JP2024072198A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine facilitating wiring connection conformation in an external information terminal board.SOLUTION: In an external information terminal board, information output terminals are aligned in a line in a horizontal direction under a game machine installation environment. In the information output terminals, two information output terminal groups for performing model common output are disposed in a pivoting part and an open end side of a body frame, and one information output terminal group for performing model-dependent output is disposed in between. In a pivotal side model common output, an information output terminal group CN1G, an information output terminal CN1S, and an information output terminal group CN2G are disposed in order from a pivotal side. In model-dependent output, an information output terminal group CN3G is disposed. In open end side model common output, an information output terminal group CN4G, an information output terminal CN2S, and an information output terminal group CN5G are disposed in order from a pivotal side. Accordingly, the information output terminal CN1S and the information output terminal CN2S are installed adjacent to an information output terminal for outputting pulses, and installation adjacent to the information output terminal for outputting signals during a period is avoided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 27

Description

The present invention relates to an amusement machine.

There are gaming machines that have external connection terminals that allow information to be output to external devices.

Japanese Patent Application No. 4-270852

It is not easy to find wiring connection errors in external connection terminals (external information terminal boards).
In one aspect, the present invention aims to provide a gaming machine that makes it easy to check wiring connections on an external information terminal board.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine as shown below is provided. The gaming machine includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period in which a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output as a pulse when the predetermined condition is satisfied, an external information editing means capable of editing the signal output from the external information terminal board, and a game execution control means capable of controlling the execution of a variable display game and capable of controlling a low value game in which the expected degree of acquisition of the right to execute the variable display game is predetermined, and a high value game in which the expected degree of acquisition of the right to execute the variable display game is higher than that of the low value game. The period signal includes a common signal that is not dependent on game performance, and a dependent signal that is dependent on game performance. The common signal includes a second fraud prevention signal used for a second fraud prevention measure. The dependent signal includes a game distinction signal that can distinguish between low value game and high value game. The external information terminal board has a second information output terminal corresponding to the second anti-tampering signal and a third information output terminal group including an information terminal corresponding to the dependent signal and the game distinction signal arranged so that they are not adjacent to each other, and a fifth information output terminal that outputs a pulse signal is arranged between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal group. The control means is capable of outputting the second anti-tampering signal.

According to one aspect, it is easy to check the wiring connections on the external information terminal board in an amusement machine.

1 is an oblique view showing an example of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a game board according to the first embodiment. 1 is a block diagram showing an example of a control system for a gaming machine according to a first embodiment; A block diagram showing an example of the configuration of a performance control device of the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of a collective display device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a flowchart showing a main process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a second flowchart showing the main process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the main process according to the first embodiment (part 3); FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the main process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the main process according to the first embodiment; A figure showing an example of a memory map of a game control device of the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a safety device information initialization process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a first error monitoring process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a second error monitoring process according to the first embodiment. A figure showing a flowchart of a game stop flag setting process in the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an external information editing process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flowchart (part 2) of the external information editing process according to the first embodiment; FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an outside area integration process according to the first embodiment. A figure showing a flowchart of main processing in the performance control device of the first embodiment. A figure showing an example of a game performance list of the first embodiment. A figure showing an example of a game state transition in the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of a game display screen according to the first embodiment. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of an external information terminal board according to a first embodiment; 2 is a diagram showing an example of an overview of an external information terminal board according to the first embodiment; FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating an example of allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment. FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a modified example (part 1) of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a second modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a third modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fifth modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals in the first embodiment; 5 is a diagram showing an example of allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment; FIG. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 1) of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a second modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a third modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fourth modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment; FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a fifth modification of the allocation of output signals to information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment;

Hereinafter, the embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[First embodiment]
First, a first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12. The front frame 12 is an outer frame (support frame).
11, the left side is the shaft mounting side and the right side is the open side when viewed from the front, and the shaft mounting side is assembled so as to be capable of being rotated to be opened and closed.
The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage section (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. In addition, a glass frame (transparent member holding frame) 15 equipped with a cover glass (transparent member) 14 that covers the front surface of the game board 30 is attached to the front frame (main body frame) 12.

Further, on the left and right sides of the glass frame 15, there are provided frame decoration devices 18 that incorporate lamps and LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) and the like for decoration and presentation, and for the purpose of informing the user when an abnormality occurs (for example, if a dispensing abnormality occurs, the lamps and LEDs are turned on (blinked) in an abnormality informing color (for example, red)). Also, there are speakers 19 (upper left speaker 19) that emit sounds (for example, sound effects).
Speakers 19 (lower left speaker 19b1, lower right speaker 19b2) are also provided at the bottom of the front frame 12. If an abnormality occurs, the speaker 19 will notify the user of the nature of the abnormality by voice. A lamp for notifying of abnormal dispensing may be provided at a predetermined position of the glass frame 15.

