JP2023096868A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of performing appropriate processing for control up to and after forced termination without affecting control related to other games, even if the number of game values acquired by a player exceeds a certain level and the game is forcibly terminated.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a count counter that counts according to the number of outs based on a detection result of out detection means and the number of game values based on the detection result of winning detection means; a main control CPU 600a that brings the game machine into a game stop state when a value of the count counter exceeds a specific value; and a putout/shooting control board 70 that, when a ball lending button for lending game balls is operated in the game stop state, performs a game ball lending operation according to ball lending information generated by the operation of the ball lending button.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, a mammoth ball game machine, a slot, and an enclosed pachinko machine (managed game machine) that internally circulates enclosed game balls. Even if the game is forcibly terminated when the number of game values to be acquired exceeds a certain level, the control up to and after the forced termination is appropriate without affecting the control related to other games. It relates to a game machine capable of performing various processing.

2. Description of the Related Art As a conventional game machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a game machine as described in Patent Document 1 is known. This gaming machine has a stop function that forcibly terminates the game when the number of prize balls (game value) obtained by the player reaches or exceeds a certain value.

JP 2014-217645 A

However, in the gaming machine described above, when forcibly terminating a game, there is a problem that sufficient measures are not taken regarding control immediately before and after forcibly terminating the game.

Therefore, in view of the above problem, the present invention provides control up to and after forced termination even if the number of game values acquired by the player exceeds a certain level and the game is forcibly terminated. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine capable of performing appropriate processing without affecting control related to other games.

The above objects of the present invention are achieved by the following means. In addition, although the inside of parenthesis is attached with the reference code|symbol of embodiment mentioned later, this invention is not limited to this.

According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 1, an out detection for detecting a game ball that is shot into a game area (for example, the game area 40 shown in FIG. 2) or discharged from the game area to the outside of the game area means (for example, the outlet switch 50a shown in FIG. 4);
Winning opening (for example, special symbol 1 start opening 44, special design 2 starting opening 45a, upper right general winning opening 49a, upper left general winning opening 49b, middle left general winning opening 49c, lower left general winning opening 49d, not shown in FIG. Winning detecting means (for example, special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a1, upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, upper left general winning opening switch 49a1 shown in FIG. 4) for detecting game balls that have passed through (large winning opening) 49b1, middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, big winning opening switch 46c),
a counting counter (for example, a difference ball counter) that counts according to the number of outs based on the detection result of the out detection means and the number of game values based on the detection result of the winning detection means;
A game stopping means (for example, the main control CPU 600a shown in FIG. 4) that enters a game stopping state when the counting counter exceeds a specific value;
When a ball lending button for lending a game ball (for example, a ball lending button 11 shown in FIG. 1) is operated in the game stop state, a game ball is rented according to ball lending information generated by the operation of the ball lending button. and a lending means (for example, payout/launch control board 70 shown in FIG. 4) that performs the operation.
According to the gaming machine according to the invention of claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the game is stopped, the game ball is placed in the game area (for example, the game shown in FIG. 2) before the game is stopped. There is a game ball that has been hit in the area 40) and has not reached the out hole (for example, the out hole 50 shown in FIG. 2), and the game ball is the winning hole (for example, shown in FIG. 2) after the game is stopped. Special symbol 1 starting port 44, special symbol 2 starting port 45a, upper right general winning port 49a, upper left general winning port 49b, middle left general winning port 49c, lower left general winning port 49d, large winning port (not shown) , and a prize invalidation means (for example, the main control CPU 600a) for invalidating the prize.

According to the present invention, even if the number of game values acquired by the player exceeds a certain level and the game is forcibly terminated, the control up to and after the forced termination is performed according to other games. Appropriate action can be taken without affecting the controls involved.

1 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a front view of the game board according to the same embodiment. It is a side cross-sectional view of the special pattern 2 starting device according to the same embodiment, (a) is an open state, (b) is a view showing a closed state. It is a block diagram showing a control device of the game machine according to the same embodiment. (a) to (e) are examples of screens for explaining the case where the control device activation notice command is transmitted to the sub-control board after exceeding 90,000 shots during variation. (a) to (c) are screen examples for explaining the case where the game stop command is transmitted to the sub-control board after exceeding 95000 difference balls during variation. (a) to (e) are examples of screens for explaining the case where the control device activation warning command is transmitted to the sub-control board after exceeding 95,000 difference balls during the big win. In (a) to (e), when the control device activation warning command is transmitted to the sub-control board after exceeding 95,000 difference balls during the jackpot, the effect is given to give the player a sense of expectation. Nevertheless, it is an example of a screen for explaining that the game is stopped after the jackpot game. (a) to (e) are examples of screens for explaining limiting or canceling the promotion effect depending on the state. It is a flowchart figure explaining the main process of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the continuation of the main processing of the main control shown in FIG. 10; FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the setting switching process shown in FIG. 10; It is a flowchart figure explaining a power supply abnormality check process. FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining the out-of-area game start setting shown in FIG. 11; FIG. 15 is a flowchart for explaining the game stop processing shown in FIG. 14; FIG. 12 is a flow chart for explaining prize ball winning number management processing 1 shown in FIG. 11 ; FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining initial setting of the measurement RAM area shown in FIG. 16; FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the counting process shown in FIG. 16; FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining counting processing shown in FIG. 16; FIG. 17 is a flow chart for explaining suppression device counting processing shown in FIG. 16 ; It is a flowchart figure explaining the timer interrupt processing of the main control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 22 is a flow chart for explaining a suppressing device operation management process shown in FIG. 21; 21. It is a flowchart figure explaining the design process normally shown in FIG. 21. It is a flowchart figure explaining the special design process shown in FIG. FIG. 25 is a flowchart for explaining a starting port check process 1 (2) shown in FIG. 24; 24. It is a flowchart figure explaining special design fluctuation|variation start processing shown in FIG. 24. It is a flowchart figure explaining the process during special design fluctuation|variation shown in FIG. 24. It is a flowchart figure explaining processing during special design confirmation time shown in FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for explaining the out-of-use area processing shown in FIG. 21; It is a flowchart figure which shows the main process of sub-control which concerns on the same embodiment. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing data analysis processing shown in FIG. 30; It is a flowchart figure which shows the command reception process of sub-control which concerns on the same embodiment. It is a flowchart figure which shows the timer interrupt processing of sub control which concerns on the same embodiment. (a) shows a flow chart for explaining an initial command list for moving pictures, (b) shows a flow chart for explaining a stationary command list for moving pictures, and (c) is a flow chart for explaining a command list for still pictures. .

Hereinafter, one embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example. In the following description, when the directions of up, down, left, and right are indicated, they refer to up, down, left, and right when viewed from the front of the drawing.

<Description of pachinko machine exterior configuration>
First, referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.

<Description of the exterior configuration of the front of the pachinko machine>

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko game machine 1 has a rectangular front frame 3 attached to the front surface of a wooden outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. (not shown) in which the game board 4 is mounted. The game board 4 is mounted with the game area 40 shown in FIG. . The game area 40 is an area surrounded by the ball guide rails 6 (see FIG. 2) arranged on the surface of the game board 4. As shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the pachinko game machine 1, as shown in FIG. The unit 8 is integrally formed with an upper tray 9 for storing discharged game balls. Further, the front operation panel 7 is provided with a ball lending button 11 and a prepaid card ejecting button 12 (card returning button 12). On the upper plate surface of the upper receiving plate 9, there is provided a push-button type production button device 13 that can change the production effect by being pressed by the player when a built-in lamp (not shown) is lit. Further, the upper receiving tray 9 is provided with a ball extracting button 14 for drawing down the game balls stored in the upper receiving tray 9, and further provided with a setting button 15 consisting of a substantially cross key. The setting button 15 can be operated by the player, and includes a circular determination key 15a provided in the center, a triangular up key 15b provided above the determination key 15a in the drawing, and a determination key 15b provided above the determination key 15a. A triangular left key 15c provided on the left side of the key 15a in the figure, a triangular right key 15d provided on the right side of the enter key 15a in the figure, and a triangular right key 15d provided on the lower side of the enter key 15a in the figure. and a lower key 15e.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, on the right end side of the front operation panel 7, a firing handle 16 for operating the firing unit is provided. , BGM (background music), and a speaker 17 for emitting sound effects. A peripheral frame of the front frame 3 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a dramatic effect by light decoration.

<Description of the appearance configuration of the game board>
On the other hand, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 41 comprising an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is arranged substantially in the center. The liquid crystal display device 41 divides the display area into three areas, left, middle and right, which independently display numbers, characters, letters (character conversations, lyric telops, etc.) or patterns (special patterns and normal patterns). Variable display is possible. A top decoration 42a, a left decoration 42b, and a right decoration 42c are provided around the liquid crystal display device 41, and the back side of the top decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c are provided. A movable accessory device 43 is arranged. The top decoration 42a, the left decoration 42b, and the right decoration 42c are provided with decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce dramatic effects through light decoration.

As shown in FIG. 2, the movable accessory device 43 includes an upper movable accessory 43a, a left movable accessory 43b, a right movable accessory 43c, an upper left movable accessory, and a left movable accessory 43c, which performs a predetermined performance action as the game progresses. It is composed of an object 43d and a motor (not shown) such as a two-phase stepping motor for driving the upper, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d, respectively. Decorative lamps, such as full-color LED lamps, are arranged on these top, left, right, and upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, directly below the liquid crystal display device 41, a special symbol 1 starting port 44 is arranged, and a special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4) for detecting a winning ball is provided therein. Then, the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of the first start holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 in a predetermined number (for example, 4). . It should be noted that the number of the first start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 1 start port 44 and is detected by the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a (see FIG. 4). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decoration patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1). In addition, decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps are arranged in and around the special symbol 1 starting port 44 to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, on the lower right side of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a special symbol 2 starting device 45 is arranged. This special symbol 2 starting device 45, as shown in FIG. The opening/closing part 45b can be changed to a "closed state" which is a closed state in which the ball cannot be played, and a "guided state" to guide the game ball YK toward the special symbol 2 starting port 45a and a "non-guided state" to not guide it. and a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the game ball YK entering the special symbol 2 start port 45a.

The special symbol 2 starting port 45a is opened substantially laterally toward the right side of the front left and right direction of FIG. (see FIG. 4) is provided. A predetermined number (for example, 4) of the number of valid winning balls detected by the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), that is, the number of second start holding balls is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. It should be noted that the number of the second start and hold balls is added by 1 (+1) when a game ball enters the special symbol 2 start port 45a and is detected by the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4). When the variable display of special symbols such as numbers, characters or patterns (decoration patterns) is started, 1 is subtracted (-1).

The opening/closing portion 45b includes an opening/closing member 45b1 that can move in the horizontal direction with respect to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) that drives and controls the opening/closing member 45b1. When the opening/closing portion 45b is closed, as shown in FIG. 3(b), the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes into the special symbol 2 starting port 45a (moves to the left side in the figure) and the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. Entry of the game ball YK into the opening 45a is prevented, and in the open state, as shown in FIG. It's like

The entering ball guide portion 45c is provided with a guide member 45c1 that is inclined downward from the right side to the left side (inclined downward toward the special symbol 2 start opening 45a side) shown in FIG. The guide member 45c1 is driven and controlled by a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4).

As shown in FIG. 3(a), when the ball entry guide portion 45c is in the guided state, the guide member 45c1 slides to the front side of the game area 40 (the side of the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1) and protrudes. The game ball YK on the upper side is guided to the special symbol 2 starting port 45a, and when in the non-guiding state, as shown in FIG. to evacuate. As a result, even if the game ball YK is placed on the guide member 45c1 when it is in the guide state, the guide member 45c1 changes to the non-guide state before the game ball YK enters the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. When 45c1 slides backward, the game ball YK flows downstream without entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a. The guide member 45c1 and the opening/closing member 45b1 are designed to operate in conjunction with each other. That is, when the guide member 45c1 is in the guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 is retracted to the right side shown in FIG. When the guide member 45c1 is in the non-guiding state, the opening/closing member 45b1 protrudes leftward in FIG. 3(b) to prevent the game ball YK from entering the special symbol 2 starting port 45a.

In addition, below, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 as described above may be referred to as a normal electric accessory. Also, the special symbol 2 starting device 45 is provided with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, a winning device 46 is arranged on the right side of the special symbol 1 starting port 44, as shown in FIG. The prize winning device 46 is such that when a special symbol lottery, which will be described later, is won, that is, in a winning game state, the opening/closing door 46a is operated in a special electric role so as to open a large winning opening (not shown) that is closed by the opening/closing door 46a. It is driven and controlled by the object solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and the game ball can enter the big winning hole (not shown). A game ball entering a large winning opening (not shown) is detected as a winning ball by a large winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) provided inside the large winning opening (not shown).

On the other hand, when the lottery for the special symbol is not won, that is, when it is not in the winning game state, the opening and closing door 46a is driven and controlled by the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4), and a large winning opening (not shown) is opened. is closed. As a result, the game ball cannot enter the big winning hole (not shown). Incidentally, hereinafter, a device combining such an opening/closing door 46a and a special electric accessory solenoid 46b may be referred to as a special electric accessory. Also, the prize-winning device 46 is provided with decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce dramatic effects by light decoration.

By the way, in the winning device 46, a sorting device 47 having a conventionally known structure is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the sorting device 47 has a V area 47a and an out port 47b. , V area 47a or the out port 47b. The sorting device 47 does not sort a game ball entered into a big winning hole (not shown) to the V area 47a, but sorts it to the out hole 47b unless a predetermined game state is reached. .

On the other hand, in the upper right part of the liquid crystal display device 41, as shown in FIG. 2, a normal symbol starting port 48 consisting of a gate is arranged, and inside thereof is a normal symbol starting port switch 48a ( 4) are provided. In addition, on the right side of the winning device 46 and on the left side of the special symbol 1 start opening 44, general winning openings 49 are arranged, respectively. The general prize winning opening 49 includes an upper right general winning opening 49a arranged on the right side of the winning device 46, an upper left general winning opening 49b arranged on the left side of the special symbol 1 start opening 44, and a middle left general winning opening. It consists of an opening 49c and a lower left general winning opening 49d. An upper right general prize winning port switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the passage of game balls is provided inside the upper right general prize winning port 49a, and an upper left switch for detecting the passage of game balls is provided inside the upper left general prize winning port 49b. A general winning opening switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4) is provided, and a middle left general winning opening switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of game balls is provided inside the middle left general winning opening 49c, and a lower left general winning opening is provided. Inside the opening 49d is provided a lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4) for detecting passage of game balls. In addition, decorative lamps, such as full-color LED lamps, are arranged in the general prize winning opening 49 to produce a dramatic effect by light decoration.

On the other hand, directly below the special symbol 1 starting port 44, an out port 50 is arranged in which a game ball (out ball) that has flowed down to the most downstream part of the game area 40 without winning a prize is entered. A game ball entering the out port 50 is detected as a non-winning ball by an out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) provided inside. Since it passes through and flows down to the most downstream part, it will be detected by the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) detects the total number of ejected outs, that is, the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16. FIG. In addition, when counting the number of game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16, a switch may be provided at the point where the ball guide rail 6 enters the game area 40 for counting.

On the other hand, in the lower right peripheral portion of the game area 40 of the game board 4, three 7-segments are arranged side by side. 53a displays the special symbol 1, the special symbol 2, the number of start pending balls of normal symbols, and the game state (for example, the advantageous game state, etc.). As shown in FIG. 2, the special symbol display device 51 is composed of a special symbol 1 display device 51a and a special symbol 2 display device 51b. A normal symbol display device 52 consisting of LEDs is provided, and further, a round lamp 53b for informing the number of rounds of the jackpot game, and a right-handed informing lamp 53c for informing right-handed hitting are provided.

Further, an identification lamp device 51A indicating identification information corresponding to the special pattern 1 and the special pattern 2 is provided on the upper end side of the left decoration 43b.

This identification lamp device 51A has first and second identification lamps 51Aa and 51Ab for informing the player of the information that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are fluctuating or that the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are hit and lost. have. The first identification lamp 51Aa corresponds to the special symbol 1, and the second identification lamp 51Ab corresponds to the special symbol 2. Then, when the special symbol 1 is fluctuating, the first identification lamp 51Aa blinks, when the special symbol 1 wins, the first identification lamp 51Aa lights, and when the special symbol 1 is lost, the first identification lamp 51Aa. turns off. And further, when the special pattern 2 is fluctuating, the second identification lamp 51Ab flashes, when the special pattern 2 wins, the second identification lamp 51Ab lights up, and when the special pattern 2 is lost, the second identification lamp 51Ab is turned off.

In addition, in the game area 40 of the game board 4, a plurality of game nails (not shown) are arranged, and a windmill 54 as a member for changing the falling direction of the game balls is arranged.

