game machine 100 is in the game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, setting abnormal state, RAM abnormal state, backup abnormal state) First, after performing a predetermined process on the external information output data, the external information output data is saved in the output port buffer. This completes the setting of the security signal. Details of the security signal setting process will be described later. In addition, in the external information management processing, the main CPU 300a, in addition to the security signal, the external information output data includes a door frame opening signal, a symbol determination number signal, a starting opening signal, a jackpot signal, in addition to the security signal. Set the out signal etc.

(Step S200-31)
The main CPU 300a executes LED display setting processing for setting common data for controlling lighting of the main display (each display 160-172) and various display (LED) of the performance display monitor 304 in the common output buffer. ..

At this time, the main CPU 300a checks the gaming machine state flag and sets various display data in the common output buffer according to the state of the gaming machine 100. Specifically, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0", the main CPU 300a sets the data to be displayed on the main display according to the gaming status. When the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1", the set value buffer is checked and display data (set value display data) regarding the set value changed in the setting changeable state is set. If the value of the gaming machine state flag is "2", the set value buffer is checked and the display data (set value display data) relating to the set value referred to in the setting reference state is set. Further, when the value of the gaming machine state flag is any value of "3" to "5", data relating to error codes corresponding to various abnormal states displayed on the performance display monitor 304 is set. In the dynamic port output process in step S200-3, the display on the performance display monitor 304 and the main display is performed based on the various display data set in step S200-31.

(Step S200-33)
The main CPU 300a executes a solenoid data setting process for setting data relating to the outputs of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c according to the state of the gaming machine 100. Specifically, when the game machine 100 is in a game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, and abnormal state), the outputs of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c are turned off. Set the data to do so. As a result, the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is controlled to be in a closed state, and it becomes impossible to win a game ball into the second starting opening 122, and the opening/closing door 128b of the special winning opening 128 is closed. It is controlled so that the game ball cannot be won into the special winning opening 128. Therefore, it is possible to realize a mode in which a fraudulent act such as a fraudulent member being inserted into the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128 is hard to be performed during the game stopped state. On the other hand, when the state of the gaming machine 100 is the playable state, the data is set so as to turn on or off the outputs of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c and the special winning opening solenoid 128c according to the game state. Thereby, depending on the game situation, it is possible or impossible to win the game balls into the second starting opening 122 and the special winning opening 128.

(Step S200-35)
The main CPU 300a executes a port output process for outputting the value stored in each output port buffer to the output port. Specifically, the main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data saved in the output port buffer in the external information management process (S200-29), and outputs the referred external information output data. At this time, the main CPU 300a outputs the security signal to the hall computer or the like through the game information output terminal board 312 when the security signal is set in the external information management processing. Here, when the security signal is set based on the turning on of the first error flag (for example, the special electricity fraudulent winning error flag), the security signal is output only for 128 ms, and the second error flag is output. When the security signal is set based on that the switch error flag or the like is turned on, the security signal is continuously output until the generated error is released. In the external information management process, when a door frame opening signal, a symbol determination number signal, a starting opening signal, a jackpot signal, an out signal, or the like is set in the external information output data, these signals are also output. In the port output process, the main CPU 300a also outputs the data set in the solenoid data setting process in step S200-33 to the outside of the main control board 300 through the output port.

(Step S200-37)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for prohibiting interrupts.

(Step S200-39)
At the time of testing the gaming machine 100, the main CPU 300a performs a test signal output process of outputting a test signal required for the test.

(Step S200-41)
The main CPU 300a performs a base calculation process for deriving a base ratio to be displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and a performance display monitor control for setting display data (base ratio display data) related to the base ratio derived by the process. Execute the process. In the dynamic port output process of step S200-5, the base display on the performance display monitor 304 is performed based on the base ratio display data set in step S200-41. Further, at the end of the process of step S200-41, the main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting interruption.

(Step S200-43)
The main CPU 300a restores the register and ends the timer interrupt process.

Next, of the timer interrupt processing described above, the setting related processing of step S300, the switch management processing of step S500, the special game management processing of step S600, and the normal game management processing of step S700 will be described in detail.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart illustrating the setting related process (S300) in the main control board 300. As described above, the transition to the setting-related processing is limited to the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag is "1" (setting changeable state) or "2" (setting reference state).

(Step S300-1)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state (gaming machine state flag “2”). As a result, if it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the process proceeds to step S300-15. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is in the setting reference state, the process proceeds to step S300-3. In this case, the main CPU 300a causes the performance display monitor 304 to display the setting value being set and executes the setting reference process for referring to the setting value.

(Step S300-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the set value buffer.

(Step S300-5)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting change switch (RAM clear switch) 307 has been turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting change switch 307 is turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-7. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S300-9.

(Step S300-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a setting change process. In this case, the set value being set is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, and “1” is added to the set value being set and updated every time the setting change switch 307 is turned on. If it is not possible to confirm that the setting change switch 307 has been turned on in step S300-5, the process of step S300-7 is not performed, so the state in which the set value being set is displayed is maintained. To be done.

(Step S300-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting value changed in step S300-7 exceeds the upper limit value. That is, in the present embodiment, since the upper limit value of the set value is "6", it is confirmed whether or not the set value changed in step S300-7 described above exceeds "6". As a result, when it is confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-11. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the changed setting value exceeds the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S300-13.

(Step S300-11)
The main CPU 300a returns the setting value to "1". In this way, when the setting change processing is executed, the setting value is changed in the order of 1→2→3→4→5→6→1→... Every time the setting change switch 307 is turned on. Will be done. In addition, in the case of No in step S300-9, since the changed set value does not exceed the upper limit value, the changed set value is directly adopted.

(Step S300-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the set value in the set value buffer.

(Step S300-15)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the setting key switch 308 is turned on. As a result, when it is confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is turned on, the setting related process is ended. In this case, the main CPU 300a moves the process to step S200-29 (external information management process) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 25), and at this time, as described above, the game in the timer interrupt process. Execution of various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the progress is restricted. Then, the main CPU 300a sequentially executes the processing of step S200-29 and thereafter, and ends the timer interrupt processing of this time. After that, even in the next timer interrupt process performed 4 ms later, the gaming machine state flag has not changed from the previous value, so the process proceeds to the setting related process again, and the setting related process is still continued. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the setting key switch 308 is on, the process proceeds to step S300-17. In this case, it means that the setting key switch 308 is turned off, which means that the setting change process or the setting reference process is completed.

(Step S300-17)
The main CPU 300a sets a setting related end designation command. Specifically, when the setting change process is completed, the setting changeable state end designation command is set. On the other hand, when the setting reference process is completed, the setting reference end designation command is set.

(Step S300-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the gaming state in the gaming machine state flag. In this way, when the setting change process or the setting reference process is completed, the state of the gaming machine 100 becomes the playable state, and after the setting-related process is completed, the processes after step S200-29 in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 25. Are sequentially executed to end the timer interrupt processing. Then, since the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the playable state, the result is Yes in step S200-11 in the next timer interrupt process, and various processes related to the game progress in steps S200-15 to S200-27 are sequentially performed. Since it is executed, the normal game can be advanced.

(Step S300-21)
The main CPU 300a sets an initial value (“32”) to the timer value of the security signal timer at the end of the setting change process or the end of the setting reference process. As a result, the security signal can be output not only while the setting is being changed or the setting is being referred to, but also after these processes are completed, and the security signal output time based on the setting-related process can be sufficiently secured.

(Step S300-23)
The main CPU 300a sets a subcommand group at power-on. In this way, when the main CPU 300a confirms that the setting key switch 308 has been turned off (No in S300-15), the setting change process or the setting reference process is ended, the power-on subcommand group is set, and the setting process shown in FIG. The subcommand group at power-on is transmitted to the sub control board 330 in the processing (subcommand transmission processing) of step S110-7 in the main loop processing shown in FIG. That is, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a transmits the power-on subcommand group to the sub-control board 330 after the setting-related processing is completed when the setting-related processing is executed when the power is turned on. Therefore, before the setting-related processing is completed, the power-on subcommand group is not transmitted to the sub control board 330.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the switch management process (step S500) in the main control board 300.

(Step S500-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the gate detection switch is on, that is, whether the game ball has passed through the gate 124 and the detection signal from the gate detection switch 124s has been turned on. As a result, when it is determined that the gate detection switch is on, the process proceeds to step S510, and when it is determined that the gate detection switch is not detected, the process proceeds to step S500-3.

(Step S510)
The main CPU 300a executes a gate passage process based on the passage of the game ball to the gate 124. The details of the gate passage process will be described later.

(Step S500-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the first start opening detection switch is ON, that is, whether the game ball has entered the first start opening 120 and the detection signal has been input from the first start opening detection switch 120s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S520, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the first start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-5. Transfer.

(Step S520)
The main CPU 300a executes the first starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120. The details of this first starting port passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the second start opening detection switch ON is detected, that is, whether the game ball enters the second start opening 122 and the detection signal is input from the second start opening detection switch 122s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S530, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the second start opening detection switch ON, then the process proceeds to step S500-7. Transfer.

(Step S530)
The main CPU 300a executes the second starting opening passage process based on the entry of the game ball into the second starting opening 122. The details of the second starting opening passage processing will be described later.

(Step S500-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the special winning opening detection switch is detected, that is, whether the game ball has entered the special winning opening 128 and the detection signal has been input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, if it is determined that it is time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the process proceeds to step S500-9, and if it is determined that it is not time to detect the special winning opening detection switch ON, the switch management processing is ended. To do.

(Step S500-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a major game is currently being played, and determines whether or not a game ball has been properly inserted into the special winning opening 128. Here, it is determined whether or not a special electric dishonest winning error, a special winning opening excessive winning error, or a special winning opening mismatch. After these determination processes, the special winning opening winning ball number counter is incremented by "1", and the switch management process (step S500) is ended. In the following, the contents of each error and how to determine the error will be sequentially described. When determining each error, a special game management phase (see FIG. 33), which will be described later, is loaded first, and this special game management phase is a stage of execution processing of a major game, that is, a special game. It shows the progress, and is updated according to the stage of the execution process of the major game.

The special electric fraud winning error is an error that occurs when the opening/closing door 128b is opened and a game ball enters the special winning opening 128, even though the opening/closing door 128b of the special winning opening 128 is not controlled to be opened. .. The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase and confirms whether or not it is below the special winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H) described later. Then, when it is confirmed that the state is less than the special winning opening opening control state, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s. As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s, it is determined that a special electric dishonest prize error has occurred, and the value of the special electric dishonest prize error flag is changed from "0" to "1". ", and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the detection signal is input from the special winning opening detection switch 128s, it is not determined that the special electric fraudulent winning error has occurred, and the value of the special electric fraudulent winning error flag is maintained at "0". However, the timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

The special winning opening excess winning error is an error that occurs when a game ball excessively enters the special winning opening 128 during the execution period of each round game. The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase, and confirms whether or not it is under the special winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H). Then, when it is not possible to confirm that it is less than the special winning opening opening control state, whether there are more than a predetermined number (8 in the present embodiment) of game balls entering the special winning opening 128 over a plurality of rounds. Confirm whether or not.