In addition, at the bottom of the front frame 12, there are provided an upper tray (storage tray) 21 that supplies game balls to a ball launching device (not shown), an upper tray ball outlet 22 through which game balls dispensed from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10 flow out, a lower tray (receiving tray) 23 that stores game balls dispensed when the upper tray 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball launching device.
A ball removal lever 23a is provided for removing game balls from the lower tray 23 to the outside of the gaming machine.

Furthermore, on the upper edge of the upper tray 21, there is a performance button 25 used for intervention operations in the game performance.
The effect button 25 functions as an effect operation receiving section that receives an intervention operation in the game effect, and also functions as an effect section that can perform an effect in a required manner (for example, a light-emitting manner, a vibration, a protruding operation, etc.). In addition, an option setting section 29 is provided on the left edge of the upper tray 21, where the player can set various options. The option setting section 29 is provided with a cross cursor switch that can receive input operations in four directions, a central switch in the center of the cross cursor switch that can receive a decision operation, etc., and two auxiliary switches that are located on the periphery of the cross cursor switch and are used for volume control, etc. In addition, a keyhole 26 is provided on the lower right side of the front frame 12 for inserting a key to open or lock the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 operates (for example, presses) the effect button 25 (push button).
Based on the player's operation received from the effect button switch 25a (see FIG. 4) which detects the effect, an effect can be performed in which the player's operation is involved. For example, an effect in which the player's operation is involved is an effect in a variable display game (decorative special chart variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 can move a character displayed on the display device 41 or stop identification information in the decorative special chart variable display game displayed on the display device 41. Note that such player operation involvement can be achieved not only with the effect button 25 but also with switches in the option setting section 29 (cross cursor switch,
In FIG. 4, which will be described later, the switches in the option setting section 29 are collectively referred to as the setting switch 29.
It is represented as n.

In addition, to the right of the effect button 25, there are provided a ball loan button 27 operated by the player when borrowing a ball from an adjacent ball loan machine, an ejection button 28 operated to eject a prepaid card from the card unit of the ball loan machine, and a balance display section (not shown) that displays the balance of the prepaid card. In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the player rotates the operation section 24, and the ball launching device launches the game balls supplied from the upper tray 21 toward the game area 32 (see FIG. 2) on the front side of the game board 30. In addition, the player can set, for example, the volume emitted from the speaker 19 or the brightness of the game board 30 by operating any one or more of the setting switches 29n (cross cursor switch, center switch, accessory switch) of the option setting section 29.

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Fig. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
A substantially circular play area 32 is formed on the surface of the play board 30 and is surrounded by guide rails 31. The play area 32 is formed by side cases 3 made of resin provided at the four corners of the play board 30.
3 and a guide rail 31. In the game area 32, a center case (game presentation structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 is disposed approximately in the center. The display device 41 is attached to a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position recessed from the front surface of the center case 40. In other words, the center case 40 surrounds the periphery of the display area of the display device 41, protrudes forward beyond the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so as to make it difficult for game balls to fly in from the surrounding game area 32.

The display device 41 is configured with a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) or a CRT (cathode ray tube). The display device 41 may be configured with other display devices such as a device having a display screen capable of displaying a dot matrix using LEDs, or a combination of two or more display devices. In the area (display area) in which images can be displayed on the display screen, information related to the game such as multiple identification information (special symbols), characters that produce the special symbol variation display game, and background images that enhance the presentation effect is displayed. Display device 4
On the display screen 1, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are displayed variably (variably displayed) to play a decorative special symbol display game corresponding to the special symbol display game. Also, on the display screen, images for effects based on the progress of the game (for example, a big win display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) are displayed.

In addition, a board effect device 44 that performs game effects by operating is provided on the upper part of the center case 40. The board effect device 44 is configured to move from the state shown in FIG.
It is possible to operate toward the center of 1.

A normal symbol start gate (normal symbol start gate) 34 that provides the start condition for the normal symbol variable display game is provided on the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. A game ball that enters the normal symbol start gate 34 (a game ball that passes through the normal symbol start gate 34) is detected by a gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

Further, a general winning port 35 is disposed on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and another general winning port 35 is disposed on the lower right side of the center case 40, to the right of a special variable winning device 95 described later. Game balls that win in these general winning ports 35 are detected by winning port switches 35a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, a start winning hole 36 (start winning hole 1) which constitutes a first start winning hole (start winning area) which provides the starting condition of the first special symbol variable display game (special symbol 1 variable display game) is provided below the center case 40 in the game area 32. A game ball which enters the start winning hole 36 is detected by a start winning hole 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

In addition, below the start winning hole 36, an outlet 30a is provided for collecting game balls that do not win in the winning holes, etc.
In addition, below the center case 40 and to the left of the starting gate 34,
A normal variation winning device 37 (second start winning port, start winning area) is provided, which provides the start condition for the second special chart variation display game (special chart 2 variation display game). A movable member 37b is provided at the position that becomes the inflow part of the normal variation winning device 37 (starting port 2). The movable member 37b is slid forward and backward by a normal power solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) to change between a blocking state in which the game balls are prevented from flowing into the inflow part and a permitting state in which the movable member 37b is retreated backward to permit the game balls to flow into the inflow part. The movable member 37b is normally held in a closed state (a state disadvantageous to the player). When the result of the normal chart variation display game becomes a predetermined stop display mode, the movable member 37b is changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player). The game balls that have won the normal variation winning device 37 are released by the starting port 2 switch 37a (see FIG. 3).
It is possible to make it possible to win even when the normal variable winning device 37 is closed, and to make it more difficult to win when the device is closed than when it is open. The normal variable winning device 37 corresponds to a normal electric device (normal electric).