<Description of the control device>
Next, a control device that performs electronic control according to the progress of a game provided in the pachinko game machine 1 having the above-described external configuration will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, this control device comprises a main control board 60 for controlling overall game operations, a payout/shooting control board 70 for paying out game balls based on control commands from the main control board 60, It is mainly composed of a sub-control board 80 that controls images, light, and sound.

<Description on the main control board>
The main control board 60 is composed of a main control CPU 600a, a main control ROM 600b that stores a game program describing a series of game control procedures, and a main control RAM 600c that functions as a work area and a buffer memory. Computer 600, display (performance display) of content (performance display) related to the ratio of how many prize balls are won at low probability (when the winning lottery probability is normal low probability), and the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player. A measurement/setting display device 610 consisting of 7 segments, which is also used to display setting contents, a RAM clear switch 620, and a setting key switch 630 are mainly mounted.

A payout/shooting control board 70 for controlling the payout motor M to pay out game balls is connected to the main control board 60 configured as described above. And further, a special symbol 1 start port switch 44a for detecting winning to the special symbol 1 start port 44, a special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 for detecting winning to the special symbol 2 start port 45a, and a normal symbol start port A normal symbol start opening switch 48a that detects the passage of 48 and a winning to the general winning opening 49 (upper right general winning opening 49a, upper left general winning opening 49b, middle left general winning opening 49c, lower left general winning opening 49d) is detected. The upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the large winning opening (not shown) opened or closed by the open/close door 46a. A large winning opening switch 46c for detection and an out opening switch 50a capable of detecting the same number of game balls as the game balls shot into the game area 40 by the shooting handle 16 are connected. Furthermore, a normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 that drives and controls the opening and closing member 45b1 and the guide member 45c1, a special electric accessory solenoid 46b that controls the operation of the opening and closing door 46a, a distribution device 47, and a special symbol 1 display device 51a, a special symbol 2 display device 51b, a normal symbol display device 52, a 7-segment display device 53a, a round lamp 53b, and a right-handed informing lamp 53c are connected. Furthermore, a fraud detection board 55 is connected to detect fraudulent behavior of the player.

The main control board 60 configured in this way performs a lottery when the main control CPU 600a receives a signal from the special symbol 1 starting switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a1 or the normal symbol starting switch 47a. Depending on the lottery result information, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the stop symbol or the display contents of the normal symbol are determined, and the determined information is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a or the special symbol 2 display device 51b or the normal symbol display. Send to device 52 . As a result, the lottery result is displayed on the special symbol 1 display device 51a, the special symbol 2 display device 51b, or the normal symbol display device 52. Further, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a generates an effect control command DI_CMD including the determined information and transmits it to the sub control board 80. In addition, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a, the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch When receiving signals from 49c1, lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and large winning opening switch 46c, determine how many game balls are to be paid out to the player, and pay out a payout control command PAY_CMD including the determined information. - By transmitting to the launch control board 70, the payout/launch control board 70 pays out game balls to the player.

In addition, as a result of the lottery, when the lottery of the normal pattern is won, the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 is driven and controlled so that the opening/closing member 45b1 is in the open state and the guide member 45c1 is in the guide state for a predetermined time, When the lottery for the special symbol is won, the special electric accessary item solenoid 46b is controlled to open the big winning opening (not shown).

In a game machine of a mixed type of 1 type and 2 types, when a small winning game state is reached, the opening and closing door 46a is controlled to repeatedly open and close a large winning opening (not shown), and a game ball is played in a large size. When the game ball is entered into the winning hole (not shown), the distribution device 47 is controlled so that the game ball is distributed to the V area 47a.

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, has a special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a, a special symbol 2 starting opening switch 45a1, an upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, an upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and a middle left general winning opening switch. 49c1, the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, each time a signal is received from the big winning opening switch 46c, the number of prize balls is counted, and the total number of discharged game balls is counted each time a signal is received from the outlet switch 50a. to measure Then, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a, based on the measured number of prize balls and the total number of discharged game balls, the content (performance display) regarding the ratio of how many prize balls were played at the time of low probability Output to the measurement/setting display device 610 . As a result, the measurement/setting display device 610 displays the content (performance display) related to the ratio of how many prize balls have been won at the time of low accuracy.

Furthermore, the measurement/setting display device 610 can display the setting contents of the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player, for example, in six stages from "1" to "6". In order to change such setting contents, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 630, and when it is turned ON, the RAM clear switch 620 is used to set the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the content can be changed in six stages from "1" to "6" (for example, setting "6" has the highest probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player, and setting "1" has the lowest probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player). The content of the setting change is displayed on the measurement/setting display device 610, and when the content of the setting change is confirmed, the dot on the lower right side of the 7-segment lights up to indicate that the content of the setting has been confirmed. It's becoming

On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 630 and when the RAM clear switch 620 is pressed, the memory area of the main control RAM 600c is not cleared entirely, and part of the memory area is cleared. memory area is cleared.

On the other hand, the main control board 60, that is, the main control CPU 600a detects a fraudulent act of the player with a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, or a vibration sensor mounted on the fraud detection board 55, and outputs a fraud detection signal. When received, it generates an illegal error command (effect control command DI_CMD) and transmits it to the sub-control board 80 .

<Description on payout/launch control board>
The payout/launch control board 70 receives a payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and generates a payout motor signal based on the received payout control command PAY_CMD. Then, the generated payout motor signal is used to control the payout motor M to pay out game balls to the player. Further, the payout/shooting control board 70 responds to the player's operation to launch the game balls based on the prize ball counting signal indicating the payout operation of the game balls and the status signal related to the abnormality of the payout operation. Perform the process to start or stop.

On the other hand, a touch sensor is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 16 shown in FIG. Then, it is output to the payout/launch control board 70 . In response to this, the payout/launch control board 70 will transmit the detection signal to the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). And the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit the detection signal to the sub control board 80 as the effect control command DI_CMD. This makes it possible to transmit information as to whether or not the player touched the handle 16 to play the game to the sub-control board 80 .

By the way, the payout/launch control board 70 also performs processing for lending balls to players. That is, when the ball lending button 11 shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 is pressed, a ball lending signal is transmitted to a CR unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 . In response to this, the CR unit transmits a ball lending request signal to the payout/launch control board 70 . Then, the payout/launch control board 70 receives this signal, pays out game balls to the player, and when the payout is completed, transmits a ball lending completion signal to the CR unit. Thus, the payout/launch control board 70 carries out the ball lending process to the player.

<Description on the sub-control board>
The sub-control board 80 receives the effect control command DI_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), executes and controls various effects, and controls the display image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41. , A sub-one-chip microcomputer 800 composed of a sub-control ROM 800b storing a control program describing the effect control procedure, etc., and a sub-control RAM 800c functioning as a work area, a buffer memory, etc. is installed.

Further, the sub-control board 80 includes a sound LSI 801 that generates desired BGM, sound effects, etc., a sound RAM 802 that functions as a working area and buffer memory, etc., and a sub-one-chip microcomputer 800. A DDR2 SDRAM 804 composed of a VDP 803 for generating image data to be displayed, a work area for decompressing compressed moving image data, a frame buffer area for temporarily storing image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41, and a still image. A game ROM 805 in which compressed data, CG data of compressed moving image data, and sound data such as BGM and sound effects are stored in advance is installed. A still image is a so-called sprite image, which indicates a single image such as text data such as characters, a background image, or a special design. In addition, a moving image means a set of a plurality of still images (for a plurality of frames) that change continuously. is reproduced.

A decorative lamp board 90 mounted with a decorative lamp such as a full-color LED lamp that produces a lamp effect is connected to the sub-control board 80 configured in this way. (1) A push-button type effect button device 13 is connected which can change the effect by pressing it by the player when lit, and a speaker 17 for emitting BGM, sound effect, etc. is connected. Further, the sub-control board 80 is connected with a movable accessory device 43 that performs a predetermined effect operation as the game progresses, and the special symbol 1 and the special symbol 2 are changing, or the special symbol 1 and the special symbol are changing. 2, an identification lamp device 51A for informing the player of the information of winning or losing, a setting button 15 capable of various settings, and a liquid crystal display device 41 are connected.

Thus, the sub-control board 80 configured in this manner is based on the special symbol variation pattern based on the lottery result transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), the current game state, the number of start pending balls, and the lottery result. The sub-control CPU 800a receives the effect control command DI_CMD including basic information necessary for the decorative pattern or the like to be stopped. Then, the sub-control CPU 800a determines an effect pattern corresponding to the received effect control command DI_CMD by lottery from a large number of effect patterns stored in advance in the sub-control ROM 800b, and executes the determined effect pattern. The instructing control signal is temporarily stored in the sub-control RAM 800c.

The sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the sound LSI 801 a control signal relating to sound among the control signals instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the control signal from the game ROM 805 or the sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17 . As a result, the speaker 17 emits BGM and sound effects corresponding to the determined production pattern.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the decoration lamp board 90 a control signal related to light, among the control signals for instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the decorative lamp board 90 controls lighting or extinguishing of decorative lamps such as full-color LED lamps that produce lamp effects, so that the lamp effects corresponding to the determined effects pattern are executed. Become.

Then, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to images among the control signals instructing execution of the effect patterns stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image data to the liquid crystal display device 41, thereby displaying an image corresponding to the determined effect pattern. It will be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . The image data displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 is updated every frame. 4 is transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub-control CPU 800a as an interrupt signal. Thereby, the sub-control CPU 800 a can grasp that the image data for one frame has been displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . This VSYNC interrupt signal is generated, for example, every 33 ms.

Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the movable accessory device 43 a control signal relating to the movable accessory, among the control signals for instructing execution of the performance pattern stored in the sub-control RAM 800c. As a result, the movable accessory device 43 moves according to the determined effect pattern.

<Description of power supply board>
By the way, the power supply to each board described above is supplied from the power supply board 130 shown in FIG. The power supply board 130 includes a voltage generating section 1300 , a voltage monitoring section 1310 and a system reset generating section 1320 . The voltage generation unit 1300 receives an AC voltage of 24 V, which is an external power source supplied from a transformation transformer (not shown) installed in an amusement arcade, and generates a plurality of types of DC voltages. Although not shown, it is supplied to each substrate.

In addition, the voltage monitoring unit 1310 monitors the voltage of the AC 24V AC voltage, and when this voltage is interrupted or a power failure occurs and a voltage abnormality is detected, the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is sent to the main control board 60. is output to The voltage abnormality signal ALARM outputs a signal of "L" level when the voltage is abnormal, and outputs a signal of "H" level when it is normal.

On the other hand, the system reset generator 1320 generates a system reset signal RST at power-on, and the generated system reset signal RST is output to each substrate.

<Description of suppression device (saving function)>
By the way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above is equipped with a control device (saving function) that stops the game when the player wins a certain number of winning balls. This suppression device (saving function) will be described below.

<Overview of suppression device (saving function)>
The control device (saving function) stops the game when the number of difference balls exceeds 95,000. The difference ball is "the number of game balls paid out to the player" - "the number of game balls fired by the player into the game area 40 using the shooting handle 16" = "the number of prize balls actually won by the player". ”. This differential ball is counted by the main control CPU 600a using a differential ball counter. This differential ball counter is set (cleared) to 100,000 shots when the power is turned on. Each time the game ball is fired into the game area 40, 1 is subtracted (-1), and the special symbol 1 start port 44, the special symbol 2 start port 45a, the upper right general winning port 49a, and the upper left general winning port 49b shown in FIG. , the middle left general winning opening 49c, the lower left general winning opening 49d, and the big winning opening (not shown), the number of prize balls is added (+) every time a game ball enters. Therefore, every time a game ball is shot, 1 is subtracted (-1), so the game is started with the difference ball counter in the state of 100,000 shots. It should be noted that, if the operation of the hall (game hall) ends on the day without the restraint device (saving function) being activated, the hall (game hall) employee or the like turns on/off the power of the pachinko machine 1 on the following day. By turning it off, 100,000 shots are set (cleared) in the differential ball counter.

Thus, when the number of difference balls exceeds 95,000 as a result of counting using such a difference ball counter (when difference ball counter>195,000), the game is stopped. This game stop state is canceled by pressing the RAM clear switch 620 (see FIG. 4) to clear the main control RAM 600c. If the RAM clear switch 620 is not pressed and the main control RAM 600c is not cleared, and the pachinko game machine 1 is restored from power failure, the game remains in the stopped state.

By the way, when the difference balls exceed 95000, the process until the game is stopped differs between the normal game state and the jackpot game state. That is, during the normal game (a state in which pattern variation is possible without a big hit, including probability variation state and pattern variation during time saving), when the difference ball exceeds 95000 shots, the game should be stopped immediately. to

On the other hand, if the jackpot game is in progress, the game is stopped when the jackpot game ends.

<Explanation of control of suppression device (saving function)>
Next, the control of the suppression device (saving function) will be described.

The control of this suppressing device (saving function) is provided in stages according to the state of the difference ball until the suppressing device (saving function) operates, and when it changes to each state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a ) transmits the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub-control board 80 and notifies the sub-control board 80 of the state. Specifically, four basic states are reported below.

(1) When the control device (saving function) is not in operation This state indicates that there is a margin until the game is stopped, and the player cannot grasp how long it will be until the game is stopped.

(2) In the case of the control device (saving function) activation notice state This state is a state in which the number of difference balls exceeds 90,000 and there are less than 5,000 shots remaining until the game is stopped. At this time, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit to the sub-control board 80 a suppression device actuation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD).

By the way, the above states (1) and (2) come and go. Therefore, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) transmits a suppression device activation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 every time the state (1) to (2) is changed. It will happen.

On the other hand, when the difference ball decreases from the state (2) and shifts to the state (1), the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends the suppression device non-operating state command to the sub control board 80 (Demonstration control command DI_CMD) is transmitted.

By the way, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), even if even one difference ball changes and goes back and forth between the above states (1) and (2), according to the state, To the sub-control board 80, a suppressing device actuation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) or a suppressing device non-operating state command (effect control command DI_CMD) will be transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a), within a predetermined period of time after receiving the suppression device operation notice command (production control command DI_CMD), the suppression device non-operating state command (production control command DI_CMD), or the suppression Even if a device operation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) is received, notification (or deletion of notification) according to the command is not performed.

(3) In the case of a control device (saving function) operation warning state This state is a state before the game stop state after exceeding 95000 difference balls. When the player is in a state where the player can obtain a profit, such as during a big win, the game is not immediately stopped, but after the state in which the player can obtain a profit, such as during the big win, is finished, the game is stopped. Therefore, when transitioning to this state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit a suppressing device activation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 .

Note that the transition from (2) to (3) is one-way, and there is no transition from state (3) to state (2) or (1).

(4) In the case of the control device (saving function) operating state This state is a game stop state after exceeding 95,000 difference balls. The game ball launched during fluctuation or stop of fluctuation other than during the jackpot is a winning opening (special symbol 1 start opening 44, special symbol 2 starting opening 45a, upper right general winning opening 49a, upper left general winning opening 49b shown in FIG. 2, A state in which the game is stopped due to exceeding 95,000 difference balls due to the prize balls generated when winning the middle left general prize opening 49c, the lower left general prize opening 49d, and the large prize winning opening (not shown), or , and the state in which the player can obtain a profit, such as during a jackpot, has ended, and the game has been stopped after shifting from the above state (3). Therefore, when shifting to this state, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600 a ) will transmit a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 .

It should be noted that if the number of shots exceeds 95,000 during variation, the above state (2) will be shifted to the state (4) without going through the above state (3).

<Explanation of the image until the activation of the suppression device (saving function)>
Next, an image up to the actuation of the restraining device (saving function) will be explained. FIG. 5 shows a case where the control device activation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 after exceeding 90000 shots during variation.

First, as shown in FIG. 5A, on the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative pattern stops (see image P1, "767" in the illustration), and further the resident pattern stops (see image P2, in the illustration "767") is displayed.

Next, on the liquid crystal display device 41 shown in FIG. 5(b), the decorative pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P1) and the resident pattern is displayed at high speed (see image P2). At this time, when the player gets prize balls and exceeds 90,000 difference balls, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends the suppression device activation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80. will be sent. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a notice of activation of the suppressing device. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 5(c), a display (see image P3) indicating that there are about 5000 shots left until the saving function is activated is displayed.

Next, when the variation of the decorative design stops, and further the variation of the resident design stops, as shown in FIG. 567") is displayed, and the stationary symbol (see image P2, "567" in the drawing) is displayed. At this time, even if the variation of the decorative pattern on the liquid crystal display device 41 stops, and furthermore, the variation of the resident pattern stops, in the case of the above-mentioned (2) suppressing device (saving function) activation notice state, The display (see image P3) indicating that there are about 5,000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated will continue. At this time, the display indicating that there are about 5,000 shots left until the saving function is activated (see image P3) is displayed on the back side of the decorative pattern, or is displayed so that the decorative pattern and the characters in image P3 do not overlap. be. At this time, guidance by voice may be performed in parallel, and notification may be made at the same time as the sound effect by the change effect or the advance notice effect.

