JP2020096658A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of preventing a player from speculating whether or not to change the setup of a probability of turning out a jackpot by win/failure determination.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: initial setup means that, when power is on, while executing a first operation, deletes prescribed storage information stored in the previous power-off, transfers the setup of the probability of turning out a jackpot by win/failure determination, to a changeable first mode, then transfers a game to a startable second mode, and, when the power is on, while executing a second operation different from the first operation, transfers it to the second mode, while retaining the prescribed storage information stored in the previous power-off; and a display unit capable of displaying a result of the win/failure determination. The initial setup means includes game start display setup means that displays, on the display unit, a game start display that is indiscernible in a state after it has been transferred to the second mode and before the game is started, whether it is transferred via the first mode to the second mode.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 45

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art There are known gaming machines that can change the setting of the probability of being a big hit in the determination of win or loss. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a technique for causing a player to guess the jackpot probability setting by making the probability of selecting a particular effect pattern different according to the jackpot probability setting when performing an effect related to a game state. It is disclosed.

Further, Patent Document 2 discloses a technique in which, when the power is turned on while operating the RAM clear switch, the mode is changed to a mode in which the setting of the winning probability of the win/fail judgment can be changed. In addition, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, the RAM (RWM) of the main control device is initialized (cleared) when changing the setting of the winning probability of the win/loss determination.

JP, 2003-205160, A JP, 2017-169964, A

Many halls where game machines are installed are equipped with data display devices that allow you to browse past payout data for each game machine, so the player can check the latest payout data (for example, the day before). By doing so, the setting of the jackpot probability for each of the latest gaming machines can be estimated. Then, whether or not the setting of the jackpot probability of the gaming machine, which is estimated from the latest payout data, has been changed is necessary information for the player who is trying to estimate the current setting of the jackpot probability.

In this regard, while there is a gaming machine that causes the player to guess the current jackpot probability setting as in the technique described in Patent Document 1, it is desired that the player does not want to guess the current jackpot probability setting. There is also a request.

By the way, in the conventional gaming machine, when the RAM clearing process is performed when the power is turned on, the symbol display device showing the result of the hit/miss determination is preset from the time the RAM is cleared until the game starts. The initial design is displayed. On the other hand, if the RAM clearing process is not performed when the power is turned on, the symbol displayed at the time of power shutdown is displayed on the symbol display device.

In this case, immediately after the opening of the hall, with respect to the gaming machine before the game is started, the player clears the RAM by confirming whether or not the initial symbol is displayed on the display device showing the result of the hit/miss judgment. It is possible to know whether or not the processing has been performed. Therefore, regarding the gaming machine described in Patent Document 2 that requires the RAM clearing process when the jackpot probability setting is changed, the player must know whether or not the RAM clearing process has been performed. Thus, it is possible to infer whether or not the jackpot probability setting has been changed.

For example, if the symbol displayed on the symbol display device is not the initial symbol, the player has not performed the RAM clearing process and continues to set the jackpot probability inferred from the latest payout data. I can understand that. This is not preferable for hall employees who do not want the player to guess the current jackpot probability setting.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of preventing a player from guessing whether or not the setting of the probability of being a big hit in the win/no determination has been changed.

The invention according to claim 1 made to solve the above problems relates to a gaming machine capable of changing the setting of the probability of being a big hit in the hit determination of a special symbol executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. This gaming machine, when turning on the power while performing the first operation, erases the predetermined stored information that was stored when the power was cut off immediately before, and sets the probability of a big hit in the judgment of the special symbol. After shifting to the changeable first mode, shift to the second mode in which the game can be started, and when the power is turned on while performing the second operation different from the first operation, the memory stored at the time of the last power-off is stored. Initial setting means for shifting to the second mode while holding the predetermined memory information, and the result of the judgment of the special symbol, or the result of the judgment of the normal symbol executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition And a display device capable of performing the initial setting means, after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started, transition to the second mode via the first mode. It is provided with a game start display means for displaying on the display device a game start display which cannot be discriminated whether or not it is played. Further, this gaming machine, when the power failure time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from the power failure to the power recovery, and when the power recovery time, when the elapsed time by the power failure time measuring means is determined to be shorter than a predetermined time predetermined The power-recovery game start display means for displaying a power-recovery start display on the display device based on the stored information of the game state at the time of the power failure, is characterized by being provided.

The predetermined storage information is exemplified by the information stored in the RWM. Also, when turning on the power while performing the first operation, when turning on the RWM clear switch that is operated when erasing the information stored in the RWM and when changing the setting of the probability of being a jackpot. An example is the case where the power is turned on while the operated setting key switch is turned on. On the other hand, examples of the case where the power is turned on while performing the second operation include a case where the power is turned on with the RWM clear switch turned off.

The initial setting means executes the preparation process required to put the game machine into a playable state after the power of the game machine is turned on. When the preparation process by the initial setting means is completed, the display device displays a special A symbol indicating the result of the symbol determination or the symbol determination is displayed. At this time, if the information stored in the RWM at the time of the last power-off is stored as it is, the gaming machine can display the symbol displayed on the display device at the time of the last power-off, and the player can: It is possible to continue the game in the game state when the power supply was cut off immediately before.

On the other hand, when the information stored in the RWM at the time of the last power-off is erased, the gaming machine cannot display the symbol displayed on the display device at the time of the last power-off. Therefore, the gaming machine, when the information stored in the RWM is erased, after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started, the display device has a preset initial symbol. Is displayed. Therefore, if the initial symbol set in the gaming machine has only one pattern, the player confirms whether or not the symbol displayed on the display device is the initial symbol, and thus whether or not the RWM is erased. Can be determined. Then, in this case, in one gaming machine, if at least the symbol displayed on the display device is not the initial symbol, the player moves the game machine to the second mode without passing through the first mode. It can be identified as a machine.

On the other hand, in the invention according to claim 1, the initial setting means, after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started, transitions to the second mode via the first mode. A game start display, which cannot be determined whether or not, is displayed on the display device. That is, the gaming machine is a display device that displays a common symbol (game start display) in the state after the game has started after the transition to the second mode, regardless of whether the game has passed through the first mode. To display.

With such a configuration, the gaming machine can be prevented from being discriminated by the player as to whether or not the game machine has transitioned to the second mode via the first mode. As a result, the gaming machine can prevent the player from guessing whether or not the jackpot probability setting has been changed in the state after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started.

In the invention according to claim 1, when the elapsed time from the power failure to the power recovery (hereinafter, sometimes simply referred to as "power failure time") is shorter than a predetermined time, a power failure immediately before occurs The symbol displayed on the display device can be displayed (when the power is turned off), and the player can continue the game in the game state immediately before the power was turned off.

Here, the power failure means that the power supplied to the gaming machine is shut off without turning off the power switch. In addition, power recovery means that power is supplied to the gaming machine without turning on the power switch.
The case where the power outage time is shorter than a predetermined predetermined time naturally includes a power failure (so-called "instantaneous stop") which is not noticed by the player for about half a cycle to about one cycle in the AC 50 to 60 cycles. It also includes short-term power outages of a few seconds to a few minutes. Therefore, it may be restated as a short-time power failure.

With such a configuration, the gaming machine displays the symbol displayed on the display device at the time of the last power failure (when the power is cut off) when the power failure time is shorter than the predetermined time. , The game start display is not displayed.
As a result, when the power failure time is short, the game can be continued in the game state when the power was cut off immediately before, so that the player can continue the game without feeling discomfort or distrust in the game. Have. In particular, when an instantaneous blackout occurs, the player feels uncomfortable or distrustful unless restarted from the pattern at the time of the instantaneous blackout. The same applies to short-term power outages.

The invention according to claim 2 displays the game start display on the display device when it is determined that the elapsed time by the power failure time measuring means is longer than a predetermined time when power is restored. The game machine according to Item 1.

When the power failure time is long, it is considered that the player does not remember the symbol at the time of the power failure or interrupts the game. Until such a case, if the symbol displayed on the display device at the time of the last power failure (when the power is cut off) is displayed, the player feels abrupt.
Therefore, the invention according to claim 2 displays the gaming machine start display, repartitions the variable display, and restarts the game from the gaming state before the power failure.
Therefore, the symbol fluctuation at the time of the power failure is not restarted halfway after the power recovery, but the fluctuation starts from the beginning.

Further, as described in claim 3, the gaming machine is provided with a main control device that executes a determination of whether or not a special symbol and a determination of a normal symbol are provided, and a display device is provided in the main control device, and a special symbol is provided. The game start display setting means may include a first display device capable of displaying the result of the hit/no hit judgment or the hit/no hit judgment of the normal symbol, and the game start display is displayed on the first display device.

As the first display device, a special symbol display device for displaying a hit/no decision result of whether or not it is a big hit using a special symbol, or a hit/no decision result for whether or not it is a hit using a normal symbol is displayed. A normal symbol display device that does is illustrated. Further, as an example of a symbol displayed on the first display device as a game start display, all LEDs provided on the first display device are turned on or blinked, all LEDs are turned off, only a specific LED is provided. Illuminating or blinking is exemplified.

Further, as the LED provided in the first display device, for example, when a plurality of types of hues such as a three-color LED can be displayed, the hue of the design when displaying the result of the judgment of the special design or the normal design (for example, , Red) and the hue (for example, blue) of the design when displayed as the game start display are different. Furthermore, in this case, if the stored information is erased before the game start display in blue, it is displayed in red, while if it is not erased, it is displayed in green to indicate whether or not the stored information is displayed. May be notified to hall employees and the like.

With such a configuration, the gaming machine can prevent the player who has confirmed the first display device from determining whether or not the game machine has transitioned to the second mode via the first mode. As a result, the gaming machine can prevent the player from guessing whether or not the jackpot probability setting has been changed in the state after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started.

Further, as described in claim 4, the gaming machine performs effect control based on a command received from the main control device and a main control device that executes the determination of the special symbol and the determination of the normal symbol. The sub-control device, and the display device, based on the command received from the sub-control device, including a second display device capable of displaying the result of the determination of the special symbol The means may display the game start display on the second display device.

In addition, as the second display device, an effect symbol display device or the like that displays a result of judgment whether or not it is a big hit using a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the special symbol is exemplified. Further, the game machine may display the game start display on the first display device at the same time as displaying the game start display on the second display device.
It is preferable that the second display device be equipped with or supplied with a backup power supply that retains memory at the time of power failure so that the fluctuation can be restarted from the design at the time of power failure at the time of power recovery.

With this configuration, the gaming machine can prevent the player who has confirmed the second display device from determining whether or not the game machine has transitioned to the second mode via the first mode. As a result, the gaming machine can prevent the player from guessing whether or not the jackpot probability setting has been changed in the state after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started.

Further, as described in claim 5, in the gaming machine, the initial setting means has a predetermined storage information after the game mode is shifted to the second mode and before the game start display is displayed on the second display device. Memory erase determination display setting means for displaying a memory erase determination display capable of determining whether or not has been erased on the second display device.

In the gaming machine, as a display mode of the memory deletion determination display, the display pattern of the pseudo effect pattern displayed on the second display device when the predetermined storage information is deleted, and the predetermined storage information is not deleted And at least two display patterns including the display pattern of the pseudo effect pattern displayed on the second display device. Accordingly, the hall employee or the like can confirm whether or not the predetermined stored information is erased by confirming whether the display pattern of the pseudo effect design displayed on the second display device is displayed.

With this configuration, the gaming machine can easily confirm whether or not the predetermined stored information has been erased, and whether the game machine has transitioned to the second mode via the first mode. It is possible to prevent the player who has confirmed the second display device from determining whether or not the second display device is present.

Note that the gaming machine may end the memory deletion determination display and start the game start display after a predetermined time elapses after starting the memory deletion determination display on the second display device. In this case, the gaming machine ends the memory deletion determination display and starts the game start display after a lapse of a predetermined time after starting the memory deletion determination display without the operation by the hall employee or the like. It is possible to improve work efficiency.

Further, the gaming machine may end the memory deletion determination display and start the game start display, for example, when an operation (for example, an operation of an effect button) is performed by a hall employee or the like. In this case, the hall employee or the like can confirm whether or not the predetermined memory information has been erased, and then end the memory erase determination display and start the game start display, so whether or not the predetermined memory information has been erased. It is possible to prevent omission of confirmation. Further, in this case, the hall employee or the like can finish the memory erasure determination display and start the game start display without waiting for a predetermined time. Therefore, the hall employee or the like can reduce the time required from when the power is turned on to when the game start display is started.

It is a front view of the gaming machine in the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of the gaming machine. It is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a gaming machine. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of MPU mounted in the main control apparatus. It is a table which shows the relationship between a stage setting value and a jackpot probability. It is a table which shows the relationship between a transfer mode and a mode value. It is a figure explaining the state transition of a pachinko machine at the time of power-on or power-off occurrence. 9 is a table showing a relationship between a transition mode in which the RWM can be transitioned when the RWM is normal and operation states of the setting key SW and the RWM clear SW when the power is turned on. 6 is a table showing a relationship between a transition mode in which transition can be made when the RWM is abnormal and an operation state of the setting key SW and the RWM clear SW when the power is turned on. It is a figure explaining the game performance calculated by a pachinko machine, and the calculation method about each game performance. It is a figure explaining the calculation procedure of a final base value. It is a figure which shows a performance display device. It is the figure which divided and demonstrated the identifier displayed on an identification display part, and the display content displayed on a performance display part for every area where the base value is calculated. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of the random number generation circuit provided in MPU. It is a figure which shows an example of the production|presentation display mode of the pseudo production design variably displayed on the production design display device corresponding to the variable display of the first special drawing or the second special drawing. It is a figure which shows an example of the error display mode displayed on a production design display device, when it determines that the frequency of entering a normal winning opening is abnormal. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the inside of a power supply board. It is a figure which shows a game specification. It is a flow chart which shows the starting processing performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart 1 which shows the interruption process performed by the main controller. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the interruption process performed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the input determination process performed in interrupt processing. It is a flow chart which shows a special figure entering ball confirmation processing performed in input judging processing. It is a flowchart which shows the universal figure entrance confirmation process performed in an input determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the success/failure determination processing performed in interrupt processing. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the special figure right/wrong judgment processing performed in right/wrong judgment processing. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the special figure appropriateness judgment processing which is executed during the correctness judgment processing. It is the flowchart 3 which shows the special figure appropriateness judgment processing which is executed during the correctness judgment processing. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the special figure hit/miss decision processing. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the special figure hit/miss decision processing. It is the flowchart 3 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the special figure hit/miss decision processing. It is the flowchart 4 which shows the special game processing which is executed in the special figure hit decision processing. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the universal figure propriety determination process performed in a propriety determination process. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the universal figure properness determination processing performed in the validity determination processing. It is the flowchart 3 which shows the universal figure propriety judgment processing performed in the propriety judgment processing. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the normal game processing which is executed during the general/universal figure acceptance decision processing. It is the flowchart 2 which shows the normal game processing which is executed in the general/universal figure acceptance decision processing. 6 is a flowchart showing a process when a power failure occurs, which is executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the initialization process performed in a starting process. It is a flowchart which shows the RWM abnormality determination process performed in an initialization process. 8 is a flowchart showing a mode value setting process executed in the initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting confirmation process performed in an initial setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the setting change process performed in an initial setting process. It is a flow chart which shows game mode shift processing performed in initialization processing. It is a memory deletion determination display displayed on the effect symbol display device in the second embodiment, and shows an example of a display mode when the RWM clear processing is executed. It is a memory deletion determination display displayed on the effect symbol display device, and shows an example of a display mode when the backup restoration process is executed. An example of the game mode start display displayed on the effect symbol display device is shown. 6 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process 2 executed by the main control device. It is a flow chart which shows game mode shift processing 2 performed in initialization processing 2. It is a schematic block diagram which shows the power supply board 150 of 3rd embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows processing 2 at the time of power failure occurrence performed by the main control unit of a third embodiment. It is a flow chart which shows game mode shift processing 3 performed in initialization processing 2 of a third embodiment. It is a flow chart which illustrates the instantaneous blackout judgment processing which is processing replaced with processing of S514-S516 of a third embodiment. It is a flow chart which illustrates display processing at the time of power recovery of a fifth embodiment.

<First embodiment>
Hereinafter, each embodiment to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the external configuration of a pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

(1. Schematic configuration of the pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 is a game machine that a player can play, and is installed in a game facility. The pachinko machine 1 holds each part of the configuration by an outer frame 2 that forms a vertically long fixed outer frame holding frame. The outer frame 2 is provided with a front frame 3 and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 3) that are joined together via hinges 11 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are closed and locked to the outer frame 2 by a cylinder lock 12. The inner frame 4 is opened by inserting a predetermined key into the cylinder lock 12 and operating the key clockwise, and by operating the key counterclockwise with the inner frame 4 opened, the front frame 3 is opened. Is released.

A plate glass 31 is fitted into the front frame 3, and a game board 5 (see FIG. 2) detachably held by the inner frame 4 is provided on the back side of the plate glass 31. Speakers 32 for outputting game sounds are provided on the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 3. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decoration lamps 33 that emit light according to the game state, and LEDs that notify a game abnormality.

An upper plate 34 and a lower plate 35 are arranged in the lower half portion of the front frame 3. On the upper plate 34, prize balls that have entered the various winning openings provided on the game board 5 are paid out. The lower plate 35 is provided below the upper plate 34 and receives the prize balls overflowing from the upper plate 34. The player can move the game balls accumulated in the lower plate 35 to another box (dollar box) provided in the hall by operating a ball removing lever (not shown) provided in the lower plate 35. ..

A firing handle 36 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 35. When the firing handle 36 is operated in the clockwise direction, the firing device is activated, and the game ball supplied from the upper plate 34 is fired toward the game area 50 (see FIG. 2). In addition, at the center position of the upper plate 34, an effect button 37 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 38 that is provided so as to surround the outer periphery of the effect button 37 are provided.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a CR unit 70 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided adjacent to the left side of the pachinko machine 1. A lending button 71, a settlement button 72, and a balance display 73 are provided on the right side of the upper plate 34.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 50 surrounded by an outer rail 51 and an inner rail 52 is formed on the game board 5, and a large center case 53 is provided at the center of the game area 50. It is installed. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area, the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54 is provided in the central portion of the center case 53, and the warp similar to the well-known center case is provided around the LCD panel. A mouth, a warp gutter (game ball passage), a stage, etc. are provided.

A universal figure starting port 55 is provided on the left side of the center case 53. The universal figure starting port 55 is a gate through which the game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the universal figure starting port 55, the judgment of whether or not a normal symbol (general pattern) is made is performed.

A first special figure starting port 56 that opens upward is provided at a central lower position in the left-right direction of the center case 53. The first special figure starting port 56 is a starting port into which the game ball can always enter, and the pachinko machine 1 is based on the entry of the game ball into the first special figure starting port 56, and the first special symbol ( Hereinafter, it will be referred to as a "first special map") to determine whether or not it is true. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the first special figure.

Further, below the first special figure starting port 56, an ordinary electric accessory 57 and a second special figure starting port 58 are provided. The normal electric accessory 57 is an electric accessory that opens and closes the second special figure starting port 58, and it is impossible for the game ball to enter the second special figure starting port 58 when the normal electric accessory 57 is closed. .. On the other hand, if a hit is judged in the hit/no hit of the universal figure, the ordinary electric accessory 57 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can enter the second special figure starting port 58. Then, the pachinko machine 1 executes the winning/non-judgment determination of the second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as "second special symbol") based on the entry of the game ball into the second special symbol starting port 58. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second special figure starting port 58, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a reserved memory of the second special figure.

Further, below the second special figure starting port 58, a special winning opening 59 that can be opened and closed by an opening/closing plate is provided. In the state where the special winning opening 59 is closed by the opening/closing plate, the game ball cannot enter.

When it is a big hit in the hit determination of the first special map and the second special map, the pachinko machine 1 starts the big hit game. The accessory continuous operation device provided in the pachinko machine 1 continuously operates the special electric accessory during the big hit game. When the special electric accessory operates, the special winning opening 59 is opened for a predetermined time. As a result, the game balls can enter the special winning opening 59.