Specifically, in the case of playing a major role game based on the special symbols A and B (see FIG. 12), detection from the special winning opening detection switch 128s in two or more rounds of four rounds. Check if the signal was input 10 times or more. As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch 128s is input ten times or more in the two or more rounds, it is determined that the special winning opening excess winning error has occurred, The value of the special winning opening excess winning error flag is updated from "0" to "1", and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal from the special winning opening detection switch 128s has been input 10 times or more in the two or more rounds, it is not determined that the special winning opening excessive winning error has occurred, The value of the special winning opening excess winning error flag is maintained at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In addition, when performing a major role game based on the special symbol C, three or more rounds out of 10 rounds, and when performing a major role game based on the special symbol D, 15 rounds Of these, five or more rounds may be used as the determination standard, and the number of these rounds used as the determination standard is not limited to the above values.

The special winning opening mismatch error is the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 128 (hereinafter, referred to as the number of big winning opening balls) and the number of gaming balls discharged from the big winning opening 128 (hereinafter, large This is an error that occurs when the number of coins discharged from the winning opening does not match. The special winning opening detection switch 128s includes a first special winning opening detection switch provided near the entrance of the special winning opening 128 and a second special winning opening detection switch provided downstream of the first special winning opening detection switch. have. The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase, and confirms whether or not it is under the special winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H). When it is not possible to confirm that the state is less than the special winning opening opening control state, the number of the special winning opening winning balls is counted based on the input of the detection signal from the first special winning opening detection switch, and the second special winning opening is entered. Based on the detection signal input from the detection switch, the number of big winning opening discharge balls is counted, and whether the number of big winning opening balls and the number of big winning opening discharge balls match during the execution of each round game. Check. As a result, if it is not possible to confirm that the number of big winning opening balls and the number of big winning opening discharging balls match, it is determined that a big winning opening mismatch error has occurred, and the value of the big winning opening mismatch error flag is set. It updates from "0" to "1" and sets the timer value of the security signal timer to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it is confirmed that the number of big winning opening balls and the number of big winning opening discharging balls match, it is not determined that a big winning opening mismatch error has occurred, and the value of the big winning opening mismatch error flag is set. It is maintained at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart illustrating the gate passage process (step S510) in the main control board 300.

(Step S510-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S510-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or more than the maximum value, that is, whether the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is 4 or more. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is equal to or larger than the maximum value, the gate passage processing is ended, and when it is determined that the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is not equal to or larger than the maximum value, The processing moves to step S510-5.

(Step S510-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S510-7)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit to which the acquired hit determination random number is to be saved, out of the four storage units in the universal figure reservation storage area.

(Step S510-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the hit determination random number acquired in step S510-1 in the target storage unit calculated in step S510-7.

(Step S510-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the universal figure hold designation command indicating the number of reserved universal figure stores stored in the universal figure hold storage area in the transmission buffer, and ends the gate passage process.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart illustrating the first starting opening passage process (step S520) in the main control board 300.

(Step S520-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "00H" as the special symbol identification value. In addition, the special symbol identification value is for identifying which one of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold as the holding type, the special symbol identification value (00H) indicates the special 1 hold, and the special symbol identification value ( 01H) indicates special 2 reservation.

(Step S520-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process and ends the first starting opening passage process. It should be noted that this special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using the same module as the second starting port passing process (step S530). Therefore, the details of the special symbol random number acquisition process will be described after the description of the second starting opening passage process.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart illustrating the second starting opening passage process (step S530) in the main control board 300.

(Step S530-1)
The main CPU 300a sets "01H" as the special symbol identification value.

(Step S530-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the address of the special symbol 2 holding ball number counter.

(Step S535)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol random number acquisition process described later.

(Step S530-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase. As will be described later in detail, the normal game management phase indicates the stage of the normal game execution process, that is, the progress of the normal game, and is updated according to the stage of the normal game execution process.

(Step S530-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the normal game management phase loaded in step S530-5 is "04H". Incidentally, "04H" in the normal game management phase indicates that the normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is being executed. In this normal electric prize winning opening opening control process, the normal electric prize solenoid 122c is energized to control the movable piece 122b of the second starting port 122 to the open state. Will be determined to be properly opened. As a result, when it is determined that the normal game management phase is not "04H", the second starting opening passage process is ended, and when it is determined that the normal game management phase is "04H", step S530-9. Transfer processing to.

(Step S530-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric prize winning ball number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the second starting opening passing process.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart illustrating the special symbol random number acquisition process (step S535) in the main control board 300. This special symbol random number acquisition process is executed by using a common module in the above-mentioned first starting port passing process (step S520) and second starting port passing process (step S530).

(Step S535-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special symbol identification value set in step S520-1 or step S530-1.

(Step S535-3)
The main CPU 300a loads the number of target special symbol holding balls. Here, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "00H", the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding sphere counter, that is, the special 1 holding number is loaded. Further, if the special symbol identification value loaded in step S535-1 is "01H", the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number is loaded.

(Step S535-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number updated by the hardware random number generation unit.

(Step S535-7)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a start winning award designation command indicating that a game ball has entered the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122.

(Step S535-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the number of target special symbol holding balls loaded in step S535-3 is equal to or more than the upper limit value. As a result, if it is determined that the value is equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-21, and if it is determined that the value is not equal to or more than the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S535-11.

(Step S535-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S535-13)
The main CPU 300a calculates a target storage unit that is a target for saving the obtained jackpot determination random number among the storage units in the special figure reservation storage area.

(Step S535-15)
The main CPU 300a, the jackpot determination random number loaded in the step S535-5, the winning symbol random number updated in the step S400-13, the reach group determination random number, the reach mode determination random number, the fluctuation pattern updated in the step S110-11. A random number is acquired and stored in the target storage unit calculated in step S535-13.

(Step S535-17)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol holding ball winning order setting process for updating and storing the winning order of special 1 holding and special 2 holding stored in the special drawing holding storage area.

(Step S536)
The main CPU 300a executes the acquisition effect determination process based on the various random numbers stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. Details of the acquisition effect determination process will be described later.

(Step S535-19)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. As a result, each time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the special 1 hold number and the special 2 hold number are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S535-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S535-23)
The main CPU 300a confirms the normal game management phase loaded in step S535-21, and determines whether or not it is below the normal electric auditors prize opening opening control state (normal game management phase <04H) described later. As a result, if it is determined that the state is less than the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the process proceeds to step S535-25, and if it is determined that the state is not under the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control state, the special The symbol random number acquisition process ends.

(Step S535-25)
The main CPU 300a executes a Poden fraudulent winning error process for determining whether a Poden fraudulent winning error has occurred, and ends the special symbol random number obtaining process (step S535). Here, in the present embodiment, the illegal electric prize winning error causes the movable piece 122b to open and the game ball to the second starting opening 122 even though the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 is not controlled to be opened. This is an error that occurs when is entered. The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the detection signal from the second starting opening 122 is input. As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the second starting port 122 is input, it is determined that a fraudulent prize winning error has occurred and the value of the fraudulent winning error flag is changed from "0". It is updated to "1" and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal from the second starting port 122 has been input, it is not determined that the ordinary electric prize winning error has occurred, and the value of the ordinary electric prize winning error flag is set to "0". It is maintained and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In addition, as a premise for executing the illegal electric prize winning error processing, the main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase in step S535-23, and is less than the normal electric auditors prize opening opening control state (normal game management phase < 04H).

FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating the acquisition effect determination process (step S536) in the main control board 300.

(Step S536-1)
The main CPU 300a resets (sets to 0) the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter that identifies whether the game state is the low probability game state or the high probability game state. The counter value (j)=0 of the probability state identification counter indicates a low probability game state, and the counter value (j)=1 indicates a high probability game state.

(Step S536-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the corresponding jackpot determination random number determination table based on the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter. Specifically, if the counter value (j) is “0”, one of the jackpot determination random number determination tables (see FIGS. 6A to 6L) corresponding to the setting value being set is selected. If the counter value (j) is "1", the high-accuracy-time jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIGS. 6(g) to 6(l)) is selected. Then, based on the selected table and the jackpot determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15, a special symbol hit temporary determination process is performed to temporarily determine either the jackpot or the loss.

(Step S536-5)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol temporary determination process for temporarily determining the special symbol. Here, when the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 (the result derived by the special symbol per provisional determination process) is a big hit, the winning symbol stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15 above. Random number, hold type is loaded, the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected to extract special symbol determination data, and the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol) is saved. If the result of the temporary big hand lottery in step S536-3 above is a loss, the special symbol determination data for a loss corresponding to the holding type (type of a lost symbol) is saved.

(Step S536-7)
The main CPU 300a sets a look-ahead symbol type designation command (pre-read designation command) corresponding to the special symbol determination data saved in step S536-5 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result derived by the special symbol hit provisional determination process of step S536-3 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S536-11, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (it is lost), the process proceeds to step S536-13.

(Step S536-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a jackpot reach mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9B), and moves the process to step S536-21.

(Step S536-13)
The main CPU 300a loads the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-15)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more). Here, the group type is determined with reference to the reach group determination random number determination table, and this reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the stored number of reservations. At this time, the reach group determination random number is acquired from the range of 0 to 10006, and if the value of the reach group determination random number is 8500 or more, the same reach group determination random number determination table is selected regardless of the number of reservations. If the value of the group determination random number is less than 8500, a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected according to the number of reservations. In the following, among the reach group determination random numbers, a value in the range of 0 to 8499 in which a different reach group determination random number determination table is selected depending on the number of holdings is set as an indefinite value, and the same reach group determination random number determination is performed regardless of the number of holdings. A value in the range of 8500 to 10006 for which the table is selected is called a fixed value. When it is determined that the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is a fixed value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-17, and the reach group determination random number loaded in step S536-13 is fixed. If it is determined that the value is not the value (8500 or more), the process proceeds to step S536-29.

(Step S536-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table (see FIG. 8) based on the counter value of the probability state identification counter and the holding type. A plurality of types of reach group determination random number determination tables are provided according to the number of reservations. Here, the table used when the number of reservations is 0 is selected. Then, the reach group (group type) is provisionally determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time loss mode determination random number determination table (see FIG. 9A) corresponding to the group type provisionally determined in step S536-17, and shifts the processing to step S536-21.

(Step S536-21)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode number based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S536-11 or step S536-19 and the reach mode determination random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15. Is tentatively decided. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is provisionally determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S536-23)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a pre-reading designated fluctuation mode command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation mode number provisionally determined in step S536-21.

(Step S536-25)
The main CPU 300a provisionally determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table provisionally determined in step S536-21 and the variation pattern random number stored in the target storage unit in step S535-15.

(Step S536-27)
The main CPU 300a sets a pre-reading designated fluctuation pattern command (pre-reading designated command) corresponding to the fluctuation pattern number tentatively determined in step S536-25 in the transmission buffer, and shifts the processing to step S536-31.