Then, when the variation of the decorative design starts and further the variation of the resident design starts, as shown in FIG. , the resident symbols are displayed with high-speed fluctuations (see image P2). At this time, the liquid crystal display device 41 continues to display that there are about 5,000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated (see image P3) in the case of the above-mentioned (2) suppression device (saving function) activation notice state. becomes. As described above, the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) outputs the suppression device activation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD ) is received, within a predetermined period of time, even if a suppressor non-operating state command (effect control command DI_CMD) or a suppressor activation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) is received, there are about 5000 remaining until the saving function is activated. The display (see image P3) indicating departure is deleted or not displayed. In addition, instead of erasing the display of about 5000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated (see image P3) or not displaying it, the size of the display of about 5000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated is reduced. or change the display position. Specifically, since the player who is playing the game can be sufficiently informed that the saving function may be activated if the notification is given for a predetermined period of time, after the predetermined period of time has passed, the display is made small or displayed to the extent that it does not interfere with the game. The position may be a corner of the liquid crystal display device 41 or the like. Furthermore, after reducing the size or changing the display position, when the player finishes the game and goes through the fluctuation stop state and enters the customer waiting state, the display is based on the fact that there are about 5000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated. It may be returned to the size of , or may be displayed during the customer waiting demonstration. This is to prevent the next player from overlooking that there are about 5000 shots remaining until the saving function is activated.

FIG. 6 shows a case where the game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 after exceeding 95000 difference balls during variation. In FIG. 6, it is assumed that the display contents displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 are changed as the difference ball approaches 95000 shots. That is, each time the difference ball increases to 91000 shots, 92000 shots, 93000 shots, and 94000 shots, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends the suppression device activation notice command 2 ( Effect control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation notice command 3 (production control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation notice command 4 (production control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation notice command 5 (production control command DI_CMD) are transmitted. I assume.

As shown in FIG. 6A, on the liquid crystal display device 41, the decorative pattern stops (see image P1, "567" in the illustration), and the resident pattern stops (see image P2, "567" in the illustration). ) is displayed. At this time, the difference ball 94000 shots are exceeded, and the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) transmits to the sub control board 80 the suppressing device activation notice command 5 (effect control command DI_CMD). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a notice of activation of the suppressing device. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 6(a), a display (see image P4) indicating that the saving function will be activated soon is displayed.

Then, when the variation of the decorative pattern starts, and further the variation of the resident pattern starts, the decorative pattern on the liquid crystal display device 41 changes at high speed (see image P1), and further , the resident symbols are displayed with high-speed fluctuations (see image P2). Furthermore, the display (see image P4) indicating that the saving function will be activated soon is also continuously displayed. At this time, when the player wins prize balls and exceeds 95000 difference balls, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) transmits a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80. It will happen. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stop. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. , as shown in Fig. 6(c), [During game stop] saving has been achieved. The display (see image P5) that the game is stopped [game is stopped] is displayed.

By the way, when the game is stopped during such fluctuation, the game is stopped without notifying the player of the lottery result. Furthermore, the output port of the main control CPU 600a that outputs signals to the special symbol display device 51, the normal symbol display device 52, and the 7-segment display device 53a does not perform any symbol variation effect that stops the variation of the decorative symbol. Since it is cleared, the special symbol display device 51, the normal symbol display device 52, and the 7-segment display device 53a are extinguished, and the display of the start pending ball number is also not displayed. This is because, if the symbol variation during execution is a jackpot, the player will feel disadvantageous if the fact is notified, and furthermore, there is a risk of causing trouble with the hall (game hall) side. It's for.

FIG. 7 shows a case where the control device activation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) is sent to the sub-control board 80 after exceeding 95000 difference balls during the jackpot.

As shown in FIG. 7(a), in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, the character "Big win!" A character "Right shot" (see image P7) prompting the player to hit right (the player hits the game ball to the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 using the shooting handle 16) is displayed. At this time, at the top of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, a display (see image P8) indicating that the saving function will soon operate is displayed.

Next, when the jackpot game is started, as shown in FIG. 7(b), instead of the words "big win!" The character being played is displayed (see image P9), and at the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, "Round 1" (see image P10) indicating the round of the jackpot game is displayed. At this time, when the player wins prize balls and exceeds 95,000 difference balls, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) determines that the game state is a jackpot game, so the sub-control board 80 A device operation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) will be transmitted. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a warning of the suppression device activation. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 7(c), display (see image P11) indicating that the saving function will be activated after the winning is completed. In addition, at this time, in order to make the player aware that the saving function is activated, the display is given a higher priority than the effect display during the round, so that the saving function will be activated after the win (image P11) See) is done.

Thus, the jackpot game progresses while the display (see image P11) indicating that the saving function will be activated after such a win is completed. Then, as shown in FIG. 7(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a character saying the line "RUSH!" (Refer to image P9), since the jackpot game has ended, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stop. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. , as shown in Fig. 7(e), [during game stop] saving has been achieved. The display (see image P12) that the game is stopped [game is stopped] is displayed.

By the way, in activating the control device (saving function) described above, even though the character saying "Rush into RUSH!" If the game is stopped, the player cannot obtain the profit that should be obtained, which not only reduces the interest in the game but also causes troubles. Therefore, in this embodiment, the following processing is performed.

<Description of the case of changing the effect during the jackpot in accordance with the case where the control device (saving function) is activated and the game is stopped>
First, the related art will be explained.

The look-ahead determination of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is mechanically processed until immediately before the suppression device (saving function) operates, and the look-ahead command (effect control command DI_CMD) based on the look-ahead determination result is sent to the sub control board 80 sent to. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a executes the look-ahead effect during variation or during the jackpot according to the look-ahead command.

However, when actually performing the look-ahead effect, if it is not determined whether or not to execute the look-ahead effect on the assumption that the control device (saving function) may operate and the game may be stopped, the look-ahead effect There is a possibility that the game will be stopped before the result derived by the look-ahead effect can be seen even though the game is executed and the player has a sense of anticipation. In addition, even if the sub-control CPU 800a executes promotion effect to the special game state after the big win such as probability fluctuation or RUSH state during the big win, the game may be stopped after the big win game. This point will be explained using a specific example.

As shown in FIG. 8(a), in the center of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, characters "Big win!" A character "Right shot" (see image P21) prompting the player to hit right (the player hits the game ball to the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 using the shooting handle 16) is displayed. At this time, a message (see image P22) is displayed on the upper part of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41 to indicate that the saving function will be activated soon.

Next, when the promotion challenge effect is executed during the round game, as shown in FIG. is displayed (see image P23), and a square box image in which "?" is displayed (see image P24). A display of "Round 1" (see image P10) indicating the game round is displayed. It should be noted that whether or not to perform such a promotion effect during the round of the jackpot game is determined by the sub-control CPU 800a, which is a fluctuation pattern command at the start of the jackpot fluctuation transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). (Production control command DI_CMD) or when a jackpot start fanfare command (production control command DI_CMD) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is received, this during the round of the jackpot game. A lottery is performed and determined as to whether or not such a promotion effect is performed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 8(c), even if the RUSH promotion is won and the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "Get RUSH!" When the number of difference balls exceeds 95000, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends the suppression device operation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD ) will be sent. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a warning of the suppression device activation. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 8(c), display (see image P27) indicating that the saving function will be activated after the winning is completed. In addition, at this time, in order to make the player aware that the saving function is activated, the display is given a higher priority than the effect display during the round, so that the saving function will be activated after the win (image P27) See) is done.

Thus, the jackpot game proceeds while the display (see image P27) indicating that the saving function will be activated after such a win is completed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8(d), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays "RUSH rush!" indicating that the jackpot game is over and the special game state after the jackpot game is entered by winning the RUSH promotion. Even if the character saying the line is displayed (see image P23), since the jackpot game is over, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80. will be sent. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stop. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. , as shown in Fig. 8(e), [during game stop] saving has been achieved. The display (see image P28) that the game is stopped [game is stopped] is displayed.

However, in this case, the player cannot obtain the profit that should be obtained, which not only reduces the player's interest in the game, but also causes trouble. This is the same for the holding continuous effect during the big hit (the effect of notifying that the current start holding ball contains a big hit). It should be noted that whether or not to perform this holding consecutive effect is determined by the sub-control CPU 800a, similarly to the promotion effect, by the variation pattern command (effect When a control command DI_CMD) is received, or when a jackpot start fanfare command (performance control command DI_CMD) transmitted from a main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is received, a lottery is made and determined.

Therefore, in this embodiment, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives a look-ahead command (effect control command DI_CMD), before and after that, the game stop such as the suppression device operation command, the suppression device operation warning command, etc. is approaching, or When a game stop command is received, etc., the read-ahead performance and the promotion performance are restricted or canceled according to the state. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the cause of the player's loss of interest in the game and the trouble caused by not being able to obtain the profit despite notifying the player of the profit that should be obtained, as in the conventional art. For the control up to and after forced termination, appropriate processing can be performed without affecting control related to other games.

To explain this point using a specific example, the sub-control CPU 800a has already received the jackpot start fanfare command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). Check the contents of the suppression device activation notice command. In this embodiment, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) controls the sub control board 80 as the difference ball increases to 91,000, 92,000, 93,000, and 94,000 shots. Device operation notice command 2 (production control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation advance notice command 3 (production control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation advance notice command 4 (production control command DI_CMD), suppression device operation advance notice command 5 (production control command DI_CMD) is expected to be sent. Here, the state in which the suppressing device activation notice command 5 indicating the remaining 1000 shots is received will be described as an example.

The sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether or not the received jackpot start fanfare command (effect control command DI_CMD) is a jackpot where 1000 or more prize balls can be obtained. Here, it is assumed that there are two types of jackpots: 10R jackpot (jackpot with the possibility of increasing the number of difference balls by 1300) or 4R jackpot (jackpot with the possibility of increasing the number of difference balls by 400). The sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether the received jackpot start fanfare command is a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot.

By the way, at this time, as shown in FIG. 9(a), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays characters "Big win!" A small letter "Right shot" (see image P31) at the lower right corner of the screen prompting the player to hit the game ball to the right side of the game area 40 of the game board 4 using the shooting handle 16. is displayed, and at the top of the screen, there is a message that the saving function will be activated soon (see image P32).

Next, when the sub-control CPU 800a confirms that it is a 10R jackpot, there is a possibility that the suppression device (saving function) will be activated during the jackpot. When the variation pattern command is received at the start of the variation, or when the jackpot start fanfare command is received and it is confirmed that it is a 10R jackpot, the promotion performance during the jackpot or the pending continuous performance is not executed. Or avoid lottery. As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a normal effect during the jackpot round. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(b), instead of the character "big hit!" (see image P33), and at the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, "Round 1" (see image P34) indicating the round of the jackpot game is displayed. In other words, by executing the normal round effect, a state is maintained in which the control device (saving function) can be activated at any time.

Next, when the player wins prize balls and exceeds 95,000 difference balls, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) sends the control device to the sub control board 80 because the game state is a jackpot game. An operation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) will be transmitted. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a warning of the suppression device activation. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. As shown in FIG. 9(c), a display (see image P35) indicating that the saving function will be activated after the winning is completed. In addition, at this time, in order to make the player aware that the saving function is activated, the priority of the display is higher than the effect display during the round, so that the saving function will be activated after the winning is completed (image P35) See) is done.

By the way, this round effect is to perform a round effect corresponding to the operation of the control device (saving function). For example, as shown in FIG. 9(c), the liquid crystal display device 41 displays a character saying "Good job!" (see image P33).

Next, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives a jackpot end ending command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), it will perform a effect in line with the game stop after the jackpot. . For example, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the text "Congratulation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P36). Thus, by doing so, the player can get a sense of satisfaction that he has obtained all the profits, and thus the player's interest in the game can be improved.

Next, since the jackpot game has ended, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control board 80 . In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stop. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. , as shown in Fig. 9(e), [during game stop] saving has been achieved. The display (see image P37) that the game is stopped [game is stopped] is displayed.

However, since the player is not notified of the profit that should be obtained if the promotion effect during the jackpot or the holding consecutive effect is not executed, It is possible to eliminate the cause of the decrease in interest in the game and the trouble. Therefore, the control up to the forced termination and the control after the forced termination can be appropriately processed without affecting the control related to other games.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 800a confirms that it is a 4R jackpot, as in the conventional case, the fluctuation pattern command (effect control command DI_CMD ) or when receiving a jackpot start fanfare command (effect control command DI_CMD) transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a), promotion effect or holding continuous effect during the round of the jackpot game. A lottery will be held as to whether or not to perform This is because even if the number of difference balls increases by 400, the control device (saving function) will not operate yet, so there is no problem even if the promotion effect or the holding consecutive effect is executed.

However, there is a possibility that the difference pitches have increased since the sub-control CPU 800a received the suppressing device activation notice command 5. Therefore, in consideration of such a case, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) may transmit the number of out balls and the expected number of winning balls command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control CPU 800a. In this way, the sub-control CPU 800a can manage the detailed difference in the number of balls, so even in the case of a 4R jackpot, it is possible to determine whether or not the control device (saving function) is activated. It becomes possible. Therefore, an appropriate presentation can be executed.

<Description of game ball payout processing when the control device (saving function) is activated and the game is stopped>
By the way, the difference balls described above are controlled by the main control CPU 600a, as shown in FIG. It is based on the number of winning balls counted by the game balls entering the winning opening 49c, the lower left general winning opening 49d, and the big winning opening (not shown). Therefore, it is not the number of game balls actually paid out. Therefore, when the control device (saving function) is activated and the game is stopped, there is a possibility that the actual game ball payout processing cannot catch up.

Therefore, in this embodiment, even if the game is stopped, communication of the payout control command PAY_CMD regarding the payout of the game ball between the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and the payout/launch control board 70 is continued. make it That is, it is only the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) that stops the game, and the payout/launch control board 70 only operates in response to the payout control command PAY_CMD from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). , There is no need to bring the payout/launch control board 70 itself into a game stop state. Therefore, even when the game is stopped, communication of the payout control command PAY_CMD regarding the payout of the game ball between the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and the payout/launch control board 70 is continued.

To explain this point in more detail, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) and the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a) are connected from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a) when the game is stopped. When the game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the control CPU 800a), thereafter, the effect control command DI_CMD cannot be transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a). do not have. Then, in the game stop state, the power supply of the pachinko game machine 1 is cut off, the RAM clear switch 620 is not pressed, and the main control RAM 600c is not cleared. remain. Even in that case, the payout control command PAY_CMD is transmitted from the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) to the payout/launch control board 70 so that the payout process for the prize balls that have not yet been paid out is performed. As a result, the payout/launch control board 70 executes the payout of the game balls for the prize balls that have not yet been paid out.

Thus, by doing so, it is possible to eliminate the situation in which the game balls that should have been paid out are not paid out due to the stoppage of the game. Appropriate processing can be performed without affecting the control related to

<Explanation of the stage according to the state of the difference ball until the suppression device (saving function) is activated>
By the way, as described above, (1) when the control device (saving function) is not in operation, (2) when the control device (saving function) is in a warning state, and (3) when the control device (saving function) is in a warning state. In the case of (4), the control device (saving function) is activated, and the stage is divided according to the difference ball state until the control device (saving function) is activated. This is because if the game is suddenly stopped during the jackpot game just because the number of shots exceeds 95,000, the player feels that he or she is at a disadvantage, which reduces the interest in the game. because of fear. Therefore, in this embodiment, the change in the state leading to the game stop is made different depending on whether the game state when exceeding 95,000 difference balls is during symbol fluctuation or during a big win. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the interest in the game will be reduced, so that the control up to the forced termination and the control after the forced termination can be appropriately processed without affecting the control related to other games. It can be carried out.

By the way, in this embodiment, even if 95,000 difference balls are exceeded during the jackpot game, the game is not immediately stopped. At that time, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off and restored, the difference ball counter is initialized (100,000 shots are set (cleared)) as described above, so that the jackpot game ends. Also, the game will not be stopped. Therefore, in this embodiment, in order to avoid such a situation, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered off for some reason before the game is stopped, the pachinko game machine 1 is restored by power failure. will not initialize the difference ball counter. Thus, by doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is not stopped even though the game is originally supposed to be stopped.

<Explanation about the relationship with the suppression device (saving function) when an illegal error occurs>
By the way, when a magnetic sensor, a radio wave sensor, or a vibration sensor mounted on the fraud detection board 55 detects a player's fraudulent activity, an error notification with a high priority may be given without stopping the game. , the game may be stopped.

First, when the magnetic sensor, radio sensor, or vibration sensor mounted on the fraud detection board 55 detects a fraudulent act of the player, a fraudulent error is reported without stopping the game.

When the fraud detection board 55 detects the player's fraud, the main control CPU 600a transmits a fraud error command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display an illegal error. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. , the contents of the illegal error will be displayed. Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a signal to inform the sound LSI 801 of the illegal error by voice in order to perform the illegal error by voice. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound from the speaker 17 so that the illegal error is output by sound.