In the lower left part of the game area 50, a plurality of ordinary winning openings 60, which are winning openings in which the winning rate does not change, are provided. Then, at the bottom of the game area 50, the game balls that have not entered the various starting ports and the various winning holes described above are taken in, and the game balls are discharged from the game area 50 to the back side of the game board 5 61. Is provided.

At the lower right end of the game board 5, a first special figure display device 62A for performing a variable display and a final display of the first special figure, a second special figure display device 62B for performing a variable display and a final display of the second special figure, Ordinary symbol display device 62C for performing variable display and confirmation display of the normal symbol, first special figure reserved number display device 63A for displaying the reserved storage number of the first special map, second for displaying the reserved storage number of the second special map The special figure hold number display device 63B, and the normal symbol hold number display device 63C for displaying the hold storage number of the normal symbol are respectively provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 4 is provided with a ball tank 41, a tank rail 42, and a payout unit 43, and the payout unit 43 is provided with a payout device (not shown) for paying out game balls. The game balls are stored in the ball tank 41, and the payout unit 43 pays out a predetermined number of game balls from the ball tank 41 as prize balls when the game balls enter various winning openings etc. provided in the game board 5. The paid game balls are paid out to the upper plate 34 via the tank rail 42. It should be noted that the payout unit 43 also pays out lent balls based on an operation on the lending button 71. Further, on the right side of the ball tank 41, an external connection terminal board 161 for sending a signal indicating a game state and a game result to the hall computer HC (see FIG. 4) and a test shooting test device (not shown) is provided.

Then, on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device 100, a payout control device 110, a sub integrated control device 120, a performance symbol control device 130, a firing control device 140 (see FIG. 4) and a power supply board 150 are provided. The main controller 100, the sub integrated controller 120, and the effect symbol controller 130 are provided on the game board 5, while the payout controller 110, the launch controller 140, and the power supply board 150 are provided on the inner frame 4. The firing control device 140 is provided below the payout control device 110. Further, the power supply board 150 is provided with a power supply SW 155 that is operated when switching the power supply of the pachinko machine 1 to ON or OFF.

Further, main controller 100 is provided with RWM clear SW 101 and setting key SW 102. The RWM clear SW 101 is mainly operated when clearing game information and the like stored in the RWM 330 (RAM) built in the main control device 100. The RWM clear SW 101 may be provided on the payout control device 110 or the power supply board 150.

The setting key SW102 is a key switch mechanism that is turned on by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction. The pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function capable of changing the setting of the jackpot probability by the operation of the hall employee or the like, and the hall employee or the like turns on the power with the setting key SW102 turned on. It is possible to change the setting of the jackpot probability and confirm the setting. The RWM clear SW 101 is also operated when changing the jackpot probability setting.

Further, the main control device 100 is provided with a performance display device 103 including four 7-segment LED displays. By providing the performance display device 103 on the back side of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 can arrange the performance display device 103 at a position invisible to the player during the game.

Further, in the payout control device 110, when the main control device 100 determines that there is an illegality, an LED is turned on and an illegality notification lamp 111 is provided to notify a person concerned in the hall that the illegality has occurred. ..

Next, returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the universal figure starting port 55, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random number values related to the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is valid, and determines whether or not the number is random based on the extracted random number value. On the basis of the result of this hit determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the general figure on the normal symbol display device 62C, and performs the fixed display after a predetermined time.

Then, if the result of the hit determination is a hit, the pachinko machine 1 drives the ordinary electric accessory 57 to open the second special figure starting port 58. The opening time and the number of times of opening the second special figure starting port 58 by the ordinary electric auditors object are 0.2 seconds×1 time in the normal state, and 2 in the privilege game state (probably changed state and time saving state) advantageous to the player. It is set to seconds x once.

When the game ball enters the first special map starting port 56, the pachinko machine 1 extracts a plurality of random number values related to the success/failure determination of the first special map, and the extracted random number values are used as a reserved memory of the first special map. Store a predetermined number. Then, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the random number is stored on hold. Based on the result of the hit/miss judgment, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the first special figure on the first special figure display device 62A, and performs the confirmation display after a lapse of a predetermined time. Further, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo effect symbol 400 (see FIG. 16) corresponding to the first special figure on the effect symbol display device 54, and performs the fixed display after the elapse of a predetermined time.

Similarly, the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball enters the second special map starting port 58, extracts a plurality of types of random number values relating to the success/failure determination of the second special map, and extracts the random number values of the second special map. A predetermined number is stored as a reserved storage. Then, the pachinko machine 1 makes a success/failure determination based on the random number value of the second special figure that is stored in a reserved manner. On the basis of this hit determination, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the second special figure on the second special figure display device 62B and confirms the second special figure after a lapse of a predetermined time. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 starts the variable display of the pseudo effect symbol 400 corresponding to the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 54, and performs the fixed display of the pseudo effect symbol 400 after the elapse of a predetermined time.

The variable display and the final display of the first special map and the second special map are displayed in a small size in the corner of the game board 5. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 performs a pseudo effect display by the pseudo effect design 400 corresponding to the first special figure and the second special figure on the effect symbol display device 54 provided in the center of the game area 50, and the player is displayed through the pseudo effect display. Is notified of the result of the judgment. The pachinko machine 1 displays the three pseudo effect symbols 400 in a variable manner in the pseudo effect display, and if the result of the hit determination is a big hit, stops the three pseudo effect symbols 400 with the same symbol. Also, the pachinko machine 1 performs a reach effect of performing variable display of the remaining one pseudo effect symbol 400 in a state in which the two pseudo effect symbols 400 are stopped in the same symbol in the pseudo effect display, thereby making a big hit in the success/failure determination. The player can be expected to become a player.

Here, the pachinko machine 1 prioritizes the hit determination of the second special map over the hit determination of the first special map regardless of the order of entry into the first special map starting opening 56 and the second special drawing starting opening 58. To do. Specifically, when there is a reserved memory of the first special map, the determination of whether or not the first special map is valid is made after the fluctuation of the second special map is stopped and there is no reserved memory of the second special map. Done.

When it is a big hit by the hit determination of either one of the first special drawing and the second special drawing, the pachinko machine 1 determines the big hit type and the big hit symbol, and displays the fluctuation of the big hit symbol on the effect symbol display device 54. The confirmation display is performed and the jackpot game (special game) is started. At the time of this big hit game, the pachinko machine 1 opens and closes the special winning opening 59. Specifically, in the pachinko machine 1, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 59 was started, or when the gaming ball entered after the opening of the special winning opening 59 was started, the specified winning number ( In the present embodiment, when the number reaches 10), a round game in which a series of operations such as closing the special winning opening 59 is defined as one round is performed a predetermined number of times.

The pachinko machine 1 is a so-called probability varying machine, and is roughly classified into two gaming states, a gaming state in which the special winning opening 59 is closed and a gaming state in which the special winning opening 59 is open. Furthermore, the game state in which the special winning opening 59 is closed includes two game states, a normal state (low probability state) and a probability variation state (high probability state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The probability variation state is a gaming state in which the probability of being a big hit in the hit determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than in the normal state. Further, in the probability changing state, the opening time of the second special figure starting port 58 which is opened by the ordinary electric accessory 57 when the ordinary symbol hits is extended as compared with the ordinary time.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 includes two types of jackpots, which are a probability variation jackpot and a normal jackpot. The pachinko machine 1 selects the probability variation pattern as the jackpot pattern when the probability variation jackpot is determined by the hit determination of the first special diagram or the second special diagram. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the probability changing state after the big hit game. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 selects a non-probable variation symbol as a jackpot symbol when it is a normal jackpot in the hit determination of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shortens the variation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure after the jackpot game, and the time for which the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 57 is extended compared to the normal state. Transition to the state. In this time saving state, the pachinko machine 1 can increase the number of times of fluctuating display of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the general figure performed within a certain time.

(2. Electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1)
Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that, in FIG. 4, illustration of so-called relay boards and power supply circuits that merely relay signals is omitted. Each of the main control device 100, the payout control device 110, the sub integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 includes a CPU, a ROM, an RWM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Each CPU starts a program including a main routine and a subroutine mounted in the ROM based on the interrupt signal of the 2 ms cycle or the 4 ms cycle, and executes various controls. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the firing control device 140 is not provided with the CPU, the ROM, and the RWM, but the firing control device 140 may be provided with the CPU, the ROM, the RWM, and the like.

(2-1: Main controller 100)
As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 is mainly configured by a main controller 100 that mainly controls a game. The main controller 100 is electrically connected to a hall computer HC or a test-shooting test device (not shown) via a back wiring relay terminal plate 162 and an external connection terminal plate 161. Then, the output signal from the main control device 100 is sent to the hall computer HC or the test shooting test device via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162 and the external connection terminal plate 161.

In the main controller 100, a front frame opening SW 201 that detects whether or not the front frame 3 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162, and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 3). The inner frame opening SW 202 for detecting whether or not is opened is connected. The front frame opening SW 201 and the inner frame opening SW 202 output respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

Further, in the main controller 100, a first starting port SW203 for detecting a ball entering the first special figure starting port 56 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 163, a second special figure starting port. Second starting opening SW204 for detecting a ball entering 58 (see FIG. 2), universal starting opening SW205 for detecting a ball entering a universal starting port 55 (see FIG. 2), normal winning opening 60 (see FIG. 2) ) Is connected to a normal winning opening SW 206 for detecting a ball entering the ), a count SW 207 for counting the number of balls entering the big winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), and an outlet SW 208 for detecting a game ball taken into the out opening 61. To be done. Then, the first starting opening SW203, the second starting opening SW204, the universal figure starting opening SW205, the normal winning opening SW206, the count SW207, and the out opening SW208 output respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

Further, the main control device 100 drives the special winning opening solenoid 209 via the game board relay terminal board 163, controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), and drives the universal utility product solenoid 210. Then, the opening/closing control of the ordinary electric accessory 57 (see FIG. 2) is performed.

Main controller 100 operates according to the installed program. Then, the main control device 100 generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and outputs the commands to the payout control device 110 and the sub integrated control device 120. Further, the main control device 100, the first special figure display device 62A, the first special figure reservation number display device 63A, the second special figure display device 62B, the second special feature connected via the symbol display device relay terminal board 164. Display control of the figure hold number display device 63B, the normal symbol display device 62C, and the normal symbol hold number display device 63C is performed.

(2-1-1: Schematic configuration of MPU 300)
Here, an MPU 300 (Micro Processing Unit) mounted on the main control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the MPU 300 mainly includes a CPU 310, a ROM 320, a RAM 330, a counter circuit 340, a timer circuit 350, and a random number circuit 360. Each of the CPU 310, the ROM 320, the RAM 330, the counter circuit 340, the timer circuit 350, and the random number circuit 360 is connected via the internal bus 301, and the internal bus 301 is provided in the pachinko machine 1 via the external bus interface 302. It is communicably connected to various SWs and various devices (see FIG. 4).

(2-1-2: ROM 320)
In the ROM 320, the first special drawing hit/non-judgment table 321a, the first special drawing/symbol selection table 322a, the first special drawing/variation pattern selection table 323a, the second special drawing/non-judgment table 321b, and the A symbol selection table for second special figure 322b, a variation pattern selection table for second special figure 323b, and a reach determination table 324 are stored.

The hit/miss determination table 321a for the first special figure is used for the hit determination of the first special figure. The first special drawing win/loss determination table 321a includes a plurality of win/loss determination tables that are used properly according to the game state and a stage setting value described later. The symbol selection table for the first special symbol 322a is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A as a result of the hit determination of the first special symbol. The first special figure variation pattern selection table 323a is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 62A. The variation pattern selection table 323a for the first special figure includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are used properly according to the result of the hit/miss determination of the first special figure, the game state being executed, and the like.

The second special drawing hit/damage determination table 321b is used for the hit/damage determination of the second special drawing. The second special figure win/loss determination table 321b includes a plurality of win/loss determination tables that are used properly according to the game state, the set stage value, and the like. The symbol selection table for the second special symbol 322b is used when determining the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the second special symbol display device 62B as a result of the hit/miss judgment of the second special symbol. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 323b is used when selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the second special figure display device 62B. The second special figure variation pattern selection table 323b includes a plurality of variation pattern selection tables that are selectively used according to the result of the second special figure hit determination, the game state being executed, and the like.

The reach determination table 324 is used for determining whether or not the first special figure and the second special figure are valid. The reach determination table 324, in the pseudo effect design 400 (see FIG. 16) displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 in accordance with the variable display of the first special figure and the second special figure, the pseudo effect design 400 showing a deviation after the reach effect. It is used to determine whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect for confirming display.

Further, the ROM 320 further stores a general/universal figure hit/miss judgment table 321c, a general figure/symbol selection table 322c, and a general figure/variation pattern selection table 323c. The hit/non-judgment table 321c for general figures is used to judge whether or not a normal symbol is hit. The symbol selection table for general symbols 322c is used when deciding the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C as a result of the judgment of whether or not the ordinary symbol is right or wrong. The fluctuation pattern selection table for general figure 323c is used when selecting a fluctuation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C.

(2-1-3: RWM330)
The RWM 330 includes a first special figure reserved storage area 331, a second special figure reserved storage area 332, a general figure reserved storage area 333, a probability variation counter 334, a time saving counter 335, and a step setting value storage area. 336 and a mode value storage area 337 are stored.

The first special figure reserved storage area 331 stores the number of reserved balls of the first special figure, and the second special figure reserved storage area 332 stores the number of reserved balls of the second special figure. The general-use reserved storage area 333 stores the number of reserved balls of the general figure. The upper limit of the number of reserved balls stored in each of the first special figure reserved storage area 331, the second special figure reserved storage area 332, and the general figure reserved storage area 333 is four.

The probability variation counter 334 is used to count the probability variation number M. As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when the probability variation jackpot is determined in the hit determination of the first special map or the second special drawing, the probability of being a big hit in the hit determination after the jackpot game is higher than in the normal state (low probability state). Transition to a higher probability change state (high probability state). At this time, a predetermined value (10000 in the present embodiment) is set in the probability variation counter 334 as the value of the probability variation number M. The value of the probability variation number M is decreased by 1 each time the winning/disapproval determination is performed, and when the probability variation number M becomes 0, the game state shifts from the probability variation state to the normal state. The RWM 330 is provided with a probability variation flag indicating that the gaming state is the probability variation state. This probability variation flag is set to "1" when the game state is the probability variation state, and is set to "0" when the game state is not the probability variation state.

The time saving counter 335 is used to count the number of time saving N. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the time-saving state after the jackpot game is over, when the jackpot is usually a jackpot in the hit determination of the first special drawing or the second special drawing. At this time, a predetermined value (10000 or 100 in the present embodiment) is set in the hour/hour counter 335 as the value of the hour/hour count N. The value of the time saving number N is decreased by 1 every time the winning/decision determination is performed once, and when the time saving number N becomes 0, the game state shifts from the time saving state to the normal state. The RWM 330 is provided with a time saving flag indicating that the gaming state is a time saving state. The time saving flag is set to "1" when the gaming state is the time saving state, and is set to "0" when the gaming state is not the time saving state.

(2-1-4: Step setting value)
The stage set value storage area 336 stores a stage set value that is a value related to the jackpot probability in the hit determination. As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is a gaming machine having a setting function. That is, the pachinko machine 1 sets, in the stage setting value storage area 336, stage setting values 1 to 6 which are divided into six stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit determination. Then, main controller 100 determines the win/loss determination table used in the win/loss determination of the first special drawing or the second special drawing, based on the step setting values stored in step setting value storage area 336.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, when the stage setting value stored in the stage setting value storage area 336 is “1”, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/300, and in the probability changing state. The jackpot probability of is set to 1/30. Further, when the step setting value is “2” in the step setting value storage area 336, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/290, and the jackpot probability in the probability changing state is set to 1/29. When the step setting value is “3” in the step setting value storage area 336, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/280, and the jackpot probability in the probability changing state is set to 1/28. ..

Similarly, when the stage setting value is set to "4", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/270, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is set to 1/27. When the value is set to "5", the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/260, the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is set to 1/26, and the step setting value is "6". When set to, the jackpot probability in the normal state is set to 1/250, and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is set to 1/25.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the step setting value is such that the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probability changing state are linked, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the pachinko machine 1, one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state is set to be constant regardless of the step setting value, and only the other is changed according to the step setting value. May be Further, when changing the step setting value, the pachinko machine 1 may increase one of the jackpot probability in the normal state and the jackpot probability in the probability variation state, and decrease the other.

Here, the main control device 100 has a specification of setting a value of “1 to 6” as the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area 336, whereas the pachinko machine 1 has the stage set value. It is also possible to set “7” as the step setting value stored in the storage area 336. Then, when “7” is stored in step setting value storage area 336, main control device 100 determines that some fraudulent act or abnormality of RWM 330 has occurred. In this case, the main controller 100 disables the start of the game until the clearing process of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the stage set value are performed.

(2-1-5: Transition mode)
The mode value storage area 337 stores a “mode value” indicating which of the four transition modes the pachinko machine 1 transitions to after the power is turned on.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on and the predetermined preparation process is completed, the pachinko machine 1 has a "game mode", a "setting confirmation mode", and a "setting change mode". And, it shifts to one of the transition modes of the "game stop mode".

The game mode is a transition mode that is set when the pachinko machine 1 is ready to play. In addition, the game mode, "backup recovery mode" that shifts to the game mode after restoring the backup data saved in the RWM330 at the time of the last power failure, and the backup data saved in the RWM330 at the time of the last power failure. Includes "RWM clear mode" in which a game mode is entered after erasing. When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “0”, main controller 100 shifts to the game mode.

The setting confirmation mode is a transition mode set when the hall employee or the like confirms the stage set value currently set in the pachinko machine 1. The setting change mode is a transition mode set when changing the step setting value set in the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 disables the game in a state where the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

When the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “1”, the main control device 100 shifts to the setting confirmation mode, and when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “2”. The main controller 100 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode are ended when a predetermined operation is performed by a hall employee or the like. After the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode ends, the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode and stores “0” in the mode value storage area 337.

The setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode are transfer modes that can be transferred only when the power is turned on. That is, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to a shift mode other than the game mode after shifting to either the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode after the power is turned on. Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 does not shift to any of the setting confirmation mode, the setting change mode, and the game stop mode after shifting to the game mode.

The game stop mode is a transition mode set when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330. It should be noted that when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, "3" is stored as the mode value in the mode value storage area 337.

(2-1-6: Relationship between power-on operation and transition mode)
Here, an operation performed at the same time when the power is turned on when the hall employee or the like selects the transition mode to be set in the pachinko machine 1 after the power is turned on will be described. The hall employee or the like can select the mode to be shifted after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on by performing the following predetermined operation at the same time when the power is turned on.

Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key SW102 provided in the main control device 100 being turned on. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the setting key SW102 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the RWM clear mode or the setting change mode when the power is turned on while pressing down the RWM clear SW 101 provided in the main control device 100 (in the ON state). At this time, the main control device 100 deletes the backup data stored in the RWM 330 at the time of the last power failure, before shifting to the game mode or the setting change mode. On the other hand, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on with the RWM clear SW 101 turned off, the pachinko machine 1 restores the backup data stored in the RWM 330 at the time of the last power failure before shifting to the game mode. ..

More specifically, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the main control device 100 switches the power supply to ON while the setting key SW 102 is OFF and the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF, and the backup recovery is performed. After execution, the game mode is entered (arrow <1> shown in FIG. 8).

Further, when the power supply SW 155 is turned on while the setting key SW 102 is turned off and the RWM clear SW 101 is turned on, the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode after executing the clear process of the RWM 330 (FIG. 8). <2>) indicated by.