In addition, a special variable prize winning device (large prize winning port 1) 38 that can be changed between a state in which game balls are not accepted and a state in which they are accepted easily depending on the results of the special chart variable display games (special chart 1 variable display game and special chart 2 variable display game) is provided on the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32. The special variable prize winning device 38 has an opening/closing member (movable piece) 38c, and depending on the results of the special chart variable display game as an auxiliary game, the opening/closing member 38c closes the large prize winning port and changes it from a closed state (a blocked state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the opening/closing member 38c retreats and accepts game balls flowing down the game area 32. That is, the special variable prize winning device 38 has a large prize opening (large prize opening 1) that is opened and closed by an opening/closing member 38c driven by a large prize opening 1 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device, and during a big win game state (special game state) resulting from the results of the special chart 1 variable display game and the special chart 2 variable display game, and during a big win game state (special game state) resulting from winning in a specific area 96 described below, the large prize opening is converted from a closed state to an open state, facilitating the flow of game balls into the large prize opening, and awarding a predetermined game value (prize balls) to the player.
Inside the large prize opening (winning area), a large prize opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is disposed as detection means for detecting a gaming ball that has entered the large prize opening.

In addition, at the lower right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special chart change display game (
A special variable winning device (large winning port 2) 95 is provided which can be switched between a state in which it does not accept game balls and a state in which it is easy to accept them depending on the results of the special chart 1 variable display game and the special chart 2 variable display game. The special variable winning device 95 has an opening/closing member (opening/closing door) 95c, and depending on the results of the special chart variable display game as an auxiliary game, the opening/closing member 95c closes the large winning port and switches it from a closed state (a blocked state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the opening/closing member 95c retreats and can accept game balls flowing down the game area 32. In other words, the special variable winning device 95 has a large winning port 2 solenoid 95b (see FIG. 3) as a drive device.
During a small win game state resulting from the results of the special chart 1 variable display game and the special chart 2 variable display game, the large prize opening is converted from a closed state to an open state to facilitate the inflow of game balls into the large prize opening, and a predetermined game value (prize balls) is awarded to the player. In addition, inside the large prize opening (winning area), a large prize opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is provided as a detection means for detecting game balls that have entered the large prize opening.

The special variable prize winning device 95 is also provided with a V-channel that guides the game ball that has entered the prize winning port to the specific area 96. The special variable prize winning device 95 is provided with a specific area switch 38e (see FIG. 3) that detects the game ball that has flowed into the specific area 96. The detection of the game ball (entry into the specific area 96) by the specific area switch 38e is performed by the special variable prize winning device (large prize winning port 1) 38.
One of the conditions for the occurrence of a jackpot game state (special game state) in which the closed state is changed to an open state
It is one.

Also, the center case 40 does not have a warp flow path, but may have a warp flow path. For example, a warp port (warp inlet) may be provided on the left side of the center case 40,
The game balls that flow into the warp flow path from the warp port may be rolled on the stage in the center case 40, and some of them may be guided to the warp exit. In that case, the warp exit may be located directly above the start winning port 36, and the game balls guided to the warp exit may be guided to the start winning port 36.
It may be made easier to win number 6.

In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the area to the left of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32 where the gaming balls flow down is set as the left gaming area, and the area to the right of the center case 40 is set as the right gaming area. The player can aim to win at the start winning hole 36 or the general winning hole 35 (located in the left gaming area) by adjusting the launch force to launch the gaming ball into the left gaming area (so-called left shot), and can aim to win at the normal starting gate 34, the normal variable winning device 37, the special variable winning devices 38, 95, the general winning hole 35 (located in the right gaming area), etc. by launching the gaming ball into the right gaming area (so-called right shot).

In addition, outside the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), a collective display device 50 is provided for displaying the first special chart change display game and the second special chart change display game, which constitute the special chart change display game, and the general chart change display game, which is triggered by winning the general chart start gate 34, and for displaying various information.
is provided.

The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51, a special pattern 1 reserved display section 52, a special pattern 1 pattern display section 53, a special pattern 2 pattern display section 54, a normal pattern display section 55, a normal pattern reserved display section 56, and a status display section 57 (see FIG. 5). The details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a right-hit guide display device 91c on the right side near the special variable winning device (big winning port 1) 38. The right-hit guide display device 91c is turned on when instructing the player to hit right and is turned off in other states. The right-hit guide display device 91c is included in the board decoration device 46.