On the other hand, when 95000 difference balls are exceeded, the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) will transmit a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 . In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stop. As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. is displayed as shown in FIGS. 6(c), 7(e), 8(e) and 9(e). Further, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits a signal for notifying the game stop by voice to the sound LSI 801 in order to notify the game stop by voice. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reproduces the sound from the speaker 17 so as to issue a game stop by sound.

By the way, when the cheating detection board 55 detects the player's cheating and when the game is stopped due to exceeding 95,000 difference balls, both are necessary information, so it is necessary to notify them. However, on the one hand, in order to report an error due to fraud, the control device (saving function) operates to notify the game stop state, and on the other hand, the hall (game arcade) side detects that the player has committed fraud before the game stops. It is necessary to notify an error due to illegality so that the wrong person will notice.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the suppression device (saving function) is activated and the sub-control CPU 800a receives the game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD), the sub-control CPU 800a will not notify the error due to illegality. 6(c), 7(e), 8(e), and 9(e) are displayed on the display device 41, and the sound emitted from the speaker 17 is illegal. Give priority to error notification. Errors with a lower degree of urgency than illegal errors such as firing position warning notifications such as right-handed warning notifications and left-handed warning notifications are erased when the game is stopped. To explain this point in detail, in the normal game state, these errors are caused by the error management processing of the timer interrupt processing described later in the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a). It will be transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a). Also, at this time, when the game is stopped, an error with a low degree of urgency is erased. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) is triggered by receiving the game stop command, or by receiving the error erasure command transmitted together with the game stop command. , an error with a low degree of urgency is deleted.

By the way, as described above, the ball clogging error related to the prize balls and the supply shortage error due to the lack of game balls in the pachinko game machine 1 are caused by the prize balls that have not been paid out yet even if the game is stopped. Therefore, the sub-control CPU 800a gives priority to the error related to the prize ball won by the player over the game stop notification. However, in this case, even if the game is stopped, since the error management process of the timer interrupt process is executed, the effect control command DI_CMD corresponding to the occurrence of the error is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a). The Rukoto. However, at this time, as described above, an error with a low degree of urgency is erased by the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) (error notification is not performed). Since the illegal error notification is performed by the sub-control CPU 800a side, it will be erased when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from power failure.

Thus, in this manner, the control up to and after the forced termination can be appropriately processed without affecting the control related to other games.

Next, a case will be described in which the game is stopped when the magnetic sensor, radio wave sensor, or vibration sensor mounted on the fraud detection board 55 detects fraudulent activity by the player.

When the game is stopped due to an illegal error, the game is stopped based on an illegal game stop flag different from the game stop flag indicating that the game is stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function). In addition, this illegal error means that the game stop state of the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is canceled by restoring the pachinko gaming machine 1 from power failure. In this case, unlike the power failure recovery by the operation of the control device (saving function), even if the power failure recovery of the pachinko game machine 1 is performed without pressing the RAM clear switch 620 and clearing the main control RAM 600c, the game is stopped. The state will be canceled.

By the way, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from power failure, the difference ball counter is initialized (100,000 shots are set (cleared)) as described above. However, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from power failure due to an illegal error, the differential ball counter is not initialized. This is because the difference ball counter should be initialized every time the hall (game center) is closed for the day, but if the difference ball counter is initialized during the business due to an illegal error, it is malicious. If the player intentionally causes an illegal error by magnetism or vibration and causes the pachinko game machine 1 to recover from power failure, the difference ball counter will be initialized. This will hinder the operation of the control device (saving function). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from power failure due to an illegal error, the difference ball counter is not initialized. After the game is stopped, even if the magnetic sensor, the radio wave sensor, or the vibration sensor mounted on the fraud detection board 55 detects fraudulent activity by the player, profits such as new prize balls are generated. Therefore, the hall (playground) will not be disadvantaged even if the fraud is committed.

<Description of the case where the game is stopped due to the operation of the control device (saving function) and then reset due to an illegal error>
After the game is stopped due to the operation of the control device (saving function), an illegal error may generate an abnormal reset signal and reset the main control CPU 600a. An illegal error occurs when an unexpected access occurs, such as when an address address is specified beyond the final address address of the program area of the main control ROM 600b to access that area. When such an illegal error occurs, an abnormal reset signal is generated, only the main control CPU 600a is reset, and control processing is resumed from the start address of the program stored in the main control ROM 600b. However, the main control RAM 600c is not cleared. Therefore, since the value stored in the main control RAM 600c is maintained, the game stop flag indicating that the game is to be stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function) retains the value (for example, 5AH) indicating that the game is currently stopped. likely to be However, in this case, since the backup process at the time of power-off is not executed, the normal backup information such as the backup flag is not set in the main control RAM 600c. Therefore, even if the pachinko game machine 1 is restored from power failure, backup restoration is not performed.

Therefore, in this embodiment, in a situation where an illegal error occurs, even if the game is stopped before the reset due to the illegal error, the main control RAM 600c is cleared due to the backup abnormality, or the main control RAM 600c is abnormal. The main control RAM 600c is cleared and the game program is started by performing the setting change processing of the setting contents of the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player. This is because when the game is resumed while the game is stopped, the values related to the prize balls stored in the main control RAM 600c may be rewritten due to the occurrence of an illegal error. At this time, as explained above, since the payout process for the prize balls that have not yet been paid out is performed, the rewritten value stored in the main control RAM 600c is treated as if the game was won before the game was stopped. As a result, unexpected prize balls are paid out to the player, and there is a possibility that the hall (game arcade) side suffers a disadvantage. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control RAM 600c is cleared and the game program is started. As a result, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the hall (game hall) side suffers a disadvantage, and thus, the control up to the forced termination and the control after the forced termination can be performed appropriately without affecting the control related to other games. can be processed.

<Description of the ball lending button when the game is stopped due to the operation of the control device (saving function)>
In the present embodiment, the ball lending operation by the ball lending button 11 is enabled in consideration of the case where the player wants to make a payment after making all the game balls when a small amount of money remains on the lending card. . That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the ball lending button 11 sends the ball lending signal to the CR unit (not shown) arranged adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 without going through the payout/launch control board 70. It is supposed to be sent. Then, the CR unit receives this and transmits a ball lending request signal to the payout/launch control board 70 . Upon receipt of this signal, the payout/launch control board 70 pays out game balls to the player, and when the payout is completed, a ball lending completion signal is transmitted to the CR unit. Therefore, even if the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) stops the game, the ball lending process will be performed.

Thus, in this manner, the control up to and after the forced termination can be appropriately processed without affecting the control related to other games.

By the way, when the game is stopped, switch management processing for timer interrupt processing, which will be described later, in the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) is not executed. To obtain information as to whether or not the mouth switch 45a1, the upper right general winning mouth switch 49a1, the upper left common winning mouth switch 49b1, the middle left common winning mouth switch 49c1, the lower left common winning mouth switch 49d1, and the big winning mouth switch 46c are turned on. can't. Therefore, when the game is stopped, if the game ball shot to the game area 40 using the shooting handle 16 before the game is stopped still exists in the game area 40, the game ball 4, the special pattern 1 starter switch 44a, the special pattern 2 starter switch 45a1, the upper right general prize winner switch 49a1, the upper left general prize winner switch 49b1, the middle left general prize winner switch 49c1, and the lower left general prize winner switch 49d1. Even if it does, since the game ball cannot be detected, the prize is invalidated, and no prize ball is generated. This is because, in the event that the ON/OFF state of the switch is affected by illegality such as radio wave goto, and prize balls are generated, the timer (to be described later) in the main control board 60 (main control CPU 600a) continues even after the game is stopped. If the switch management process of the interrupt process is executed, there is a possibility that prize balls are obtained illegally while the game is stopped. This may cause damage to the hall (playground) side. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game is stopped, the game balls still existing in the game area 40 are the special symbol 1 starter switch 44a, the special symbol 2 starter switch 45a1, and the special symbol 1 starter switch 44a shown in FIG. Even if the ball enters the upper right general prize winning port switch 49a1, the upper left general prize winning port switch 49b1, the left middle general prize winning port switch 49c1, and the lower left general prize winning port switch 49d1, the game ball is not detected.

<Description of the decoration lamp when the game is stopped due to the operation of the control device (saving function)>
By the way, when the game is stopped, it is preferable to reduce the brightness of the decoration lamps, or to turn off all the decoration lamps, or to turn on some of the decoration lamps and turn off the rest of the lamps. This is because it is better to suppress power consumption since the game has been stopped.

<Main control: description of the program>
Here, the processing method for the various contents described above will be described in detail below. First, the outline of the programs stored in the main control ROM 600b (see FIG. 4) processed by the main control board 60 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 10 to 29. FIG.

First, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal is sent to the effect that the DC voltage generated by the voltage generator 1300 of the power supply board 130 (see FIG. 4) is supplied to each control board. , in response to the signal, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) reads out the program stored in the main control ROM 600b and performs the main control main processing shown in FIG. At this time, the main control CPU 600a first sets itself to an interrupt disabled state (step S1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs stack pointer setting processing for setting the value of the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a corresponding to the final address of the normal stack area (step S2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) incorporated in the main control CPU 600a (step S3), and clears the output port for outputting the firing control signal (step S4).

Subsequently, the main control CPU 600a sets the activation waiting time of the sub-control board 80 (step S5), decrements (-1) the set waiting time (step S6), and clears the watchdog timer (WDT) not shown. (step S7).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the set waiting time has become "0" (step S8), and if it has not become "0" (step S8: ≠ 0), returns to the processing of step S7. , "0" (step S8:=0), the process proceeds to step S9.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice, and are stored in an internal register (not shown) of the main control CPU 600a, and the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is confirmed (step S9). If the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S10: YES), the process returns to step S9. The process proceeds to step S11. That is, the main control CPU 600a repeats the same processing until the abnormal voltage signal ALARM changes to the normal level (that is, "H" level) (steps S9 to S10). By acquiring the abnormal voltage signal ALARM twice in this manner, an accurate signal can be read.

Next, the main control CPU 600a permits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S11), and initializes the work area of the main control RAM 600c (step S12). Specifically, 00H is set in the power failure check counter, and 01H is set in the system operation status.

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the sub-control board 80 a processing command (effect control command DI_CMD) for displaying a standby screen on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S13).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears a watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S14), and confirms whether or not a signal (power-on signal) indicating that power has been turned on from the payout control board 70 ( step S15). If the power-on signal has not been received (step S15: OFF), the process returns to step S14, and if the power-on signal has been received (step S15: ON), the process proceeds to step S16.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and the setting key switch 630, and saves them in the working area of the main control RAM 600c (step S16).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a door open signal indicating whether or not the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. The signal of the switch 630 is acquired (step S17), and it is confirmed whether or not all of them are ON (step S18). If all are ON (step S18: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs setting switching processing (step S19).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting switching processing>
Here, this setting switching process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

First, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching start command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that the setting is being changed to the sub control board 80 (step S50).

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the backup flag (step S51). The backup flag is data indicating whether or not backup processing has been executed when a voltage drop due to a power failure or the like is detected in the power failure check processing shown in FIG. The reason why this backup flag is cleared is to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. is.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the system operation status to 02H (step S52), and sets the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It acquires it and sets it in the W register (step S53). Specifically, if the set values are, for example, "1" to "6", the program associates the set values "1" to "6" with the values "00H" to "05H". It will be set in the W register.

Next, the main control CPU 600a compares the value set in the W register with the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S54). . Then, the main control CPU 600a, if the value set in the W register is greater than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S55 : YES), it is judged to be an abnormal value, and 00H is set in the W register (step S56).

On the other hand, if the value set in the W register is smaller than the set maximum value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S55: NO), the normal value , and the process proceeds to step S57.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets ON a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of a hall (game hall) via an external terminal (not shown). is output to a hall computer (not shown) through an external terminal (not shown) (step S57).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets 00H to the LED common port (step S58).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the value set in the W register to the LED data port (step S59).

Next, the main control CPU 600a turns on the LED common port that displays the set value (step S60).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so as to wait 4 ms, and performs a countdown process (step S61). In this process, when confirming changes in the level data of the RAM clear switch 620 (see FIG. 4) and the setting key switch 630 (see FIG. 4), it is necessary to wait at least 4 ms after the previous acquisition of the switch level. , to confirm that the level data is not changed due to irregularities such as noise. Furthermore, when checking the change in the voltage abnormality signal in the subsequent power supply abnormality check process and counting the power supply abnormality confirmation counter, by setting a time of 4 ms, the "L" level of the voltage abnormality signal becomes noise. It is also a process for confirming that it is not irregular level data.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power supply abnormality check processing (step S62). This power supply abnormality check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of power failure check processing>
As shown in FIG. 13, the main control CPU 600a acquires the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (see FIG. 4) output from the power supply board 130 (voltage monitoring unit 1310) (see FIG. 4) twice (step S80), It is checked whether or not the levels of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM obtained twice match (step S81). If they match (step S81: YES), the main control CPU 600a checks the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM (step S82), and if they do not match (step S81: NO), the process returns to step S80.

Next, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "H" level (step S82: OFF), the main control CPU 600a clears the power abnormality confirmation counter (step S83) and ends the power abnormality check process.

On the other hand, if the level of the voltage abnormality signal ALARM is "L" level (step S82: ON), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the power supply abnormality confirmation counter (step S84), and changes the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter to Confirm (step S85). If the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is not 2 or more (step S85: NO), the power supply abnormality check process is finished.

On the other hand, if the value of the power supply abnormality confirmation counter is 2 or more (step S85: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a power interruption command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating that the power supply has been cut off to the sub control board 80. (step S86).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the system operation status (step S87). If the value of the system operation status is 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is in progress (step S87: YES), the backup flag is not set to ON, and the process proceeds to step S89. In this way, it is possible to detect in step S21 shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, a case where the main control RAM 600c is not normally backed up due to a power failure for some reason during the setting switching process.

On the other hand, if the value of the system operation status is not 02H, it is determined that the setting change process is not being performed (step S87: NO), and the backup flag is set to ON (step S88).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prohibits data writing to the main control RAM 600c (step S89), and clears the output data of all output ports (step S90). Then, timer interrupt is prohibited (step S91), and infinite loop processing is repeated to wait for the voltage to drop.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting switching processing>
Thus, after completing the power supply abnormality check process (step S62) through the above process, the main control CPU 600a determines from the previous and current level data of the RAM clear switch 620 and the level data of the setting key switch 630, The switch edge data of the RAM clear switch 620 signal and the switch edge data of the setting key switch 630 signal are created (step S63). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c, and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S64: NO), the process proceeds to step S65, and the setting key switch 630 is OFF. If so (step S64: YES), the process proceeds to step S67.

Next, if the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S65: NO), the main control CPU 600a increments (+1) the value of the W register (step S66), and returns to the process of step S54.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S65: NO), the process returns to step S57.

Thus, the above processing is repeated until the setting key switch 630 is turned off, and when the setting key switch 630 is turned off, the main control CPU 600a stores the value of the W register in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). Overwrite the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, the set value of "00H" to "05H" corresponding to "1" to "6") and store it (step S67).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs a setting confirmation display to the LED data port (step S68).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a setting switching end command (effect control command DI_CMD) reflecting the setting value to the sub control board 80 (step S69).

<Main control: Description of main processing>
Thus, after completing the setting switching process (step S19) shown in FIG. 10 through the processes described above, the main control CPU 600a proceeds to the process of step S26 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the signals of the RAM clear switch 620 and the signals of the setting key switch 630 are all ON (step S18). : NO), the main control CPU 600a performs the process of step S20 shown in FIG.

That is, the main control CPU 600a stores the set value of the probability of generating a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, "00H to "05H"), and confirms whether or not it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (for example, "05H" corresponding to "6") (step S20). If it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (step S20: YES), it is checked whether or not the backup flag is set to ON (step S21).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of RAM error processing>
If it is equal to or less than the set maximum value (step S20: NO) or if the backup flag is not set to ON (step S21: NO), the main control CPU 600a indicates to the sub-control board 80 that there is a RAM error. An error command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted (step S22).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs an error indication to the LED data port (step S23).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power failure check processing (step S24), returns to the processing of step S23, and repeats the processing. This power supply abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the backup flag is set to ON (step S21: YES), the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is checked (step S25).

<Main control: Main processing: Description of RAM clear processing>
When the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is ON (step S25: YES), or when the setting switching process (step S19) shown in FIG. The area is not cleared, but the normal RAM area and normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared (step S26). Since the normal RAM area and normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c are cleared, the game state becomes the normal game state. Therefore, at this time, since the game stop flag indicating that the game is stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function) is cleared, the game stop state is cancelled. Further, when the game is stopped due to an illegal error, the illegal game stop flag is also cleared.