On the other hand, when main controller 100 switches power supply SW 155 to ON while setting key SW 102 is ON and RWM clear SW 101 is OFF, main controller 100 shifts to the setting confirmation mode (arrow <3> shown in FIG. 8). .. Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF in the state where the transition mode is set to the setting confirmation mode, the main control device 100 executes the notification process to the effect that the backup is restored, and then shifts to the game mode.

Further, when main controller 100 switches power supply SW 155 to ON while setting key SW 102 is ON and RWM clear SW 101 is ON, main controller 100 shifts to the setting change mode (arrow <4> shown in FIG. 8). .. Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF in the state where the transition mode is set to the setting change mode, the main control device 100 executes the notification process to the effect that the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been performed, and then shifts to the game mode. ..

Here, in the present embodiment, when the main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330, the main control device 100 needs to perform the clearing process of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the step setting value. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 shifts to the game stop mode when it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in RWM 330.

In this regard, as shown in FIG. 10, the game stop mode has priority over the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode. That is, even if the main controller 100 operates the RWM clear SW 101 and the setting key SW 102 so as to shift to the backup recovery mode, the RWM clear mode or the setting confirmation mode when the power is turned on, the main controller 100 causes the main controller 100 to operate the RWM 330. When it is determined that an abnormality has occurred, the game shift mode is entered.

On the other hand, the setting change mode has priority over the game stop mode. That is, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the hall employee or the like operates the RWM clear SW 101 and the setting key SW 102 so as to shift to the setting change mode at the same time as turning on the power, and resets the stage setting value. And clear processing of the RWM 330 is executed. Thereby, the hall employee or the like can return the pachinko machine 1 to a playable state.

Specifically, when the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game stop mode, the hall employee first turns off the power supply. After that, when turning on the power again, the hall employee or the like turns on the power supply SW 155 with the setting key SW 102 turned on and the RWM clear SW 101 turned on. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode. Then, the hall employee or the like sets a desired stage set value in the setting change mode and ends the setting change mode. Thereby, in the pachinko machine 1, the resetting of the stage setting value and the clearing process of the RWM 330 are performed, and the transition mode is set to the game mode.

As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, when the abnormality occurs in the RWM 330, the power supply SW 155 is switched to ON while the setting key SW 102 is ON and the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (shown in FIG. 8). Except for the arrow <4>, the game shifts to the game stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 8). In this case, the pachinko machine 1 cannot switch from the game stop mode to the game mode, and there is no option other than to switch to the power-off process. By executing the resetting process and the clearing process of the RWM 330, the pachinko machine 1 can be put into a playable state.

In the pachinko machine 1, when the power-off process is performed in the setting change mode, the mode to be transferred after the power is turned on is set to the setting keys SW102 and RWM when it is determined that the RWM330 has no abnormality at the time of power-on. It is configured to enter the setting change mode regardless of the operation content of the clear SW 101 (arrow <4> shown in FIG. 8). However, in this case, if the main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in the RWM 330 when the power is turned on, and the setting change mode has not been selected in the operation when the power is introduced, the pachinko machine 1 will play the game. Shift to the stop mode (arrow <5> shown in FIG. 8).

In this regard, the main control device 100 controls the setting key SW102 when the power-off process is performed before the termination process of the setting change mode (that is, before switching the setting key SW102 from ON to OFF). To lock. Therefore, when the power is turned on after the power-off process is performed in the setting change mode, the setting key SW102 is inevitably set to ON. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the setting change mode if the RWM 330 is not abnormal even if the RWM clear SW 101 is not set to ON when the power is turned on. In this case, even if an abnormality occurs in the RWM 330 and the game stop mode is set as the transition mode, the hall employee or the like turns on the power while turning on the power by pushing down the RWM clear SW 101, and the mode is changed to the setting change mode. Can be transferred.

The stage set value stored in the stage set value stored in the stage set value storage area 336 is not erased even if the clear process of the RWM 330 is executed. On the other hand, the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 330.

In this regard, the CPU 310 is provided with a general-purpose register 311. Then, main controller 100 stores the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 in general register 311 before executing the clearing process of RWM 330. As a result, the main control device 100 refers to the general-purpose register 311 even if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 330, and thus the mode value storage area at the time of power failure occurs. The mode value stored in 337 can be confirmed.

(2-1-7: Game mode start display)
Next, the game mode start display will be described. The game mode start display is a symbol displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B when the game can be started (hereinafter referred to as "game startable state"). .. Then, the symbols displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B as the game mode start display are passed through any of the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode. It is always the same regardless of whether the game mode is entered.

In this regard, the RWM 330 stores, as backup data, data relating to the symbols displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B (see FIG. 2) at the time of power failure. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 is the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device, the symbols displayed when the power-off process is performed, when the game mode is entered after executing the backup recovery. 62B can be displayed. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 is data relating to the symbols displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B when the power is cut off, when the game mode is entered after executing the clearing process of the RWM 330. Is erased. Therefore, in this case, the pachinko machine 1 cannot display the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A and the second special symbol display device 62B at the time of the power failure, and therefore, the preset initial symbol should be displayed. However, it is generally performed in the past.

Such a conventional pachinko machine 1, with respect to the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B of the pachinko machine 1 in the game startable state, if it is confirmed whether or not the initial symbol is displayed, It is possible to determine whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been executed. That is, when the player grasps the symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A or the second special symbol display device 62B as the initial symbol, the player, for example, makes the first symbol when the hall is opened. By checking the special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B, it is possible to determine whether or not the pachinko machine 1 has been cleared by the RWM 330.

That is, many holes are provided with a data display device (not shown) capable of browsing the payout data and the like for the past several days for each pachinko machine 1. Then, the player can predict the stage set value set in the pachinko machine 1 in the past few days by browsing the data display device, and the player can set the set value in the pachinko machine 1 immediately before (for example, the previous day). Whether or not the stage set value is changed is considered to be useful information for the player.

On the other hand, as described above, the pachinko machine 1 needs to execute the clear process of the RWM 330 when changing the step setting value. That is, the information as to whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been performed is the information that is a great clue in determining whether or not the step setting value set in the pachinko machine 1 immediately before has been changed. However, there is a case where the hall person or the like does not want the player to predict whether or not the pachinko machine 1 whose setting has been changed.

Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 determines whether or not the symbols displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B when the game can be started have been cleared by the RWM 330. Display in an impossible manner. That is, even if the pachinko machine 1 is in the game startable state after performing the backup recovery, or is in the game startable state after performing the clearing process of the RWM 330, the first special feature. The symbols displayed on the figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B are the same. Thereby, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the player from predicting whether or not the setting has been changed in the game startable state.

As the symbols to be displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B in the game mode start display, all LEDs constituting the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B Is turned on, all LEDs are turned off, and as another design, turning on only a specific LED is illustrated.

Then, the pachinko machine 1 terminates the game mode start display when the first starting opening SW203, the second starting opening SW204, and the universal figure starting opening SW205 first detect a game ball after the game is ready to start.

In addition, the RWM 330 is provided with a start display flag indicating whether or not it is time to perform the game mode start display. The main control device 100 sets the start display flag to "1" when the game is ready to be started, and the first starting opening SW203, the second starting opening SW204 and the universal figure starting opening SW205 first detect a game ball. The start display flag is set to "0".

Here, in the present embodiment, the case where the pachinko machine 1 displays the game mode start display on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B when the game can be started has been described. However, the game mode start display may be displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C (see FIG. 2). That is, in the RWM 330, as the backup data, the data relating to the symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C at the time of power failure is stored. On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 predicts to the player whether or not it is the pachinko machine 1 whose setting has been changed by displaying the game mode start display on the normal symbol display device 62C in the game startable state. Can be reliably prevented.

(2-1-8: Display of game performance and game performance)
Next, with reference to FIG. 11 to FIG. 14, the game performance displayed on the performance display device 103 will be described. The game performance is an index indicating the degree of gambling in a predetermined period, and the main control device 100 calculates the game performance and displays the calculated game performance on the performance display device 103.

First, the base value displayed on the performance display device 103 will be mainly described. As shown in FIG. 11, the "base value" is a ratio of "the number of payout balls in the normal game" to "the number of outs in the normal game". "Number of outs in normal game" is from "total number of outs (total number of game balls shot to the game area 50 regardless of game state)" to "big hit game state and privilege game state (probability variation state and time saving state)" The number of outs is excluded. "The number of payout balls in the normal state" is the "total number of payout balls (the number of prize balls paid out regardless of the game state)" excluding "the number of payout balls in the jackpot gaming state and the bonus game state". The number of prize balls.

Then, the main control device 100 is based on the detection signals output from the first starting opening SW203, the second starting opening SW204, the universal figure starting opening SW205, the normal winning opening SW206, the count SW207, and the out opening SW208 (see FIG. 4). , Count the total number of outs. Further, main controller 100 counts the total number of payout balls, based on the detection signal output from payout SW 212. The main control device 100 is taken into the first special figure starting port 56, the second special figure starting port 58, the special winning opening 59, the normal winning opening 60 and the out opening 61 (see FIG. 2), and from the game area 50. It is also possible to provide a discharge path for collectively discharging the discharged game balls and count the total number of outs based on a detection signal output from a discharge SW that detects the game balls that have passed through the discharge path.

Next, the procedure for calculating the base value will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12, the main control device 100 regards the section from the time when the power is first turned on until the total number of outs reached 300 after shipment from the factory as a “test section”, and the game during the test section is executed. Exclude the result from the calculation of the base value.

The main controller 100 calculates a base value based on the "out number in the normal state" and the "outgoing ball number in the normal game" calculated after the end of the test section. Further, main controller 100 calculates the base value when the total number of outs calculated after the end of the test period reaches 60000, and stores the calculated base value in RWM 330 as the “final base value”. After that, the main control device 100 once resets the "number of outs in a normal state" and the "number of payout balls in a normal game", and starts the calculation of the base value again. Then, main controller 100 calculates the final base value when the total out number reaches 60000 again, and stores the final base value in RWM 330.

Similarly, main controller 100 calculates a base value each time the total out number reaches 60000, and stores the calculated value in RWM 330 as a final base value. The RWM 330 stores three final base values. Then, when storing the newly calculated final base value, main controller 100 deletes the oldest final base value of the three final base values stored in RWM 330 from RWM 330. In the present embodiment, the RWM 330 stores the final base values for three times, but the number of final base values to be stored can be changed as appropriate.

Subsequently, a display mode of the game performance displayed on the performance display device 103 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the performance display device 103 is composed of four 7-segment LED displays (hereinafter referred to as “displays”) arranged side by side. Of the four indicators that make up the performance display device 103, the two indicators on the right side are the performance indicators 103a that display the calculated base values (%), and the two indicators on the left are the indicators on the performance indicator 103a. It is an identification display unit 103b that displays an identifier indicating a section in which a base value to be displayed is calculated.

Next, a specific example of the display mode of the game performance displayed on the performance display device 103 will be described with reference to FIG. It should be noted that the period from the end of the test section until the total number of outs calculated reaches 60,000 is “section A”, and the period after the end of section A until the total number of outs reaches 60,000 is “section A”. "B", the period from the end of section B until the total number of outs reaches 60000 is "section C", the period from the end of section C until the total number of outs reaches 60000 is "section D”, a period from the end of the section D until the total number of calculated outs reaches 60,000 is referred to as “section E”.

First, the display mode of the base value displayed on the performance display device 103 in the section D will be described. At this time, the performance display device 103 displays on the performance display device 103 the base value of the section D being measured and the final base values of the three times stored in the RWM 330 immediately before (that is, the base value of the section C, the base value of the section B, and the section A. And the final base value of) are sequentially and repeatedly displayed at 5-second intervals.

Specifically, when the base value being measured (the base value of the section D in the above example) is displayed on the performance display device 103 in real time, “bL” is lit and displayed as the identifier on the identification display unit 103b. For example, when "bL35" is displayed on the performance display device 103, it indicates that the base value during measurement (section D) is 35 (%). When the total number of outs in the section under measurement (section D) has not reached 6000, “bL” is displayed blinking on the identification display unit 103b. Further, in the main controller 100, when the base value exceeds 100(%), "99." is displayed on the performance display unit 103a.

Further, when displaying the final base value of the immediately preceding (one time ago) section (the final base value of section C when the section D is being measured) on the performance display device 103, the identification display unit 103b displays the final base value as an identifier. "B1" is lit and displayed. For example, when "b135" is displayed on the performance display device 103, it indicates that the final base value of the immediately preceding section (section C) is 35(%).

Similarly, when the final base value of the section two times before (when the section D is being measured, the final base value of the section B) is displayed on the performance display device 103, the identification display unit 103b displays "b2" as the identifier. Is lit up. For example, when "b235" is displayed on the performance display device 103, it indicates that the final base value of the section two times before (section B) is 35(%). Further, when the final base value of the section three times before (in the case where the section D is being measured, the base value of the section A) is displayed on the performance display device 103, the identification display unit 103b displays “b3” as the identifier. Is lit up. For example, when "b335" is displayed on the performance display device 103, it indicates that the final base value of the immediately preceding section (section A) is 35(%).

After that, when the total number of outs in the section D reaches 60,000, the main controller 100 calculates the final base value of the section D. Then, main controller 100 erases the final base value of the oldest section A among the final base values stored in RWM 330 from RWM 330, and stores the newly calculated final base value of section D in RWM 330.

After that, when the base value of the section E is displayed in real time during the measurement of the section E, “bL” is displayed as the identifier on the identification display unit 103b. Similarly, when displaying the final base value of the section D which is the section one time before, "b1" is displayed as the identifier on the identification display unit 103b. Further, when the final base value of the section C which is the section two times before is displayed, "b2" is displayed as the identifier on the identification display unit 103b, and the final base value of the section B which is the section three times before is displayed. When displaying, "b3" is displayed as an identifier on the identification display unit 103b.

Note that in the test section, section A, section B, and section C, the RWM 330 does not store the final base value of the section before section A. Therefore, when displaying the section prior to the section A on the performance display device 103, the main control device 100 blinks the identifier on the identification display unit 103b and displays "---" on the performance display unit 103a.

Here, the main controller 100 deletes the total number of outs stored in the RWM 330 along with the calculation of the game performance, the number of outs in the normal state, the total payout amount in the normal state, the base value, etc. even if the RWM 330 is cleared. Not done. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can restart the measurement of the base value and the like from the state before the clear operation of the RWM 330 is performed even if the clear operation of the RWM 330 is performed. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can display the final base value and the base value under measurement stored in the RWM 330 when performing the clearing process of the RWM 330 on the performance display device 103 even if the clearing process of the RWM 330 is performed.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 calculates the final base value every time the total number of outs reaches 60,000 and stores it in the RWM 330. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 may store the reference base value calculated at a timing different from the timing of calculating the final base value separately from the final base value.

For example, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate the base value at the time when the number of out balls reaches 30,000, and store the calculated base value in the RWM 330 as a reference base value. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate a base value at the time when the number of outs in the normal state reaches a predetermined number, and store the calculated base value in the RWM 330 as a reference base value.

In this case, the pachinko machine 1 may be configured to be able to display the reference base value stored in the RWM 330 on the performance display device 103. In this case, the hall employee or the like can check the gaming performance of the pachinko machine 1 from various viewpoints. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may be provided with a switching button or the like on the main control device 100, and the contents of the game performance displayed on the performance display device 103 may be switched by operating the switching button or the like. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 can also use the RWM clear SW 101 as a switching button.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate the game performance other than the base value and display it on the performance display device 103. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate the game performance other than the base value illustrated in FIG. 11 and store it in the RWM 330. Further, the pachinko machine 1 may be capable of displaying the game performance other than the base value stored in the RWM 330 on the performance display device 103.

As shown in FIG. 11, the pachinko machine 1 has, as the game performance, a "role ratio" indicating the ratio of "the number of payout balls for a role" to the "total number of payout balls" at a predetermined timing (for example, a final base value). May be calculated and stored in the RWM 330. Further, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, a "continuous accessory ratio" indicating a ratio of "the number of payout balls by a continuous accessory" to "the total number of payout balls" at a predetermined timing (for example, a final base value is calculated). The timing may be calculated and stored in the RWM 330.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate, as the game performance, a “short-time payout rate” indicating a ratio of the “total payout number” to the “total outnumber in the latest one hour” and store the calculated value in the RWM 330. .. Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, the "intermediate time payout rate" that indicates the ratio of the "total payout number" to the "total outnumber in the last 10 hours", and stores it in the RWM330. Good. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, a “high base payout rate” that indicates the ratio of the total payout number in the special game state to the total number of outs in the special game state, and stores it in the RWM330. Good.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 may store the total payout total within the predetermined time in the RWM 330. In this case, if the total payout total is three digits or more, the performance display unit 103a cannot display the total payout total at one time, and therefore the performance display device 103 displays, for example, from the value of the order of ten thousand. The total number of payouts is displayed in a manner that can be grasped by the hall employee by sequentially displaying the two digits up to the value of.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, a "winning ball ratio by winning hole" showing a ratio of "the number of balls into each winning hole" to the "total number of outs" for each winning hole, and stores it in the RWM330. You may. Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 may calculate, as the game performance, the “payout ball number” indicating the number of balls paid out within a fixed time, and store it in the RWM 330.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, a "base approximate value" indicating a ratio of "the number of payout balls in a normal state" to "a value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 1", and the RWM330 is calculated. May be stored. Similarly, the pachinko machine 1 calculates, as the game performance, a "high base approximate value" indicating the ratio of "the number of payout balls in the special game state" to "the value obtained by multiplying the total number of outs by a predetermined coefficient 2". , RWM 330.

Then, the pachinko machine 1 may be capable of displaying the calculation result regarding the game performance stored in the RWM 330 on the performance display device 103. In this case, the performance display device 103 displays the identifiers corresponding to the above-mentioned exemplified game performances on the identification display unit 103b. Thereby, the hall employee or the like can grasp what kind of game performance the numerical value displayed on the performance display unit 103a indicates. By enabling a wide variety of game performances to be displayed on the performance display device 103, a hall employee or the like can grasp the game performance of the pachinko machine 1 more accurately, and the pachinko machine 1 is illegally modified. If it is, the fraud can be easily detected.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 presets a range considered to be appropriate as game performance for each game performance other than the base value and the base value, and the game performance obtained by calculation is not included in the range considered to be proper. Alternatively, the performance display unit 103a may be blinked. In this case, the hall employee or the like can early discover that the pachinko machine 1 may have been tampered with by checking the performance display device 103 in which the performance display unit 103a is blinkingly displayed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the main control device 100, when the number of game balls entering the normal winning opening 60 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) is two or more than the specified number (for example, 10). , It is determined that the fraud has been made because the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal. At this time, the main control device 100 transmits an injustice notification command to the payout control device 110 and the sub integrated control device 120.

Then, when the payout control device 110 receives the injustice notification command, it turns on the injustice notification lamp 111 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 110. Further, when the sub integrated control device 120 receives the injustice notification command, the sub integrated control device 120 performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 33, sound output from the speaker 32, or the like. In addition, the production design control device 130 that has received the injustice notification command from the sub integrated control device 120 displays an error (warning display) indicating that the injustice has been performed on the production design display device 54 (see FIG. 17).

In the present embodiment, when the main control device 100 determines that the injustice has been performed when the number of game balls entering the normal winning opening 60 exceeds the specified number within the predetermined time However, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the main control device 100 may determine that the injustice has been performed when the number of game balls entering the various starting ports or the special winning opening 59 within a predetermined time exceeds a predetermined number.

(2-1-9: Display of step setting value)
Here, the performance display device 103 also serves as a device that displays the step setting value when the setting confirmation mode or the setting change mode is set as the transition mode.

That is, when the setting confirmation mode is set as the transition mode, the performance display device 103 lights up and displays the currently set stage set value on the performance display unit 103a. Specifically, the performance display device 103 illuminates and displays "---" on the identification display unit 103b, and illuminates and displays any one of "-1" to "-6" on the performance display unit 103a. For example, if the currently set stage setting value is “3”, the performance display device 103 displays “−−−3” as the stage setting value.