The gaming machine 10 is provided with a special symbol game change display status display device 98 at the bottom right of the center case 40 in the play area 32. The special symbol game change display status display device 98 is a so-called fourth symbol display device, and is composed of two LEDs. The special symbol game change display status display device 98 displays the change display status of the special symbol 1 change display game with the left LED, and displays the change display status of the special symbol 2 change display game with the right LED. For example, the special symbol game change display status display device 98 notifies the symbol stop status of the special symbol change display game by lighting up, and notifies the symbol change status of the special symbol change display game by flashing. The special symbol game change display status display device 98 is included in the board decoration device 46.

The gaming machine 10 has a normal map change display device 9 on the right side of the center case 40 in the gaming area 32.
The display device 93 is made up of two LEDs, which indicate the status of the game by blinking alternately, and indicate the result of the game by turning on or off. The display device 94 is also made up of two LEDs.
The display device 93 indicates the number of reserved maps, ranging from 0 to 4, by a combination of off, on, and blinking. The display device 93 indicates the number of reserved maps, ranging from 0 to 4, by a combination of off, on, and blinking. The display device 93 indicates the number of reserved maps, ranging from 0 to 4, by a combination of off, on, and blinking. The display device 94 ...

Next, the control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to Fig. 3. Fig. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 is equipped with a gaming control device 100. The gaming control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls the overall game, and includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) section 110 having a gaming microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as a gaming microcomputer) 111, an input section 120 having an input port, an output section 130 having an output port, a driver, etc., and a CPU
The data bus 140 connects between the section 110, the input section 120 and the output section 130.

The CPU section 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a quartz crystal oscillator, and an oscillation circuit (
The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are powered by DC (Dielectric Constant Current) generated by a power supply device 400.
A DC voltage of a predetermined level, such as DC 32V, DC 12V, or DC 5V, is supplied to the device to make it operable.

The power supply unit 400 is an AC (
Alternating Current) - DC converter or DC 32V voltage to DC 12V, DC 5V
A normal power supply unit 4 having a DC-DC converter or the like for generating a lower level DC voltage such as
The gaming control device 100 is equipped with a backup power supply unit 420 that supplies power supply voltage to the RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111 in the event of a power outage, and a control signal generating unit 430 that has a power outage monitoring circuit and generates and outputs control signals such as a power outage monitoring signal and a reset signal that notify the gaming control device 100 of the occurrence and recovery of a power outage.

In the first embodiment, the power supply device 400 is configured separately from the game control device 100, but the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generating unit 430 may be configured to be provided on a separate board or integral with the game control device 100, i.e., on the main board.
Furthermore, since the game control device 100 is subject to replacement when changing models, by providing the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal generating unit 430 on a board separate from the power supply unit 400 or the main board, as in the first embodiment, it is possible to eliminate it from being subject to replacement, thereby reducing costs.

The backup power supply unit 420 can be configured with one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor.
In particular, the power supply voltage is supplied to the internal RAM, so that the data stored in the RAM is retained even during a power outage or after the power is cut off. The control signal generating unit 430 monitors, for example, the 32V voltage generated by the normal power supply unit 410, and when it drops to, for example, 17V or less, detects the occurrence of a power outage and changes the power outage monitoring signal, while outputting a reset signal after a predetermined time. Also, when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

The game control device 100 is also provided with a RAM initialization switch 112.
When the AM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and based on this, a process is performed to forcibly initialize the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is read when the gaming microcomputer 1
The reset signal is read repeatedly in the main loop of the main program executed by the CPU 11. The reset signal is a type of forced interrupt signal, and resets the entire control system.

The game control device 100 is also provided with a setting value change switch 126 and a setting key switch 127. The setting value change switch 126 is, for example, a push switch that detects a push operation. The setting key switch 127 allows the setting key to be inserted to switch between an ON state and an OFF state. The game control device 100 is capable of changing settings related to game performance, and the settings stored in the RAM are retained even during a power outage or after a power cut. For example, the game control device 100 allows the winning probability of the special chart 1 variable display game and the special chart 2 variable display game to be changed according to six settings.

When the game control device 100 is turned on with the setting key switch 127 in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 in the ON state, the game control device 100 transitions the control state to a setting change mode in which the settings of the gaming machine 10 can be changed. For example, in the setting change mode, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136, and enables cyclic change from setting 1 to setting 6 by detecting the pressing operation of the setting value change switch 126. The probability setting value display device 136 is a display device capable of displaying setting values, and may be, for example, a one-digit seven-segment LED.
D and is mounted on a substrate.

Furthermore, when the game control device 100 is turned on with the setting key switch 127 in the ON state and the RAM initialization switch 112 in the OFF state, the control state transitions to a setting confirmation mode in which the settings of the gaming machine 10 can be confirmed. For example, in the setting confirmation mode, the game control device 100 displays the setting contents on the probability setting value display device 136. Naturally, the probability setting value display device 136 can be confirmed by the manager of the gaming facility, but cannot be confirmed by the player.

The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit: microprocessor) 111A.
, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B and a read/write RA
Equipped with M111C.