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the RAM clearing notification timer to 30 seconds (30s) (step S27), and through an external terminal (not shown), the hall computer (Fig. not shown) is set to 30 seconds (30s) (step S28).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs initial value setting in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S29), and proceeds to the process of step S41.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the signal of the RAM clear switch 620 is OFF (step S25: NO), the main control CPU 600a outputs a door open signal indicating whether or not the glass door frame 5 shown in FIG. 1 is open, and a setting key switch. 630 signals are acquired (step S30), and it is confirmed whether or not they are all ON (step S31). If all are not ON (step S31: NO), the process proceeds to step S40.

<Main control: Main processing: Description of setting confirmation processing>
On the other hand, if all are ON (step S31: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits a set value command (effect control command DI_CMD) reflecting the set value to the sub control board 80 (step S32).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a timer for outputting a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of the hall (game hall) via an external terminal (not shown) for 30 seconds. ) (step S33).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets ON a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of the hall (game hall) via an external terminal (not shown). A security signal is output to a hall computer (not shown) via a terminal for 30 seconds (30s) set by the timer (step S34).

Next, the main control CPU 600a outputs the set value to the LED data port (step S35).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets a predetermined value in a register in the main control CPU 600a so as to wait 4 ms, and performs a countdown process (step S36).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs power supply abnormality check processing (step S37). This power supply abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a creates switch edge data for the setting key switch 630 signal from the previous and current level data of the setting key switch 630 (step S38). The main control CPU 600a stores the created edge data in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4).

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the edge data stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S39), and if the setting key switch 630 is ON (step S39: NO), the process of step S34 back to

<Main control: Description of main processing>
On the other hand, if the setting key switch 630 is OFF (step S39: YES), initial values such as a backup flag and an error detection timer are set in a part of the main control RAM 600c (step S40). At this time, if the game is to be stopped due to an illegal error, the initial value is set (cleared) to the illegal game stop flag. Therefore, even if the pachinko game machine 1 is restored from power failure without depressing the RAM clear switch 620 and clearing the main control RAM 600c, the game stop state due to the illegal error is eliminated.

Thus, in this embodiment, the main control RAM 600c is cleared due to a backup abnormality, or the main control RAM 600c is abnormal, and the setting change process of the setting contents of the probability of generating a game state advantageous to the player is performed. By doing so, the main control RAM 600c is cleared and the game program is started. As a result, even if the values related to the prize balls stored in the main control RAM 600c are rewritten due to the occurrence of an illegal error, it is possible to reduce the situation in which the hall (game hall) side suffers a disadvantage. Appropriate processing can be performed for control up to forced termination and control after forced termination without affecting control related to other games.

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits to the sub-control board 80 a command (effect control command DI_CMD) indicating power failure recovery by RAM clearing or power failure recovery by backup (step S41).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a game state notification information update process for updating the game state notification information (step S42).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the outside game start setting (step S43).

<Main control: Description of setting to start playing outside the area>
Here, the out-of-area game start setting will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, the out-of-area game start setting first saves the stack pointer of the used area (during normal processing) to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S100).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms a game stop flag indicating that the game is to be stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function) (step S101). If the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S101:=5AH), the main control CPU 600a determines that the game is in a stopped state, and shifts to the game stop process (step S102).

<Main control: Description of game stop processing>
This game stop processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. 15. First, the main control CPU 600a sets the game stop flag to 5AH (step S110).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets ON a security signal to be output to a hall computer (not shown) used for managing game islands of a hall (game hall) via an external terminal (not shown). is output to a hall computer (not shown) through an external terminal (not shown) (step S111).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 (step S112). As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list related to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a game stoppage. In response to this, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. 41 is displayed as shown in FIGS. 6(c), 7(e), 8(e), and 9(e).

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits an error erasure command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 (step S113). As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a stops announcing an error with a lower degree of urgency than an illegal error such as a firing position warning notification, such as a right-handed strike warning notification or a left-handed strike warning notification. If the sub-control CPU 800a stops reporting an error with a low degree of urgency upon receipt of the game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD), the process of step S113 is unnecessary.

Next, the main control CPU 600a transmits a command to stop the shooting of game balls to the payout/shooting control board 70 (step S114), and finishes the game stopping process. In addition, when the payout/launch control board 70 receives this command, it processes the signal from the launch handle 16 as invalid even if it receives the signal.

<Main control: Description of setting to start playing outside the area>
Thus, after completing such a game stop process, as shown in FIG. 14, the main control CPU 600a restores the stack pointer of the used area (during normal processing) that was saved in the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c. (step S108), and the processing for setting the start of the game outside the area ends.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set to 5AH (step S101: ≠5AH), the main control CPU 600a determines that the game is not in the game stop state, and checks the operating state flag (step S103).

This operation state flag manages the state until the game is stopped by a value. By setting "1" in the case of an operation notice state, "2" in the case of (3) suppression device (saving function) operation warning state, and "3" in the case of (4) suppression device (saving function) operation state. managing.

Thus, if "2" is not set to such an operating state flag (step S103: ≠2), the main control CPU 600a sets the initial value to the difference ball counter (sets (clears) 100,000 shots). (Step S104). That is, (1) when the restraint device (saving function) is not in operation, (2) only when the restraint device (saving function) is in the state of notice of activation, and (4) when the restraint device (saving function) is in the activated state, Since 5AH is set in the game stop flag, the initial value is not set to the ball difference counter), and the initial value is set to the ball difference counter. In this way, in the case of (3) the control device (saving function) operation warning state, even if the pachinko game machine 1 is restored from power failure, it is possible to prevent the initial value from being set to the differential ball counter. . Thus, by doing so, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the game is not stopped even though the game is originally supposed to be stopped.

When the game is to be stopped due to an illegal error, the initial value is not set to the difference ball counter that has restored the pachinko game machine 1 from power failure. As a result, it is possible to prevent the operation of the suppressing device (saving function) from being hindered.

By the way, at this time, as described above, if the pachinko gaming machine 1 is restored from power failure, the illegal game stop flag will be cleared. However, when an initial value is set in the differential ball counter, the value may be checked to determine whether or not to set the initial value. Then, after the determination, the flag that does not set the initial value to the difference pitch counter may be cleared.

Next, after completing the process of step S104, the main control CPU 600a sets the operation state flag to the initial value "0", sets the operation state command flag to the initial value "0" (step S106), and sets the operation state command flag to the initial value "0" (step S108). , and the processing for setting the start of the game outside the area is completed.

This operating state command flag manages whether or not a command has been sent to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) when the operating state is switched. That is, the status is managed by assigning "0" when no command is sent, "1" when a suppressing device activation warning command is sent, and "2" when a suppressing device activation warning command is sent. there is

On the other hand, if the operation state flag is set to "2" (step S103:=2), the main control CPU 600a transmits a restraining device operation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control board 80 (step S105). ). As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list related to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display a warning of the suppression device activation. In response to this, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. 7(c), (d), FIGS. 8(c), (d), and FIGS. 9(c), (d).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the operating state command flag to the value set in the operating state flag (step S107), performs the process of step S108, and finishes the outside-area game start setting process.

By the way, regarding the operating state flag and the operating state command flag, the game stop flag is cleared and the operating state flag and the operating state command flag are also cleared at the time of the processing shown in step S26 shown in FIG.

<Main control: Description of main processing>
Thus, after finishing the processing of the outside game start setting (step S43) shown in FIG. 11, the main control CPU 600a sets the internal function register (step S44). Specifically, the launch control signal is set to ON and transmitted to the payout/launch control board 70 . Thereby, the payout/shooting control board 70 controls to start the shooting operation of the game ball. It also sets the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit), which is provided inside the main control CPU 600a and has a function of generating a constant cycle pulse output, a function of measuring time, and the like. That is, the main control CPU 600a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that a timer interrupt occurs periodically every 4 ms.

Next, the main control CPU 600a calculates the performance such as the total number of game balls shot into the game area 40 including the number of winning balls and the number of non-winning balls in a state in which interruption to itself is prohibited (step S45). The processing of prize ball winning number management processing 1 is performed (step S46). Then, after performing various random number counter updating processes (step S47), the main control CPU 600a returns to the interrupt permission state (step S48), returns to step S45, and repeats the processing of steps S45 to S48. process.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Here, with reference to FIGS. 16 to 20, the prize ball winning number management process 1 will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 16, the prize ball winning number management process 1 first executes a saving process for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S120).

Next, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S121).

<Main control: Description of initial setting of RAM area for measurement>
This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 17. As shown in FIG. 17, the main control CPU 600a (see FIG. 4) first checks the RAM error flag (step S130). If the RAM error flag is set to ON, it is determined that it does not indicate any value of "1" to "6" (step S130: YES), and an abnormality occurs in the main control RAM 600c (RAM error). , Steps S131 and S132 are skipped, and the process proceeds to Step S133.

On the other hand, if the RAM error flag is set to OFF, the main control CPU 600a determines that it indicates any value from "1" to "6" (step S130: NO), A value is acquired (step S131). Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the value of the acquired initialized flag is 5AH (step S132). If it is not 5AH (step S132: NO), the initialized flag is set to 5AH (step S133), the measurement RAM area is initialized (cleared) (step S134), and the measurement RAM area initialization process is executed. Finish. On the other hand, if it is 5AH (step S132: YES), it is determined that the measurement RAM area has already been initialized, and the initialization process for the measurement RAM area ends.

Thus, when the obtained setting value does not indicate any value of "1" to "6", the measurement (described later) corresponding to the current setting value is not performed normally. Therefore, even if it has been initialized, the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c should be cleared.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control CPU 600a initializes the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S121), and then executes count processing (step S122).

<Main control: Description of count processing>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 18. As shown in FIG. 18, the main control CPU 600a generates a special game state advantageous to the player stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). A set value (for example, a set value of "1" to "6") of the probability to cause is obtained, and the current set value is used as an offset to select a count counter table according to the set value (step S140).

By the way, contents corresponding to set values 1 to 6 are stored in this count counter table.

That is, in the count counter table for set value 1,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Set value 1 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 1,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 1,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 1,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 2,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Set value 2 first role cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2,
Cumulative out counter 1 for set value 2,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 2,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Set value 3 first role cumulative prize ball counter 1,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 3,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 3,
Cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 3,
Cumulative out counter 2 for set value 3,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 4,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Set value 4 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 4,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 1 for set value 4,
cumulative out counter 2 for set value 4,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 5,
1st accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
First accessory cumulative award ball counter 2 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 5,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 5,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 5,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 5,
is stored.

In the count counter table for set value 6,
total prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Total winning ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Set value 6 first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1,
First accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 6,
Second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 6,
cumulative out counter 1 for setpoint 6,
cumulative out counter 2 for setpoint 6,
is stored.

Therefore, for example, if the current set value is "2", the count counter table for set value 2 will be selected. Note that the count counter table corresponding to the set values described above is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, in step S507 shown in FIG. 29, which will be described later, the main control CPU 600a stores the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the input flag of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, and the left middle general The input flag of the winning opening switch 49c1, the input flag of the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, and the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting opening switch 44a are acquired (step S141). Then, these input flags are checked (step S142), and if all the input flags are OFF (step S142: NO), the process proceeds to step S146, and if any one of the input flags is ON ( Step S142: YES), total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set It is added to the value of total prize ball counter 1) for value 2 (step S143). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, five winning balls will be played. ”, +5 is added to the total winning ball counter 1) for set value 2. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) is +10 (x the number of input flags in the ON state minutes). Furthermore, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 start port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls will be played, so the total prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current set value is "2") If so, add +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S144). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S144: NO), the process proceeds to step S146.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S144: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds the value of the cumulative winning ball counter (step S145). Specifically, if the input flag of the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1 is in the ON state, 5 are added to the value of the accumulated prize ball counter because five prize balls are given. If the input flags of the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the middle left general winning opening switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1 are in the ON state, 10 prize balls are awarded for one input flag in the ON state. Therefore, +10 (the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative winning ball counter. Further, if the input flag of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 (x the number of input flags in the ON state) is added to the value of the cumulative prize ball counter. It should be noted that this cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a1 stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S507 shown in FIG. 29 (step S146). If this input flag is OFF (step S147: NO), the process proceeds to step S152. Setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) (step S148), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S149). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 (for example, the current If the set value is "2", +3 is added to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for set value 2, and the total prize balls for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 +3 is added to the value of the counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the total winning ball counter 1 for the set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S150). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S150: NO), the process proceeds to step S152.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S150: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the first accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S151). Specifically, if the input flag of the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 is in the ON state, three prize balls are given, so +3 is added to the value of the first accessory accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this first accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S507 shown in FIG. 29 (step S152). If the input flag is OFF (step S153: NO), the process proceeds to step S158. Set values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 Second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) (step S154), and set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2" If there is, it is added to the value of the set value 2 total prize ball counter 1) (step S155). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played. is "2", +15 is added to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2, and the total prize ball counter 1 for the set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for the set values 1 to 6 (For example, if the current set value is "2", +15 is added to the total winning ball counter 1 for set value 2).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S156). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S156: NO), the process proceeds to step S158.

On the other hand, if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S156: YES), the main control CPU 600a adds it to the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter (step S157). Specifically, if the input flag of the big winning opening switch 46c is in the ON state, 15 prize balls will be played, so +15 is added to the value of the second accessory accumulated prize ball counter. It should be noted that this second accessory cumulative prize ball counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a acquires the input flag of the outlet switch 50a stored in the main control RAM 600c at step S507 shown in FIG. 29 (step S158). If this input flag is OFF (step S159: NO), the process proceeds to step S162, and if this input flag is ON (step S159: YES), the value of the cumulative out counter is incremented (+1). (Step S160), Cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set value 2 The value of the cumulative out counter 1) is incremented (+1) (step S141). The cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

Next, the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the cumulative out counter (step S162), and if the cumulative total number of outs has not reached a predetermined value (60000) (step S162: NO), proceeds to the process of step S168, If the total number of outs has reached a predetermined value (60000 pieces) (step S162: YES), the set value 1 to 6 total prize ball counter 1 ( For example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the total prize ball counter 1) for set value 2 is changed to the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140. The total winning ball counter 2 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the total winning ball counter 2 for the set value 2) is stored (step S163), and the set value 1 to Setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table for 6 First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current setting value is "2", first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for setting value 2) The value of is set to the first role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2" , stored in the set value 2 cumulative prize ball counter 2) (step S164), and the second role for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 The value of the cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for the set value 2) is set to the set value 1 to 6 selected in step S140. Second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting values 1 to 6 of the counting counter table (for example, if the current setting value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for setting value 2) stored (step S165), and the cumulative out counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2", set The value of the cumulative out counter 1 for value 2 is set to the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, the current set value is "2"). If so, it is stored in the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) (step S166).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the total winning ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2", Total award ball counter 1 for set value 2), first role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 (for example, the current set value is "2", the first accessory cumulative award ball counter 1) for set value 2, the second accessory for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 Cumulative prize ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), a counter for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 The value of the cumulative out-counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 in the table (for example, if the current set value is "2", the cumulative out-counter 1 for set value 2) is cleared (step S167).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the game state is low probability (low probability state where the winning lottery probability is normal) (step S168). If the gaming state is not a low probability state (step S168: NO), the counting process is finished, and if the gaming state is a low probability state (step S168: YES), the low probability cumulative out counter is incremented (+1) (step S169), the counting process ends. It should be noted that the low-probability cumulative out counter is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, as shown in FIG. 16, the main control CPU 600a executes the counting process (step S122) and then executes the counting process (step S123).

<Main control: Description of counting process>
This point will be explained in more detail with reference to FIG. 19. As shown in FIG. 19, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the low probability cumulative out counter (step S170). If the value of the low-probability cumulative out-counter is 0 (step S170: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S170: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines the value of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter, and the second role cumulative prize ball counter. is added, and the added value is divided by the value of the low-probability cumulative out counter to calculate the base value of how many prize balls were played at the time of low-probability, and the bL base monitor of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c Store in the work area (step S171).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the cumulative out counter (step S172). If the cumulative out-counter value is 0 (step S172: YES), the counting process ends.

On the other hand, if the cumulative out counter is not 0 (step S172: NO), the main control CPU 600a adds the values of the cumulative prize ball counter, the first role cumulative prize ball counter and the second role cumulative prize ball counter, By dividing the added value by the value of the accumulated out counter, the base value of how many prize balls have been won is calculated and stored in the b6 base monitor work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S173). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. If there is, the value of the set value 2 accumulative out counter 2) is checked (step S174).

Cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 in the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. If the value of the cumulative out counter 2) has reached 60000 (step S174: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the setting value 1 of the counting counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected at step S140 shown in FIG. 1st role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for ~6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 2 for set value 2) and step S140 shown in FIG. 2nd role cumulative award ball counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected by (for example, if the current set value is "2", the second The value of the accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) is added, and the added value is the total prize ball counter for set values 1 to 6 of the counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. 2 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the total winning ball counter for set value 2 is divided by the value of 2) to calculate the role product ratio, and the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area (step S175).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 2) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S120 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 2 for 6 (for example, total prize ball counter 2 for set value 2 if the current set value is "2"), the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S176), and the counting process ends.