In addition, the performance display device 103 blinks and displays the provisionally set stage set value on the performance display unit 103a when the setting change mode is set as the transition mode. For example, when the provisionally set step setting value is "5", "--5" is displayed blinking on the performance display device 103.

Next, the procedure for changing the step setting value will be described. When the setting change mode is set as the transition mode, main controller 100 causes the performance display device 103 to blink and display the temporarily set step setting value. Then, main controller 100 adds 1 to the temporarily set step setting value each time RWM clear SW 101 is pressed. For example, when the RWM clear SW 101 is pressed down once when the temporarily set stage setting value is “5”, the temporarily set stage setting value is switched from “5” to “6” and the performance display device 103 is also provided. Is switched from "--5" to "--6".

Furthermore, when the RWM clear SW 101 is pushed down once when the temporarily set stage set value is “6”, the temporarily set stage set value is switched to “1” and the display of the performance display device 103 is It switches from "--6" to "--1". That is, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the settable set value is “6”. Therefore, when the RWM clear SW 101 is pushed down once in the state where the temporarily set step setting value is "6", the lower limit value "1" of the settable step setting value is temporarily set as the step setting value. It

(2-1-10: Counter circuit)
Returning to FIG. 5, the description of the MPU 300 will be continued. The counter circuit 340 performs time counting processing of various counters provided in the pachinko machine 1, and the timer circuit 350 performs time counting processing of various timers provided in the pachinko machine 1. For example, the timer circuit 350 includes a fluctuation time timer 351 in which the fluctuation time of the first special figure or the second special figure set according to the selected fluctuation pattern is set. The main control device 100 displays the variation of the first special figure or the second special figure until the variation time timer 351 becomes 0, and when the variation time timer 351 becomes 0, the first special figure and the second special figure are confirmed. Display.

(2-1-11: Random number circuit 360)
The random number circuit 360 generates a hardware random number used in the process performed by the main control device 100. In addition, as the random number generated by the random number circuit 360, a big hit determination random number used for the hit determination of the first special figure and the second special figure, a hit determination random number used for the hit determination of the normal symbol are exemplified. When the extracted jackpot determination random number matches the random number value set in the first special drawing valid/invalid judgment table 321a or the second special figure valid/invalid judgment table 321b, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the winning/judging is successful. Judge that the result is a big hit.

When the game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56, the main control device 100 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number in the first special figure reserved storage area 331. Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 58, the main control device 100 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number in the second special figure reserved storage area 332. When the game ball enters the universal figure starting port 55, the main control device 100 stores the extracted random number for hit determination in the universal figure pending storage area 333.

The random number circuit 360 generates a jackpot symbol determining random number 1 and a jackpot determining random number 2 used for selecting a special symbol to be displayed on the first special symbol display device 62A or the second special symbol display device 62B. Then, the main control device 100, the extracted jackpot symbol determination random number 1 and jackpot symbol determination random number 2, and the random number value set in the first special symbol design selection table 322a or the second special symbol symbol selection table 322b Based on, the special symbol to be displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B is determined.

Similarly, the random number circuit 360 generates a random number for hit determination used to select a normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. Then, the main control device 100 determines the normal symbol to be displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C based on the extracted random number for determining symbol and the random number value set in the symbol selection table for general symbol 322c.

Further, the random number circuit 360 generates a reach determination random number used for determining whether or not to perform the reach out effect. Then, main controller 100 determines whether or not to perform the out-of-reach effect based on the extracted reach determination random number and the random number value set in reach determination table 324.

Further, the random number circuit 360 generates the special figure variation pattern determining random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determining random number 2 used for selecting the variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B. To generate. Then, the main control device 100 extracts the special figure variation pattern determining random number 1 and the special figure variation pattern determining random number 2, and the first special figure variation pattern selection table 323a or the second special figure variation pattern selection table 323b. On the basis of the random number value set to, the variation pattern to be variably displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B is determined.

Further, the random number circuit 360 generates a random number for determining a universal figure variation pattern used for selecting a variation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. Then, the main control device 100, based on the extracted random number for general pattern fluctuation pattern determination 2 and the random number value set in the general pattern fluctuation pattern selection table 323c, the fluctuation pattern to be variably displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. decide.

As shown in FIG. 15, the random number circuit 360 includes a random number generation circuit 361, three random number value registers 362A to 362C, a random number value fetch register 363, and random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C. The random number generation circuit 361 is activated at the same time when the MPU 300 is energized, and updates the random number value at a timing obtained by appropriately dividing the system clock signal (SCLK) from the timer circuit 350 (see FIG. 5).

Each of the random number value registers 362A to 362C stores the random number value generated by the random number generation circuit 361. The random value capture register 363 is used when designating the random value registers 362A to 362C that store random values. For example, when storing the random number value in the random number value register 362A, the main control device 100 sets “1” in the random number value fetch register 363. Similarly, main controller 100 sets “2” in random number value fetch register 363 when storing the random number value in random number value register 362B, and stores the random number value in random number value register 362C when storing the random number value in random number value register 362C. “3” is set in the fetch register 363.

The random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C indicate whether or not the random number values are stored in the respective random number value registers 362A to 362C. Specifically, when the random number values are loaded into the random number value registers 362A to 362C, the main control device 100 sets "1" in the corresponding random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C. Then, referring to the random number values stored in each of the random number value registers 362A to 362C, main controller 100 sets "0" in the referred random number latch flag registers 364A to 364C. Thereby, main controller 100 can grasp whether or not the random number values are stored in the respective random number value registers 362A to 362C.

(2-2: Dispensing control device 110)
Returning to FIG. 4, the payout control device 110 will be described. The payout control device 110 is connected to the main control device 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 110 is connected to the front frame opening SW 201 and the inner frame opening SW 202 via the payout relay terminal plate 165 and the back wiring relay terminal plate 162. Then, the payout control device 110 transmits information about prize balls, information about open/closed states of the front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 and the like to the hall computer HC or the test shooting test device (not shown) via the external connection terminal board 161. .. Further, the payout control device 110 transmits a firing stop signal for stopping the firing of the game ball to the firing control device 140, as necessary.

In addition, the payout control device 110 is connected via a back wiring relay terminal plate 162 to the out-of-ball SW 211 that detects that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 3) has become empty. When detecting that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 3) has become empty, the out-of-ball SW 211 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110.

Further, the payout control device 110 is connected via a payout relay terminal plate 165 to a payout motor 112 for paying out the game balls and a payout SW 212 for detecting that the game balls have been paid out. The payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 112 in response to a command sent from the main control device 100 to pay out the game ball, and the payout SW 212 detects that the game ball has been paid out, and outputs a detection signal. It outputs to the payout control device 110. Further, the payout control device 110 is connected with a full SW 213 that detects that the lower plate 35 is in a full state. The full SW 213 outputs a detection signal to the payout control device 110 when detecting that the lower plate 35 has become full.

The payout control device 110 stops the payout motor 112 when a detection signal is input from the out-of-ball SW 211 and when a detection signal is input from the full SW 213. Thereby, the payout operation of the prize balls by the payout unit 43 is stopped. The out-of-ball SW 211 continues to output a detection signal until the out-of-sphere state is resolved, and the full SW 213 continues to output a detection signal until the full state of the lower plate 35 is released. Then, the payout control device 110 restarts the driving of the payout motor 112 when the input of the detection signals from the out-of-ball SW 211 and the full SW 213 is stopped.

When the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine or the like that circulates the game balls enclosed in the machine to play the game, the main controller 100 causes the payout controller 110 (in the case of the enclosed game machine, pays out the game balls). Since it is not performed, it is preferable to call it as a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be tamper-proof.

Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the CR unit 70 and the settlement display SW 214 via the CR unit terminal plate 166 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. A ball lending SW 215 and a settlement SW 216 operated by the player are connected to the settlement display SW 214. The ball lending SW 215 is a switch operated when the player requests the lending of the game ball, and the settlement SW 216 is a switch operated when the player requests the settlement.

When detecting the operation of the lending button 71 by the player, the ball lending SW 215 outputs a lending request operation signal. The lending request signal output by the ball lending SW 215 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display SW 214, and the lending request signal is transmitted from the CR unit 70 to the payout control device 110. When the payout control device 110 receives the lending request signal from the CR unit 70, it drives the payout motor 112 to pay out the game balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70.

When the settlement SW 216 detects the player's operation of the settlement button 72, the settlement SW 216 outputs a settlement request operation signal. The settlement request signal output from the settlement SW 216 is input to the CR unit 70 via the settlement display SW 214, and the CR unit 70 manages the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit 70 and displays the balance in response to the settlement request signal. Control.

In addition, the payout control device 110 is provided with a fraudulent notification lamp 111 that is an LED that is turned on when it is determined that the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal. When the payout control device 110 receives a fraudulent command from the main control device 100, by lighting the fraudulent notification lamp 111, the payout control device 110 can inform a hall employee or the like that there is a possibility of fraud.

(2-3: sub integrated control device 120 and effect symbol control device 130)
The sub integrated control device 120 is connected to the main control device 100 via the production relay terminal board 167, and enables communication from the main control device 100 to the sub integrated control device 120. Then, the sub integrated control device 120 performs effect control based on the command received from the main control device 100. To the sub integrated control device 120, a button operation detection SW 221 that detects an operation of the effect button 37 (see FIG. 1) and a jog dial operation detection SW 222 that detects an operation of the jog dial 38 (see FIG. 1) are connected. The button operation detection SW 221 and the jog dial operation detection SW 222 input respective detection signals to the sub integrated control device 120.

Then, the sub integrated control device 120 controls the output of sound by driving the speaker 32, and also controls the turning on and off of various LEDs and lamps including the frame side decorative lamp 33. Further, the sub integrated control device 120 is provided with a volume control SW 121 that controls the volume output from the speaker 32. The sub integrated control device 120 controls the volume output from the speaker 32 based on the operation signal input from the volume adjustment SW 121.

The effect symbol control device 130 is connected to the sub integrated control device 120 so that bidirectional communication is possible. The sub integrated control device 120 transmits to the effect design control device 130 a command relating to a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 130 displays the pseudo effect symbol 400 (see FIG. 16) according to the command sent from the sub integrated control device 120 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54.

In addition, when it is determined that the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal, the sub integrated control device 120 gives an error notification by the speaker 32, the frame side decorative lamp 33, and the effect design display device 54.

Here, with reference to FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the display mode of the effect symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol and the winning into the normal winning opening 60 An example of the error notification displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 when it is determined that the ball frequency is abnormal will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16, the effect symbol control device 130, during the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, the first special symbol or the second special symbol in the substantially central portion of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. The variable display of the pseudo effect design 400 corresponding to the special drawing is performed. The pseudo effect design 400 is composed of three-digit numbers. In addition, the first special figure reservation display 401 which shows the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is displayed in the lower left part of the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54, and the lower right part of the display screen shows the second special figure. A second special figure reservation display 402 indicating the number of reserved memories is displayed.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, when the sub integrated control device 120 receives an injustice notification command from the main control device 100, the effect symbol control device 130, with respect to the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54, a normal winning hole. An error notification is displayed to display that the frequency of entering the ball 60 is abnormal.

At this time, the sub-integrated control device 120 also performs error notification by voice output from the speaker 32 and error notification by the frame side decorative lamp 33. In addition, the error notification by the voice output from the speaker 32 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect design display device 54 and the error notification by the frame side decoration lamp 33 start the error notification. It ends in 5 minutes.

(2-4: Fire control device 140)
The launch control device 140 is connected to the payout control device 110, and enables communication from the payout control device 110 to the launch control device 140. The firing control device 140 controls the firing motor 141 on the basis of a command sent from the main control device 100 via the payout control device 110 or a rotation signal of the firing handle 36 to perform the firing and stop of the game ball.

Further, the firing control device 140 is connected to a firing stop SW 241 provided on the firing handle 36 and a touch SW 242 for detecting that the player is in contact with the firing handle 36. The touch SW 242 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 140 when detecting the contact of the firing handle 36 by the player. Then, the firing control device 140 fires the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch SW 242. On the other hand, the firing stop SW 241 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 140 when the player operates it. Then, when the detection signal is input from the emission stop SW 241, the emission control device 140 stops the emission of the game ball even when the detection signal is input from the touch SW 242.

(2-5: power supply board 150)
As shown in FIG. 18, the power supply board 150 includes a power supply circuit 151, a power receiving circuit 152, a power failure detection circuit 153, and a backup power supply circuit 154. The power supply circuit 151 converts an AC voltage supplied from an AC power supply (main power supply AC24V) provided outside to generate a DC voltage. A power supply SW 155 is provided in the power receiving circuit 152, and the power supply circuit 151 is connected to an AC power source via the power receiving circuit 152. When the power SW 155 is turned on, the power supply circuit 151 is electrically connected to the AC power supply, and the main power supply AC24V is supplied to the power supply circuit 151. Then, the power supply circuit 151 supplies necessary DC voltage to various control devices and actuators.

The power failure detection circuit 153 monitors the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151. Then, when the supplied voltage becomes lower than the predetermined voltage, the power failure detection circuit 153 determines that the power SW 155 is turned off or the power is shut off due to the power failure, and the main control device 100 and The power failure detection signal output to the payout control device 110 is set to a high level (ON). On the other hand, the power failure detection circuit 153 sets the power failure detection signal to a low level (OFF) when the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151 rises above a predetermined voltage.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the power failure detection circuit 153 demonstrated the case where the power failure detection signal was transmitted to the main control apparatus 100 and the payout control apparatus 110 as an example, it is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the power failure detection circuit 153 transmits a power failure detection signal to only one of the main control device 100 and the payout control device 110 so that the main control device 100 sends the payout control device 110 or the payout control device 110 performs the main control. A configuration may be adopted in which a command for power failure is transmitted to the device 100.

The backup power supply circuit 154 is composed of a capacitor and the like. The backup power supply circuit 154 charges the power of DC5V generated by the power supply circuit 151 while supplying power from the AC power supply, and when a power failure occurs, the backup power supply (DC5V) is used as the RWM 330 and the payout control of the main control device 100. It is supplied to the RWM or the like of the device 110.

In the present embodiment, the backup power supply is supplied to the RWM 330 of the main control device 100 and the RWM of the payout control device 110. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 has contents stored in the main control device 100 and the payout control device 110 when the power is cut off for a certain period of time even after the power is cut off, for example, the gaming state or prize of the pachinko machine 1. Information such as the number of game balls to be paid out as balls can be held.

On the other hand, the backup power is not supplied to the RWM of the sub integrated control device 120. Therefore, when the power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is stopped, the contents stored in the RWM of the sub integrated control device 120 are erased.

(3. Specifications of pachinko machine 1)
Next, the basic specifications of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 19, in the pachinko machine 1, the jackpot probability in the normal state is 1/300 (when the step setting value is 1) to 1/250 (when the step setting value is 6), The jackpot probability in the probability changing state is 1/30 (when the step setting value is 1) to 1/25 (when the step setting value is 6) (see FIG. 6 ).

Regarding the prize balls of the pachinko machine 1, when one game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56 and the second special figure starting port 58, there are three prize balls, and one in the normal winning port 60. The number of prize balls when one game ball enters is 10 and the number of prize balls when one game ball enters the special winning opening 59 is 15.

Regarding the specified number of winnings of the pachinko machine 1, the specified number of winnings of the second special figure starting port 58 is 4, and the number of specified winnings of the big winning port 59 is 10. That is, if four game balls enter the second special figure starting port 58 before the predetermined time elapses after the second special figure starting port 58 is opened by the general electric officer solenoid 210, The object solenoid 210 closes the second special figure starting port 58. Further, if 10 game balls enter the special winning opening 59 before the predetermined time elapses after the special winning opening solenoid 209 is opened by the special winning opening solenoid 209, the special winning opening solenoid 209 will display the second special feature. The starting port 58 is closed.

Regarding the hit probability in the hit determination of the normal symbol, the hit probability in the normal state is 1/6, and the hit probability in the privilege game state is 5/6. Also, the opening time in the normal state is 0.2×1 times, and the opening time in the special game state is 2 seconds×1 times, based on the opening time and the number of times of opening the second special figure starting port 58. Is.

Regarding the jackpot type of the pachinko machine 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes three patterns of jackpot types. Specifically, the pachinko machine 1 is a 15R certainty variation jackpot that shifts to the probability variation state after performing 15 rounds of the round game, a 10R probability variation jackpot that shifts to the probability variation state after performing 10 rounds of the round game, and a round game of 5 rounds. Includes three types of jackpots, 5R regular jackpots that shift to a shorter working time after being performed.

In addition, when it is a big hit in the hit determination of the first special diagram, the probability of being a 15R certainty variation jackpot is 30%, the probability of being a 10R certainty variation jackpot is 30%, and the probability of being a 5R regular jackpot is , 40%. On the other hand, if the jackpot is determined by the second special diagram, the probability of being the 15R certainty variation jackpot is 40%, the probability of being the 10R certainty variation jackpot is 20%, and the probability of being the 5R regular jackpot is , 40%. Further, when the 15R certainty variation jackpot and the 10R certainty variation jackpot, the number of certainty variations given after the jackpot game is 10,000. On the other hand, in the case of the 5R normal jackpot, the number of saved times is 100 in the saved time state after the jackpot game.

(4. Startup process)
Next, the starting process executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The startup process is a process executed when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

As shown in FIG. 20, the main control device 100 sets the stack pointer to the stack address as the first process of the activation process (S1). Subsequently, the main control device 100 sets the interrupt vector address of the interrupt vector table in the corresponding register (S2) and sets the internal register (S3). The interrupt vector address is the address space (memory space). Among them, it is used to specify a start address related to an interrupt processing program described later.

Next, main controller 100 reads the register of the input port (S4), and determines whether the power failure stop signal is OFF (S5). If the power failure detection signal remains ON (S5: No), main controller 100 determines that the voltage supplied from power supply circuit 151 has not reached the predetermined voltage. In this case, main controller 100 returns to S4 and repeatedly executes the processes of S4 and S5 until the power failure stop signal is turned off.

On the other hand, when the power failure detection signal is switched to OFF (S5: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the voltage supplied from the power supply circuit 151 is equal to or higher than a predetermined voltage and the voltage is stably supplied. Then, writing to the RWM 330 is permitted (S6).

After the processing of S6, main controller 100 executes the initialization processing (S7). This initial setting process (S7) mainly sets the transition mode, and when the game is ready to be started, the game mode start display is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B. Set. The details of the initial setting process (S7) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S7, main controller 100 prohibits interrupts (S8) and saves registers (S9). After that, the main control device 100 executes the game performance calculation processing for calculating the game performance such as the base value (S10). That is, main controller 100 performs the calculation related to the game performance outside the area of RWM330.

After the processing of S10, main controller 100 executes register restoration (S11), permits interrupts (S12), and returns to the processing of S8. In this way, main controller 100 repeatedly executes the processing from S8 to S12 in the startup processing. On the other hand, the main control device 100 periodically (for example, at a cycle of 4 ms) performs an interrupt process (see FIG. 21) described later between the execution of the process of S12 and the re-execution of the process of S8. Execute.

(5: Interrupt processing)
Next, the interrupt processing executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, main controller 100 sets a timer and a watchdog timer as the first process executed in the interrupt process (S21). In the process of S21, main controller 100 sets various timers provided in main controller 100 and clears and restarts the watchdog timer.

After the processing of S21, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 is "3" (S22). As a result, if the mode value is "3" (S22: Yes), the pachinko machine 1 can determine that the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. That is, the pachinko machine 1 can be determined to be in a state in which the game cannot be started and is in a state of waiting for the switching of the power SW 155 to OFF. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 performs interrupt permission (S35), and returns to the startup process (see FIG. 20).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not “3” (S22: No), the main control device 100 executes timer update processing for updating various timers provided in the main control device 100. Yes (S23). Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes an input determination process (S24) which is a process relating to the entry of the game ball into the various starting openings and the various winning openings. The details of the input determination process (S24) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. After the processing of S24, the main control device 100 executes the winning/failing determination processing (S25) which is processing relating to the winning/non-winning determination and the big hit game. The details of the hit/miss determination process (S25) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S25, the main control device 100 executes the game state setting processing (S26) of transmitting a signal to that effect to the hall computer HC when the game state shifts. In the process of S26, the main control device 100 sends a signal to the hall computer HC after a predetermined time elapses, for example, after the jackpot game (special game) or the hit game (normal game) is finished in the above-described hit/miss determination process (S25). Send. In addition, when the pachinko machine 1 is connected to a test shot test device (not shown), the main control device 100 sends a test signal indicating that the game state has changed to the test shot test device (not shown) in the process of S26. Send.