(Step S536-29)
For the new hold stored in the target storage unit, the main CPU 300a determines a group type, that is, an indefinite value command (prefetching) indicating that the variation effect pattern changes according to the number of holds when the hold is read. The designated variation mode command and the prefetch designated variation pattern command=7FH) are set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S536-31)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter is the maximum (1), and when it is determined to be the maximum, terminates the acquisition effect determination process and determines that it is not the maximum. If so, the process moves to step S536-33.

(Step S536-33)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value (j) of the probability state identification counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value (j), and repeats the processing from step S536-3. As a result, when the newly stored hold is read when the high probability game state and the fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number that are determined when the low probability game state is read. The fluctuation mode number and the fluctuation pattern number determined in step 1 are derived at the time of storing the hold.

As described above, according to the above-mentioned production effect determination process at the time of acquisition, when the stored hold is a hold to win the jackpot, and the stored hold is a hold that causes a loss, and the reach group is determined. When the random number is a fixed value, the pre-reading designated variation mode command and the pre-reading designated variation pattern command are transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as the pre-reading designation command. On the other hand, if the stored hold is a missed hold and the reach group determination random number is an indefinite value, an indefinite value command is transmitted to the sub-control board 330 as a prefetching designation command. In addition, each of the above-mentioned look-ahead designation commands is configured to be able to identify a command for a low probability game state and a command for a high probability game state from each other.

FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining the special game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the special game triggered by the entry of the game ball into the first starting opening 120 or the second starting opening 122, and the normal game triggered by the passage of the gaming ball into the gate 124. And proceed in parallel. The process related to the special game is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but the main control board 300 manages each process related to the special game in the special game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of special game control modules for controlling execution of special games, and a special game management phase is associated with each of these special game control modules. .. Specifically, when the special game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "special symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "01H", The module for executing the "special symbol changing process" is called, and when the special game management phase is "02H", the module for executing the "special symbol stop symbol display process" is called, and the special When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing the "special winning opening pre-processing" is called, and when the special game management phase is "04H", "large winning opening opening" When the module for executing the "control process" is called and the special game management phase is "05H", the module for executing the "special winning hole closing valid process" is called and the special game management phase is In the case of “06H”, the module for executing the “special winning hole end wait process” is called.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart illustrating the special game management process (step S600) in the main control board 300.

(Step S600-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game management phase.

(Step S600-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the special game control module corresponding to the special game management phase loaded in step S600-1.

(Step S600-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the special game control module selected in step S600-3 to start the processing.

(Step S600-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the special game timer that manages the control time of the special game, and ends the special game management process.

In addition to the above configuration, the main CPU 300a may confirm whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the setting abnormal state before the process of step S600-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is “3”, in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 25, No is obtained in step S200-11 and then Yes is obtained in step S200-13, which relates to the progress of the game. Without executing the various processing (S200-15 to S200-27), the processing is moved to step S200-29, and when it is not possible to confirm that the gaming machine status flag is "3", the processing is moved to step S600-1. It suffices to shift the processing.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This special symbol variation waiting process is executed when the special game management phase is "00H".

(Step S610-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, that is, the special 2 holding number (X2) is "1" or more. As a result, if it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S610-7, and it is determined that the special 2 reservation number (X2) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-3.

(Step S610-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special symbol 1 reserved sphere number counter, that is, the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more. As a result, when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is “1” or more, the processing is moved to step S610-7, and when it is determined that the special 1 reserved number (X1) is not “1” or more. The process proceeds to step S610-5.

(Step S610-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a customer waiting command in the transmission buffer, executes customer waiting setting processing for setting the customer waiting state, and ends the special symbol variation waiting processing.

(Step S610-7)
The main CPU 300a stores the special 2 reservation stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure reservation storage area, or the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure reservation storage area. The stored special 1 hold is block-transferred to the storage unit having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, in the above step S610-1, when it is determined that the special symbol 2 holding sphere number is “1” or more, the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the second special figure holding storage area The stored special 2 hold is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. In addition, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and the special 2 hold stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In addition, in the above step S610-3, if it is determined that the special symbol 1 holding sphere number is "1" or more, it is stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit of the first special figure holding storage area. The reserved special 1 reservation is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit, and the special 1 reservation stored in the first storage unit is block-transferred to the 0th storage unit. In this special symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the target special symbol holding sphere number counter corresponding to the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit is decremented by "1", and special 1 or special 2 is held. Sets a hold reduction designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that "1" has been subtracted.

(Step S610-9)
The main CPU 300a loads the jackpot determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, the holding type, the special symbol probability state flag for identifying whether it is a high-probability game state or a low-probability game state, and the game state and setting. The jackpot determination random number determination table (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the set value is selected to perform the winning combination lottery, and the special symbol hit determination process of storing the lottery result is executed.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the setting abnormal state when performing the large role lottery as described above, and as a result, the setting abnormal state is set. If it is confirmed that the gaming machine status flag is set, the setting abnormal state is set.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a confirms the currently set setting value by referring to the data relating to the setting value stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the large winning lottery. It is determined whether the confirmed set value is abnormal. For example, this determination is made by checking whether or not the confirmed set value is set within the range of "1" to "6".

As a result, when it is not judged that the confirmed set value is abnormal, the jackpot determination random number table according to the set value is set, and the large role lottery is performed as usual based on the set table. It will be. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed set value is abnormal, the main CPU 300a sets a setting abnormal state in the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c, and forcibly sets the result of the large-lot lottery to be lost. The process of step S610-9 is terminated. After that, in a state where the result of the large role lottery is set to “miss”, the processing after step S610-9 in the special symbol variation waiting processing is once executed. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt processing, after No in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 25, Yes is obtained in step S200-13. Therefore, the game is stopped without performing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S610-11)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol. Here, if the result of the big hand lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, the winning symbol random number and the holding type transferred to the 0th storage unit are loaded, and the corresponding winning symbol random number determination table is selected. To extract special symbol determination data, and save the extracted special symbol determination data (type of jackpot symbol). In addition, when the result of the large role lottery in step S610-9 is loss, the special symbol determination data for loss (type of loss symbol) corresponding to the holding type is saved. In this way, when the special symbol determination data is saved, the symbol type designation command corresponding to the special symbol determination data is set in the transmission buffer.

(Step S610-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the special symbol determination data extracted in step S610-11. The first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162 are each configured by 7 segments, and a number (counter value) is associated with each segment that configures 7 segments. The special symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates the number (counter value) of the segment that is finally turned on.

(Step S612)
The main CPU 300a executes a special symbol variation number determination process for determining the variation mode number and the variation pattern number. Details of this special symbol variation number determination processing will be described later.

(Step S610-15)
The main CPU 300a loads the variation mode number and variation pattern number determined in step S612, and refers to the variation time determination table to determine variation time 1 and variation time 2. Then, the total time of the determined fluctuation times 1 and 2 is set in the special symbol fluctuation timer.

(Step S610-17)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit, loads the special symbol determination data saved in step S610-11, Check the type of jackpot design. Then, by referring to the game state setting table, the game state and the high-accuracy number set after the major role game is finished are determined, and the determination result is saved in the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability number cutting preliminary counter. Further, here, the game state set at the time of jackpot winning is stored.

(Step S610-19)
The main CPU 300a, in the first special symbol display device 160 or the second special symbol display device 162, in order to start the variable display of the special symbol, executes the process of setting the special symbol display symbol counter. A counter value is associated with each of the 7-segment segments that form the first special symbol display device 160 and the second special symbol display device 162, and the segment corresponding to the counter value set in the special symbol display symbol counter is Lighting is controlled. Here, the counter value corresponding to the segment to be turned on at the start of the variable display of the special symbol will be set in the special symbol display symbol counter. The special symbol display symbol counter, the special symbol 1 display symbol counter corresponding to the first special symbol display 160, and the special symbol 2 display symbol counter corresponding to the second special symbol display 162 are provided separately. Therefore, here, the counter value is set to the counter corresponding to the hold type.

(Step S610-21)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter values of the special symbol 1 holding sphere number counter and the special symbol 2 holding sphere number counter, and sets the special symbol holding designation command in the transmission buffer. Here, set the special figure 1 hold designation command based on the counter value of the special symbol 1 hold sphere counter (special 1 hold number), based on the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold sphere counter (special 2 hold number) To set the special figure 2 hold specification command. Further, here, the special symbol winning order command corresponding to the winning order of the special 1 hold and the special 2 hold stored in step S610-7 is set in the transmission buffer. As a result, every time the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is exhausted, the special 1 hold number, the special 2 hold number, and the winning order of each of these holds are transmitted to the sub-control board 330.

(Step S610-23)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "01H", and ends the special symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol variation number determination process in the main control board 300.

(Step S612-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery in step S610-9 is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process is moved to step S612-3, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S612-5.

(Step S612-3)
The main CPU 300a sets the jackpot time reach mode determination random number determination table corresponding to the current fluctuation state, the jackpot symbol type, and the hold type.

(Step S612-5)
The main CPU 300a, if the read-out hold type is special 2 hold, confirm the counter value of the special symbol 2 hold ball number counter, if the read hold type is special 1 hold, Check the counter value of the special symbol 1 holding ball number counter.

(Step S612-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the corresponding reach group determination random number determination table on the basis of the current fluctuation state, the number of reservations confirmed in step S612-5, and the reservation type. Then, the reach group (group type) is determined based on the set reach group determination random number determination table and the reach group determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-9)
The main CPU 300a sets the reach time determination random number determination table for loss corresponding to the group type determined in step S612-7.

(Step S612-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation mode based on the reach mode determination random number determination table set in step S612-3 or step S612-9 and the reach mode determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7. Determine the number. Further, here, the fluctuation pattern random number determination table is determined together with the fluctuation mode number.

(Step S612-13)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation mode command corresponding to the variation mode number determined in step S612-11 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S612-15)
The main CPU 300a determines the variation pattern number based on the variation pattern random number determination table determined in step S612-11 and the variation pattern random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S610-7.

(Step S612-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the variation pattern command corresponding to the variation pattern number determined in step S612-15 in the transmission buffer, and ends the special symbol variation number determination process.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This special symbol changing process is executed when the special game management phase is "01H".

(Step S620-1)
The main CPU 300a executes a process of updating the special symbol variation base counter. The special symbol variation base counter is set to have a counter value such that the counter rotates once in a predetermined cycle (for example, 100 ms). Specifically, when the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter is “0”, a predetermined counter value (for example, 25) is set, and when the counter value is “1” or more, The counter value is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value.

(Step S620-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special symbol variation base counter updated in step S620-1 is "0". As a result, if the counter value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-5, and if the counter value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-5)
The main CPU 300a performs a special symbol variation timer updating process of subtracting a predetermined value from the timer value of the special symbol variation timer set in step S610-15.

(Step S620-7)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the timer value of the special symbol variation timer updated in step S620-5 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S620-15, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S620-9.