On the other hand, cumulative out counter 2 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. 2 cumulative out counter 2) has not reached 60000 (step S174: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. First role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for values 1 to 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", the first role cumulative prize ball counter 1 for set value 2) and the steps shown in FIG. Second role cumulative award ball counter 1 for set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in S140 (for example, if the current set value is "2", it is for set value 2 The value of the second role cumulative prize ball counter 1) is added, and the added value is the total prize for the set values 1 to 6 of the count counter table for set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of ball counter 1 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), the role product ratio is calculated, and the measurement RAM of the main control RAM 600c It is stored in the y6 role product ratio work area of the area (step S177).

Next, the main control CPU 600a selects the setting values 1 to 6 of the counter table for setting values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. is "2", the value of the second accessory cumulative prize ball counter 1) for the set value 2 is set to the set value 1 to the count counter table for the set values 1 to 6 selected in step S140 shown in FIG. By dividing by the value of total prize ball counter 1 for 6 (for example, if the current set value is "2", total prize ball counter 1 for set value 2), the role ratio related to the big winning opening is calculated. , is stored in the yA role product ratio work area of the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S178), and the counting process ends.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, after completing the above-described processing, the main control CPU 600a executes counting processing (step S123) as shown in FIG. 16, and then executes suppressing device counting processing (step S124).

<Main control: description of suppression device counting process>
This point will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 20. As shown in FIG. 20, the main control CPU 600a confirms the value of the game stop flag (step S180). If the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S180:=5AH), the main control CPU 600a finishes the suppressing device counting process.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set to 5AH (step S180: ≠5AH), the main control CPU 600a checks the value of the operating state flag (step S181). If the value of the operation state flag is 2 or more (step S181: ≧2), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step S182). If the jackpot game is in progress (step S182: YES), the control device counting process is finished.

On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not in progress (step S182: NO), the operating state flag is set to "3" (step S183), and the control device counting process is finished.

On the other hand, if the value of the operating state flag is less than 2 (step S181: <2), the main control CPU 600a subtracts the number of outs from the difference pitch counter (step S184). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a reads out the ON signal of the outlet switch 50a (see FIG. 4) stored in the main control RAM 600c in the process of step S206 shown in FIG. to subtract from In addition to such a differential ball counter, a counter for reading the ON signal of the outlet switch 50a (see FIG. 4) and counting the number of outs may be provided. In that case, since the count value is larger than the cumulative out counter for measurement described above (eg, 2 bytes), it is better to increase the size of the main control RAM 600c (eg, 3 bytes).

Next, the main control CPU 600a adds the number of winning balls to the difference ball counter (step S185). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a, in the processing of step S206 shown in FIG. Switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), upper right general winning slot switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning slot switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning slot switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning slot switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4) and the ON signal of the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) are read, the number of prize balls is calculated according to these switches, and the number of prize balls is added to the difference ball counter. . Since the difference ball counter has a larger count value than the above-described prize ball counter for measurement (for example, 2 bytes), it is better to increase the size of the main control RAM 600c (for example, 3 bytes).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the difference ball counter is greater than or equal to the second reference value. That is, it is checked whether or not the difference pitch counter is a numerical value exceeding 95,000 difference pitches (difference pitch counter>195,000) (step S186). If the difference ball counter is equal to or greater than the second reference value (step S186: YES), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the jackpot game is in progress (step S187). If the jackpot game is in progress (step S187: YES), the operating state flag is set to "2" (step S188), and the control device counting process is finished.

On the other hand, if the jackpot game is not in progress (step S187: NO), the operating state flag is set to "3" (step S183), and the control device counting process is finished.

On the other hand, if the pitch counter is not equal to or greater than the second reference value (step S186: NO), the main control CPU 600a confirms whether the pitch counter is equal to or greater than the first reference value. That is, it is checked whether or not the value of the difference ball counter exceeds 90,000 (step S189). If the difference ball counter is greater than or equal to the first reference value (step S189: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the operating state flag to "1" (step S190) and finishes the suppressing device counting process.

On the other hand, if the difference ball counter is not equal to or greater than the first reference value (step S189: NO), the main control CPU 600a sets the operating state flag to "0" (step S191), and finishes the suppressing device counting process.

<Main Control: Description of Prize Ball Winning Number Management Processing 1>
Thus, after completing the above processing, the main control CPU 600a restores the contents of the registers saved in the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S125), as shown in FIG. Finish the ball winning number management process 1.

<Main control: Description of timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 21, a timer interrupt program that interrupts the above-described main processing and is started every 4 ms will be described.

When this timer interrupt occurs, save processing for saving the contents of the register group in the main control CPU 600a to the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c is executed (step S200), and then voltage abnormality check processing is executed (step S201 ). This voltage abnormality check process is the same as the power supply abnormality check process shown in FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the game stop flag indicating that the game is stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function) (step S202). If 5AH is set to the game stop flag (step S202:=5AH), the main control CPU 600a turns off the solenoid port (step S203), turns off the LED common port (step S204), and proceeds to the process of step S216. Transition. As a result, when the game is stopped during the variation, no symbol variation effect is performed to stop the variation of the decorative symbols, and furthermore, the special symbol display device 51, the normal symbol display device 52, and the 7-segment display device. 53a is extinguished, and the display of the number of pending start balls is also hidden. It should be noted that even when the game is stopped when the fraudulent act is detected, the main control CPU 600a is made to check the fraudulent game stop flag used when the fraudulent act is detected, and if 5AH is set, the main control CPU 600a , the same processing may be performed.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set to 5AH (step S202: ≠ 5AH), the main control CPU 600a performs suppressing device operation management processing regarding the operation of the suppressing device (saving function) (step S205). The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a controls the special symbol 1 starting switch 44a (see FIG. 4), the special symbol 2 starting switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), the normal symbol starting switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and the upper right general Winning gate switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning gate switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), left middle general winning gate switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning gate switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), and an out port The ON/OFF signals of various switches including the switch 50a (see FIG. 4) and the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4) are input, and the ON/OFF signal level and its rise state are stored in the main control RAM 600c. (step S206). Note that this process is not processed when the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S202:=5AH), as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the game ball shot to the game area 40 using the shooting handle 16 before the game is stopped still exists in the game area 40 after the game is stopped, the special symbol 1 starter switch 44a, the special symbol Even if the ball enters the 2-start opening switch 45a1, the upper right general winning opening switch 49a1, the upper left general winning opening switch 49b1, the left middle general winning opening switch 49c1, and the lower left general winning opening switch 49d1, the game ball is not detected. This is because, in the case that the ON/OFF state of the switch is affected by fraud such as radio wave goto, and prize balls are generated, if this switch management processing is executed even after the game is stopped, the game will be stopped. This is because there is a possibility that prize balls may be obtained illegally. Therefore, by doing so, it is possible to reduce the risk of damage to the hall (game center) side.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs timer subtraction processing of various timers (normal symbol variation timer, normal symbol role timer, etc.) that manage the time of each game operation (step S207).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs random number management processing (step S208). Specifically, it carries out a process of updating random numbers such as normal symbols and special symbols used in the lottery.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal symbol processing (step S209). In this normal design process, a winning lottery for normal symbols is executed, and based on the result of the lottery, the variation pattern of the normal symbols and the stop display state of the normal symbols are determined. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes normal electric accessory management processing (step S210). In this normal electric auditors management process, a signal related to control of the normal electric auditors solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) necessary for normal electric auditors open game generation is generated based on the lottery result of the normal symbol processing (step S209). It is a thing.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes special symbol processing (step S211). In this special design process, a lottery for the special design is executed, and the variation pattern of the special design and the stop display mode of the special design are determined based on the result of the lottery. The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes a special electric accessary product management process (step S212). In this special electric accessary product management process, when the jackpot lottery result is "big hit" or "small hit", setting processing necessary for executing and controlling the winning game corresponding to the hit is performed. be. At this time, a signal for controlling the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) is also generated. In addition, when the jackpot lottery result is “big hit” or “small hit”, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) related thereto is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 . Specifically, a jackpot start fanfare command (effect control command DI_CMD) and a jackpot end ending command (effect control command DI_CMD) are transmitted to the sub-control board 80 . As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a executes the processing described with reference to FIG.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs right-handed notification information management processing (step S213). In this right-handed notification information management process, when the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (ordinary electric accessory) is in an open state and the time when the guide member 45c1 is in a guiding state is extended, or when the opening/closing door 46a is opened Processing is performed to display a "shooting position guidance performance (right-handed notification performance)" for notifying the right-handed instruction in a situation where right-handed hitting is advantageous, such as when a large winning opening (not shown) is opened. Incidentally, when hitting to the right notification effect is performed, a command (effect control command DI_CMD) related to the hitting to the right notification effect is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) in this hitting-to-right notification information management process. In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list relating to an image (video) that causes the liquid crystal display device 41 to display the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol). As a result, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41. is displayed as "Right shot" as shown in FIGS.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes LED management processing (step S214).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs solenoid management processing (step S215). At this time, the main control CPU 600a checks the signal related to the control of the normal electric auditors product solenoid 45b2 (see FIG. 4) generated in the normal electric auditors product management process (step S210), and also confirms the special electric auditors product management process ( A signal relating to the control of the special electric accessory solenoid 46b (see FIG. 4) generated in step S212) is confirmed. Based on this signal, the operation/stop of the normal electric accessory solenoid 45b2 or the special electric accessory solenoid 46b is controlled, and the opening/closing member 45b1 of the electric chew (normal electric accessory) is in an open state, and the guide member 45c1 is guided. The open/close door 46a (see FIG. 2) is operated so that the state time is extended/non-extended, or the big winning opening (not shown) is opened or closed.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs error management processing (step S216). In the error management process, the supply of game balls is stopped, or the game balls are clogged, special symbol 1 starter switch 44a (see FIG. 4), special symbol 2 starter switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), normal symbol Starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4), upper right general winning port switch 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning port switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning port switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning port switch It is determined whether or not there is an abnormality inside the device, such as disconnection of the outlet switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), the outlet switch 50a (see FIG. 4), and the big winning switch 46c (see FIG. 4). It should be noted that when some error occurs (this error includes the case where the fraud detection board 55 detects the player's fraud), the sub-control board 80 is sent a command (effect control command DI_CMD) will be sent. In addition, when an error other than the case where the fraud detection board 55 detects the player's fraudulent activity is canceled, the main control CPU 600a sends the sub control board 80 a command (effect control Command DI_CMD) will be sent.

By the way, when the fraud detection board 55 detects the player's fraudulent activity, if an error notification with a high priority is performed without stopping the game, the sub-control CPU 800a activates the suppressing device (saving function), Even if the game stop command (effect control command DI_CMD) is received, an error notification due to fraud is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 as shown in FIGS. , and the voice emitted from the speaker 17 gives priority to error notification due to fraud.

By the way, as shown in FIG. 21, this error management process is processed even if the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S202:=5AH). Therefore, as described above, the effect control command DI_CMD corresponding to the error related to the prize balls won by the player is also transmitted to the sub-control board 80 even in the game stop state. Therefore, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the effect control command DI_CMD corresponding to the error related to the prize ball won by the player, it gives priority to the game stop notification.

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes prize ball management processing (step S217). This prize ball management process outputs a payout control command PAY_CMD for causing the payout control board 70 (see FIG. 4) to perform a payout operation. Also, in this prize ball management process, the main control CPU 600 a transmits a prize ball planned number command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub control board 80 .

By the way, as shown in FIG. 21, this prize ball management process is processed even if the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S202:=5AH). Therefore, as described above, even if the game is in the stopped state, the payout/launch control board 70 will pay out the game balls for the prize balls that have not yet been paid out. Thus, by doing so, it is possible to eliminate the situation in which the game balls that should have been paid out are not paid out due to the stoppage of the game. Appropriate processing can be performed without affecting the control related to

Next, the main control CPU 600a executes external terminal management processing (step S218). In this external terminal management process, a hall computer (not shown) used for management of game islands in a game arcade stores, during a winning game, the number of occurrences of winning, the number of fluctuations of special symbols, winning ball detection information for winning openings, Predetermined game information such as time-saving game state information and security information is output from an external terminal (not shown).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out-of-use area processing (step S219). The details of this processing will be described later.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out command transmission processing (step S220). In this out command transmission process, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the entry of the game ball is detected at the out port switch 50a (see FIG. 4) of the out port 50 (see FIG. 2). , an out-ball number command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80.

Thus, the sub-control CPU 800a can manage the detailed number of difference balls by receiving the command of the number of out balls and the command of the expected number of prize balls, and thus determines whether or not the control device (saving function) operates. Therefore, it is possible to execute an appropriate performance.

Next, the main control CPU 600a clears the watchdog timer (WDT) (not shown) (step S221), returns to the interrupt enabled state (step S222), and saves the contents of the register saved in the normal stack area of the main control RAM 600c. to end the timer interrupt (step S223). As a result, the interrupt processing routine returns to the main processing (see FIG. 32).

<Main control: Description of suppression device operation management processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 22, the suppression device operation management process will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 22, the main control CPU 600a first confirms a game stop flag indicating that the game is to be stopped by the operation of the control device (saving function) (step S230). If the game stop flag is set to 5AH (step S230:=5AH), the control device operation management process is finished. It should be noted that, even when the game is stopped when fraud is detected, the main control CPU 600a checks the fraudulent game stop flag used when detecting fraud, and if 5AH is set, the main control CPU 600a , the suppression device operation management process may be terminated.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set to 5AH (step S230: ≠5AH), the main control CPU 600a checks the operating state flag (step S231). If the operating state flag is set to "3" (step S231: YES), the main control CPU 600a performs game stop processing (step S232) and ends the control device operation management processing. This game stop processing is the same as the processing shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the operating state flag is not set to "3" (step S231: NO), the main control CPU 600a checks the operating state flag again (step S233). If "2" is set in the operating state flag (step S233: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the value set in the operating state flag matches the value set in the operating state command flag. It is checked whether or not there is (step S234). If they match (step S234: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the operating state has been transmitted to the sub-control CPU 800a, and finishes the suppressing device operation management process. .

On the other hand, if they do not match (step S234: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits a suppressing device activation warning command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control board 80 (step S235).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the value of the operating state flag to the operating state command flag (step S236). That is, in this case, the operating state command flag is set to "2".

After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the suppressing device operation management process.

On the other hand, if the operating state flag is not set to "2" (step S233: NO), the main control CPU 600a checks the operating state flag again (step S237). If the operating state flag is set to "1" (step S237: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the value set in the operating state flag matches the value set in the operating state command flag. It is checked whether or not there is (step S238). If they match (step S238: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the operating state has been transmitted to the sub-control CPU 800a, and ends the suppressing device operation management process. .

On the other hand, if they do not match (step S238: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits a suppressing device actuation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control board 80 (step S239).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the value of the operating state flag to the operating state command flag (step S240). That is, in this case, the operating state command flag is set to "1".

After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the suppressing device operation management process.

On the other hand, if the operating state flag is not set to "1" (step S237: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines that the value set in the operating state flag and the value set in the operating state command flag are the same. It is checked whether or not they match (step S241). If they match (step S241: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines that the command (effect control command DI_CMD) corresponding to the operating state has been transmitted to the sub-control CPU 800a, and finishes the suppressing device operation management process. .

On the other hand, if they do not match (step S241: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits a suppression device non-operating state command (effect control command DI_CMD) to the sub-control board 80 (step S242).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the value of the operating state flag to the operating state command flag (step S243). That is, in this case, since the operating state flag is "0" when it is not "1" to "3", the operating state command flag is set to "0".

After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the suppressing device operation management process.

By the way, in the present embodiment, the operation state flag is set to "0" when (1) the control device (saving function) is not activated, and (2) when the control device (saving function) is in a warning state. An example is managed by setting "1", (3) the control device (saving function) operation warning state as "2", and (4) the control device (saving function) operation state as "3". However, as described above, the main control CPU 600a sends the suppression device activation notice command to the sub-control board 80 each time the difference ball increases to 91,000, 92,000, 93,000, and 94,000 shots. 2 (Production control command DI_CMD), Suppression device operation notice command 3 (Production control command DI_CMD), Suppression device operation notice command 4 (Production control command DI_CMD), Suppression device operation notice command 5 (Production control command DI_CMD) In such a case, the state of "2", which is the case of (3) suppression device (saving function) activation warning state, may be divided more finely. For example, in the case of "2", a suppressing device actuation notice command (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted, and in the case of "2A", a suppressing device actuation notice command 2 (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted, and "2B" is sent. In the case of "2C", the suppression device operation notice command 3 (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted, and in the case of "2C", the suppression device operation notice command 4 (effect control command DI_CMD) is transmitted, and in the case of "2D", It is only necessary to increase the value managed by the operating state flag, such as transmitting the suppressing device actuation notice command 5 (effect control command DI_CMD). Also, in this case, the state of the operating state command flag may be increased accordingly. Accordingly, the number of branches in the flows shown in FIGS. 14, 20, and 22 may be increased. That is, the processing of the operating state flags "2A" to "2D" should be added to the portion relating to the operating state flag "2". Thus, by doing so, the sub-control CPU 800a can execute the processing described with reference to FIGS.