The ROM 111B stores unchanging information for game control (programs, fixed data, various random number judgment values, etc.) in a non-volatile manner, and the RAM 111C is used as a working area for the CPU 111A during game control or as a storage area for various signals and random numbers.
The AM111C may be an electrically rewritable non-volatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM).

In addition, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that specifies, for example, the execution time of the special chart variation display game, the performance content, and the occurrence or non-occurrence of a reach state. The variation pattern table is a table that stores the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 stored as start memories in the CPU 111A.
The table is a table for determining the fluctuation pattern by referring to the table. The fluctuation pattern table also includes a miss fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a miss, a jackpot fluctuation pattern table that is selected when the result is a jackpot, etc. Furthermore, these pattern tables include tables (such as a latter half fluctuation group table and a latter half fluctuation pattern selection table) for determining the latter half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern after the reach state is reached.
It includes tables (such as a first half fluctuation group table and a first half fluctuation pattern selection table) for determining the first half fluctuation pattern, which is the fluctuation pattern before reaching a reach state.

Here, the term "reach" (reach state) refers to a display state in which the display device has a display state that can be changed, and the display device derives and displays multiple display results at different times, and when the multiple display results become a predetermined special result mode, the game state becomes a game state (special game state) that is advantageous to the player, in a stage where some of the multiple display results have not yet been derived and displayed, the display result that has already been derived and displayed satisfies the condition for becoming a special result mode. In other words, the reach state refers to a display mode that does not deviate from the display condition for becoming a special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses and reaches a stage before the display result is derived and displayed. For example, a state in which a variable display is performed by multiple variable display areas while maintaining a state in which all special result modes are aligned (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state refers to the display state at the point in time when the display control of the display device has progressed to a stage just before the display result is derived and displayed, and when at least a portion of the display results of the multiple variable display areas determined before the display result is derived and displayed meets the conditions to become a special result state.

Therefore, for example, if the decorative special chart variable display game displayed on the display device in response to the special chart variable display game displays multiple identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, center, and right variable display areas on the display device, and then stops the variable display in the order of left, right, and center to display the result state, the state in which the variable display stops in the left and right variable display areas when the conditions for the special result state are met (for example, the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition, when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the state in which the conditions for the special result state are met in any two of the left, center, and right variable display areas (for example, the same identification information, except for the special result state) is the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be displayed from this reach state.

This reach state includes multiple reach effects, and the reach effects that have different possibilities (different expected values) of deriving a special result mode are normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP4 reach), and special 4 reach (SP5 reach).
Reach (SP3 reach) and premium reach are set. The expected value is set to be higher in the following order: "no reach"<"normalreach"<"special 1 reach"<"special 2 reach"<"special 3 reach"<"premiumreach". In addition, this reach state is included in the variable display mode at least when a special result mode is derived in the special chart variable display game (when a jackpot occurs). In other words, it may be included in the variable display mode when it is determined that a special result mode is not derived in the special chart variable display game (when a miss occurs). Therefore, a state in which a reach state occurs is a state with a higher possibility of a jackpot than when a reach state does not occur.

The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B to generate control signals (commands) for the payout control device 200 and the performance control device 300, generate and output drive signals for the solenoids and display devices, and control the entire game machine 10. Although not shown, the game microcomputer 111 also includes a random number generating circuit for generating a jackpot random number for determining a win in the special chart variable display game, a jackpot pattern random number for determining a jackpot pattern, a variable pattern random number for determining a variable display pattern in the special chart variable display game (including the execution time of the variable display game in various reaches and no reaches), a win random number for determining a win in the normal chart variable display game, and an oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113.
Based on this, a clock generator is provided which generates a timer interrupt signal at a predetermined period (for example, 4 milliseconds (ms)) for the CPU 111A and a clock which provides update timing for the random number generating circuit.

In addition, the CPU 111A performs processing related to the special chart change display game.
Specifically, the CPU 111A selects and acquires one of the plurality of variation pattern tables based on the game result (win (big win or small win) or miss) of the special chart variation display game, the probability state (normal probability state or high probability state) of the special chart variation display game as the current game state, the operation state (time-saving operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of start memories, etc. Here, the CP
U111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition means for acquiring one of a plurality of variation pattern tables stored in ROM111B when a special chart variation display game is executed.

The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, an input interface, an output interface, etc., and drives a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the gaming machine 10 in accordance with a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the gaming control device 100, and performs control to pay out prize balls. The payout control device 200 also drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball loan request signal from a card unit of a ball loan machine attached to the gaming machine 10,
It controls the dispensing of loaned balls.