(Step S620-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special symbol display timer that measures the lighting time of each of the 7-segment segments forming the first special symbol display 160 and the second special symbol display 162. Specifically, when the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S620-11)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is “0”, the processing is moved to step S620-13, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special symbol display timer is not “0”, The special symbol changing process is ended.

(Step S620-13)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special symbol display symbol counter to be updated. As a result, the respective segments forming 7 segments are sequentially turned on at predetermined time intervals.

(Step S620-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "02H".

(Step S620-17)
The main CPU 300a saves the special symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S610-13 in the target special symbol display symbol counter. Thereby, on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162, the determined special symbol will be stopped and displayed.

(Step S620-19)
The main CPU 300a sets a special figure stop designation command indicating that the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 160 or the second special symbol display 162 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S620-21)
The main CPU 300a sets the special symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the special symbol, in the special game timer, and ends the special symbol variation process.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining the special symbol stop symbol display processing in the main control board 300. This special symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the special game management phase is "02H".

(Step S630-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S620-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S630-3.

(Step S630-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the large lottery.

(Step S630-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the winning combination lottery is a big hit. As a result, if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-17, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S630-7.

(Step S630-7)
The main CPU 300a executes a cut-out management process. Here, the special symbol probability state flag is loaded to check whether the current game state is the low-probability game state or the high-probability game state. Then, when the gaming state is the high-probability gaming state, the counter value of the high-probability number-of-times cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. As a result of updating the high-probability number cut counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the special symbol probability state flag corresponding to the low probability game state is set. As a result, in the high-probability gaming state, the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, and the gaming state shifts to the low-probability gaming state.

In addition, here, the normal symbol time saving state flag for identifying whether the game state is a non-time saving game state or a time saving game state is loaded, and the current game state is a non time saving game state or a time saving game. Check if the status. When the gaming state is the time saving gaming state, the counter value of the time saving cutting counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting "1" from the current counter value. In addition, as a result of updating the time saving/cutting counter, when the counter value becomes “0”, the normal symbol time saving state flag corresponding to the non-time saving game state is set. As a result, in the time saving game state, when the special symbol is determined a predetermined number of times without winning the jackpot, the game state shifts to the non-time saving game state.

(Step S630-9)
The main CPU 300a executes a variable state update process. Here, it is determined whether the fluctuation state is currently the special fluctuation state. When it is determined that the special variation state is present, the counter value of the special variation number counter is checked to determine whether to switch from the special variation state to the normal variation state. As a result, when it is determined to switch to the normal variation state, that is, when it is determined that the variation display of the last special symbol in the special variation state has ended, the variation state identification flag is updated to the flag for the normal variation state. ..

(Step S630-11)
The main CPU 300a sets a special state finalized game state confirmation designation command indicating the game state when the special symbol is finalized in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a count command for transmitting the high-accuracy count and the time reduction count updated in step S630-7 to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display process. As a result, the special game management process based on the hold of 1 ends, and when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the special symbol based on the next hold is performed. Will be seen.

(Step S630-17)
The main CPU 300a sets the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table according to the determined special symbol type.

(Step S630-19)
The main CPU 300a performs a special electric auditors product maximum actuation number setting process. Specifically, referring to the data set in step S630-17, the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter is set to a predetermined number (counter value corresponding to the type of special symbol=number of rounds) as a counter value. .. In addition, this special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter indicates the number of rounds that can be executed in the major role game to be started. On the other hand, the main RAM 300c is provided with a special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, and at the start of each round game, by adding "1" to the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter, the current The number of round games is managed. Here, with the start of the big role game, a process of resetting (renewing to "0") the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter is also executed.

(Step S630-21)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data set in step S630-17, and saves a predetermined opening time as a timer value in the special game timer.

(Step S630-23)
The main CPU 300a sets an opening designating command for transmitting the start of the major game to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S630-25)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H", and ends the special symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the major role game is started.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart illustrating the special winning opening opening pre-processing in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening pre-processing is executed when the special game management phase is "03H".

(Step S640-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer set in step S630-21 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening preprocessing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S640-3.

(Step S640-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value.

(Step S640-5)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening opening designation command for transmitting the opening start of the special winning opening 128 (start of the round game) to the sub control board 330 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S641)
The main CPU 300a executes a special winning opening opening/closing switching process. The special winning opening opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S640-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "04H", and ends the special winning opening release preprocessing.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining a special winning opening opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S641-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the number of times the special winning opening 128 is opened/closed during one round game). As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641-3.

(Step S641-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the special electric auditors product operating ram set table, and based on the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching counter, solenoid control data for energizing and controlling the special winning opening solenoid 128c, and The timer data which is the energization time or the energization stop time of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is extracted.

(Step S641-5)
The main CPU 300a starts energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c or energizes the special winning opening solenoid for stopping the special winning opening solenoid 128c based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S641-3. Perform control processing. By executing the special winning opening solenoid energization control process, control of starting or stopping energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c is performed in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S641-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S641-3 in the special game timer. The timer value saved in the special game timer here is the maximum opening time of the special winning opening 128 once.

(Step S641-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been energized, that is, whether or not the control process for starting the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c has been performed in step S641-5. As a result, if it is determined that the power is on, the process proceeds to step S641-11. If it is determined that the power is not on, the special winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S641-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the special electric auditors opening/closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the special winning opening opening/closing switching process.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining a special winning opening opening control process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening opening control processing is executed when the special game management phase is "04H".

(Step S650-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S641-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S650-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", step S650-. Processing is transferred to 3.

(Step S650-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S650-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S641.

(Step S641)
When determining in step S650-3 that the counter value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is not the upper limit value of the special electric auditors product opening/closing switching number, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S641. To do.

(Step S650-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the counter value of the special winning opening winning ball number counter updated in step S500-9 has reached the prescribed number, that is, the maximum winning opening 128 is set to the maximum possible winning number in one round. It is determined whether the same number of game balls have entered. As a result, if it is determined that the specified number has not been reached, the special winning opening opening control process is ended, and if it is determined that the specified number has been reached, the process moves to step S650-7.

(Step S650-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the special winning opening closing process required to close the special winning opening 128 by stopping the energization of the special winning opening solenoid 128c. As a result, the special winning opening 128 is closed.

(Step S650-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the special winning opening closing effective time (interval time) in the special game timer.

(Step S650-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "05H".

(Step S650-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a special winning opening closing designation command indicating that the special winning opening 128 is closed in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening closing valid process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening closing valid process is executed when the special game management phase is "05H".

(Step S660-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S650-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening closing valid process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0", the step is performed. The processing moves to S660-3.

(Step S660-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, that is, whether the round game of a preset number of times has ended. .. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value of the special electric auditors product continuous operation number counter matches the counter value of the special electric auditors product maximum operation number counter, the process proceeds to step S660-9, and it is determined that they do not match. If so, the process proceeds to step S660-5.

(Step S660-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "03H".

(Step S660-7)
The main CPU 300a saves a predetermined special winning opening closing time in the special game timer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process. As a result, the next round game will be started.

(Step S660-9)
The main CPU 300a executes an ending time setting process for saving the ending time in the special game timer.

(Step S660-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "06H".

(Step S660-13)
The main CPU 300a sets an ending designation command indicating the start of ending in the transmission buffer, and ends the special winning opening closing valid process.

FIG. 43 is a flowchart for explaining the special winning opening end weight process in the main control board 300. This special winning opening end wait process is executed when the special game management phase is "06H".

(Step S670-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the special game timer saved in step S660-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is not "0", the special winning opening end weight process is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the special game timer is "0". The processing moves to step S670-3.

(Step S670-3)
The main CPU 300a executes a state setting process for setting the game state after the major game has ended. Here, the special symbol probability state preliminary flag and the high-probability-number-of-times preliminary counter saved in step S610-17 are loaded to save the state data. In addition, here, depending on the type of the special symbol (big hit symbol), a predetermined state data is saved in the normal symbol time reduction state flag and the time reduction number cut counter. Further, here, based on the jackpot symbol that triggered the execution of the large role game, and the gaming state before the large role game is executed (the gaming state at the time of winning the large bonus game), the variation state after the end of the large role game is set. Further, when the change state is set to the special change state, thereafter, information concerning how the special change state is switched is simultaneously stored, and thereafter, based on the information stored here, the change state is changed. The switching process will be performed.

(Step S670-5)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a game state change designation command for transmitting the game state set after the end of the major game.

(Step S670-7)
The main CPU 300a sets the number command corresponding to the highly accurate number and the time saving number saved in step S670-3 in the transmission buffer.

(Step S670-9)
The main CPU 300a updates the special game management phase to "00H", and ends the special winning opening end wait process. Thereby, when the special 1 hold or the special 2 hold is stored, the variable display of the special symbol is restarted.

FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the normal game management phase. As described above, in the present embodiment, the process related to the normal game triggered by the passage of the game ball to the gate 124 is executed stepwise and repeatedly, but in the main control board 300, such a normal game is performed. Each process related to is managed by the normal game management phase.

As shown in FIG. 44, the main ROM 300b stores a plurality of normal game control modules for controlling execution of normal games, and a normal game management phase is associated with each of these normal game control modules. . Specifically, when the normal game management phase is "00H", the module for executing the "normal symbol variation waiting process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "01H", The module for executing "ordinary symbol changing process" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "02H", the module for executing "ordinary symbol stop symbol display process" is called, normally When the game management phase is "03H", the module for executing "normal electric auditors prize opening opening preprocessing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "04H", "normal" The module for executing the "electrical accessory winning hole opening control processing" is called, and when the normal game management phase is "05H", the module for executing "ordinary electric prize winning opening closing effective processing" Is called, and when the normal game management phase is "06H", the module for executing "normal electric prize winning portion end wait processing" is called.

FIG. 45 is a flowchart illustrating the normal game management processing (step S700) in the main control board 300.

(Step S700-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game management phase.

(Step S700-3)
The main CPU 300a selects the normal game control module corresponding to the normal game management phase loaded in step S700-1.

(Step S700-5)
The main CPU 300a calls the normal game control module selected in step S700-3 to start the processing.

(Step S700-7)
The main CPU 300a loads the normal game timer that manages the control time of the normal game, and ends the normal game management process.

In addition to the above configuration, the main CPU 300a may confirm whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the setting abnormal state before the process of step S700-1. In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the gaming machine state flag is "3". As a result, when it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is “3”, in the timer interrupt process of FIG. 25, No is obtained in step S200-11 and then Yes is obtained in step S200-13, which relates to the progress of the game. Without executing the various processing (S200-15 to S200-27), the processing is moved to step S200-29, and when it cannot be confirmed that the gaming machine status flag is "3", the processing is moved to step S700-1. It suffices to shift the processing.

FIG. 46 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol variation waiting process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol variation waiting process is executed when the normal game management phase is "00H".

(Step S710-1)
The main CPU 300a loads the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter, and determines whether the counter value is "0", that is, whether the ordinary figure holding is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is "0", the normal symbol variation waiting process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not "0", the process is moved to step S710-3.