<Main control: Description of normal symbol processing>
Next, referring to FIG. 23, the normal symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 23, in the normal symbol processing, first, in the normal symbol starting port 48 (see FIG. 2) consisting of a gate, it is confirmed whether or not the passage of the game ball is detected. The signal level of the normal symbol starting port switch 48a (see FIG. 4) is confirmed (step S250). Then, when the passage of the game ball is detected (step S250: YES), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is, for example, 4 or more, so that the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is stored. Check the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) (step S251). At that time, if the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is less than 4 (step S251: ≠MAX), the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is added by 1 (step S252). After that, the main control CPU 600a stores the normal symbol hit determination random number value used for the normal symbol lottery in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol is stored (step S253), and proceeds to the process of step S254.

On the other hand, in step S250, when the passage of the game ball is not detected (step S250: NO), in step S251, when it is determined that the number of start suspension balls in the normal design is 4 or more (step S251: = MAX), the process of steps S252 and S253 is not performed, and the process proceeds to step S254.

When proceeding to the process of step S254, the main control CPU 600a checks whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the normal symbol per operation flag is set to 5AH (step S254). If 5AH is set in the normal design winning operation flag (step S254: ON), it is determined that the normal design is winning, and after updating the display data of the normal design (step S263), normal design processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set to the operation flag per normal symbol (step S254: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S255). Then, if the normal design operation status flag is 00H, the main control CPU 600a judges that it is in a state before the start of fluctuation of the normal design, proceeds to step S256, and determines whether the number of start suspension balls of the normal design is 0 or not. Confirm (step S256).

The main control CPU 600a confirms the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbol is stored, and when it is determined that it is 0 (step S256:=0), the normal symbol After updating the display data (step S263), the normal design process is finished. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not 0 (step S256: ≠0), 1 is subtracted from the number of start suspension balls of normal symbols (step S257).

After that, the main control CPU 600a uses a normal symbol hit determination table (not shown) to perform a hit determination of a random number value corresponding to the normal symbol starting hold ball number stored in the main control RAM 600c. At this time, if the winning is successful, the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON. In the case of non-winning, the normal symbol hit determination flag is turned OFF.

Next, the main control CPU 600a determines a stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) based on the lottery result determined in the random number lottery process (step S259). As a result, the main control CPU 600a transmits the determined stop symbol (normal symbol stop symbol) to the sub-control CPU 800a as the effect control command DI_CMD.

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether the normal pattern time saving flag for shortening the normal pattern fluctuation time is set to ON, and if it is set to ON, sets the normal pattern fluctuation timer to the corresponding fluctuation time. However, if it is set to OFF, a process of setting a normal variation time to the normal symbol variation timer is performed (step S260).

Next, the main control CPU 600a shifts the storage area of the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number value used for the winning lottery of the normal symbols corresponding to the number of starting pending balls of the normal symbols is stored (step S261). . That is, assuming that the number of start-holding balls of the normal design can be reserved up to 4, the random number used for the lottery of the normal design corresponding to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 4 is set to the number of start-holding balls of the normal design of 3. The random number used for the winning lottery of the corresponding normal symbol is shifted to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) stored, and the random number used for the winning lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number of start-holding balls 3 of the normal symbol. is shifted to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number used for the lottery of the normal symbols corresponding to the number of start suspension balls of the normal symbol 2 is stored, corresponding to the number of start suspension balls 2 of the normal symbol. A process of shifting the random number used for the success/failure lottery of the normal symbol to the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in which the random number used for the success/failure lottery of the normal symbol corresponding to the number 1 of the starting reservation balls of the normal symbol is stored. I do.

After this process, the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 01H, and the random number used for the normal symbol success/fail lottery corresponding to the normal symbol starting hold ball number 4 is A process of setting 00H in the stored main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) is performed (step S262).

Then, after completing the process of step S262, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, the main control CPU600a, in the above step S255, the processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 01H, the main control CPU600a determines that the normal symbol is fluctuating. It judges, it progresses to step S264, and it confirms whether a normal design variation timer is 0 (step S264). If the normal design fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S164: ≠0), the normal design display data is updated (step S263), and the normal design processing is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S264: = 0), the main control CPU 600a sets 02H to the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255, and the normal symbol lottery result is fixed. In order to maintain the time, for example, a time of about 600 ms is set in the normal symbol variation timer (step S265).

After completing the process of step S265, the main control CPU 600a updates the display data of the normal symbol (step S263), and ends the normal symbol process.

On the other hand, in the above step S255, the main control CPU 600a is in a processing state indicating the behavior of the normal symbol, that is, if the value of the normal symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the normal symbol is during the confirmation time (normal It is determined that the symbol variation is finished and is stopped), the process proceeds to step S266, and it is confirmed whether or not the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S266). If the normal design fluctuation timer is not 0 (step S266: ≠0), the normal design display data is updated (step S263), and the normal design process is finished. Then, if the normal symbol variation timer is 0 (step S266:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets the normal symbol operation status flag used in step S255 to 00H (step S267), and determines the normal symbol hit. It is checked whether the flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268).

As a result, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to OFF (5AH is not set) (step S268: OFF), the main control CPU 600a updates the normal symbol display data (step S263), Normal pattern processing ends. Then, if the normal symbol hit determination flag is set to ON (5AH is set) (step S268: ON), the main control CPU 600a turns ON the normal symbol hit operation flag used in step S254 (sets 5AH). (step S269), the normal design process is finished.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Next, with reference to FIGS. 24 to 28, the special symbol processing will be described in detail.

As shown in FIG. 24, in the special symbol processing, first, a game ball enters (winning ball) at the special symbol 1 starter switch 44a (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 1 starter 44 (see FIG. 2). It is confirmed whether or not it is detected (step S300), and furthermore, at the special symbol 2 start port switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4) of the special symbol 2 start port 45a (see FIG. 2), the entering ball (winning ball) of the game ball is detected. It is checked whether or not it has been detected (step S301).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Description of starting port check processing>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. The level of the special symbol 1 starting port switch 44a of the symbol 1 starting port 44 or the special symbol 2 starting port switch 45a1 of the special symbol 2 starting port 45a is confirmed (step S350). As a result, if the entry of the game ball (winning a prize) is not detected (step S350: NO), the special symbol processing is finished.

On the other hand, if the entry of a game ball (winning a prize) is detected (step S350: YES), the main control CPU 600a stores a predetermined number of start and hold balls that trigger the fluctuation of special symbols, and stores the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). It is checked whether or not it is stored (step S351). If the starting pending ball number is less than 4 (step S351: ≠ MAX), the starting pending ball number is added by 1 (+1) (step S352).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used when stopping the special symbol, the random number for the variation pattern, and the random number for judging the big hit, and the number of starting pending balls that trigger the variation of the special symbol. Main control RAM 600c (Fig. 4) (step 353).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the current game state (whether or not the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON, etc.), and determines whether or not the prefetching is prohibited (step S354). Then, if it is not in the look-ahead prohibition state (step S354: NO), the main control CPU 600a stores the random number value for judging the big hit used in the lottery for the special symbols stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353. (Step S355), and further acquires a random number determination table (not shown) at the time of start-up winning (Step S356).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a jackpot lottery using the random number value for jackpot determination acquired in step S355 and the random number determination table (not shown) at the time of start-up winning acquired in step S356, and furthermore, In step S353, using the special symbol random number value stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4), the type of jackpot (rank-up bonus hit, normal jackpot, etc.) is determined, and the variation pattern random number value is used. , determine the variation pattern, and generate a special symbol start opening winning command corresponding thereto (step S357). In addition, at this time, not only the jackpot lottery, but also the small lottery and the special time-saving pattern lottery are performed, and either the random number for the special symbol described above is used, or a random number different from the random number for the special symbol is used. , to determine the type of small hit and the type of special time-saving design, determine the variation pattern using the random number for variation pattern, and generate a special symbol start opening winning command accordingly.

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a lower byte start pending addition command corresponding to the generated special symbol start opening winning command (step S358).

On the other hand, the main control CPU 600a finishes the processing of step S358, or the number of starting holding balls of special symbol 1 or 2 is 4 or more in step S351 (step S351:=MAX), or pre-reading If it is in the prohibited state (step S354: YES), a start suspension addition command of the upper byte corresponding to the increased number of start suspension balls is generated (step S359).

Next, the main control CPU 600a combines the lower byte starting pending addition command generated in step S358 and the high byte starting pending addition command generated in step S359 above, and outputs the starting pending addition command (effect A control command DI_CMD) is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (step S360).

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, when the processing of steps S300 and S301 shown in FIG. 24 is finished, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to ON, that is, whether the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. It is confirmed whether there is (step S302). If 5AH is set in the special symbol small hit operation flag (step S302: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the middle of a small hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), special Complete pattern processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol small winning operation flag is not set to 5AH (step S302: OFF), is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to ON, that is, is the special symbol big winning operation flag set to 5AH? is confirmed (step S303). If 5AH is set in the special symbol big hit operation flag (step S303: ON), it is determined that the special symbol is in the middle of the big hit, and after updating the display data of the special symbol (step S308), special symbol processing is performed. finish.

On the other hand, if 5AH is not set in the special symbol jackpot operation flag (step S303: OFF), the processing state indicating the behavior of the special symbol, that is, the value of the special symbol operation status flag is confirmed (step S304). More specifically, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H or 01H, the main control CPU 600a is in a special symbol variation waiting state (a special symbol variation is not performed and it is in a standby state for the next variation. It indicates that there is), and performs special symbol variation start processing (step S305).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Description of special symbol variation start processing>
This process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 26. The main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the number of starting pending balls, which triggers the variation of the special symbols, is 0 (step S400). That is, the main control CPU 600a confirms whether or not it is stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4), and when it is determined that the number of starting pending balls is 0 (step S400:=0), the special symbol operation status It is checked whether the value of the flag is 00H (step S401). If the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 00H (step S401: YES), the special symbol variation start process is terminated.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol operation status flag is not 00H (step S401: NO), the main control CPU 600a transmits the customer waiting demo command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80 (see FIG. 4) (step S402).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 00H (step S403), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

On the other hand, when the main control CPU 600a determines that the number of start-holding balls is not 0 (step S400: ≠ 0), it subtracts 1 (-1) from the number of start-holding balls (step S404), and controls the start-holding subtraction command. It is transmitted as a command DI_CMD to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) (step S305).

Next, the main control CPU 600a stores the random number used when stopping the special symbols, the random number for the variation pattern, and the random number for judging the big hit (see step S353 in FIG. 25) in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4). (step S406), and set 0 to the area in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) where the random number value used for the lottery of the special symbol corresponding to the start suspension 4 is stored (step S407).

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs hit determination processing (step S408). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a executes a special symbol 1 lottery and a special symbol 2 lottery. If a big win is won, the special symbol big win determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON, and if a small win is won, the special symbol small win determination flag is set to 5AH and turned ON.

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs a special time-saving symbol winning determination process after finishing the above-described winning determination process (step S408) (step S409). Specifically, the main control CPU 600a executes a winning lottery for special time-saving symbols. And if elected, 5AH is set to the special time-saving hit determination flag, and it is turned ON.

Next, the main control CPU 600a, after finishing the special time-saving design hit determination process (step S409) as described above, is used when stopping the special design stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) at step S353 of FIG. A special symbol stop symbol is generated using the random number value obtained (step S410).

Next, the main control CPU 600a prepares to shift to a game state such as a normal state, a time saving state, a latent probability variable state, a probability variable state, or an advantageous game (step S411).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a special symbol variation pattern using the variation pattern random number value stored in the main control RAM 600c (see FIG. 4) in step S353 of FIG. The variation pattern command of the variation pattern is transmitted to the sub-control board 80 (sub-control CPU 800a) as the effect control command DI_CMD (step S412).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol fluctuating flag to 5AH and turns it ON (step S413).

Next, the main control CPU 600a generates a symbol designation command for designating a special symbol to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step 414), and uses the generated symbol designation command as the effect control command DI_CMD. A process of transmitting to the control CPU 800a) is performed (step S415).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 02H (step S416), and ends the special symbol variation start process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 02H, the main control CPU 600a determines that the special symbol is fluctuating (indicating that the special symbol is currently fluctuating). During symbol variation processing is performed (step S306).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol fluctuation process>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. 27. First, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. is confirmed (step S420). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S420: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol variation process.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S420: YES), the main control CPU 600a transmits the symbol determination command as the effect control command DI_CMD to the sub control board 80 (sub control CPU 800a) (step S421). In response to this, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits to the VDP 803 a command list for confirming the design. In response, the VDP 803 generates image (video) data so as to display an image based on the command list, and transmits the generated image (video) data to the liquid crystal display device 41 . As a result, the liquid crystal display device 41 displays the images shown in FIGS. 5(a), 5(d) and 6(a).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 03H, and sets the special symbol fluctuating flag to 00H. Further, the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol variation timer to a time of about 500 ms, for example, in order to maintain the result of the special symbol lottery for a certain period of time (step S422). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol fluctuation process.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the value of the special symbol operation status flag is 03H, the main control CPU 600a indicates that the special symbol is being confirmed (indicating that the special symbol variation is finished and is stopped). It judges and performs processing during special design confirmation time (Step S307).

<Main control: Special symbol processing: Explanation of special symbol confirmation processing>
This process will be explained in detail using FIG. 28. First, the main control CPU 600a determines whether the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S412 of FIG. is confirmed (step S450). If the special symbol variation timer is not 0 (step S450: ≠ 0), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the special symbol variation timer is 0 (step S450:=0), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol operation status flag to 01H (step S451), and the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON. (5AH is set) is checked (step S452). If the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S452: YES), the special symbol jackpot determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol jackpot operation flag is set to 5AH. , Set 00H to the special symbol time saving flag, set 00H to the special symbol probability variation flag, and perform processing to set 00H to the special symbol time saving number counter and special symbol probability variation number counter described later (step S453). After that, the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time process.

On the other hand, if the special symbol big hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S452: NO), the main control CPU 600a determines whether the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON ( 5AH is set) (step S454). If the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to ON (if 5AH is set) (step S454: YES), the special symbol small hit determination flag is set to 00H, and the special symbol small hit operation flag is set to 5AH. is set (step S455).

After finishing the process of step S455, or if the special symbol small hit determination flag is not set to ON (if 5AH is not set) (step S454: NO), the main control CPU 600a special symbol time saving It is checked whether the value of the number counter is 0 (step S456).

If the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is not 0 (step S456: NO), the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is subtracted by 1 (-1) (step S457), and the main control CPU 600a again, the special symbol time saving number of times It is checked whether the value of the counter is 0 (step S458). And, if the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is 0 (step S458: YES), various settings at the end of the special symbol time saving are performed (step S459).

After finishing the process of step S459, or the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is 0 (step S456: YES), or the value of the special symbol time saving number counter is not 0 (step S458: NO), the main The control CPU 600a confirms whether or not the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S460). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S460: YES), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation number counter is not 0 (step S460: NO), the main control CPU 600a subtracts 1 from the value of the special symbol probability variation number counter (-1) (step S461), and again special symbols It is checked whether the value of the probability variation number counter is 0 (step S462). If the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is not 0 (step S462: NO), the main control CPU 600a ends the special symbol confirmation time processing.

On the other hand, if the value of the special symbol probability variation counter is 0 (step S462: YES), the main control CPU 600a sets the special symbol time saving flag to 00H and performs the process of setting the special symbol probability variation flag to 00H (step S463), the process during the special symbol confirmation time ends.

<Main control: Explanation of special symbol processing>
Thus, when any one of the steps S305, S306, and S307 shown in FIG. 24 is completed, the main control CPU 600a updates the special symbol display data (step S308), and then finishes the special symbol processing. .

<Main control: Description of processing outside of the used area>
Next, referring to FIG. 29, the out-of-use area processing will be described in detail.

The main control CPU 600a saves all registers to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S500), and saves the stack pointer for normal processing to the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c (step S501).

Next, the main control CPU 600a sets the stack pointer address for outside the use area to the stack pointer inside the main control CPU 600a (step S502).

Next, the main control CPU 600a confirms the game stop flag indicating that the game is to be stopped by operation (step S503). If 5AH is set in the game stop flag (step S503:=5AH), the main control CPU 600a performs processing to display "E" indicating an error state on the measurement/setting display device 610 (see FIG. 4) ( Step S504), the process proceeds to step S508.

On the other hand, if the game stop flag is not set to 5AH (step S503: ≠5AH), the main control CPU 600a performs prize ball winning number management processing 2 (step S505). In this prize ball winning number management process 2, the performance display value calculated in the prize ball winning number management process 1 of step S46 shown in FIG. 11 is displayed on the measurement/setting display device 610 (see FIG. 4). .

Next, the main control CPU 600a performs out-of-use area LED update processing (step S506).