After the processing of S26, main controller 100 performs an error monitoring processing (S27) for monitoring whether an error has occurred. The error monitored by the main controller 100 in the error monitoring process (S27) includes an open error indicating that the front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are open, and an abnormal radio wave detected by a radio wave sensor (not shown). Examples thereof include a radio wave error indicating that the abnormal vibration is detected by a vibration sensor (not shown), and the like.

After the process of S27, the main control device 100 executes a prize ball command transmission process (S28) of transmitting a prize ball command to the payout control device 110. Then, based on the received prize ball command, the payout control device 110 executes payout of prize balls set for each of the various starting openings or the various winning openings.

After the processing of S28, the main control device 100 creates the image data, the audio data and the like according to the game content during the execution, and executes the effect data output process (S29) for outputting to the sub integrated control device 120. Further, when the main control device 100 detects the occurrence of an error in the error monitoring process (S27) described above, the main display device 100 displays an error on the effect symbol display device 54 or the frame-side decoration lamp 33 according to the content of the detected error. Error notification such as lighting or blinking of, and voice output from the speaker 32 is appropriately performed.

After the processing of S29, main controller 100 executes the external output processing (S30) to hall computer HC via external connection terminal board 161. In the processing of S30, the main control device 100 transmits the data regarding the special winning opening solenoid 209 and the general electric outlet solenoid 210 to the hall computer HC based on the processing content of the hit determination processing (S25). Further, in the processing of S30, the main control device 100 transmits a security signal to the hall computer HC when the occurrence of an error is detected in the error monitoring processing (S27) described above. When the test shooting test device is connected to the pachinko machine 1, the main control device 100 transmits the data and the security signal regarding the special winning opening solenoid 209 and the universal utility product solenoid 210 to the test shooting test device in the process of S30. To do.

As shown in FIG. 22, after the processing of S30, main controller 100 performs register saving (S31) and performance display data creation processing (S32). In the process of S32, the main control device 100 displays the calculation result of the performance display division process (S10) executed outside the area of the RWM 330 in the start-up process (see S20) and the test result of the test shot test on the performance display device 103. Create data to do. After the processing of S31, main controller 100 executes register restoration (S33).

After the processing of S33, main controller 100 executes the segment data creation processing (S34)). In the process of S34, the main control device 100 prepares to display the data created in the process of S31 on the performance display device 103 by displaying the commons of the various LEDs provided on the performance display device 103 (display in 8-bit units related to the LED segment). Create segment data for controlling light emission for each area).

After the processing of S34, the main control device 100 displays the game performance and the trial shooting test data on the performance display device 103 as a display process (S35) for various display devices. Further, in the process of S35, the main control device 100, in accordance with the game situation being executed, the variable display of various symbols in the first special symbol display device 62A, the second special symbol display device 62B, the normal symbol display device 62C and Confirm display etc. After the processing of S35, main controller 100 permits the interruption (S36), and returns to the starting processing (see FIG. 20).

The main control device 100 executes the performance display calculation process (S10) in the startup process (S20), while performing the process related to the display of the calculation result in the performance display calculation process (S10) in the interrupt process. .. In this regard, the main control device 100 performs the performance display calculation process (S10), which has a large amount of processing, in the startup process, so that the interrupt is prohibited (S8, FIG. 20) before the performance display calculation process (S10) ends. Can be prevented from being executed. On the other hand, the main control device 100 can improve the efficiency of the display control by executing the display process for the performance display device 103 at the same timing as the display process for the first special figure display device 62A and the like.

(6. Input determination process)
Next, the input determination process (S24) executed in the interrupt process (see FIG. 21) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, the main control device 100 executes a special figure entry ball confirmation process (S41) as the first process of the input determination process (S24). The special figure entry confirmation process (S41) is a process executed when a game ball enters the first special figure starting port 56 or the second special figure starting port 58. The details of the special figure entry confirmation process (S41) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S41, the main control device 100 executes the universal figure entry confirmation processing (S42). The universal figure entrance confirmation process (S42) is a process executed when a game ball enters the universal figure starting port 55. The details of the universal figure entrance confirmation process (S42) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S42, the main control device 100 executes the winning number counting processing (S43). The number-of-wins counting process (S43) is a process executed when a game ball enters the special winning opening 59 or the normal winning opening 60. Specifically, in the processing of S43, the main control device 100 counts the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 59 or the normal winning opening 60 when the normal winning opening SW206 or the count SW207 detects a game ball. 1 is added to the counter value.

After the processing of S43, main controller 100 executes the out-number counting processing (S44). The out-number counting process (S44) is a process of totaling the out-number used for the calculation of the game performance. Specifically, in the process of S44, the main control device 100 detects the game ball by the first start opening SW203, the second start opening SW204, the universal figure starting opening SW205, the normal winning opening SW206, the count SW207, and the out opening SW208. In this case, 1 is added to the value of the counter that counts the number of outs.

After the processing of S44, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the frequency of entering the normal winning opening 60 is abnormal (S45). Specifically, in the process of S44, the main control device 100 is fraudulent when the number of game balls entering the normal winning opening 60 exceeds a prescribed number (eg, 10) within a predetermined time (eg, 60 seconds). Is determined to have been performed. As a result, if the ball entry frequency is normal (S45: No), main controller 100 ends the present process.

On the other hand, if the ball entry frequency is abnormal (S45: Yes), the main control device 100 transmits an injustice notification command to the payout control device 110 and the sub integrated control device 120 (S46), and ends this processing. .. In the process of S46, the payout control device 110, which has received the injustice notification command from the main control device 100, turns on the injustice notification lamp 111 (see FIG. 3) provided in the payout control device 110.

Further, the sub integrated control device 120, which has received the injustice notification command from the main control device 100, performs error notification by lighting or blinking the frame-side decoration lamp 33, sound output from the speaker 32, or the like. Further, the effect symbol control device 130, which has received the injustice notification command from the sub integrated control device 120, displays a warning indicating that the injustice has been performed on the effect symbol display device 54 (see FIG. 17). In addition, the error notification by the voice output from the speaker 32 ends 30 seconds after the error notification is started, and the warning display on the effect design display device 54 and the error notification by the frame side decoration lamp 33 start the error notification. It ends in 5 minutes.

(6-1: Special figure ball confirmation process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 24, the special figure entry confirmation process (S41) executed in the input determination process (S24, see FIG. 23) will be described. As shown in FIG. 24, the main control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special map starting opening 56 as the first process executed in the special map entry confirmation process (S41). Perform (S51). Specifically, main controller 100 determines whether or not first starting opening SW203 detects a game ball. Then, if the game ball has not entered the first special figure starting port 56 (S51: No), the main controller 100 skips to the process of S58.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first special map starting port 56 (S51: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the first special map is full (4). Yes (S52). As a result, if the number of reserved storages in the first special view is full (S52: Yes), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S55.

On the other hand, when the number of reserved memories of the first special map is not full (3 or less) (S52: No), the main control device 100 extracts due to the entry into the first special map starting port 56. First special figure extraction random number reserved memory that stores a plurality of random number values (random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination 2, random number for reach determination, random number for fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) The process (S53) is executed.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 increases the number of reserved storages illuminated by the first special figure reservation number display device 63A by 1, and at the same time, indicates the current number of reserved storages of the first special map to the sub integrated control device 120. The first special figure reservation number command to be transmitted is transmitted (S54). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 transmits the first special figure hold number command to the effect symbol control device 130, and updates the display content of the first special figure hold display 401 on the effect symbol display device 54. After the processing of S54, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S55.

In the process of S55, main controller 100 determines whether or not the start display flag is 1. If the start display flag is 1 (S55: Yes), the main control device 100 indicates that the game mode start display is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B. to decide. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the start display end process for ending the game mode start display (S56), sets the start display flag to 0 (S57), and proceeds to the process of S58. On the other hand, if the start display flag is 0 (S55: No), the main control device 100 determines that the game mode start display is not displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B. To do. Therefore, the main control device 100 skips the processes of S56 and S57, and shifts to the process of S58.

In the process of S58, the main control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second special figure starting port 58. Specifically, main controller 100 determines whether second starting opening SW204 has detected a game ball. Then, if the game ball has not entered the second special figure starting port 58 (S58: No), the main control device 100 proceeds to the process of S62.

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second special figure starting port 58 (S58: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is full (4). Yes (S59). As a result, if the number of reserved storages in the second special view is full (S59: Yes), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S62.

On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories of the second special diagram is not full (S59: No), the main control device 100 extracts a plurality of random number values due to the ball entering the second special diagram starting port 58. Second special figure extraction random number reservation storage process (S60) for storing (random number for jackpot determination, random number for jackpot symbol determination 1, random number for jackpot symbol determination 2, random number for reach determination, random number for fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) To execute.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 increases the number of reserved storages that are lighted on the second special figure reservation number display device 63B by one, and at the same time, displays the current reserved storage number of the second special map to the sub integrated control device 120. The second special figure reservation number command to be transmitted is transmitted (S61). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 transmits the second special figure hold number command to the effect symbol control device 130, and updates the display content of the second special symbol hold display 402 on the effect symbol display device 54. After the processing of S61, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S62.

The processing of S62 to S64 is the same as the processing of S55 to S57 described above. That is, when the main control device 100 determines that the game mode start display is displayed (S62: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the start display end processing (S63) for ending the game mode start display, and the start display flag. Is set to 0 (S64). After the processing of S64, main controller 100 ends this processing, and returns to the input determination processing (S24, see FIG. 23).

In the present embodiment, the main control device 100, when the number of reserved memories of the first special map or the number of reserved memories of the second special map is full, the first special map reservation number command or the second special map reservation. Although a case has been described as an example where several commands are not transmitted, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, if the main controller 100 wants to notify that there is a ball in the first special figure starting port 56 or the second special figure starting port 58 even if it is full, the first special figure holding number command or The second special figure hold number command may be transmitted. Further, the main control device 100 may pre-read determine whether or not there is a possibility of a big hit, reach, or the like, based on the stored storage of the first special figure and the second special figure that have been stored. In this case, it is desirable that the main control device 100 sends a prefetch command to the sub integrated control device 120.

(6-2: Universal figure entrance confirmation process)
Next, the universal figure entry confirmation process (S42) executed in the input determination process (S24, see FIG. 23) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 25, the main control device 100 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the universal figure starting opening 55 as the first process executed in the universal figure entrance confirmation process (S42) (S71). ). Specifically, main controller 100 determines whether or not universal figure starting opening SW205 has detected a game ball. Then, if the game ball has not entered the universal figure starting port 55 (S71: No), the main control device 100 ends this process as it is, and returns to the input determination process (S24).

On the other hand, when the game ball enters the universal figure starting port 55 (S71: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the number of reserved storage of normal symbols is full (4) (S72). .. Then, if the number of reserved storages of the normal symbol is full (S72: Yes), the main control device 100 skips to the process of S75.

On the other hand, if the number of reserved storage of normal symbols is not full (3 or less) (S72: No), the main control device 100 extracts the random number value due to the ball entering the universal symbol starting port 55 (for hit determination). A general figure extraction random number reservation storage process (S73) that stores random numbers, random numbers for winning symbol determination, random numbers for fluctuation pattern determination, etc.) is stored.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 increases the number of holding storages to be turned on by the normal symbol holding number display device 63C by one, and transmits the current holding number of ordinary symbols to the sub integrated control device 120. Transmission processing of the number of holding commands is performed (S74). After the processing of S74, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S75.

The processing of S75 to S77 is the same as the processing of S55 to S57 and the processing of S62 to S64 described above. That is, when the main control device 100 determines that the game mode start display is displayed (S75: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the start display end process (S76) for ending the game mode start display, and the start display flag. Is set to 0 (S77). After the processing of S77, main controller 100 ends this processing, and returns to the input determination processing (S24). On the other hand, when the main control device 100 determines that the game mode start display is not performed (S75: No), this process ends as it is, and returns to the input determination process (S24).

(7. Proper judgment process)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 26, the hit/miss determination processing (S25) executed in the interrupt processing will be described. As shown in FIG. 26, the main control device 100, as the first process to be executed in the win/loss determination process (S25), determines whether or not the first special diagram or the second special diagram is true/false, and the process related to the jackpot game (special game). The special figure valid/invalid determination process (S100) is executed. The details of the special drawing validity determination process (S100) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 27 to 33.

Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes a universal figure hit/miss determination process (S200), which is a process related to a hit/no hit determination of a normal symbol and a winning game (general game). The details of the universal figure validity determination process (S200) will be described later with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 34 to 38.

(7-1: Special drawing validity judgment processing)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 27 to FIG. 33, the special drawing right/wrong judgment processing (S100) executed in the right/wrong judgment processing (S25) will be described. In addition, the special figure hit/miss determination process (S100) is commonly executed for both the hit/miss determination in the first special figure and the hit/miss determination in the second special figure.

As shown in FIG. 27, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device that operates during the jackpot game is operating as the first process to be executed in the special figure appropriateness determination process (S100). Yes (S101). In the process of S101, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S101: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the jackpot game is in progress, and shifts to the special game process (S150) (see FIG. 30). ).

On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S101: No), the main control device 100 causes the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B) to display the first special figure (second special figure). It is determined whether or not (Fig.) is being changed and displayed (S102). Then, if the first special map (second special map) is being displayed in fluctuation (S102: Yes), the main control device 100 causes the fluctuation time of the first special drawing (second special drawing) being displayed in fluctuation. It is determined whether the time has passed (S103).

Then, if the variation time of the first special figure (second special figure) that is being changed is elapsed (S103: Yes), the main control device 100 changes the first special figure (second special figure). The display is stopped and the confirmation display process for confirming the display is executed (S104), and the process proceeds to the special game process (S150). On the other hand, if the variation time of the first special figure (second special figure) that is being changed is not elapsed (S103: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S104 and performs the special game process ( Then, the process proceeds to S150).

In the process of S102, if the variation display of the first special figure (second special figure) is not in progress (S102: No), the main control device 100 causes the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). First, it is determined whether the first special map (second special map) is being confirmed and displayed (S105).

As a result, if the first special figure (second special figure) is being confirmed and displayed (S105: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether the fixed display time of the first special figure (second special figure) has elapsed. It is determined whether or not (S106). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed (S106: No), the main controller 100 shifts to the special game process (S150). On the other hand, when the confirmed display time of the first special figure (second special figure) has elapsed (S106: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the confirmed display end processing (S107).

In the process of S107, the main control device 100 sets the display end of the first special figure or the second special figure which is being confirmed and displayed on the first special figure display device 62A or the second special figure display device 62B. Further, in the process of S107, the main control device 100 transmits a command for ending the display of the pseudo effect design 400 that is being finalized in the effect design display device 54 to the sub integrated control device 120. Then, after the processing of S107, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S108 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 28, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the success/failure determination of the first special figure (second special figure) is a special figure jackpot as the process of S108. As a result, if the result of the hit determination of the first special drawing (second special drawing) is the special drawing big hit (S108: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a process for starting the big hit game.

Specifically, main controller 100 determines whether the probability variation flag is "1" (S109). Then, if the probability variation flag is "1" (S109: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the probability variation flag to "0" (S110), and proceeds to the processing of S111. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “0” (S109: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S110 and shifts to the process of S111.

In the process of S111, main controller 100 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". Then, if the time saving flag is "1" (S111: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the time saving flag to "0" (S112), and proceeds to the processing of S113. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is "0" (S111: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S112 and proceeds to the process of S113.

In the process of S113, main controller 100 executes a condition device operation start process that is a process for starting the operation of the condition device. Subsequently, the main control device 100 executes an accessory continuous operation device operation start process (S114) which is a process for starting the operation of the accessory continuous operation device. After that, the main control device 100 transmits a big hit game start command for instructing the start of the big hit game effect to the sub integrated control device 120 (S115), and starts measuring the start effect time of the big hit game. Then, the sub integrated control device 120 which receives the jackpot game start command performs the jackpot game start effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S108, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not the special figure jackpot (S108: No), the main control device 100 determines whether the probability variation flag is "1". (S116).

Then, if the probability variation flag is "0" (S116: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current game state is not the probability variation state. In this case, main controller 100 moves to the process of S120. On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is "1" (S116: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the probability variation state. In this case, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the probability variation number M (S117). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the probability variation number M has become 0 (S118).

As a result, if the probability variation number M is 0 (S118: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the number of fluctuations of the first special diagram and the second special diagram after the transition to the probability variation state after the big hit game is the big hit game. It is determined that the number of probability changes set later (10000 times in this embodiment) has been reached. That is, since it can be determined that it is time to shift from the probability variation state to the normal state, the main control device 100 sets the probability variation flag to "0" (S119), and proceeds to the processing of S120. On the other hand, in the process of S118, if the probability variation number M is not 0 (S118: No), the main control device 100 can determine that it is not the timing of shifting from the probability variation state to the normal state, and thus skips the process of S119. The process moves to S120.

In the processing of S120, main controller 100 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". As a result, if the time saving flag is "0" (S120: No), main controller 100 can determine that the current gaming state is not the time saving state. In this case, main controller 100 moves to the process of S124. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is "1" (S120: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the time saving state. In this case, main controller 100 subtracts 1 from the number N of times saved (S121). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the time saving number N has become 0 (S122).

As a result, if the number of time saving N is 0 (S122: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the number of fluctuations of the first special map and the second special map after shifting to the time saving state after the big hit game is the big hit game. It is determined that the number of shortened times set later (100 times in this embodiment) has been reached. That is, since it can be determined that it is time to shift from the time saving state to the normal state, the main control device 100 sets the time saving flag to "0" (S123), and proceeds to the processing of S124. On the other hand, if the time saving number N is not 0 (S122: No), the main control device 100 can determine that it is not the timing to shift from the time saving state to the normal state, and thus skips the process of S123 and shifts to the process of S124. To do.

In the processing of S124, the main control device 100 transmits a state designation command including information on the probability variation flag and the time saving flag to the sub integrated control device 120. After the processing of S124, the main control device 100 shifts to the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 27).

Returning to FIG. 27, the description of the special drawing validity determination processing (S100) will be continued. In the process of S105, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not being confirmed and displayed (S105: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not there is a pending storage of the second special figure ( S125).

As a result, if there is a reserved memory of the second special figure (S125: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a shift process of the reserved memory of the second special figure (S126), and A win/fail judgment is made based on the oldest pending storage. With the processing of S126, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved memories of the second special figure. After the processing of S126, the processing shifts to the processing of S129 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in the process of S125, if there is no reserved storage of the second special view (S125: No), the main control device 100 determines whether there is a reserved storage of the first special view (S127). As a result, if there is no reserved storage of the first special view (S127: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the special game process (S150).

On the other hand, in the process of S127, if there is a reserved storage of the first special figure (S127: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a shift process of the reserved storage of the first special figure (S128), The judgment of success or failure is made based on the oldest pending storage in the figure. With the processing of S128, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved memories of the first special figure. After the processing of S128, the processing shifts to the processing of S129 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 29, in the process of S129, main controller 100 determines whether or not the probability variation flag is “1”. As a result, if the probability variation flag is "1" (S129: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the current gaming state is the probability variation state. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 is a win/loss determination table (probability variation table) that is a win/loss determination table corresponding to the stage set values stored in the stage set value storage area 336 and is used in the case of the probable variation state. A win/fail judgment is made based on the jackpot determination random number (S130).