(Step S710-3)
The main CPU 300a performs a block transfer of the universal figure reservation (random number for determining winning) stored in the first to fourth storage sections of the universal figure reservation storage area to a storage section having a smaller ordinal number. Specifically, the universal figure reservation stored in the second storage unit to the fourth storage unit is transferred to the first storage unit to the third storage unit. Further, the main RAM 300c is provided with a 0th storage unit to be processed, and transfers the universal figure hold stored in the first storage unit to the 0th storage unit. In this normal symbol storage area shift process, the counter value of the normal symbol holding sphere number counter is decremented by "1", and the general symbol reservation decrease designation command is transmitted, which indicates that the ordinary symbol reservation is decremented by "1". Set in buffer.

(Step S710-5)
The main CPU 300a loads the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit, selects the hit determination random number determination table corresponding to the current gaming state, performs the ordinary drawing lottery, and stores the result of the drawing. Execute the judgment process.

Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the setting abnormal state when performing the universal drawing as described above, and as a result, the setting abnormal state is reached. If it is confirmed that the gaming machine state flag is set to the abnormal setting state.

Specifically, first, the main CPU 300a confirms the currently set setting value by referring to the data related to the setting value stored in the setting value buffer of the main RAM 300c before performing the universal drawing lottery. , It is determined whether the confirmed set value is abnormal.

As a result, when it is not determined that the confirmed set value is abnormal, no matter which of the set values 1 to 6, the set value is determined depending on whether or not it is in the time saving game state ( The hit determination random number table shown in (a) (for non-time saving game state) or (b) (for time saving game state) is set, and the normal figure lottery is performed as usual based on the set table. On the other hand, when the main CPU 300a determines that the confirmed set value is abnormal, the main CPU 300a sets a setting abnormal state in the gaming machine state flag of the main RAM 300c, and forcibly sets the result of the ordinary drawing lottery to a loss. Then, the process of step S710-5 is finished. After that, in the state where the result of the universal drawing lottery is set to “miss”, the processing after step S710-5 in the normal symbol variation waiting processing is once executed. Then, since the setting abnormal state (abnormal state) is set in the gaming machine state flag, in the next timer interrupt processing, No is obtained in step S200-11 shown in FIG. 25 and then Yes is obtained in step S200-13. Therefore, the game is stopped without performing various processes related to the progress of the game in steps S200-15 to S200-27.

(Step S710-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number corresponding to the result of the ordinary symbol lottery in step S710-5. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 168 is composed of one LED lamp, and in the case of a hit, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned on, and in the case of a loss, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is turned off. .. The normal symbol stop symbol number determined here indicates whether or not the normal symbol indicator 168 is finally turned on. For example, when the winning symbol is won, the normal symbol stop symbol number is "0". Is determined, in the case of loss, "1" is determined as the normal symbol stop symbol number.

(Step S710-9)
The main CPU 300a confirms the current game state, selects and sets the corresponding normal symbol variation time data table.

(Step S710-11)
The main CPU 300a determines the normal symbol variation time based on the hit determination random number transferred to the 0th storage unit in step S710-3 and the normal symbol variation time data table set in step S710-9.

(Step S710-13)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol variation time determined in step S710-11 in the normal game timer.

(Step S710-15)
The main CPU 300a, in the normal symbol display device 168, in order to start the variable display of the normal symbol, executes the process of setting the normal symbol display symbol counter. In this normal symbol display symbol counter, when the counter value is set to, for example, "0", the normal symbol display 168 is controlled to be lighted, and when the counter value is set to "1", the normal symbol is displayed. The lamp 168 is controlled to be turned off. Here, a predetermined counter value will be set in the normal symbol display symbol counter at the start of the variable display of the normal symbol.

(Step S710-17)
The main CPU 300a sets, in the transmission buffer, a universal figure pending designation command indicating the number of universal figure pending stored in the universal figure pending storage area.

(Step S710-19)
Main CPU300a, the normal symbol stop symbol number determined in the above step S710-7, that is, based on the symbol type (hit symbol or lost symbol) determined by the normal symbol hit determination process, the normal symbol designating command transmission buffer Set to.

(Step S710-21)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "01H", and ends the normal symbol variation waiting process.

FIG. 47 is a flowchart for explaining the normal symbol changing process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol changing process is executed when the normal game management phase is "01H".

(Step S720-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S710-13 is "0". As a result, if the timer value is "0", the process proceeds to step S720-9, and if the timer value is not "0", the process proceeds to step S720-3.

(Step S720-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal symbol display timer that measures the lighting time and the extinguishing time of the normal symbol display device 168. Specifically, when the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0", a predetermined timer value is set, and when the timer value is "1" or more, from the current timer value The timer value is updated to the value obtained by subtracting "1".

(Step S720-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal symbol display timer is “0”, the process is moved to step S720-7, and when it is determined that the timer value of the ordinary symbol display timer is not “0”, Normally the process during symbol change ends.

(Step S720-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter. Here, if the counter value of the normal symbol display symbol counter is a counter value indicating that the normal symbol display device 168 is turned off, the counter value is updated to indicate that it is lit, and the counter value that indicates that the normal symbol display device 168 is lit. If it is, the counter value indicating the turn-off is updated, and the normal symbol changing process is ended. As a result, the normal symbol display device 168 is repeatedly turned on and off (flashes) at regular time intervals over the normal symbol variation time.

(Step S720-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal symbol stop symbol number (counter value) determined in step S710-7 in the normal symbol display symbol counter. As a result, the ordinary symbol display device 168 is finally controlled to be turned on or off, and the result of the ordinary symbol lottery is notified.

(Step S720-11)
The main CPU 300a sets the normal symbol variation stop time, which is the time to stop and display the normal symbol, in the normal game timer.

(Step S720-13)
The main CPU 300a sets a normal figure stop designation command in the transmission buffer, which indicates that the stop display of the normal symbols has started.

(Step S720-15)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "02H", and ends the normal symbol changing process.

FIG. 48 is a flow chart for explaining a normal symbol stop symbol display process in the main control board 300. This normal symbol stop symbol display process is executed when the normal game management phase is "02H".

(Step S730-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S720-11 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal symbol stop symbol display processing is ended, and when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0" The processing moves to step S730-3.

(Step S730-3)
The main CPU 300a confirms the result of the universal drawing lottery.

(Step S730-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the result of the universal figure drawing is a win. As a result, if it is determined that it is a hit, the process is moved to step S730-9, and if it is determined that it is not a hit (is lost), the process is moved to step S730-7.

(Step S730-7)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the normal game management process based on the 1-Public figure hold ends, and if the Universal-Purpose hold is stored, the process for starting the variable display of the normal symbol based on the next hold is performed. Becomes

(Step S730-9)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table and saves the normal game timer as the timer value, which is the time before opening the universal communication.

(Step S730-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "03H", and ends the normal symbol stop symbol display processing. As a result, the opening/closing control of the second starting port 122 is started.

FIG. 49 is a flow chart for explaining pre-processing for opening the ordinary electric prize winning opening in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "03H".

(Step S740-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer set in step S730-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening pre-processing is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
The main CPU 300a executes a normal electric prize winning opening/closing switching process. This normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process will be described later.

(Step S740-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "04H", and finishes the normal electric prize winning opening opening preprocessing.

FIG. 50 is a flow chart for explaining a normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process in the main control board 300.

(Step S741-1)
In the main CPU 300a, the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number (the opening/closing number of the movable piece 122b of the second starting opening 122 during one opening/closing control). To determine. As a result, when it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening/closing switching process is ended, and when it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741-3. Transfer.

(Step S741-3)
The main CPU 300a refers to the data of the opening/closing control pattern table, and based on the count value of the ordinary electric accessory opening/closing switching number counter, solenoid control data (energization control data or energization control) for energizing the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c. Stop control data), and timer data that is the energization time (solenoid energization time) or energization stop time (universal closing effective time = rest time) of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c are extracted.

(Step S741-5)
Based on the solenoid control data extracted in step S741-3, the main CPU 300a starts energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c, or stops the energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c. Execute the product solenoid energization control process By the execution of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid energization control processing, the energization start or the energization stop of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122c is controlled in steps S400-25 and S400-27.

(Step S741-7)
The main CPU 300a saves the timer value based on the timer data extracted in step S741-3 in the normal game timer. The timer value saved in the normal game timer here is the maximum opening time of the second starting opening 122 once.

(Step S741-9)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the energization state of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been started, that is, whether or not the control process for starting energization of the ordinary electric auditors product solenoid 122c has been performed in step S741-5. As a result, if it is determined that the energization is started, the process proceeds to step S741-11, and if it is determined that the energization is not started, the normal electric prize winning part opening/closing switching process is ended.

(Step S741-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the counter value of the ordinary electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter to a value obtained by adding "1" to the current counter value, and ends the ordinary electric auditors product prize opening/closing switching processing.

FIG. 51 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part opening control processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening opening control process is executed when the normal game management phase is "04H".

(Step S750-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S741-7 is "0". As a result, if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the process proceeds to step S750-5, and if it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0", step S750. The process is moved to -3.

(Step S750-3)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number counter is the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product opening/closing switching number. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S750-7, and if it is determined that the counter value is not the upper limit value, the process proceeds to step S741.

(Step S741)
When it is determined in step S750-3 that the counter value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count counter is not the upper limit value of the normal electric auditors product open/close switching count, the main CPU 300a executes the process of step S741. To do.

(Step S750-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the ordinary electric prize winning ball number counter updated in step S530-9 has reached the specified number, that is, the second starting opening 122 is being controlled to be opened and closed once. It is determined whether or not as many game balls as the maximum possible winning number have entered. As a result, when it is determined that the prescribed number has not been reached, the ordinary electric prize winning opening opening control process is ended, and when it is determined that the prescribed number is reached, the process moves to step S750-7.

(Step S750-7)
The main CPU 300a executes the normal electric accessory closing process required to close the second starting opening 122 by stopping the energization of the normal electric accessory solenoid 122c. As a result, the second starting port 122 is closed.

(Step S750-9)
The main CPU 300a saves the normal electric power valid state time in the normal game timer.

(Step S750-11)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "05H", and ends the normal electric auditors product winning opening opening control process.

FIG. 52 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric accessory winning port closing valid processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning part closing effective processing is executed when the normal game management phase is "05H".

(Step S760-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S750-9 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric auditors product winning opening closing valid process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S760-3.

(Step S760-3)
The main CPU 300a saves the wait time for ending the ordinary electric power in the normal game timer.

(Step S760-5)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "06H", and ends the normal electric prize winning part closing valid processing.

FIG. 53 is a flow chart for explaining the normal electric prize winning part end weight processing in the main control board 300. This normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is executed when the normal game management phase is "06H".

(Step S770-1)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the timer value of the normal game timer saved in step S760-3 is "0". As a result, when it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is not "0", the normal electric prize winning opening end weight process is ended, and it is determined that the timer value of the normal game timer is "0". In that case, the process proceeds to step S770-3.