The input section 120 of the gaming microcomputer 111 is provided with a start port 1 switch 36 in the start winning port 36.
a, the start gate 2 switch 37a in the normal variable winning device 37, the gate switch 34a in the normal start gate 34, the winning gate switch 35a, the large winning gate switch 38a of the special variable winning devices 38, 95, and the specific area switch 38e of the special variable winning device 95, and an interface chip (proximity I/F) 121 is provided which receives negative logic signals such as a high level of 11V and a low level of 7V supplied from these switches and converts them into positive logic signals of 0V-5V. This proximity I/F 121 also receives detection signals from the board radio wave sensor 62 which detects the emission of radio waves to the gaming machine 10. The proximity I/F 121 also receives an input of signals with an input range of 7V
By setting the voltage at -11V, the leads of sensors and proximity switches may be illegally shorted out.
It is configured to detect abnormal conditions, such as when a sensor or switch is removed from a connector or when a lead wire is cut and left floating, and to output an abnormality detection signal.

Regarding the winning port switch 35a, in FIG. 3, the winning port switch 35a is 1
Although the figure is shown as a block, in reality, a plurality (n) of winning port switches 35a (three in this embodiment) are provided on the game board 30, and the signals of each are transmitted to the proximity I through different signal lines.
In addition, in FIG. 3, the large prize opening switch 38a is shown as one block, but in reality, a plurality (x number) of large prize opening switches 38a (three in this embodiment) are input.
The large prize opening switches 38a are provided on the game board 30.
Each of them is connected by a different signal line, or, for example, a switch and a game control device 10
1 and 2 (main board) 10 (main board), the game controller 100 is connected to the game controller 100 in a wired OR manner on a relay board (not shown). The board radio wave sensor 62 and a magnetic sensor 61 (described later) may also be connected to the game controller 100 by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be connected to the game controller 100 in a wired OR manner.

The output of the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and is read into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140.
Among the outputs of 121, the start port 1 switch 36a, the start port 2 switch 37a, the gate switch 34a, the prize port switch 35a, the big prize port switch 38a, and the specific area switch 3
The detection signal of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a, which are the start port switches in FIG. 1, are input to the second input port 123.
1) is shown as one signal line in FIG. 3, but in reality there are two.

Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 and the abnormality detection signal output when an abnormality of the sensor or switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Also, the third input port 124 is configured to receive the detection signal of the magnetic sensor 61 for detecting fraud provided on the front frame 12 of the gaming machine 10, the detection signal of the glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10, the detection signal of the main frame opening detection switch 64 provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10, the detection signal of the setting value change switch 126, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127, and the touch switch signal from the payout control device 200 (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided on the operation unit 24).

Among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the output to the second input port 123 is also supplied from the game control device 100 to a test firing device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Furthermore, among the outputs of the proximity I/F 121, the detection signals of the start port 1 switch 36a and the start port 2 switch 37a are configured to be input to the game microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123.

As described above, the proximity I/F 121 has a signal level conversion function. To enable such a level conversion function, a voltage of 12 V is supplied to the proximity I/F 121 from the power supply device 400 in addition to a voltage such as 5 V required for normal IC operation.

The data held by the second input port 123 can be read by the gaming microcomputer 111 asserting (changing to an active level) a chip enable signal CE (Chip Enable) (not shown) by decoding the address assigned to the second input port 123. The same applies to the third input port 124 and the first input port 122 described below.

In addition, the input unit 120 receives a detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112, a dispensing control device 20
0, a frame radio wave invalid signal (a signal output based on the detection of radio waves by the frame radio wave sensor installed on the front frame 12), a payout busy signal (a signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept commands), and a payout abnormality status signal (a status signal indicating a payout abnormality).
, a shoot ball out switch signal (a signal indicating a shortage of game balls before payout), an overflow switch signal (a signal indicating that a predetermined amount of game balls have been stored in the lower tray 23 (that is, the lower tray 23 is full)
A first input port 122 is provided which takes in an out ball detection switch signal (a signal output when an out ball is detected) and an out ball detection switch signal (a signal output when an out ball is detected) and supplies them to the game microcontroller 111 via the data bus 140.

The out ball detection switch signal is a signal output from an out sensor (not shown) each time the out sensor detects an out ball from the gaming machine 10. For example, the out ball detection switch signal is provided in a discharge flow path (not shown) between an outlet (not shown) that discharges gaming balls (out balls) from the gaming machine 10 and the outlet 30a. The out ball detection switch signal is used to calculate gaming performance (e.g., base) per specified operation (e.g., 60,000 out balls), and the calculated gaming performance is displayed on the performance display device 135.
The out ball detection switch signal may be input to the performance control device 300. In this case, the out ball detection switch signal may be used to determine the operating state that triggers switching to the game performance or customer waiting screen display. For example, the performance display device 135 may be
It is a 4-digit, 7-segment LED that can display gaming performance in decimal or hexadecimal numbers.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 may be provided with a vibration sensor switch that detects vibrations, and a detection signal from this vibration sensor switch may be input to the first input port 122 or the third input port 124 .

In addition, the game control device 100 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 125 for inputting signals such as a power failure monitoring signal and a reset signal from the power supply device 400 to the gaming microcomputer 111, etc., and the Schmitt buffer 125 has a function of removing noise from these input signals. The power failure monitoring signal from the power supply device 400 and the initialization switch signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 are once input to the first input port 122 and taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. In other words, they are treated as signals equivalent to the signals from the various switches described above. This is because there is a restriction on the number of terminals provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 for receiving signals from the outside.