Next, the main control CPU 600a has a special symbol 1 starter switch 44a (see FIG. 4), a special symbol 2 starter switch 45a1 (see FIG. 4), a normal symbol starter switch 48a (see FIG. 4), and an upper right general winning switch. 49a1 (see FIG. 4), upper left general winning slot switch 49b1 (see FIG. 4), middle left general winning slot switch 49c1 (see FIG. 4), lower left general winning slot switch 49d1 (see FIG. 4), out slot switch 50a (see FIG. 4), and an input flag, which is detection information for switches outside the use area such as the big winning opening switch 46c (see FIG. 4), is stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c (step S507). Each switch described above is the same switch detected in the switch input management process (S206) of the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. They are stored in the measurement RAM area of the main control RAM 600c, which is different from the control RAM 600c. This is because the data used in the outside-of-use-area processing must use the main control RAM 600c outside the use area prepared separately from the main control RAM 600c inside the use area.

Next, after the processing of step S507 or after the processing of step S50, the main control CPU 600a outputs a test-fire test signal used when outputting various signals related to the game to the test machine in the gaming machine certification test (test-fire test). An update process is performed (step S508), the stack pointer during normal processing saved in the measurement stack area of the main control RAM 600c is restored (step S509), and all registers are restored (step S510). Then, the main control CPU 600a ends the out-of-use area processing.

<Details of processing of the sub-control board>
Next, a specific description will be given with reference to the processing contents (outline of the program) of the sub-control board 80 shown in FIGS.

First, when the pachinko game machine 1 is powered on, a power-on signal is sent from the power board 130 (see FIG. 4) to each control board to the effect that the power is turned on. Upon receiving the signal, the sub-control CPU 800a performs the main processing shown in FIG.

<Sub control: main processing>
As shown in FIG. 30, first, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes internal registers and sets the input/output direction of the input/output port. Further, the data transmitted from the output port set in the output direction is set to be serially transferred (step S1000).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c that stores the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) (step S1001). Then, the sub-control CPU 800a performs interrupt permission setting processing for the input port that receives the interrupt signal from the main control board 60 (step S1002).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a initializes the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c used as a work area and stack area (step S1003), and issues an initialization command to the sound LSI 801 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the sound LSI 801 initializes a register provided therein (step S1004).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a determines whether there is an abnormality in the motor (not shown) that operates the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2). ) is stored in the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c. If abnormal data is stored, the sub-control CPU 800a issues a command to return the motor to the origin position. As a result, the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d return to their initial positions (step S1005).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a sets up a CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) having a function of generating a constant-cycle pulse output, a function of measuring time, and the like. That is, the sub-control CPU 800a sets the time constant register of the CTC so that the timer interrupt is periodically applied every 1 ms (step S1006).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation for the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1007), and stores the checksum operation value and a memory backup (see step S1015) described later. is compared with the checksum calculation value stored in the sub-control RAM 800c to confirm whether or not they match (step S1008). If they do not match (step S1008: NO), a process of clearing all areas in the sub-control RAM 800c is performed (step S1009).

On the other hand, after matching (step S1008: YES) or after completing the process of step S1009, the sub-control CPU 800a cancels the watchdog timer function (not shown) (step S1010), is refreshed (step S1011).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the effect control command DI_CMD received from the main control board 60 (see FIG. 4) stored in the memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c, and creates a effect pattern corresponding to the content of the command DI_CMD. It is determined by lottery from many production patterns stored in advance in the control ROM 800b (step S1012). At this time, when the customer waiting demo command is not provided and the game state shifts to the customer waiting demo state with the pattern confirmation command as a trigger, when the pattern confirmation command is received, a timer is started and counts for a predetermined time. It will happen.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a process of analyzing the input contents of the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 acquired by the timer interrupt process (step S1013). Specifically, analysis is performed as to whether the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 is pressed by the player, released, or kept pressed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a controls the operation of the upper/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d (see FIG. 2) and the decorative lamp board 90 ( (see FIG. 4), controls the lighting or extinguishing of decorative lamps such as LED lamps, controls the speaker 17, and controls the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (step S1014).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a checksum operation, which is an 8-bit addition operation, on the work area of the sub-control RAM 800c, and performs memory backup processing for storing the checksum operation value in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1015).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether or not a VSYNC interrupt signal has been transmitted from the VDP 803 to the sub-control CPU 800a (step S1016). If the VSYNC interrupt signal has not been transmitted (step S1016: NO), the sub-control CPU 800a repeatedly executes the process of step S1016 until the VSYNC interrupt signal is transmitted. (Step S1016: YES), the process returns to step S1007, and the processes of steps S1007 to S1016 are repeated.

<Sub-control: data analysis processing>
Subsequently, referring to FIG. 31, the data analysis processing in step S1014 of the main processing will be described in detail. First, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 by the VDP 803 based on the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 (step S1050). At this time, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data for displaying the suppression device activation notice on the liquid crystal display device 41 when the suppression device activation notice command is received. Then, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the suppression device activation warning command, it generates a command list for generating image data for displaying the suppression device activation warning on the liquid crystal display device 41 . Further, when receiving a game stop command, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data for displaying the game stop on the liquid crystal display device 41. FIG. Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a command list for generating image data for erasing the display regarding the suppression device activation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 when the suppression device non-operating state command is received. Note that even if a suppressing device non-operating state command or a suppressing device actuation notice command is received within a predetermined period after receiving the suppressing device actuation notice command, the command list corresponding to the command is not generated.

On the other hand, when the suppression device operation notice command 2, the suppression device operation notice command 3, the suppression device operation notice command 4, and the suppression device operation notice command 5 are received, a command list corresponding to each is generated.

On the other hand, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives a look-ahead command, before and after that, the game stop is approaching, such as a suppressor activation command or a suppressor activation warning command, or when a game stop command is received. , generate a command list for restricting read-ahead effects and promotion effects according to the state, or stop the generation. To explain using a specific example, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the jackpot start fanfare command, it confirms the content of the suppression device activation notice command that has already been received.

The sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether or not the received jackpot start fanfare command is a jackpot where 1000 or more prize balls can be obtained. Here, it is assumed that there are two types of jackpots: 10R jackpot (jackpot with the possibility of increasing the number of difference balls by 1300) or 4R jackpot (jackpot with the possibility of increasing the number of difference balls by 400). The sub-control CPU 800a confirms whether the received jackpot start fanfare command is a 10R jackpot or a 4R jackpot.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 800a confirms that it is a 10R jackpot, there is a possibility that the suppression device (saving function) will be activated during the jackpot, so when receiving a variation pattern command at the start of the variation of the jackpot, or When a jackpot start fanfare command is received and it is confirmed that the jackpot is 10R, the promotion performance during the jackpot or the holding series performance is not executed, or the lottery is not performed. As a result, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a normal effect during the jackpot round. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9(b), instead of the character "big hit!" (see image P33), and at the upper left corner of the screen of the liquid crystal display device 41, "Round 1" (see image P34) indicating the round of the jackpot game is displayed. In other words, by executing the normal round effect, a state is maintained in which the control device (saving function) can be activated at any time.

Next, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the jackpot end ending command, it performs an effect in accordance with the game stop after the jackpot. For example, as shown in FIG. 9(d), the text "Congratulation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 (see image P36). Thus, by doing so, the player can obtain a sense of satisfaction that all the profits have been obtained, and the amusement of the game can be improved.

Thus, since the player is not notified of the profit that should be obtained if the promotion effect during the jackpot or the holding consecutive effect is not executed, the player's game due to the fact that it was not obtained It is possible to eliminate the cause of troubles and the decline of interest in the game. Therefore, the control up to the forced termination and the control after the forced termination can be appropriately processed without affecting the control related to other games.

On the other hand, the sub-control CPU 800a displays an error due to fraud on the liquid crystal display device 41 and a game stop when the fraud detection board 55 detects a fraudulent act of the player and when the game is stopped by the control device (saving function). A command list is generated for generating image data to be displayed together with contents indicating .

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs a process of generating a control signal related to light based on the determined effect pattern and storing it in the sub-control RAM 800c. At this time, when the game is stopped, the luminance of the decorative lamps can be reduced, all the decorative lamps can be turned off, or a part of the decorative lamps can be turned on and the rest can be turned off. Thereby, power consumption can be suppressed.

In addition, the sub-control CPU 800a determines the operation contents of the top/left/right/upper left movable accessories 43a to 43d based on the determined effect pattern, and the motor of the movable accessory device 43 corresponding to the determined operation contents. (not shown) motor data.

Furthermore, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a control signal related to sound based on the determined effect pattern (step S1051). At this time, when the fraud detection board 55 detects the player's fraudulent activity and when the game is stopped by the control device (saving function), a control signal is generated to give priority to error notification due to fraud. do. A control signal relating to the generated sound is transmitted to the sound LSI 801 by the sub-control CPU 800a. In response to this, the sound LSI 801 reads sound data corresponding to the transmitted control signal from the game ROM 805 or the sound RAM 802 and outputs it to the speaker 17 . As a result, the voice emitted from the speaker 17 gives priority to error notification due to fraud.

Thus, the sub-control CPU 800a repeats the processing of steps S1050 and S1051 until all the data based on the effect pattern determined by lottery in step S1012 shown in FIG. 48 is generated (step S1052: NO). When all the data have been generated (step S1052: YES), the process proceeds to step S1053.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a performs the button valid time processing based on the contents stored in the sub-control RAM 800c in step S1051 and the input contents of the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 processed in step S1013 shown in FIG. (step S1053).

<Sub control: command reception interrupt processing>
Subsequently, with reference to FIG. 32, the processing when the effect control command DI_CMD and the interrupt signal are transmitted from the main control board 60 during execution of such main processing will be described.

As shown in FIG. 32, when the sub-control CPU 800a receives the interrupt signal, the sub-control CPU 800a executes save processing for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1100). After that, the sub-control CPU 800a reads the register of the input port that received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S1101), and calculates a pointer indicating the address address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1102).

After that, the sub-control CPU 800a again reads the register of the input port that received the effect control command DI_CMD (step S1103), and determines whether the value read at step S1101 and the value read at step S1103 match. to confirm. If not matched (step S1104: NO), proceed to step S1107, if matched (step S1104: YES), the effect control command received from the main control board 60 to the address address corresponding to the pointer calculated above DI_CMD is stored (step S1105). It should be noted that this stored effect control command DI_CMD is read out to the sub-control CPU 800a during the process of step S1012 shown in FIG.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a updates the pointer indicating the address of the command transmission/reception memory area in the sub-control RAM 800c (step S1106), and restores the register saved in the process of step S1100 (step S1107). As a result, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG.

<Sub control: timer interrupt processing>
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, processing when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms, which is set in the processing of step S1006 (see FIG. 30) of the main processing, will be described.

As shown in FIG. 33, the sub-control CPU 800a executes save processing for saving the contents of each register to the stack area in the sub-control RAM 800c when a timer interrupt occurs every 1 ms (step S1150).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a acquires the data of the setting button 15, the data of the performance button device 13, the motor data of the movable accessory device 43, etc. twice (step S1151), and checks whether the data acquired twice match. Confirm whether or not (step S1152). If the data do not match (step S1152: NO), the sub-control CPU 800a repeats the process of step S1151 until the data match. (step S1153).

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a receives a signal from the setting button 15 or the effect button device 13 (step S1154). This received signal is analyzed by the button analysis processing in step S1013 shown in FIG.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a transmits the light-related control signal stored in the sub-control RAM 800c in step S1051 shown in FIG. A control signal necessary for lighting or extinguishing is also transmitted (step S1155). As a result, the decoration lamp is lit or extinguished, and the lamp effect is executed.

Next, the sub-control CPU 800a restores the register saved in the process of step S1150 (step S1156). As a result, the process returns to the main process shown in FIG.

<Sub control: command list>
Here, the command list generated in step S1050 shown in FIG. 31 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

This command list is a command string listing commands for the VDP 803, but the description contents and description order are slightly different between when instructing to draw a moving image and when instructing to draw a still image.

When instructing the VDP 803 to draw a moving image, the initial command list shown in FIG. 34(a) and the regular command list shown in FIG. 34(b) are configured.

As shown in FIG. 34(a), the sub-control CPU 800a first generates a command for setting the memory area of the DDR2 SDRAM 804 in which the frame buffer area is set and the memory area for storing the video data of the DDR2 SDRAM 804 ( step S1200).

Next, a command for instructing decoding of moving images is generated (step S1201). Specifically, it is an instruction which moving image compression data is to be decoded, along with the address address of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. .

Next, a termination process command is entered to complete the generation of the initial command list (step S1202).

Subsequently, the sub-control CPU 800a generates a stationary command list shown in FIG. 34(b).

As shown in FIG. 34(b), this stationary command list is composed of moving image drawing instructions. A command is generated to indicate at which coordinate position drawing is to be performed (step S1203). Next, a termination process command is entered to complete the generation of the steady command list (step S1204).

On the other hand, when instructing the VDP 803 to draw a still image, as shown in FIG. A command for setting a memory area of an internal VRAM (not shown) is generated (step S1210).

Next, a command for instructing decoding of a still image is generated (step S1211). Specifically, it is an instruction which compressed still image data is to be decoded, together with the address address and data size of the CG data storage area of the game ROM 805 shown in FIG. 4 in which the corresponding still image is stored.

Next, a command is generated to indicate at which coordinate position on the liquid crystal display device 41 and in what manner (rotational angle, reduction/enlargement, etc.) the decoded still image data should be drawn (step S1212). Next, a termination processing command is entered to complete the generation of the command list for the still image (step S1213).

Thus, the command list for moving images and the command list for still images are transmitted to the VDP 803 (see FIG. 4), processed appropriately, and then transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 41 . Thereby, a desired image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 41 . As a specific example, the display shown in FIGS. 5 to 9 is displayed.

Thus, according to the present embodiment described above, even if the number of game values acquired by the player exceeds a certain level and the game is forcibly terminated, the control until the forced termination and the control after the forced termination are performed. Appropriate processing can be performed for control without affecting control related to other games.

In the present embodiment, an example in which 100,000 shots are set as the initial value of the ball difference counter is shown, but the initial value of the ball difference counter may be set to 0. In this way, the difference ball described above is defined as "the number of game balls paid out to the player" - "the number of game balls that the player has fired into the game area 40 using the shooting handle 16" = "game Since it is the number of prize balls actually won by the player (the number of prize balls actually present in the player's hand), it is the maximum number of difference balls actually won by the player, and even if the negative state continues, it is extremely The game can be stopped when the number of prize balls acquired by the player increases.

By the way, when 0 is set as the initial value for the difference ball counter, even if the player uses the shooting handle 16 to shoot a ball into the game area 40 when the difference ball counter is 0, the difference ball counter is set to 0. to prevent it from being subtracted. That is, in step S184 shown in FIG. 20, when the difference pitch counter is 0, the number of outs is not subtracted. Then, in step S185 shown in FIG. 20, the number of winning balls is added to the difference ball counter, so that the difference ball counter becomes a value indicating that the difference ball counter exceeds 95,000 shots (difference ball counter>95,000). The game should be stopped at this time.

Also, in this embodiment, an example in which the sound LSI 801 and the VDP 803 are configured separately has been shown, but they may be integrated as one chip.

Also, in this embodiment, an example in which the sub-control CPU 800a is provided in the sub-one-chip microcomputer 800 is shown, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub-control CPU 800a may be provided in the VDP 803.

1 Pachinko machine 11 Ball lending button 44 Special pattern 1 start opening (winning opening)
44a Special symbol 1 start switch (winning detection means)
45a Special pattern 2 starting entrance (winning entrance)
45a1 Special pattern 2 start switch (winning detection means)
46c Big winning opening switch (winning detection means)
49a Upper right general winning entrance (winning entrance)
49b Upper left general winning entrance (winning entrance)
49c left center general prize gate (prize gate)
49d lower left general winning entrance (winning entrance)
49a1 Upper right general winning opening switch (winning detection means)
49b1 Upper left general winning opening switch (winning detection means)
49c1 left center general winning opening switch (winning detection means)
49d1 Lower left general winning opening switch (winning detection means)
50 Out port 50a Out port switch (out detection means)
70 payout/launch control board (lending means)
600a Main control CPU (game stop means, winning invalid means)

Claims (2)

out detection means for detecting a game ball that is shot into the game area or ejected from the game area to the outside of the game area;
winning detection means for detecting a game ball that has passed through a winning opening;
a counting counter that counts according to the number of outs based on the detection result of the out detection means and the number of game values based on the detection result of the winning detection means;
game stopping means for stopping the game when the counting counter exceeds a specific value;
a lending means for performing a game ball lending operation according to ball lending information generated by the operation of the ball lending button when the ball lending button for lending the game ball is operated in the game stop state. game machine. When the game is stopped, the game balls are hit into the game area before the game is stopped, and there is a game ball that has not reached the out hole, and the game ball has passed through the winning hole after the game is stopped. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising win invalidation means for invalidating the winning even if the game is played.

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