(Step S770-3)
The main CPU 300a updates the normal game management phase to "00H", and ends the normal electric auditors prize winning port end weight process. As a result, when the universal figure hold is stored, the variable display of the ordinary symbols is restarted.

As described above, various processes are executed in the main control board 300, so that the special game and the normal game progress, but during the progress of such a game, the command transmitted from the main control board 300. Based on the above, control for executing various effects is performed on the sub control board 330.

(Evacuation process when the main control board 300 is powered off (XINT interrupt process))
FIG. 54 is a flowchart illustrating a power-off evacuation process (XINT interrupt process) in the main control board 300. The main CPU 300a monitors the power failure detection circuit, and when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value, it interrupts the power during the interrupt enable period (S110-11 in FIG. 24) in the main loop processing (S110 in FIG. 23). A saving process at disconnection (S800) is executed.

(Step S800-1)
When the power-off notice signal is input, the main CPU 300a saves the register.

(Step S800-3)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off notice signal.

(Step S800-5)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-11, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S800-7. ..

(Step S800-7)
The main CPU 300a restores the register.

(Step S800-9)
The main CPU 300a performs a process for permitting interruption, and ends the power-off save process.

(Step S800-11)
The main CPU 300a executes an output port clearing process for stopping the output of the output port.

(Step S800-13)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process of calculating and storing the checksum of the used area (F000H to F1FFH) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-15)
The main CPU 300a executes a checksum setting process of calculating and storing the checksum of the unused area (F210H to F228H) of the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-17)
The main CPU 300a executes a RAM protection setting process necessary to prohibit access to the main RAM 300c.

(Step S800-19)
The main CPU 300a sets the count value of the loop counter to a predetermined number of times the power failure detection signal is detected in order to set the power failure occurrence monitoring time.

(Step S800-21)
The main CPU 300a checks the power off notice signal.

(Step S800-23)
The main CPU 300a determines whether or not the power-off notice signal is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is detected, the process proceeds to step S800-19, and if it is determined that the power-off notice signal is not detected, the process proceeds to step S800-25. ..

(Step S800-25)
The main CPU 300a subtracts 1 from the value of the loop counter set in step S800-19.

(Step S800-27)
The main CPU 300a determines whether the counter value of the loop counter is 0. As a result, if it is determined that the counter value is not 0, the process proceeds to step S800-21, and if it is determined that the counter value is 0, the CPU initialization process (step S100) described above is performed.

In addition, when the power is actually cut off, the operation of the gaming machine 100 is stopped during the loop of steps S800-19 to S800-27.

Next, the contents of clearing the main RAM 300c, the state of the gaming machine 100, and the contents displayed on the performance display monitor 304 according to the operations of the RAM clear switch 307 and the setting key switch 308 when the power is turned on in the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 55 shows a first example in which the state of the gaming machine 100 is being changed during the last power-off, and the main RAM 300c is normal (the backup flag is normal) when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 55, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory (main RAM 300c) are the contents of the setting related process and the performance display monitor 304. The data other than the display data is cleared, (2) after the power is turned on, the setting changeable state is entered, and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the content of the memory clears data other than the data related to the setting-related processing and the display on the performance display monitor 304. 5) After the power is turned on, the state is changed to the setting changeable state, and (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value. In (4), if the RAM clearing process can be normally executed when the previous setting changeable state is entered, only the clear range at the time of restoration from power failure may be cleared.

In addition to the above-mentioned configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the power display is turned on, and the performance display monitor 304 displays the abnormal state. , An error code (“Er.”) may be displayed.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the content of the memory clears data other than the data related to the setting related processing and the display on the performance display monitor 304, ( 8) After the power is turned on, the state is changed to the setting changeable state, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value. In (7), if the RAM clearing process can be normally executed when the previous setting changeable state is entered, only the clear range at the time of restoration from power failure may be cleared.

In addition to the above-mentioned configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, the contents of the memory are not changed and the power display is switched to the abnormal state, and the performance display monitor 304 displays The error code may be displayed.

Furthermore, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the content of the memory clears data other than the data related to the setting-related processing and the display on the performance display monitor 304, and (11) ) After the power is turned on, the state shifts to the setting changeable state, and (12) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value. In (10), if the RAM clearing process can be normally executed when the previous setting changeable state is entered, only the clear range at the time of restoration from power failure may be cleared.

In addition to the above configuration, when the setting key is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, the power display is switched to an abnormal state, and the performance display monitor 304 displays an error. The code may be displayed.

FIG. 56 shows a second example in the case where the state of the gaming machine 100 is being referred to the setting at the previous power-off, and the main RAM 300c is normal when the power is restored.

As shown in FIG. 56, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the content of the memory is other than the data related to the setting related processing and the display on the performance display monitor 304. Is cleared, (2) after power is turned on, the state is changed to the setting changeable state, and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

When the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (5) after power-on, the setting reference state is entered, and (6) ) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the content of the memory clears data other than the data related to the setting related processing and the display on the performance display monitor 304, ( 8) After the power is turned on, the game is ready to be played, and (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays the base.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (11) after power is turned on, the setting reference state is entered, 12) The performance display monitor 304 displays the set value.

In addition to the above-mentioned configuration, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, the contents of the memory are not changed, and after the power is turned on, the game display state is entered and the performance display monitor 304 May display the base.

FIG. 57 shows a third example of the case where the RAM is abnormal (the backup flag is abnormal) when the power is restored regardless of the state of the gaming machine 100 at the time of the previous power shutdown.

As shown in FIG. 57, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (1) the contents of the memory are cleared except for the data related to the display on the performance display monitor 304, (2) After the power is turned on, the state is changed to the setting changeable state, and (3) the performance display monitor 304 displays the set value. In (1), when the main RAM 300c is abnormal, the data related to the display on the performance display monitor 304 may be cleared.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is ON and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (4) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (5) an abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) is entered after the power is turned on. Then, (6) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Further, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is ON, (7) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (8) the power supply is turned on, and then an abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) is entered. Then, (9) the performance display monitor 304 displays an error code.

Furthermore, when the setting key switch 308 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 307 is OFF, (10) the contents of the memory are not changed, and (11) an abnormal state (RAM abnormal state) occurs after the power is turned on. Then, (12) the performance display monitor 304 displays the error code.

Next, the security signal setting process in the external information management process (S200-29) of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, here, only the security signal of the plurality of types of signals included in the external information will be described.

(Step S200-29a)
The main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data stored in the main RAM 300c and sets the initial value. Here, the external information output data is data composed of 8 bits, and the value of the 0th bit of this 8-bit data corresponds to the data relating to the security signal. In the present embodiment, when the value of the 0th bit is set to "0", the security signal cannot be output, and when the value of the 0th bit is set to "1". Can output a security signal. In this process, as the initial setting, the value of the 0th bit is first set to "0".

(Step S200-29b)
The main CPU 300a loads the second error flag (switch error flag, radio wave error flag, magnetic error flag) stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-29c)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether any of the values of the second error flag is "0". As a result, when it cannot be confirmed that any of the values of the second error flag is “0” (No in S200-29c), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. In this case, when the main CPU 300a determines that any of the second errors has occurred in the state management process (S200-21) of the timer interrupt process (S200), any value of the second error flag is This corresponds to the case where it is set to "1". Note that, as described above, when the second error occurs, the value of the second error flag is not "0" is the output condition of the security signal when the second error occurs (see FIG. 20). ). On the other hand, when it is confirmed that any of the values of the second error flag is "0" (No in S200-29c), the process is moved to step S200-29f. In this case, the main CPU 300a maintains any value of the second error flag at “0” based on the fact that the main CPU 300a does not determine any occurrence of the second error in the state management process of the timer interrupt process. It is equivalent to the case.

(Step S200-29d)
The main CPU 300a refers to the external information output data and rewrites the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data from “0” to “1”. That is, in this process, as described above, one of the values of the second error flag is set to “1” (≠“0”) and the output condition of the security signal is satisfied. Is set to be output to the outside.

(Step S200-29e)
The main CPU 300a saves the external information output data in the output port buffer. As a result, the saved external information output data is output to the outside in the port output process (S200-35) of the timer interrupt process.

(Step S200-29f)
The main CPU 300a loads the gaming machine status flag stored in the main RAM 300c.

(Step S200-29g)
The main CPU 300a confirms whether or not the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0". As a result, when it is confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0" (Yes in S200-29g), the process proceeds to step S200-29h. In this case, at power-on or while the game is in progress, at least the second error has not occurred, and the state of the gaming machine 100 is in the game stopped state (setting changeable state, setting reference state, abnormal state). Corresponds to no case. On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is "0" (No in S200-29g), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. This case corresponds to the case where the value of the gaming machine state flag is one of "1" to "5" when the power is turned on or the game is in progress. Then, at this time, since the value of the gaming machine state flag is not "0", the output condition of the security signal is satisfied (see FIG. 20). Therefore, when the occurrence of the second error is determined (S200-29c). Similarly to No), the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data is rewritten to "1" (S200-29d), and the external information output data is saved (S200-29e).

(Step S200-29h)
The main CPU 300a refers to the security signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c, and confirms whether or not the timer value is "0". As a result, when it cannot be confirmed that the timer value of the security signal timer is “0” (No in S200-29h), the process proceeds to step S200-29d. In this case, the main CPU 300a has determined that any of the first errors has occurred in the switch management process (S500), the state management process (S200-21), or the winning opening switch process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process. , That the RAM clear processing has been performed (when the RAM clear processing is being executed), that the setting change processing has been completed (when the setting change processing ends), and that the setting reference processing has ended (when the setting reference processing has ended). 2) corresponding to the case where the timer value of the security signal timer is set. Then, at this time, since the timer value of the security signal timer is not “0”, the output condition of the security signal is satisfied (see FIG. 20 ), and therefore it is determined that the second error has occurred (S200-29c). Similarly to No.), the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data is rewritten to "1" (S200-29d), and the external information output data is saved (S200-29e).

The timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value (“32”) immediately after the occurrence of the above-mentioned first error, immediately after execution of the RAM clear processing, immediately after the end of the setting change processing, or immediately after the end of the setting reference processing. ) Is set and the security signal is output based on the occurrence of the first error, the execution of the RAM clear processing, the end of the setting change processing, or the end of the setting reference processing, the value being updated is Any one of "31" to "1" is set.

On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the timer value of the security signal timer is "0" (Yes in S200-29h), the process proceeds to step S200-29e. In this case, neither the first error nor the second error has occurred, the state of the gaming machine 100 is not in the game stopped state, and when the RAM clear process is executed and the setting change process is ended. This corresponds to the case where neither the end of the setting reference processing nor the setting reference processing is applicable. At this time, the main CPU 300a directly saves the external information output data set with the initial value (“0”) in step S200-29a. That is, since the value of the 0th bit of the external information output data is set to "0" without being rewritten to "1", the security signal is set so as not to be output.