On the other hand, the reset signal RESET from which noise has been removed by the Schmitt buffer 125 is
The reset signal RESET is input directly to a reset terminal provided on the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. The reset signal RESET is configured to be output directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test firing signal held in a port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test firing device.
The reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test firing device via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 of the input unit 120. The data set in each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input must be reset to prevent malfunction of the system, but the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from each port of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input is discarded by the reset of the gaming microcomputer 111.

The output unit 130 is provided with a Schmitt buffer 132 arranged on a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the performance control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the gaming control device 100 to the performance control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. The serial communication from the gaming control device 100 to the performance control device 300 and the payout control device 200 is one-way communication that does not allow signals to be input from the performance control device 300 to the gaming control device 100.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is configured to be able to mount a buffer 133 that is connected to the data bus 140 and outputs data informing the special pattern information of the variable display game and a signal indicating the probability state of a jackpot to a test firing test device of a certification agency (not shown) via a relay board 70. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko game machine as a real machine (mass-produced product) installed in a game arcade. In addition, the detection signal of a switch that does not require processing, such as a start port switch, output from the proximity I/F 121 is supplied to the test firing test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

On the other hand, detection signals that cannot be supplied directly to the test firing device, such as those from the magnetic sensor 61 and the board radio wave sensor 62, are first taken into the gaming microcomputer 111 and processed into other signals or information, and are then supplied to the test firing device from the data bus 140 via the buffer 133 and relay board 70 as an error signal indicating, for example, that the gaming machine is in a state where it cannot be controlled.
The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying it to the test firing device, and a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the switch detection signal that does not pass through the buffer.
A chip enable signal CE (not shown) is also supplied from port 1, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by this chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing device.

The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and receives opening/closing data for the large prize opening 1 solenoid 38b that opens and closes the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable prize winning device 38 (large prize opening 1), and the large prize opening 2 solenoid 9 that opens and closes the opening/closing member 95c of the special variable prize winning device 95 (large prize opening 2).
A first output port 134a is provided for outputting the opening/closing data of the normal solenoid 37c which opens and closes the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37, and the display data of the performance display device 135.

The output unit 130 is also provided with a second output port 134b for outputting display data of the probability setting value display device 136. The output unit 130 is also provided with a third output port 134c for outputting on/off data of a segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected in accordance with the content to be displayed on the collective display device 50, a fourth output port 134d for outputting on/off data of a digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected, and a fourth output port 134e for outputting on/off data of a digit line to which the cathode terminal of the LED of the collective display device 50 is connected.
34d is provided.

In addition, the output unit 130 outputs information about the gaming machine 10, such as jackpot information, to the external information terminal board 71.
The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a fifth output port 134e for outputting to the
A photorelay is provided and can be connected to an external device (such as an information collection terminal or an internal management device (hall computer)) installed in an amusement facility, so that information about the gaming machine 10 can be supplied to the external device via the photorelay. Part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 134d. In addition, a launch permission signal is also output from the fifth output port 134e to the payout control device 200 via the Schmitt buffer 132.

Furthermore, the output section 130 is provided with a first driver (drive circuit) 138a which receives opening/closing data signals of the large prize opening solenoid 38b, the specific area solenoid 38d, and the normal power solenoid 37c output from the first output port 134a and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal, a second driver 138b which outputs an on/off drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 output from the third output port 134c, a third driver 138c which outputs an on/off drive signal of the digit line on the current sink side of the collective display device 50 output from the fourth output port 134d, a fourth driver 138d which outputs an external information signal to be supplied to an external device such as a management device from the fifth output port 134e or the fourth output port 134d to the external information terminal board 71, and a fifth driver 138e which receives a display data signal of the performance display device 135 output from the first output port 134a and generates and outputs a drive signal for the performance display device 135.

The first driver 138a is supplied with DC 32V as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 so as to be able to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. The third driver 138c that drives the digit lines is for drawing current through the digit lines according to the display data, so the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

The second driver 138b, which outputs 12V, feeds current to the anode terminal of the LED via the segment line, and the third driver 138c, which outputs a ground potential, draws current from the cathode terminal via the segment line, so that the power supply voltage flows through the LEDs selected in sequence by the dynamic drive method, causing them to light up. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs an external information signal to the external information terminal board 71, is supplied with DC 12V in order to give the external information signal a level of 12V. The buffer 133, the first output port 134a, the first driver 138a, etc.
The output unit 130 of the game control device 100, i.e., the main board, may be provided on the relay board 70 side. Also, the performance display device 135, or the fifth driver 138e and the performance display device 135, may be provided on the output unit 130 of the game control device 100, i.e., the external board (not shown), not on the main board.

Furthermore, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as the identification code and program of each gaming machine to an external inspection device 490.
The gaming microcomputer 111 is configured to be able to communicate with the inspection device 490 by serial communication so that data can be transmitted and received between the gaming microcomputer 111 and the inspection device 490.
Since this is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111, like a normal general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, and 124 are not provided.