On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is “0” (S129: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the current game state is not the probability variation state. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 is a win/loss determination table corresponding to the stage set values stored in stage set value storage area 336, and is a win/loss determination table used in the normal state or the time saving state (normal A win/fail judgment is made based on the table) and the jackpot determination random number (S131).

Regarding the processing of S130 or S131, if the result of the hit determination is a big hit (S132: Yes), the main control device 100, based on the random number for jackpot symbol determination, the big hit symbol of the first special symbol (second special symbol). Along with the determination (S133), a variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determining random number (S134). After that, main controller 100 executes the jackpot setting process (S135). In the process of S135, the main control device 100, based on the jackpot pattern determined in the process of S133, settings related to the jackpot game (special game) (opening time, opening pattern of the special winning opening 59, number of rounds, ending time, etc.) ) Or a setting according to the jackpot type (setting relating to a gaming state (probably changed state or time saving state) to be transferred after the jackpot game).

On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is off (S132: No), main controller 100 determines the off symbol (S136) and also determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern determination random number (S137).

After the processing of S135 or S137, the main control device 100 transmits the pending storage information including the information indicating the reduction of the pending storage to the sub integrated control device 120 (S138). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that receives the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 130, and the first special symbol hold display 401 or the second special symbol hold on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54. The display content of the display 402 is updated.

After the processing of S138, the main control device 100 transmits a special figure variation start command to the sub integrated control device 120 (S139). In the process of S139, the first special map (second special figure) is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B) in a variable manner. It is pre-processing for performing variable display of the pseudo effect design 400 corresponding to the second special drawing) on the effect design display device 54. Specifically, the main control device 100 instructs the sub integrated control device 120, as a special figure fluctuation start command, a symbol fluctuation start command including the result of the hit/miss judgment, the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure (second special figure), and the like. Alternatively, a symbol designating command for designating the pseudo effect symbol 400 according to the jackpot symbol or the off symbol symbol determined in the process of S133 or S136 is transmitted. After the processing of S139, the main control device 100 executes the special game processing (S150, FIG. 27).

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 30, the special game processing (S150) executed in the special figure hitting/missing judgment processing (S91) will be described. As shown in FIG. 30, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating as the first process executed in the special game process (S150) (S151). Then, if the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S151: No), the main control device 100 determines that it is not in the big hit game (special game). Therefore, the main control device 100 ends the present process and the special figure valid/invalid judgment process (S100), and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S151: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the jackpot game is in progress. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 subsequently determines whether or not special winning opening 59 is open (S152). Then, if the special winning opening 59 is open (S152: Yes), the main control device 100 proceeds to the process of S153 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 30, in the processing of S153, the main control device 100 determines whether or not 15 game balls have entered the special winning opening 59. If the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 59 has not reached 15 (S153: No), the main controller 100 continues, and a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the special winning opening 59. It is determined whether or not (S154). As a result, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the special winning opening 59 was opened (S154: No), the main control device 100 ends the present processing and the special drawing validity determination processing (S100, see FIG. 27). Then, the process returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, if the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 59 has reached 15 (S153: Yes), or if a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the special winning opening 59 (S154: Yes), the main control The device 100 drives the special winning opening solenoid 209 to close the special winning opening 59 (S155). Next, main controller 100 performs an interval effect start process (S156). In the processing of S156, the main control device 100 starts measuring the interval time until the start of the next round game, and at the same time transmits the interval effect start command to the sub integrated control device 120. Then, the sub integrated control device 120, which has received the interval effect start command, starts the interval effect executed between the rounds of the jackpot game. After the processing of S156, the main control device 100 ends the special game processing (S150) and the special figure hit/miss determination processing (S100), and returns to the interrupt processing.

Returning to FIG. 30, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S152, if the special winning opening 59 is not open (S152: No), the main control device 100 is in the interval from closing the special winning opening 59 to starting the next round game. It is determined whether or not (S157). As a result, if it is during the interval (S157: Yes), the main control device 100 proceeds to the process of S158 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 32, in the process of S158, main controller 100 determines whether or not the interval time has elapsed. Then, if the interval time has not elapsed (S158: No), the main control device 100 ends the present process and the special drawing validity determination process (S100), and returns to the interrupt process (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, if the interval time has elapsed (S158: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the last round game that was ended was the final round (S159).

As a result, when the round game that has just ended is the final round (S159: Yes), the main control device 100 transmits a jackpot game end command to the sub integrated control device 120 (S160). Along with this, the main control device 100 starts measuring the end effect time of the big hit game. Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that receives the jackpot game end command executes the jackpot game end effect.

On the other hand, in the process of S159, if the last round game is not the final round (S159: No), the main controller 100 drives the special winning opening solenoid 209 to shift to the next round. The mouth 59 is opened (S161). After the processing of S160 or S161, the main control device 100 terminates the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 27) and the special figure right/wrong judgment processing (S100, FIG. 27), and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 21).

Returning to FIG. 30, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S157, if it is not during the interval (S157: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the jackpot game end effect is being performed (S162). As a result, if the jackpot game end effect is being produced (S162: Yes), the main control device 100 proceeds to the process of S163 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 33, in the process of S163, main controller 100 determines whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed. As a result, if the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S163: No), the main control device 100, the special game process (S150, refer to FIG. 27) and the special drawing appropriateness determination process (S100, refer to FIG. 27). And ends the interrupt processing (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, when the end effect time of the jackpot game has passed (S163: Yes), the main control device 100 stops the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S164) and the operation of the condition device (S165). ). After that, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the type of big hit this time is a probability variation big hit (15R probability variation big hit or 10R probability variation big hit) (S166). As a result, if the jackpot type of this time is the probability variation jackpot (S166: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the value of the probability variation number M to “10000” (S167) and sets the probability variation flag to “1”. (S168).

On the other hand, in the process of S166, if the jackpot type of this time is not the probability variation jackpot (S166: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the jackpot type of this time is the normal jackpot (5R normal). Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 sets the value of time saving number N to "100" (S169) and sets the time saving flag to "1" (S170).

After the processing of S168 or S170, the main control device 100 transmits a jackpot game end command to the sub integrated control device 120 (S171). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that receives the jackpot game end command ends the jackpot game end effect. After the processing of S171, the main control device 100 terminates the special game processing (S150, see FIG. 27) and the special figure validity determination processing (S100, see FIG. 27), and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 21).

Returning to FIG. 30, the description of the special game process (S150) will be continued. In the process of S162, if the end effect of the jackpot game is not in progress (S162: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the start effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S172). As a result, if the start effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S172: No), the main control device 100 terminates this processing and the special drawing appropriateness determination processing (S100, see FIG. 27), and interrupt processing (FIG. 21).

On the other hand, when the start effect time of the big hit game has elapsed (S172: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that it is time to start the first round game, and opens the special winning opening 59 ( S173). After the processing of S173, the main control device 100 terminates this processing and the special figure validity determination processing (S100), and returns to the interrupt processing.

(7-2: Processing for determining whether or not a universal figure is valid)
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 34 to 38, the universal figure hit/miss judgment processing (S200) executed in the hit/miss judgment processing (S25, see FIG. 26) will be described.

As shown in FIG. 34, in the main control device 100, as a first process executed in the universal figure appropriateness determination process (S200), the normal electric auditors product 57 (genuine) that operates during the winning game (normal game) operates. It is determined whether or not it is in progress (S201). In the process of S201, if the normal electric auditors product 57 is operating (S201: Yes), the main control device 100 determines that the winning game is in progress, and shifts to the normal game process (S250).

On the other hand, if the normal electric accessory 57 is not operating (S201: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol display device 62C is displaying the normal symbol in a variable manner (S202). As a result, if the variation of the normal symbol is being displayed (S202: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the variation time of the normal symbol that is being varied has passed (S203).

Then, when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol that is being displayed in fluctuation has elapsed (S203: Yes), the main control device 100 stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol and executes the confirmation display process of confirming and displaying (S203), normally. The process proceeds to the game process (S250). On the other hand, if the fluctuation time of the normal symbol that is being changed and displayed has not elapsed (S203: No), the main control device 100 skips the processing of S204 and shifts to the normal game processing (S250).

In the process of S202, if the variation display of the normal symbol is not in progress (S202: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C (S205).

Then, if the normal symbol is being confirmed and displayed (S205: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether or not the regular symbol confirmed display time has elapsed (S206). As a result, if the confirmed display time has not elapsed (S206: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the normal game process (S250). On the other hand, when the fixed display time of the normal symbol has elapsed (S206: Yes), the main control device 100 executes fixed display end processing (S207).

In the process of S207, the main control device 100 performs the display end setting of the normal symbol which is being confirmed and displayed on the normal symbol display device 62C. Further, the main control device 100 transmits a command for ending the finalized display of the pseudo effect design 400 on the effect design display device 54 to the sub integrated control device 120. After the processing of S207, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S208 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 35, in the process of S208, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the result of the determination result of the normal symbol is a hit. Then, if the result of the determination result of the normal symbol is a hit (S208: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a process for starting the hit game (normal game). Specifically, main controller 100 performs a process (S209) for starting the operation of ordinary electric accessory 57. Further, the main control device 100 transmits a winning game start command for instructing the start of the winning game effect to the sub integrated control device 120 (S210), and starts measuring the start interval time of the winning game. After the processing of S210, the main control device 100 shifts to the normal game processing (S250, see FIG. 34).

On the other hand, in the process of S208, if the result of the determination result of the normal symbol is out (S208: No), the main control device 100 skips the processes of S209 and S210, and shifts to the normal game process (S250).

Returning to FIG. 34, the description of the universal figure validity determination process (S200) will be continued. In the process of S205, if the normal symbol is not confirmed and displayed (S205: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not there is an ordinary symbol pending storage (S211).

As a result, if there is no normal symbol hold storage (S211: No), the main control device 100 shifts to the normal game process (S250). On the other hand, if there is a reserved storage of the normal symbol (S211: Yes), the main control device 100 performs a shift process of the reserved storage of the normal symbol (S212), based on the oldest reserved storage of the reserved storage of the normal symbols. Make a decision. Further, along with the processing of S212, the main control device 100 subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storages of normal symbols. Then, after the processing of S212, the processing shifts to the processing of S213 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 36, in the process of S213, the main control device 100 performs a win/loss determination based on a win/loss determination table (normal table) used for a normal symbol and a random number for winning determination. As a result, if the result of the hit determination is a hit (S214: Yes), the main control device 100 determines the hit symbol of the normal symbol based on the hit symbol determination random number (S215), and at the same time, the variation pattern determination random number. The variation pattern is determined based on the above (S216). After that, the main control device 100 executes a hit setting process (S217) for setting the start interval time and the end interval time of the winning game.

On the other hand, if the result of the hit determination is off (S214: No), the main control device 100 determines the off symbol based on the random number for winning symbol determination (S218), and fluctuates based on the random number for variation pattern determination. The pattern is determined (S219).

In the processing of S216 and S219, the main control device 100 determines the variation pattern so that the variation time of the normal symbol is shorter than that in the normal state during the privilege game. For example, the main control device 100 selects a fluctuation pattern having a fluctuation time of 30 seconds during the normal game, and sets the fluctuation time to 0.5 seconds shorter than during the normal game during the privilege game. Select a fluctuation pattern.

After the processing of S217 or S219, the main control device 100 transmits to the sub integrated control device 120 pending storage information including information indicating a decrease in the universal figure pending storage (S220). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the hold storage information transmits the hold storage information to the effect symbol control device 130, and updates the display content of the normal symbol hold display (not shown) on the effect symbol display device 54.

After the processing of S220, the main control device 100 transmits a universal figure variation start command to the sub integrated control device 120 (S221). The process of S221, before performing the variable display (not shown) of the pseudo effect symbol 400 corresponding to the normal symbol in the effect symbol display device 54, along with performing the variable display of the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 62C. Processing. Specifically, the main control device 100 instructs the sub-integrated control device 120 as a universal figure variation start command by a symbol variation start command including the result of the hit/miss judgment or a variation pattern of the ordinary symbol, or the processing of S215 or S218. A symbol designating command for designating the simulated effect symbol 400 according to the determined hit symbol or the outlying symbol is transmitted. After the processing of S221, the main control device 100 executes the normal game processing (S250, FIG. 34).

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 37, the normal game process (S250) executed in the universal figure appropriateness determination process (S200) will be described. As shown in FIG. 37, the main control device 100 determines whether or not the second special figure starting port 58 is open as the first process executed in the normal game process (S250) (S251). Then, if the second special figure starting port 58 is opened (S251: Yes), the main control device 100 proceeds to the processing of S252 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 38, in the processing of S252, the main control device 100 determines whether or not four game balls have entered the second special figure starting port 58. If the number of game balls entering the second special figure starting port 58 has not reached four (S252: No), the main control device 100 opens the second special figure starting port 58 for a predetermined time. It is determined whether or not has passed (S253). Then, if the predetermined time has not elapsed since the second special figure starting port 58 was opened (S253: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal game process (S250, see FIG. 34) and interrupts. The process returns (see FIG. 21).

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entered into the second special figure starting port 58 has reached four (S252: Yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed since the second special figure starting port 58 was opened (S253). : Yes), the main control device 100 drives the general electric accessory solenoid 210 to close the second special figure starting port 58 (S254). Subsequently, main controller 100 executes an end interval process (S255) for starting the time measurement of the end interval time. After the processing of S255, the main control device 100 ends the normal game processing (S250) and returns to the interrupt processing.

Returning to FIG. 37, the description of the normal game process (S250) is continued. In the process of S251, if the second special figure starting port 58 is not open (S251: No), the main control device 100 determines whether or not it is during the end interval (S256). As a result, if it is during the end interval (S256: Yes), the main controller 100 subsequently determines whether or not the end interval time has elapsed (S257).

As a result, if the end interval time has elapsed (S257: Yes), the main control device 100 executes the operation stop process (S258) of the normal electric auditors product 57, and at the same time issues the winning game end command to the sub integrated control device. It is transmitted to 120 (S259). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the winning game end command ends the winning game effect. After the processing of S259, the main control device 100 ends the normal game processing (S250, see FIG. 34) and returns to the interrupt processing (see FIG. 21). On the other hand, if the end interval time has not elapsed (S257: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal game process (S250) as it is, and returns to the interrupt process.

In the process of S256, if it is not during the end interval (S256: No), main controller 100 determines whether or not the start interval time has elapsed (S260). As a result, if the start interval time has elapsed (S260: Yes), the main control device 100 drives the universal utility article solenoid 210 to open the second special figure starting port 58 (S261). On the other hand, in the process of S260, if the start interval time has not elapsed (S260: No), the main control device 100 ends the normal game process (S250) and returns to the interrupt process.

(8. Processing when power failure occurs)
Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 39, the power failure occurrence time process (S300) executed in the interrupt process will be described. The power-off occurrence process (S300) is a process for backing up the information currently stored in the RWM 330 in preparation for the next power-on when the power is interrupted.

The power failure occurrence process (S300) is a non-maskable interrupt process (NMI interrupt process) executed when the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is turned on. That is, when the power failure detection signal is switched to ON, the main control device 100 outputs a reset signal (NMI signal) to the CPU 310, and the CPU 310, upon receiving the reset signal, immediately executes the power failure occurrence time process (S300). .. In addition, the power failure detection signal is also output to the payout control device 110, and when the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is switched to ON, the same processing as the power failure occurrence time processing (S300) is performed. Is executed in the payout control device 110.

As shown in FIG. 39, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 is “3” as the first process to be executed in the power-off occurrence process (S300). A determination is made (S301). As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “3” (S301: Yes), the main control device 100 proceeds to the process of S305.

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not "3" (S301: No), main controller 100 sets the backup flag to "1" (S302). After the processing of S302, main controller 100 calculates a checksum, stores the calculated checksum in RWM 330 (S303), and stores the occurrence information of power interruption in RWM 330 (S304). After the processing of S304, main controller 100 shifts to the processing of S305.

In the process of S305, main controller 100 prohibits writing to RWM 330 (S304) and waits until the power is cut off. In this way, the main control device 100 omits the processing from S302 to S304 when the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. As a result, main control device 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in RWM 330 in the startup process (see FIG. 20) executed when the power is turned on again.

(9. Initial setting process)
Subsequently, the initialization process (S7) executed in the startup process (FIG. 20) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 40, main controller 100 executes RWM abnormality determination processing (S311) as the first processing of the initialization processing (S7). Main controller 100 determines whether or not an abnormality has occurred in RWM 330 in the RWM abnormality determination processing (S311). The details of the RWM abnormality determination processing (S311) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S311, main controller 100 determines whether or not RWM clear SW 101 is ON (is pressed) (S312). As a result, if the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF (S312: No), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether the value of the general-purpose register 311 is “3” (S313).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (S312: Yes) or the value of the general-purpose register 311 is “3” (S313: Yes), the main control device 100 clears the RWM 330 (S314). And the initial setting of the RWM 330 (S315). Further, with the processing of S315, the main control device 100 transmits an RWM clear command to the payout control device 110. Then, the payout control device 110 that has received the RWM clear command executes the RWM clearing process built in the payout control device 110. After the end of S315, the main control device 100 proceeds to the processing of S316.

On the other hand, in the process of S313, if the value of the general-purpose register 311 is not “3”, the main control device 100 determines that the clear process of the RWM 330 is unnecessary. Therefore, main controller 100 skips the processing of S314 and S315, and shifts to the processing of S316.

In the process of S316, main controller 100 executes a mode value setting process. The mode value setting process (S316) is a process of determining the mode value to be stored in the mode value storage area 337. The details of the mode value setting process (S316) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

After the processing of S316, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 is "1" (S317). As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “1” (S317: Yes), main controller 100 determines that the setting confirmation mode has been selected as the transition mode. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 shifts to the setting confirmation processing (S318) executed when the setting confirmation mode is selected. The details of the setting confirmation process (S318) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

On the other hand, in the process of S317, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not “1” (S317: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S318 and proceeds to the process of S319. ..

In the process of S319, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 is “2”. As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “2” (S319: Yes), main controller 100 determines that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 shifts to the setting change process (S320) executed when the setting change mode is selected. The details of the setting change process (S320) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. On the other hand, in the process of S319, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not “2” (S319: No), the main control device 100 skips the process of S320 and proceeds to the process of S321. ..

In the process of S321, the main control device 100 executes a game mode transition process. The game mode transition process (S321) is a process executed when transitioning to the game mode. The details of the game mode transition processing (S321) will be described later with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

(9-1: RWM abnormality determination process)
Next, the RWM abnormality determination processing (S311) executed in the initial setting processing (S7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 41, main controller 100 determines whether or not the backup flag is "0" as the first process executed in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) (S331). In the process of S331, if the backup flag is "0", main controller 100 can determine that the transition mode at the time of the last power failure is the game stop mode.

In the process of S331, if the backup flag is "1" (S331: No), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether or not the power failure occurrence information is abnormal (S332). In the process of S332, the main control device 100, when the power cut occurrence information is not stored in the RWM 330, for example, when the power is turned on for the first time or when the power cut occurrence information is volatilized over time. It is determined that the power failure information is abnormal.

In the process of S332, if the power-off occurrence information is normal (S332: No), the main control device 100 continuously calculates the checksum and executes the power-off occurrence process (S300). The checksum stored in the RWM 330 in the process of S303 is acquired (S333). Then, main controller 100 determines whether the checksum is abnormal (S334).

In the process of S334, the main control device 100 determines whether the checksum value calculated in the process of S333 matches the checksum value stored in the RWM 330 in the process of S303 in the power failure occurrence process (S300). If the checksums do not match, it is determined that the checksum is abnormal. In other words, when the checksums do not match, main controller 100 returns the state saved at the time of power failure because the content saved at RWM330 does not match the content saved at RWM330 at the time of power failure. Determine that you cannot do it.