Next, a case where the setting abnormal state occurs while the security signal is being output based on the occurrence of the base abnormal error will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 59, when a base abnormality error occurs, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the base abnormality error flag to "1" in the winning opening switch processing (S200-23) of the timer interrupt processing (S200). An initial value ("32") is set to the timer value of the security signal timer. Then, in the security signal setting process of the external information management process (S200-29), it is set so that the security signal can be output as external information, and then the security signal is output in the port output process (S200-35). As described above, since the timer value of the security signal timer is decremented by "1" in the timer update process (S200-15) of the timer interrupt process performed every 4 ms, this security signal is originally It is output only for 128 ms (=4 ms×32) from the occurrence of the base abnormal error.

Here, if a setting abnormality error occurs 40 ms after the output of the security signal is started based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the main CPU 300a first sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "3." ”Is set. At this time, in the security signal setting process of the external information management process, the gaming machine state flag is loaded (S200-29f), and it is confirmed that the value of the gaming machine state flag is not "0" (No in S200-29g), The security signal is set to be outputable (S200-29d, e). Then, while the abnormal setting state continues, the process of setting the security signal to be output is repeatedly performed in the security signal setting process. Therefore, even if 128 ms has elapsed from the start of the security signal output based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the security signal is continuously output without interruption as long as the setting abnormality state continues. However, when the setting change process is executed and the abnormal setting state is canceled, the initial value (“32”) is set to the timer value of the security signal timer in the process of step S300-21 of the setting-related process (S300). Therefore, the security signal is turned off after further output for 128 ms after the setting abnormal state is released. As described above, in this embodiment, when the occurrence of the setting abnormality state is determined while the security signal is being output based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error, the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the base abnormality error is started. From then on, the security signal can be continuously output at least until the abnormal setting state is released. The same applies when the first error other than the base abnormality error occurs.

When the setting abnormal state occurs during the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the base abnormal error as described above, the main CPU 300a sets the value of the gaming machine state flag to "3", so that the step S200 of the timer interruption process is performed. After determining "No" in -11 and "Yes" in subsequent step S200-13, the process proceeds to external information management processing (S200-29). That is, since it is not determined to be Yes in step S200-11 of the timer interrupt process, the various processes (S200-15 to S200-27) related to the game progress are not executed, and the timer update process (S200-15) is naturally executed. Will not do. Therefore, when the setting error occurs, the timer value of the security signal timer that was set based on the occurrence of the base error is not updated, and the timer value of the security signal timer when the setting error occurs (this example Then, “22 (=32−(40÷4))” is maintained as it is, and based on the cancellation of the setting abnormal state, in the processing of step S300-21 of the setting related processing (S300), The timer value of the security signal timer is updated from "22" to "32".

If, in the setting-related process (S300), the security signal timer is not set at the end of the setting change, the timer value of the security signal timer maintained after the setting abnormal state is released ( In this example, the security signal is output for 88 ms (=4 ms×22) based on “22”). Even in this case, it is possible to sufficiently secure the output time of the security signal based on the setting related processing. However, the initial value of the output time of the security signal based on the occurrence of the base error is 128 ms, and the timer update stopped during the output, so the output time of the security signal output after the setting error state is released. Is shorter than 128 ms.

In this way, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to output the security signal (external signal) when the abnormal setting state occurs. According to this configuration, when the abnormal setting state occurs, it is possible to notify the occurrence of the abnormal setting state to the outside, so in the gaming machine that can change the setting value, the output processing of the external signal is appropriately performed. be able to.

In addition, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment is configured to output a common security signal when a setting abnormal state occurs and when various errors (other abnormal states) occur. With this configuration, it is not necessary to separately provide a signal line (security signal signal line) for outputting a security signal when a setting abnormal state occurs and when various errors occur. Therefore, it is possible to notify the outside of the abnormal setting state and various errors while suppressing the increase in the number of security signal lines.

Further, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment, when a setting abnormal state occurs while outputting a security signal based on the occurrence of the first error (another abnormal state), security based on the occurrence of the first error The security signal can be continuously output from the time when the output of the signal is started until at least the abnormal setting state is released. According to this configuration, if the setting abnormal state occurs during the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error, the security signal can be continuously output without interruption until the setting abnormal state is released at least. Therefore, the output of the external signal can be stably performed.

In addition to the game stopped state, the gaming machine 100 of the present embodiment determines whether or not various errors (first error, second error) have occurred, and it is determined that any of the various errors has occurred. In that case, a security signal can be output to the outside to notify the occurrence of the error. Therefore, it is possible to promptly deal with a fraudulent act during a game or an unexpected situation.

In the above-described embodiment, the timer value of the security signal timer is determined by the special interrupt wrong winning error, the special winning opening excessive winning error, the big winning opening entry mismatch error, and the universal call in the switch management processing (S500) of the timer interrupt processing (S200). If it is determined that any of the fraudulent winning errors has occurred, and if any of the winning frequency abnormal error or the vibration error has been determined in the state management process (S200-21), the winning opening switch process (S200-23). ), the initial value "32" is set based on the determination that the abnormal base error has occurred, but the invention is not limited to this. For example, the timer values of these security signal timers may be set in the external information management process (S200-29). In this case, the main CPU 300a confirms the value of the first error flag in the external information management process, and based on the fact that any value of the first error flag is set to "1", the security signal timer The initial value may be set to the timer value of. By doing so, the setting of the security signal timer based on the occurrence of the first error can be collectively performed within the external information management process, and thus the burden on the designer can be reduced.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, only the security signal setting process in the external information management process has been described, but the setting process is also performed for a plurality of types of signals included in the external information other than the security signal according to the progress of the game. ing. In the following, as an example, the symbol determination frequency signal, the starting opening signal, the out signal, and the prize ball signal will be described.

The symbol determination number signal is a signal that is output only for 128 ms after the special symbol according to the special symbol 1 or the special symbol according to the special symbol (special symbol) stops changing. The main CPU 300a of the main control board 300 sets an initial value ("32") to the timer value of the symbol determination number signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c based on the stop of the variation of the special symbol. Then, in the external information management process (S200-29), referring to the timer value of the symbol determination number signal timer, based on the value is not "0", corresponding to the symbol determination number signal of the external information output data The value of the bit (hereinafter, referred to as the symbol determination number corresponding bit) is rewritten from "0" to "1", and the external information output data is saved in the output port buffer. In this case, in the port output process (S200-35) executed thereafter, the symbol determination frequency signal will be output, but similarly to the output of the security signal, the symbol update frequency in the timer updating process (S200-15). Until the timer value of the signal timer is updated to "0" (that is, until 128 ms has elapsed), the symbol determination frequency signal is output. On the other hand, if the fluctuation of the special symbol is not stopped, the value of the symbol decision number corresponding bit of the external information output data is maintained as "0" without setting the timer value of the symbol decision number timer. The external information output data is saved in the output port buffer. In this case, in the port output process (S200-35), the symbol determination frequency signal is not output.

The starting opening signal is a signal output only for 128 ms each time the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the second starting opening detection switch 122s detects a winning of a game ball. Regarding the setting processing of the starting opening signal, based on the winning detection of the game ball by the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the timer value of the starting opening signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c is initialized. Similar to the case of the above-mentioned symbol determination frequency signal, except that the value is set and the value of the bit corresponding to the starting opening signal of the external information output data in the external information management process is rewritten from "0" to "1". Therefore, detailed description is omitted.

The out signal is a signal output only for 128 ms each time the out ball detection switch 129s detects passage of a game ball. Regarding the setting process of the out signal, in the external information management process, the initial value is set to the timer value of the out signal timer stored in the main RAM 300c based on the passage detection of the game ball by the out ball detection switch 129s. Except that the value of the bit corresponding to the out signal of the external information output data is rewritten from "0" to "1", it is the same as the case of the symbol determination frequency signal and the starting opening signal, and thus detailed description will be omitted.

In this way, the symbol determination frequency signal, the starting opening signal, and the out signal are signals whose output is controlled by the main control board 300, and are in a setting abnormal state (game stop state) during the output of these signals. If so, the timer update process (S200-15) is not executed, as in the case of the security signal. Therefore, the timer values of these signal timers are not subtracted and become "0". In this case, the symbol determination frequency signal, the starting port signal, and the out signal do not end even after 128 ms have elapsed from the start of output, and the output continues until the abnormal setting state is released. Become. Therefore, even if a setting error occurs during the output of these signals, the hall computer or the like can be notified of the state of the gaming machine 100 stably and accurately. Further, since the situation in the case of the setting abnormality state can be continued as much as possible, it can be useful for investigating the cause of the setting abnormality.

On the other hand, the prize ball signal is a signal whose output is controlled by the payout control board 310, unlike the above-described symbol determination frequency signal. The payout control board 310 controls to output a prize ball signal only for 60.2 ms each time it detects that 10 game balls have been paid out by the payout ball counting switch 316s. Here, the payout control board 310 sets the timer value of the prize ball signal timer stored in the RAM (not shown) of the payout control board 310 based on the detection of the payout of the 10 game balls, and the prize ball signal. The output of the prize ball signal is ended when the timer value is subtracted and becomes “0”. As described above, the output control of the prize ball signal is managed not by the main control board 300 but by the payout control board 310, and even when the setting abnormal state is generated during the output of the prize ball signal, the prize is output. The sphere signal is output only for 60.2 ms from the start of its output. That is, when 60.2 ms has elapsed since the output of the prize ball signal was started, the output of the prize ball signal can be ended even in the setting abnormal state at that time.

Although not given as an example in the above, the jackpot signal is a signal that is output while the jackpot is in the midst of a jackpot due to winning the jackpot in the jackpot lottery. This signal is output while the middle frame is in the open state or while only the front frame 106 is open to the middle frame 104 and the outer frame 102. The outputs of the jackpot signal and the door frame opening signal are controlled by the main control board 300.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the setting abnormal state is generated during the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error (another abnormal state), at least the setting abnormal state is released from the output start of the security signal. Until then, the security signal was continuously output, but not limited to this, even when a second error (another abnormal state) occurs, the security signal is output in the same manner as above. You may. That is, when the second error occurs, the security signal is normally output only until the second error is canceled. However, if the setting error occurs during this period, the second error, for example, may occur. Even if is canceled, the security signal may be continuously output as long as the abnormal setting state is not canceled. In this way, even when the second error occurs, the security signal can be stably output without interruption until the abnormal setting state is released, so that the output processing of the external signal is performed more appropriately. be able to.

Further, in the above embodiment, if the setting error occurs during the output of the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error, at least the setting error occurs even if the security signal output time (128 ms) at the time of the first error occurs. The security signal can be continuously output until the state is released, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when 128 ms has elapsed after the security signal based on the occurrence of the first error was output, the security signal output is temporarily turned off, and immediately after that, the security signal output is turned on again so that at least the setting error state is detected. The security signal may be continuously output until it is released. Even with this configuration, the same effect as that of the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

Further, in the above embodiment, the special winning opening 128 is not provided with a probability variation area that allows the gaming state after the completion of the large role game to be changed to the high-probability gaming state and the time-saving gaming state, but the probability variation area is provided. May be provided. In this case, in addition to the various errors described in the above embodiment, it is preferable to be configured to be able to determine a probability variation area non-passing error and a probability variation area abnormal passage error. The probability variation region is provided with a probability variation region detection switch that detects that the probability variation region has passed.