In the process of S334, when it is determined that the checksum is normal (S334: No), main controller 100 subsequently determines whether or not the step setting value is a value exceeding “6” (S335). ). That is, main controller 100 determines in the process of S335 whether the step setting value is "7". As a result, if the step setting value is “6” or less (S335: No), main controller 100 determines that RWM 330 is normal. In this case, main controller 100 stores the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 in general register 311 (S336). In the process of S336, the mode value storage area 337 stores the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 at the time of power failure. After the processing of S336, main controller 100 ends this processing, and returns to the initialization processing (S7, see FIG. 40).

On the other hand, in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311), if the backup flag is 0 (S331: Yes), the power failure information is abnormal (S332: Yes), and the checksum is abnormal (S334: Yes) or when the step setting value exceeds 6 (S335: Yes), main controller 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in RWM 330. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 stores "3" in the general-purpose register regardless of the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 (S337).

The process of S337 is a process that is executed when the game cannot be started and the RWM 330 needs to be cleared and the stage setting value must be reset. Therefore, the main control device 100 stores “3” in the general-purpose register 311 in the process of S337, and when the clearing process of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the stage setting value are not executed, shifts to the game stop mode and the hall employee. It prompts the staff etc. to execute the clearing process of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the step set value.

(9-2: Mode value setting process)
Next, the mode value setting process (S316) executed in the initial setting process (S7) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 42, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in general register 311 is "3" as the first process executed in the mode value setting process (S316) ( S341).

In the process of S341, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is not "3" (S341: No), the main control device 100 determines that the RWM 330 is normal in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311). I can judge. Therefore, main controller 100 subsequently determines whether or not the mode value stored in general-purpose register 311 is "2" (S342).

If the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is not "2" (S342: No), the main control device 100 determines whether the setting key SW102 is ON (S343). As a result, if the setting key SW102 is OFF (S343: No), the main controller 100 determines whether the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S344).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF (S344: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the backup recovery mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 executes the backup restoration process (S345) of transmitting the power restoration command to the sub integrated control device 120. That is, the information stored in the RWM built in the sub integrated control device 120 is not backed up and is erased when the power is cut off, whereas the pachinko machine 1 performs the backup restoration process (S345). As a result, the sub integrated control device 120 can be returned to the state at the time of power failure. Further, when the backup restoration is executed, the sub-integrated control device 120 notifies the fact by voice output from the speaker 32 or lighting of the frame side decoration lamp 33.

After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 has entered the game mode, and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S346). After the processing of S346, main controller 100 returns to the initialization processing (S7, see FIG. 40).

On the other hand, in the process of S344, if the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (S344: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the RWM clear mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 8 and 9). Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 executes the RWM clear notification process (S347). In the processing of S347, the main control device 100 transmits to the sub integrated control device 120 an RWM clear notification command for notifying that the RWM clear has been executed. Then, the sub integrated control device 120, which has received the RWM clear notification command, notifies that the RWM clear has been executed by sound output from the speaker 32, lighting of the frame side decoration lamp 33, or the like.

After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 has entered the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S348). After the processing of S348, main controller 100 returns to the initial setting processing (S7).

Further, in the process of S343, if the setting key SW102 is ON (S343: Yes), the main control device 100 subsequently determines whether the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (S349).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF (S349: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting confirmation mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In this case, main controller 100 executes the setting confirmation notification process (S350). In the process of S350, main controller 100 transmits to sub integrated controller 120 a setting confirmation notification command for notifying that the setting confirmation mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the setting confirmation notification command has the setting confirmation mode set as the transition mode due to the voice output from the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame side decoration lamp 33, etc. Is notified. Then, main controller 100 stores "1" in mode value storage area 337 (S351), and returns to the initial setting process (S7).

On the other hand, if the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (S349: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 8 and 9). In this case, main controller 100 executes a setting change notification process (S352). In the process of S352, main controller 100 transmits to sub integrated controller 120 a setting change notification command for notifying that the setting change mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the setting change notification command has the setting change mode set as the transition mode due to the voice output from the speaker 32, the lighting of the frame side decoration lamp 33, etc., and the game cannot be started. Is notified. Thereafter, main controller 100 stores "2" in mode value storage area 337 (S353), and returns to the initial setting process (S7).

In the process of S342, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is “2” (S342: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the setting change mode as the transition mode when the power is cut off. It can be judged that it was. In this case, main controller 100 shifts to the setting change notification process (S352) and stores “2” in mode value storage area 337 (S353). That is, the main control device 100 determines whether the RWM clear SW 101 and the setting key SW 102 are set when the RWM 330 has no abnormality when the power is turned on and when the setting change mode is set as the transition mode when the power is cut off immediately before. The transition mode is set to the setting change mode regardless of the operation content.

On the other hand, in the process of S341, if the mode value stored in the general-purpose register 311 is "3" (S341: Yes), it can be determined that the RWM 330 has an abnormality when the power is turned on this time. In this case, main controller 100 subsequently determines whether setting key SW 102 is ON (S354). As a result, if the setting key SW102 is ON (S354: Yes), the main control device 100 determines whether the RWM clear SW101 is ON (S355).

As a result, if the RWM clear SW 101 is ON (S355: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the setting change mode has been selected as the transition mode (see FIGS. 8 and 10). Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 executes the setting change notification process (S352) and stores “2” in mode value storage area 337 (S353).

In this regard, as described above, the setting change mode has priority over the game stop mode. Therefore, the main control device 100, even if "3" is stored in the general-purpose register 311 in the RWM abnormality determination processing (S311), when the setting change mode is selected as the transition mode, the mode value storage area “2” is stored in 337.

On the other hand, when the setting key SW 102 is OFF (S354: No) or when the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF (S355: NO), the main control device 100 executes the game stop notification process (S356). .. In the processing of S356, the main control device 100 transmits to the sub integrated control device 120 a game stop notification command for notifying that the game stop mode is set as the transition mode. Then, the sub integrated control device 120, which has received the game stop notification command, causes an abnormality in the RWM 330 due to sound output from the speaker 32, lighting of the frame side decoration lamp 33, and the like, and due to the display on the effect symbol display device 54. Notify that there is. At this time, the pachinko machine 1 may also notify the effect that the clearing process of the RWM 330 and the resetting of the stage setting value are necessary in the effect symbol display device 54.

In this regard, as described above, the game stop mode has priority over the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the main control device 100 performs general-purpose in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311) even if any one of the backup recovery mode, the RWM clear mode, and the setting confirmation mode is selected by operating the setting key SW102 and the RWM clear SW101. If "3" is stored in the register 311, it is determined that the game cannot be started, and "3" is stored in the mode value storage area 337 (S357). After the processing of S357, main controller 100 ends this processing, and returns to the initialization processing (S7).

As described above, in the mode value setting process (S316), when "3" is stored in the general-purpose register 311, the main control device 100 determines that both the setting key SW102 and the RWM clear SW101 are ON. Except for this, the game shifts to the game stop mode. On the other hand, in this case, main controller 100 shifts to the setting change mode when both setting key SW 102 and RWM clear SW 101 are ON.

(9-3: Setting confirmation process)
Next, the setting confirmation process (S318) executed in the initial setting process (S7, see FIG. 40) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 43, as a first process executed in the setting confirmation process (S318), main controller 100 causes the performance display device 103 to light up and display the currently set stage set value (S361). As a result, the hall employee or the like looking at the performance display device 103 can confirm the stage set value currently set in the pachinko machine 1.

Then, main controller 100 determines whether setting key SW 102 has been switched to OFF (S362). As a result, if the setting key SW102 remains ON (S362: No), the main control device 100 repeatedly executes the process of S362 until the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF.

Then, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF (S362: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the end of the setting confirmation mode has been selected. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 executes a backup restoration process (S363). The process of S363 is the same as the above-described process of S345 (see FIG. 42). After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 has entered the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S364). After the processing of S364, main controller 100 returns to the initialization processing (S7).

(9-4: Setting change process)
Next, the setting change process (S320) executed in the initial setting process (S7, see FIG. 40) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 44, main controller 100 causes the performance display device 103 to blink the currently set stage set value as the first process to be executed in the setting change process (S320) (S371). As a result, the hall employee or the like looking at the performance display device 103 can confirm the stage set value currently provisionally set in the pachinko machine 1.

After the processing of S371, main controller 100 determines whether or not it has been detected that RWM clear SW 101 has been pressed (S372). Specifically, in the processing of S372, main controller 100 detects whether or not RWM clear SW 101 has been pressed down again after the pressing of RWM clear SW 101 has been released once. For example, in the process of S372, when the RWM clear SW 101 is continuously pressed down after the power is turned on (when continuously pressed), the main control device 100 determines that the RWM clear SW 101 is not pressed down. judge.

As a result, when it is detected that the RWM clear SW 101 is pushed down (S372: Yes), the main control device 100 adds 1 to the value of the temporarily set step setting value (S373). Subsequently, main controller 100 determines whether or not the step setting value exceeds 6 (S374), and when the step setting value exceeds 6 (S374: Yes), sets the step setting value to 1 ( S375), and the process proceeds to S376. On the other hand, if the step setting value does not exceed 6 (S374: No), main controller 100 skips the process of S375 and proceeds to the process of S376. Then, in the process of S376, main controller 100 executes a stage setting update process for updating the stage setting value blinkingly displayed on performance display device 103.

Note that the processing from S372 to S376 is processing executed when the RWM clear SW 101 is pushed down in a state in which the step setting value can be changed. Specifically, main controller 100 adds 1 to the temporarily set step setting value every time RWM clear SW 101 is pressed down, and when the step setting value exceeds “6” which is the upper limit value. (That is, when the step setting value becomes “7”), the step setting value is returned to 1. Then, main controller 100 causes performance display device 103 to blink the temporarily set stage set value after being changed by pressing down RWM clear SW 101.

On the other hand, in the process of S372, if the depression of the RWM clear SW 101 is not detected (S372: No), the main control device 100 skips the processes of S373 to S376, and proceeds to the process of S377.

In the process of S377, main controller 100 determines whether or not setting key SW102 has been turned OFF. As a result, if the setting key SW102 remains ON (S377: No), main controller 100 returns to the process of S372.

On the other hand, when the setting key SW102 is switched to OFF (S377: Yes), the main control device 100 can determine that the end of the setting change mode has been selected. In this case, main controller 100 executes the RWM clear notification process (S378). The process of S378 is the same as the above-described process of S347 (see FIG. 42). After that, the main control device 100 determines that the pachinko machine 1 has entered the game mode and stores "0" in the mode value storage area 337 (S379). After the processing of S379, main controller 100 returns to the initialization processing (S7).

In the setting change mode, the step setting value is fixed when the setting key SW102 is turned off. At this time, the main control device 100 transmits the data regarding the determined stage setting value to the sub integrated control device 120 when performing the suggestion production regarding the stage setting value in the reach production or the jackpot production in the pachinko machine 1. May be.

Next, with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 45, the game mode transition processing (S321) executed in the initial setting processing (S7, FIG. 40) will be described. As shown in FIG. 45, main controller 100 determines whether or not the mode value stored in mode value storage area 337 is "0" as the first process executed in the game mode transition process (S321). Yes (S381).

As a result, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not “0” (S381: No), the main control device 100 sets the game stop mode as the transition mode, and the game cannot be started. It can be judged that there is. Therefore, in this case, main controller 100 ends the initial setting process (S7) without shifting to the game mode, and returns to the starting process (see FIG. 20).

On the other hand, if the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “0” (S381: Yes), the main control device 100 shifts to the game mode. Specifically, main controller 100 sets the backup flag to "0" (S382), and sets the timer interrupt register as a preprocess for the interrupt process (see FIG. 21) (S383). As a result, the pachinko machine 1 is in a game startable state. After that, the main control device 100 sets the game mode start display to the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B (S384), and sets the start display flag to "1" (S385). After the processing of S385, main controller 100 ends the initialization processing (S7) and returns to the startup processing.

In this way, when the main control device 100 shifts to the game startable state in the initial setting process (S7), the game mode start display is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B. Then, the pachinko machine 1 ends the game mode start display when the game is first started after shifting to the game startable state.

When the pachinko machine 1 shifts to the game mode, it does not shift to another shift mode until the power is cut off, and the main controller 100 shifts to the game mode and then switches to the power off mode. The mode value stored in the value storage area 337 is never referred to. In addition, the pachinko machine 1 has the operation contents of the setting key SW 102 and the RWM clear SW 101 when the power is turned on as long as the RWM 330 has no abnormality when the power is turned on and the transition mode is not the setting change mode when the power is turned off. Based on this, the mode to shift to is determined. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the process of clearing the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not performed after shifting to the game mode, but the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is as necessary. May be cleared.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 is in a state after the game mode is started and before the game is started (before the entry of the game ball into the various starting ports is detected), that is, the game startable state. In, the game mode start display is set for the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B. As a result, the pachinko machine 1, in the game startable state, cannot determine which of the backup return mode, the RWM clear mode, the setting confirmation mode and the setting change mode has been entered into the game mode. it can.

That is, even if the player confirms the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B of the pachinko machine 1 in the game starting state, the pachinko machine 1 in which the stage setting value may have been changed It becomes impossible to determine whether or not there is. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 can prevent the player from inferring whether or not the setting has been changed in the game startable state.

<Second embodiment>
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the above-described first embodiment, the case where the game mode start display is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B when the game start possible state is described. On the other hand, in the second embodiment, while displaying the game mode start display on the effect symbol display device 54, it is possible to determine whether or not the clear process of the RWM 330 has been performed before displaying the game mode start display. The memory erase determination display 500 for displaying the pseudo effect symbol 400 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54. The same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

(10. Memory deletion determination display 500)
First, the memory deletion determination display 500 will be described. The memory deletion determination display 500 is a pseudo effect symbol 400 displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 until a predetermined time elapses after shifting to the game startable state, and whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 is performed. Is displayed in a form that can be discriminated by the hall employee or the like.

For example, as shown in FIG. 46, when the game is switched to the game mode after the clearing process of the RWM 330 is executed, "357" is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 as the pseudo effect symbol 400 indicating the memory erase determination display 500. To be done.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 47, if the clearing process of the RWM 330 is not executed and the game mode is entered, that is, if the game mode is entered after the backup restoration process is executed, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 is displayed. "246" is displayed as a pseudo effect design 400 indicating the memory deletion determination display 500.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 displays different pseudo effect symbols 400 as the memory deletion determination display 500 when the clearing process of the RWM 330 is executed and when it is not executed. Therefore, the hall employee or the like who has confirmed the memory deletion determination display 500 can easily determine whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been executed.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 48, when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the memory deletion determination display 500, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 shows a pseudo effect symbol indicating a game mode start display 600. “????” is displayed as 400.

In this way, the pachinko machine 1 starts the game mode start display 600 after a predetermined time has elapsed since the memory erase determination display 500 was started. Therefore, for example, after the hall employee or the like turns on the pachinko machine 1 before the opening of the hall, and before the player enters the hall, the pseudo effect symbol 400 displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 is , The pseudo effect design 400 showing the memory deletion determination display 500 is switched to the pseudo effect design 400 showing the game mode start display 600. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1 makes it easy for the hall employee or the like to determine whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been executed, and predicts to the player whether or not the setting has been changed in the game startable state. Can be prevented.

Note that the display modes of the memory deletion determination display 500 and the game mode start display 600 described above are examples, and it is naturally possible to adopt other display modes. For example, the pachinko machine 1 may stop and display numbers or characters other than “246”, “357”, and “???” as the display modes of the memory deletion determination display 500 and the game mode start display 600.

Further, the pachinko machine 1 performs the clearing process of the RWM 330 by variably displaying any one of the three numbers in the memory erasure discrimination display 500 and confirming which number is variably displayed. It may be displayed in a distinguishable manner whether it has been executed. For example, when the game is started via the backup recovery mode, the number on the left side of the three numbers is variably displayed, and the game is started via the RWM clear mode. , The number on the right side of the three numbers may be variably displayed. Further, in this case, when the pachinko machine 1 is in the game startable state via the setting change mode, the hall employee or the like can change the stage by displaying the center number among the three numbers in a variable manner. It is possible to determine whether or not the set value has been changed.

The RWM 330 is provided with an RWM clear time display flag indicating whether or not the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been executed. Specifically, when the RWM clear time display flag is "1", it indicates that the RWM 330 clear process has been executed, and when the RWM clear time display flag is "0", the RWM 330 clear process has not been executed. That is, it indicates that the backup restoration processing has been executed.

(11. Initial setting process 2)
Next, the initialization process 2 executed during the startup process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The initial setting process 2 is a process executed instead of the initial setting process (S7) in the first embodiment. The processing from S411 to S415 executed in the initial setting processing 2 and the processing from S418 to S422 are respectively the processing from S311 to S315 executed in the initial setting processing in the first embodiment, and S316. To S320, the description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 49, when the RWM clear SW 101 is ON in the process of S412 (S412: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the RWM clear display flag provided in the RWM 330 to “after the process of S415. 1” (S416). On the other hand, in the process of S412, when the RWM clear SW 101 is OFF (S412: No), the main control device 100 sets the RWM clear time display flag provided in the RWM 330 to “0” (S417).

Then, after the processing up to S422 is completed, the main control device 100 executes the game mode transition processing 2 (S423). This game mode shift process 2 is a process executed instead of the game mode shift process (S321) in the first embodiment.

(11-1: Game mode transition processing 2)
Subsequently, the game mode transition processing 2 (S423) executed in the initial setting processing 2 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. Note that the processing from S481 to S483 executed in the game mode transition processing 2 (S423) is the same as the processing from S381 to S383 executed in the game mode transition processing in the first embodiment, so description thereof will be omitted. To do.

As shown in FIG. 50, when the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is “0” in the process of S481 (S481: Yes), main controller 100 displays at the time of RWM clear after the process of S483. It is determined whether the flag is 1 (S484).

As a result, if the RWM clear display flag is 1 (S484: Yes), main controller 100 can determine that the clearing process of RWM 330 has been executed. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 transmits to the sub integrated control device 120 a command for performing a memory erase determination display indicating that the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been executed (S485). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the memory deletion determination display command transmits the command to the effect symbol control device 130, and the effect symbol control device 130, in the effect symbol display device 54, the clear process of the RWM 330 is executed. The pseudo effect design 400 indicating that is displayed as the memory deletion determination display 500 (see FIG. 46).

On the other hand, if the RWM clear display flag is 0 (S484: No), the main control device 100 can determine that the clearing process of the RWM 330 is not executed and the backup restoration process is executed. Therefore, in this case, the main control device 100 transmits to the sub integrated control device 120 a command for performing a memory erase determination display indicating that the backup restoration processing has been executed (S486). Then, the sub integrated control device 120 that has received the command transmits the command to the effect symbol control device 130, and the effect symbol control device 130, in the effect symbol display device 54, a pseudo effect indicating that the backup restoration process has been executed. The pattern 400 is displayed as the memory deletion determination display 500 (see FIG. 47).

After the processing of S485 or S486, main controller 100 sets "10" to the start display standby timer provided in RWM 330 (S487). The start display standby timer switches the pseudo effect design 400 displayed on the effect design display device 54 from the pseudo effect design 400 showing the memory deletion determination display 500 to the pseudo effect design 400 showing the game mode start display 600. It is a countdown timer that counts the remaining time.

After the processing of S487, the main control device 100 determines whether the start display standby timer has become 0 (S488), and if the start display standby timer is not 0 (S488: No), the main control device 100 The processing of S488 is repeatedly executed until the start display waiting timer becomes 0. Then, when the start display standby timer becomes 0 (S488: Yes), the main control device 100 sets the game mode start display 600 on the effect symbol display device 54 (S489) and sets the start display flag to 1 (S490). ). After the processing of S490, main controller 100 ends this processing, and returns to the startup processing.

In this way, the main control device 100 ends the memory deletion determination display 500 and starts the game mode start display 600 10 seconds after starting the memory deletion determination display 500 in the processing from S487 to S490. As a result, the pachinko machine 1 makes it easy to determine whether or not the hall employee or the like has performed the clearing process of the RWM 330, and whether or not the stage set value has been changed in the game startable state. It is possible to prevent the player from predicting.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1 ends the memory deletion determination display 500 when the shooting handle 36 or the performance button 37 is operated in the state where the memory deletion determination display 500 is displayed on the effect symbol display device 54, and the game is played. The mode start display 600 may be started. In this case, the hall employee or the like can finish the memory deletion determination display 500 without waiting for the passage of time.

<Third embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment will be described.
In the third embodiment, the power supply circuit shown in FIG. 51 is used as the power supply circuit 150 shown in FIG. In the third embodiment, the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is also output to the effect symbol control device 130, and the backup power supplied from the backup power supply circuit 154 is also supplied to the effect symbol control device 130. .. The power failure detection signal and the backup power supply may be configured to be output to the sub integrated control device 120 instead of the effect symbol control device 130. The backup power supply may be generated by the effect symbol control device 130 or the sub integrated control device 120. As a result, the effect symbol control device 130 can store the effect symbol (pseudo symbol) at the time of power failure, and display the effect symbol at the time of power failure at the time of backup recovery.
In the third embodiment, part of the timer circuit 350 of the MPU 300 shown in FIG. 5 is configured as a power failure timer circuit capable of measuring the passage of time even during a power failure.
In the third embodiment, a part of the processing performed in the second embodiment is different, and so-called “processing at the time of momentary power failure” is added.

In the third embodiment, the "power failure occurrence process 2" shown in FIG. 52 as the "power failure occurrence process" shown in FIG. 39, and the "game mode transition process 2" shown in FIG. The game mode transition processing 3" is executed.
The "power failure occurrence processing 2" shown in FIG. 52 is obtained by adding the processing of S505 to the "power interruption occurrence processing" shown in FIG. 39, and the processing other than S505 is the same as S301 to S305 of FIG. Perform processing. Similarly, the "game mode shift processing 3" shown in FIG. 53 is obtained by adding the processing of S514 to S516 to the "game mode shift processing 2" shown in FIG. 50, and the processing other than S514 to S516 is shown in FIG. The same processing as S481 to S490 is performed.

In S505 of FIG. 52, processing for activating the timer circuit at the time of power failure is performed.
In S514 of FIG. 53, it is determined from the value of the timer circuit during power failure whether or not there is an instantaneous power failure. In the present embodiment, the momentary power failure occurs when the power is restored within 5 seconds after the power failure, but the value can be changed appropriately.
When the processing of S514 is completed, the activation of the timer circuit at the time of power failure is stopped and the timer value is cleared (S515 or S516).
If the process of S515 is completed, the process proceeds to S523, and if the process of S516 is completed, the process proceeds to S517.

In the third embodiment, when it is determined that there is a momentary blackout when the backup is restored, as shown in FIG. 47, the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 shows a memory erase determination display 500 as a pseudo effect symbol 400. “246” is displayed.
If the effect symbol control device 130 is backed up, the symbol stored at the time of power failure is displayed. If it is fluctuating at the time of the power failure, the fluctuation is restarted from the pattern stored at the time of the power failure.
On the other hand, if it is not an instantaneous power failure (NO in S514), and the RWM clear time display flag is 1 (Yes in S518), as shown in FIG. “357” is displayed as the pseudo effect design 400 indicating.
If it is not a momentary blackout and the RWM clear time display flag is 0 (no in S517), "246" is displayed on the display screen of the effect symbol display device 54 as the pseudo effect symbol 400 indicating the memory deletion determination display 500. Is displayed. If the effect symbol control device 130 is backed up, the symbols stored at the time of power failure are displayed.

The instantaneous blackout in the third embodiment includes a power failure that the player does not notice for about half a cycle to about one cycle in the AC 50-60 cycles, but means a short-time power failure noticed by the player. Therefore, it may be restated as a short-time power failure.
In the case of a power failure of 5 seconds or more, it is considered that the player is not likely to feel a sense of discomfort or distrust of the pachinko machine 1 even if the fluctuation is not restarted from the pseudo symbol stored during the power failure. However, as described above, 5 seconds, which is the criterion for determining the instantaneous blackout in the third embodiment, can be appropriately changed to an appropriate value in consideration of the sensation of the player.
Note that when the backup is restored in the case of a power failure for 5 seconds or more, "357" is displayed as the pseudo effect design 400 shown in FIG. In this case, when the power is restored from the power failure for 10 minutes (which can be changed as appropriate) or more, the pseudo effect design 400 showing the game mode start display 600 shown in FIG. 48 is displayed.

<Fourth Embodiment>
In the third embodiment, displaying the game mode start display on the effect symbol display device 54 has been described. On the other hand, in the fourth embodiment, the game mode start display is displayed on the first special figure display device 62A and the second special figure display device 62B or the normal symbol display device 62C.
Only the display device is different, the processing performed is the same as in the third embodiment, and when it is determined that there is an instantaneous blackout at the time of backup restoration, the symbol stored at the time of power outage is displayed. Other processes are the same as those in the first embodiment.

At the time of backup recovery due to an instantaneous power failure, it is considered that the player remembers a pseudo symbol, a special symbol or a normal symbol when a power failure occurs. In such a case, as shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment, when displaying the initial symbols of the at R WM cleared, the player is considered a possibility that distrust for discomfort and pachinko machine 1.
In the third embodiment or the fourth embodiment, the symbol at the time of power failure can be displayed when it is determined that there is an instantaneous power failure due to backup restoration. Since the game is restarted from the pattern at the time of the power failure, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable or distrustful.
At the time of backup recovery that is not an instantaneous power failure, similar to the first or second embodiment, the pseudo effect design "????" of the game mode start display in the third embodiment, similarly the game mode start display in the fourth embodiment. Therefore, the same effect as that of the first embodiment or the second embodiment is exhibited.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Here, a fifth embodiment, which is a modification of the third embodiment, will be described with reference to FIG. The "display process at the time of power recovery" shown in FIG. 55 is for allocating the display mode of the pseudo effect symbol 400 displayed on the effect symbol display device 54 when the power is canceled and the power is restored, and the other processes. Is according to the first to fourth embodiments.
Further, the "display process at power recovery" shown in FIG. 55 shows only the process relating to the display mode of the pseudo effect symbol 400, but may be applied to the process of the special symbol or the normal symbol described above.

In the "power recovery display process", first, it is determined whether or not power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 without operating the power switch 155 (S555).
When the power is supplied by the operation of the power switch 155 (S555: No), the process executed by the MPU 300 of the main control device 100 is skipped to “return”, and the process shown in the first embodiment or the second embodiment is performed. Executed.
When power is supplied without operating the power switch 155 (S555: Yes), the power failure is resolved and power is automatically supplied to the gaming machine 155, which is a part of the timer circuit 350. The length of the power failure time is judged from the value of the power failure timer circuit (S556).
When the power failure time is not T1 or less (S556: No), it is then determined whether the power failure time is T2 or more (S557).
If it is determined that the power failure time is T2 or more (S557: Yes), the pseudo effect design "??????" which is the game mode start display described above is displayed as the pseudo effect design 400 (S558), and the process is returned. Get out.

In the present embodiment, T1 is 5 seconds and T2 is 5 minutes, but the values can be changed appropriately.
In the present embodiment, when the power failure time is T1 or less, it is regarded as a short time power failure including an instantaneous power failure. If the power failure time is T2 or more, the player releases the firing handle 36 and estimates that the game is interrupted.
It is preferable to perform notification of the recovery from the power failure together with the display processing of S558. After the processing of S558 is performed, the backup processing is executed based on the data stored at the time of power failure due to the operation of the firing handle 36 or the like.

When it is determined that the power outage time is T1 or less (S556: Yes), it is next determined whether or not the pseudo effect design 400 is changing at the time of the power outage (S559).
This determination can be made by the MPU 300 from the variation time of the symbol indicated by the variation pattern transmitted to the sub integrated control device 120 and the variation elapsed time until the occurrence of the power failure.
When it is determined that the pseudo effect design 400 is not changing at the time of the power failure (S559: No), the process proceeds to S558.

When it is determined that the pseudo effect design 400 is fluctuating at the time of the power failure (S559: Yes), the length of the remaining remaining time which is the remaining time of the change of the pseudo effect design 400 that was fluctuating at the time of the power failure is determined. (S560).
If it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time is T3 or more (S560: Yes), the fluctuation at the time of power failure is restarted from the beginning and displayed (S561). At this time, main controller 100 retransmits the data indicating the variation pattern at the time of power failure to sub integrated controller 120.
If it is determined that the remaining fluctuation time is not longer than T3 (S560: No), the fluctuation is restarted from the fluctuation at the time of the power failure (S562).
At this time, main controller 100 transmits data indicating the remaining fluctuation time to sub integrated controller 120. The effect symbol control device 130 restarts the variation of the symbol stored at the time of the power failure, and stops the variation after the variation remaining time has elapsed.
The fluctuation remaining time may be calculated by the sub integrated control device 120 or the effect symbol control device 130. In this case, main controller 100 transmits to sub integrated controller 120 data indicating that fluctuation is restarted.

In this embodiment, T3 is set to 30 seconds, but can be changed as appropriate.
Further, T3 may be changed based on the variation time indicated by the variation pattern instead of the fixed value.
For example, T3 is 10 seconds when the fluctuation time is 20 seconds or less, T3 is 30 seconds in the normal reach whose fluctuation time is 60 seconds or less, T3 is 45 seconds in the long reach whose fluctuation time is 1 minute or more, and the fluctuation time is 2 seconds. For super reach of minutes or more, T3 may be set to 60 seconds or the like.
The process of S560 to S562 is a process of restarting the fluctuation from the time of occurrence of a power failure, instead of restarting the fluctuation from the beginning when the power is restored, when the fluctuation time of the pseudo effect design 400 is short when the power failure occurs. This process is executed in the case of a short-time power failure with a power failure time of T1 or less. In the case of a short-time power outage of T1 or less, it is considered that the player has not interrupted the game even though the player may not operate the firing handle 36.

When it is determined in S557 that the power failure time is not longer than T2 (S557: No), the process proceeds to S561.
This is because the power outage time is not longer than T2 (5 minutes in the present embodiment), so it is considered that the player is still operating the firing handle 36, but is still sitting in the chair and watching the situation. .. In this case, it may be easier for the player to understand the game state by restarting the variable display when the power failure occurs from the beginning.

In the fifth embodiment, when the power is turned on by the operation, the same processing as that of the first embodiment or the second embodiment is performed, and in the case of the power recovery that is not performed by the operation, it depends on the length of the power failure time. Perform processing that makes the processing different.
As a result, in addition to the effects of the first embodiment or the second embodiment, in the case of power recovery from a short-time power failure including an instantaneous power failure, the player can restart the game from a pseudo symbol or the like during the power failure, so the player The effect that there is no discomfort or distrust is exhibited.
Also, in the case of power recovery from a power outage for a short time or more, the game is restarted from the game mode start display, and it is not suddenly restarted from the variable display of pseudo symbols etc., giving a sudden feeling to the player. There is no such thing. If a few minutes or more elapses from the power failure and then restart from the fluctuation display at the time of the power failure, the player will be surprised. In this case, if the fluctuation display result at the time of power failure is not output, it is preferable to start the fluctuation according to the pending storage at that time.
Even in the case of power recovery from a power failure for a short time or longer, when the backup is restored, the gaming state that is advantageous to the player, such as the high probability state, is resumed.
However, at the time of power recovery when the power outage time such as 5 to 6 hours is extremely long, it may be restarted from the game state when the RWM is cleared.

In the present embodiment, the operation of the power switch 155 is detected by the processing of S555, but this processing can be omitted.
When the process of S155 is omitted, it is regarded as a power recovery from a power failure due to the length of the power failure time. For example, if the power failure time is not longer than T2, it is considered that the power supply is not based on the operation of the power switch 155.
As a configuration for detecting the operation of the power switch 155, a circuit that supplies power to the pachinko machine 1 when the power switch 155 is operated and a circuit that is closed by operating the power switch 155 may be separately provided.
As a result, in the case of a short-time power failure, the power switch 155 is maintained in the ON state, so that the operation of the power switch 155 is not detected and power is supplied to the pachinko machine 1 when power is restored. Become.

Further, the processing from S560 to S562 may be configured so that only S561 is performed. In the case of this configuration, the effect symbol control device 130 does not need to store the data at the time of power failure.
It is not possible to restart the fluctuation from the pattern at the time of the power failure, but if the power failure time is T2 or less, the fluctuation is restarted from the beginning when the power is restored, and if the power failure time is T2 or more, the game mode start display is performed at the power recovery. After the backup, the backup restoration process can be performed.
As a result, if the power failure time is T2 or more, the game mode start display is once displayed, so that the effect of not giving a sudden feeling to the player is maintained. If the power failure time is T2 (5 minutes in this embodiment) or more and less than 30 minutes, it is considered that the player has not left his/her seat, and this effect is great.

<12. Other>
Although the present invention has been described based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily guessed. For example, the present invention is applied to an enclosed game machine that collects a game ball that has been launched, launches it again with a launching device, and manages the ball balance of the game ball as data using a storage medium such as an IC card. It is also possible. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a rotating body type gaming machine (slot gaming machine) that plays a game using medals as a value medium. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a spinning-roller type gaming machine (parrot gaming machine) that uses a game ball as a value medium and performs a game similar to a slot gaming machine.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the stage set value is divided into 6 stages according to the jackpot probability in the hit determination, and the pachinko machine 1 can set the stage set values of 1 to 6 in the stage set value storage area 336. Although the case has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the step setting value may be two or more steps. Further, for example, when the step setting values are divided into three steps and the step setting values 1 to 3 can be set in the step setting value storage area 336, four or more step setting values are set in the step setting value storage area 336. When the value is set, main controller 100 determines that an abnormality has occurred in RWM 330. Note that this process corresponds to the process of S335 (see FIG. 41) in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311).

In the above-described second embodiment, the case where the memory deletion determination display 500 and the game mode start display 600 are performed using the pseudo effect design 400 has been described, but a character is used instead of the pseudo effect design by the clearing process of the RWM 330. The memory deletion determination display 500 and the game mode start display 600 may be performed.

In the above embodiment, the case where the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is erased by the clearing process of the RWM 330 has been described, but the mode value stored in the mode value storage area 337 is not erased. May be. In this case, the pachinko machine 1 performs the mode value in the RWM abnormality determination process (S311, see FIG. 41) as the process before the clearing process (S314) of the RWM 330 in the initial setting process (S7, FIG. 40). It is not necessary to perform the process (S336, S337) of storing the mode value stored in the storage area 337 in the general-purpose register 311.

In the above first embodiment, the case where the processing from S317 to S320 is executed in the initial setting processing (S7) has been described as an example, but the processing from S317 to S320 is not included in the interrupt processing. You may go in. Similarly, the case where the processes from S419 to S422 are executed in the initialization process 2 has been described as an example, but the processes from S419 to S422 are the same as those in the first embodiment and are included in the interrupt process. You may go in. In these cases, the main control device 100 executes the process of S10 executed in the interrupt process only when the transition mode is the game mode (the mode value is “0”). Good.

Further, in the above case, if the setting key SW 102 remains ON in the process of S362 that is executed in the setting confirmation process (S318, S420) (S362: No), the main control device 100 executes the process of S362. Without returning to the processing, the setting confirmation processing (S318, S420) is ended as it is, and the processing returns to the initial setting processing (S7) or the initial setting processing 2. Similarly, in the process of S362 executed in the setting change process (S320, S422), if the setting key SW102 remains ON (S377: No), the main control device 100 does not return to the process of S372. Then, the setting change process (S320, S422) is finished as it is, and the process returns to the initial setting process (S7) or the initial setting process 2.

In each of the above-described embodiments, the case where the power-off occurrence process is executed in the non-maskable process has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the process corresponding to the power-off occurrence process is executed in the interrupt process. Good. For example, the main control device 100 determines whether the power failure detection signal output from the power failure detection circuit 153 is switched to ON after the processing of S21 and before the processing of S22, and the power failure detection signal is turned on. When it is determined that the power supply has been switched, a process corresponding to the power-off occurrence process may be performed.

Correspondence between the terms used in the description of the above embodiments and the terms used in the claims will be described.
The pachinko machine 1 corresponds to a game machine.
The operation of turning on the RWM clear SW 101 while turning on the setting key SW 102 corresponds to an example of the first operation.
The information stored in the RWM 330 of the main control device 100 and the RWM of the payout control device 110 corresponds to an example of predetermined storage information.
The setting change mode corresponds to an example of the first mode.
The game mode corresponds to an example of the second mode.
The operation of turning off the RWM clear SW 101 corresponds to an example of the second operation.
The initial setting process (S7, see FIG. 40) and the initial setting process 2 (see FIG. 49) correspond to an example of the initial setting means.
The first special figure display device 62A, the second special figure display device 62B, the normal symbol display device 62C and the effect symbol display device 54 correspond to an example of the display device.
The game mode start display corresponds to an example of the game start display.
The process of S384 executed in the game mode transition process (S321, see FIG. 45) and the process of S489 executed in the game mode transition process 2 (S423, see FIG. 50) are the game start display settings. It corresponds to an example of means.
The first special figure display device 62A, the second special figure display device 62B and the normal symbol display device 62C correspond to an example of the first display device.
The sub integrated control device 120 corresponds to an example of the sub control device.
The effect symbol display device 54 corresponds to an example of the second display device.
The processing of S485 and the processing of S486 executed in the game mode transition processing 2 (S423) correspond to an example of the memory deletion determination display setting means.
The process of S505 executed in the power failure occurrence process 2 (S500) corresponds to an example of the power failure time measuring means.
The processing of S514 and S523 executed in the game mode transition processing 3, the processing shown in the display processing at power recovery (FIG. 55), and the like correspond to an example of the game start display means at power recovery.

1: Pachinko machine (gaming machine)
54: Performance symbol display device (display device, second display device)
62A: First special figure display device (display device, first display device)
62B: Second special figure display device (display device, first display device)
62C: Ordinary symbol display device (display device, first display device)
100: Main control device 120: Sub integrated control device (sub control device)

Claims (5)

A game machine capable of changing the setting of the probability of being a big hit in the determination of whether or not a special symbol is executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
When the power is turned on while performing the first operation, the predetermined stored information that was stored when the power was cut off immediately before is deleted, and it is possible to change the setting of the probability of being a big hit in the determination of the special symbol. When the power is turned on while performing the second operation different from the first operation after shifting to the mode in which the game can be started after shifting to the mode, the predetermined stored information stored at the time of the last power-off is displayed. Initial setting means for shifting to the second mode while holding,
In a gaming machine provided with a display device capable of displaying the result of the judgment of the special symbol, or the result of the judgment of the normal symbol executed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition,
In the state after the transition to the second mode and before the game is started, the initial setting means cannot determine whether or not the transition to the second mode is made via the first mode. A game start display means for displaying a start display on the display device, and
Power failure time measuring means for measuring the elapsed time from power failure to power recovery,
At the time of power recovery, when it is determined that the elapsed time by the power failure time measuring means is shorter than a predetermined time set in advance, the power recovery start display based on the stored information of the game state at the time of the power failure is displayed. A power recovery game start display means to be displayed on the device,
A game machine characterized by having. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game start display is displayed on the display device when it is determined that the elapsed time by the power failure time measuring means is longer than a predetermined time that is preset at the time of power recovery. The main control device for executing the judgment of the special symbol and the judgment of the ordinary symbol,
The display device is provided in the main control device, and includes a first display device capable of displaying the result of the judgment of the special symbol or the judgment of the ordinary symbol.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game start display setting means displays the game start display on the first display device. A main controller that executes the judgment of the special symbol and the judgment of the ordinary symbol,
And a sub-control device that performs effect control based on a command received from the main control device,
The display device, based on a command received from the sub-control device, includes a second display device capable of displaying the result of the determination of the special symbol or the determination of the normal symbol,
The game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game start display setting means displays the game start display on the second display device. The initializing means is a memory erasing capable of determining whether or not the predetermined memory information has been erased after shifting to the second mode and before displaying the game start display on the second display device. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising a memory deletion determination display setting unit that displays a determination display on the second display device.

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