The probability variation area non-passing error is an error that occurs when there is no game ball winning in the probability variation area in a specific round in which the winning of the game ball in the probability variation area is achieved during a major role game. The main CPU 300a determines whether a probability variation area non-passage error has occurred in the switch management processing (S500) of the timer interrupt processing (S200). Specifically, if the special game management phase is loaded and the state is not less than the special winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H), whether the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch is input over a specific round. Check if As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch has not been input over a specific round, it is determined that a probability variation area non-passing error has occurred, and the value of the probability variation area non-passing error flag is determined. Is updated from "0" to "1", and an initial value ("32") is set to the timer value of the security signal timer. On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch has not been input for the specific round, it is not determined that a probability variation area non-passing error has occurred, and the probability variation area non-passing error flag is determined. Value is maintained at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. It should be noted that this probability variation area non-passing error is based on the occurrence of an unexpected situation in the gaming machine, although it should have been possible to realize the winning of the game ball in the probability variation area without fail, the probability variation area This is for determining whether or not to compensate the loss given to the player when the winning of the game ball cannot be realized.

The probability variation area abnormal passage error is an error that occurs when there is a winning of the game ball in the probability variation area in a predetermined round that makes it impossible to achieve the winning of the game ball in the probability variation area during the big role game. The main CPU 300a determines whether a probability variation abnormal passage error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, if the special game management phase is loaded and it is not under the special winning opening opening control state (special game management phase <04H), whether the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch has been input for a predetermined round or not. Check if As a result, when it is confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch has been input for a predetermined round, it is determined that a probability variation area abnormal passage error has occurred, and the value of the probability variation area abnormality passage error flag is set. The value is updated from "0" to "1" and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, if it cannot be confirmed that the detection signal from the probability variation area detection switch has been input over a predetermined round, it is not determined that a probability variation area abnormal passage error has occurred, and the value of the probability variation area abnormality passage error flag is set to " It is maintained as "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In this way, by making it possible to determine the probability variation area non-passing error and the probability variation area abnormal passage error, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error relating to the probability variation area in a gaming machine equipped with the probability variation area, and when an unexpected situation occurs. It will be possible to respond promptly when a fraudulent act is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first starting opening 120 is provided in the lower area of the game area 116, and the second starting opening 122 is provided in the right area of the game area 116, but the present invention is not limited to this. .. For example, a distribution device having a first start opening 120 and a first second start opening is provided in a lower area of the game area 116, and a second second start opening is provided in a right area of the game area 116. Is provided, the distribution device, the game ball that has entered the distribution device the first starting port 120 → first second starting port → first starting port 120 → first second starting port → · · · -Alternatively, it may be configured to be distributed alternately. That is, when a game ball enters the distribution device, after the game ball wins the first start opening, the game ball always wins the first second start opening, and the game ball plays the first start opening. After winning the second start opening, the first start opening must be won. In such a gaming machine, in addition to the various errors described in the above embodiment, it is preferable to be configured to be able to determine a start opening abnormal winning error. In addition, the 1st 2nd starting port is provided with the 1st 2nd starting port detection switch which detects having passed the said 1st 2nd starting port.

The starting mouth abnormal winning error is an error that occurs when a gaming ball continuously wins in either one of the first starting opening 120 and the first second starting opening in the distribution device. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a start mouth winning anomaly error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, in the normal game, whether the input signal from either the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the first second starting opening detection switch is continuously input (that is, two or more times in succession) Check if As a result, if it is confirmed that the input signal from either the first starting opening detection switch 120s or the first second starting opening detection switch is continuously input, a starting opening abnormal winning error occurs. It is determined that the start-up abnormal prize winning error flag is updated from “0” to “1”, and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value (“32”). On the other hand, when it is not possible to confirm that the input signal from either the first starting port detection switch 120s or the first second starting port detection switch is continuously input, the starting port abnormal winning error has occurred. No determination is made, the value of the start port abnormal winning award error flag is maintained at “0”, and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. By doing this, it is possible to determine the occurrence of an error relating to the sorting device in the gaming machine equipped with the sorting device described above, and to cope with fraudulent acts.

In the above embodiment, the method of determining the occurrence of various errors in the so-called first type gaming machine has been described, but in the so-called second type gaming machine, for example, the determination of the occurrence of a special winning opening abnormal discharge error Is preferably performed. Here, the game machine called the second type controls the opening and closing of a character called a wing for a specified number of times on condition that the game ball has entered the starting opening, and after the game ball has passed through the opening and closing wings, it becomes a major character. The special winning opening can be opened only when a specific area for playing a game is won.

The special winning opening abnormal discharge error is an error that occurs when a game ball wins a specific area, even though the wings are not controlled to open and close. The main CPU 300a determines whether or not a special winning opening abnormal discharge error has occurred in the switch management process of the timer interrupt process. Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the wings are controlled to be opened/closed based on the winning at the starting opening, and if it is not possible to confirm that the wings are controlled to be opened/closed, it is determined whether or not there is a winning of a game ball in a specific area. Check if As a result, when it is confirmed that the game ball is won in the specific area, it is determined that a special winning opening abnormal discharge error has occurred, and the value of the special winning opening abnormal discharge error flag is set to "0". From "" to "1", and the timer value of the security signal timer is set to the initial value ("32"). On the other hand, when it cannot be confirmed that the game ball has won the specific area, the value of the special winning opening abnormal discharge error flag is maintained at "0" and the timer value of the security signal timer is not set. In this way, by having a configuration capable of determining the special winning opening abnormal discharge error, it becomes possible to deal with fraudulent activity even in a so-called second type gaming machine.

Further, in the above embodiment, various processes related to game progress and setting related processes are executed in the timer interrupt process, and the main CPU 300a is related to game progress during execution of the setting related process. Although it is configured not to execute various processes, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the main loop process (FIG. 24), it is configured to execute various processes related to game progress and setting related processes, and the main CPU 300a, during execution of the setting related processes in the main loop process, It is also possible not to execute various processes related to the progress of the game. Even in this case, as in the above-described embodiment, the main CPU 300a does not execute various processes related to the progress of the game while the setting-related process is being executed, so that the processing load on the main CPU 300a can be reduced. Further, while the setting-related processing is being executed, the progress of the game can be surely stopped, and the occurrence of problems that may occur due to the progress of the game in the game stopped state can be prevented.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the setting related process is executed at the time of turning on the power, the main CPU 300a terminates the setting related process and then sub-processes the subcommand group at the time of turning on the power (commands necessary for presentation). Although it is configured to transmit to the control board 330, it is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 300a may transmit the power-on sub-command group to the sub-control board 330 at various timings such as when the fluctuation starts and when the fluctuation ends, during a big hit and waiting for customers. By doing this, since it is possible to transmit the information regarding the performance required at each of the various timings described above, it is possible to reduce the amount of information of the power-on subcommand group that is transmitted at power-on, and the main CPU 300a is activated when the power is turned on. The processing load can be reduced.

Further, in the above embodiment, on the back surface of the game board 108, there is a merging passage for merging the game balls that have passed through the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, the second starting opening 122, the special winning opening 128, and the discharging opening 130. The out-ball detection switch 129s for detecting a game ball is provided in this confluence passage. However, it is not limited to this as long as the number of game balls shot to the game area 116 or the discharged number, which is the number of game balls discharged from the game area 116, can be counted as the number of out balls. For example, the out-ball detection switch 129s is to detect only the game ball that has passed through the discharge port 130, and the general winning opening detection switch 118s, the first starting opening detection switch 120s, the second starting opening detection switch 122s, the large winning opening. The number of game balls detected by each of the detection switch 128s and the out ball detection switch 129s may be summed to be the number of out balls. Further, a gate and a sensor for detecting a game ball shot in the game area 116 are provided on the game board 108 (for example, between the rails 114a and 114b), and the number of game balls detected by this gate and the sensor is the number of out balls ( The number of shot balls) may be used. Further, a plurality of gates and sensors are provided on the game board 108 so that all the game balls flowing down the game area 116 can be detected, and the number of game balls detected by these gates and sensors is totaled to determine the number of out balls ( The number of shot balls) may be used.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the total value of the number of prize balls paid out when the game balls enter the general winning opening 118, the first starting opening 120, and the second starting opening 122 is set as the payout number. However, in the gaming machine 100 equipped with a so-called small hit, the number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball enters the big winning opening 128 opened at the time of small hit may be included in the number of payouts.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of payouts with respect to the number of out balls is displayed on the performance display monitor 304, but for example, the number of prize balls obtained during a major role game with respect to the number of out balls may be displayed. ..

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the work area and the stack area which are temporarily used when the process for performing the test defined by the gaming machine rule is provided in the non-use area of the main RAM 300c. May be provided.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a big role lottery is performed when a game ball as a game medium enters the first starting opening 120 and the second starting opening 122, and a big role playing game is performed when a big hit is won, so-called pachinko. Although I explained using a machine as an example, after a medal as a game medium is inserted, based on the operation of the start switch, the winning and winning of a plurality of winning combinations are determined by a winning combination lottery, and a plurality of types of symbols are respectively It controls the rotation of a plurality of arranged rotating reels, and in response to the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel, the rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is selected based on the lottery result of the winning combination lottery means. It can also be applied to a so-called slot machine in which stop control is performed.

Further, in the above embodiment, the jackpot determination random number determination table is determined by referring to the setting value as an example of advancing the game according to the setting value. It may be possible to refer to the set value for each special game management phase, such as the timing of performing, or to determine various tables to be referred to in future games during the set value change processing according to the set value, and Only the table determined in the special game management phase, such as the timing of performing the acquisition time effect determination process, may be referred to.

In the present embodiment, the main of the main control board 300 that executes the switch management process (S500), the state management process (S200-21), and the winning opening switch process (S200-23) of the timer interrupt process (S200) of FIG. 25. The CPU 300a corresponds to the determination unit of the present invention, and the main CPU 300a that executes the external information management process (S200-29) and the port output process (S200-35) corresponds to the external signal output unit of the present invention.

100 Gaming machine 300a Main CPU (determination means, external signal output means)

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that is provided with a plurality of stages of setting values with different degrees of advantage for the player, and that advances the game based on the set values that have been set,
Determination means for determining whether or not a setting abnormal state relating to the set value has occurred,
An external signal output means for outputting an external signal based on the determination means having determined that the abnormal setting condition has occurred, and a gaming machine. The determining means determines whether or not another abnormal state different from the setting abnormal state has occurred,
The external signal output means outputs the external signal that is common when it is determined that the setting abnormal condition has occurred and when it has been determined that the other abnormal condition has occurred. The gaming machine described in 1. While the external signal output means is outputting the external signal based on the occurrence of the other abnormal state, if the determination means determines the occurrence of the setting abnormal state,
The external signal output means allows the external signal to be continuously output at least until the output of the external signal based on the occurrence of the other abnormal state is started until at least the setting abnormal state is released. The gaming machine according to claim 2, which is characterized in that.