Next, the configuration of the performance control device 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the performance control device of the first embodiment.
The performance control device 300 is an amusement chip (IC
The computer 10 is equipped with a main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 consisting of a microcomputer 312 for inputting a programmable logic circuit (PLC), a video display processor (VDP) 312 as a graphics processor which performs image processing for displaying images on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer 311, and a sound source LSI 314 which controls the output of sound in order to reproduce various melodies, sound effects, etc. from the speaker 19.

The main control microcomputer 311 includes a P
PROM 321 is a programmable read-only memory (ROM), RAM 322 provides a working area, and FeRAM (
A ferroelectric RAM 323 and a RTC (real-time clock) 338, which constitutes a timekeeping means for generating information indicating the current date and time (date, day of the week, time, etc.), are connected to the main control microcomputer 311. A RAM 311a which provides a working area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A watchdog timer (WDT) circuit 324 is also connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes commands (performance commands) from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the content of the performance, and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, instructs the sound source LSI 314 on the sound to be played, lights up decorative lamps, controls the drive of motors and solenoids,
It also performs processes such as managing performance time.

The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a that provides a working area, and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing images. The VDP 312 also includes an image ROM 325 that stores character images and video data, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 that is used to develop and process image data of characters and the like read from the image ROM 325.
is connected.

Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received in a parallel manner between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312. By transmitting and receiving data in a parallel manner, commands and data can be transmitted in a shorter time than in the case of serial transmission.

The VDP 312 transmits to the main control microcomputer 311 a vertical synchronization signal VSYN for synchronizing the image on the display device 41 with the lighting of the decorative lamps provided on the glass frame 15 and the game board 30.
C, a synchronous signal STS that provides the timing for transmitting data is input.
Interrupt signals INT0 to n are also input to the main control microcontroller 311 to inform the processing status, such as the end of drawing to the VRAM, and a wait signal WAIT to inform the main control microcontroller 311 that it is waiting to receive commands or data from the main control microcontroller 311.

The performance control device 300 is provided with a signal conversion circuit 313 that generates a video signal to be transmitted to the display device 41 by the LVDS (Low Voltage Differential Signaling) method.
An NC signal and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input to the VDP 312 , and the image generated by the VDP 312 is displayed on the display device 41 via a signal conversion circuit 313 .

The sound source LSI 314 is connected to an audio ROM 327 in which audio data is stored.
The main control microcomputer 311 and the sound source LSI 314 are connected via an address/data bus 340. The sound source LSI 314 sends an interrupt signal I
NT is input to the performance control device 300. The performance control device 300 includes upper speakers 19a (upper left speaker 19a1, upper right speaker 19a2) provided in the glass frame 15 and a front frame 12.
An amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier or the like is provided to drive the lower speakers 19b (lower left speaker 19b1, lower right speaker 19b2) provided on the sound source LSI.
The sound generated in 314 is output from the speaker 19 via an amplifier circuit 337 .

The performance control device 300 is also provided with an interface chip (command I/F) 331 that receives commands sent from the game control device 100. Through this command I/F 331, the performance control device 300 receives commands such as the number of reserved decorative special symbols, the decorative special symbol command, the fluctuation command, and the stop information command sent from the game control device 100 to the performance control device 300 as performance control command signals (performance commands).
operates on DC 5V, and main control microcomputer 311 of performance control device 300 operates on DC 3.3V, so command I/F 331 is provided with a signal level conversion function.

The performance control device 300 also includes a board decoration LE that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 having LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40).
The control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling the lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address/data bus 340. The glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame presentation device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for presentation), and the frame presentation device 44 (for example, a movable role object that enhances the presentation effect in cooperation with the presentation display on the display device 41) provided on the game board 30 (including the center case 40). The control circuits 332 to 334 for driving and controlling the lamps, motors, solenoids, and the like are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address/data bus 340. The glass frame 15 may be provided with a frame presentation device having a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating a device for presentation), and the frame presentation device may be provided with a frame presentation movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame presentation device.

Furthermore, the performance control device 300 is provided with a switch input circuit 336 having a function of detecting the on/off state of the performance button switch 25a of the performance button 25, the setting switch 29n of the option setting section 29, and the performance role switch 47 (performance motor switch) that detects the initial position of the motor in the board performance device 44, and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311, and a function of detecting the state of a volume adjustment switch 335 provided in the performance control device 300 and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311.
For convenience, the switches are collectively referred to as setting switch 29n, but in detail, the switches mentioned above (cross cursor switch, center switch, auxiliary switch) are connected so that the state of each of them (cross cursor switch, center switch, auxiliary switch) is detected individually by switch input circuit 336, and detection signals indicating each state of each switch are input to main control microcomputer 311.

The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 is a power supply for the performance control device 300 having the above-mentioned configuration.
and the electronic components controlled by it to supply a desired level of DC voltage. DC 32V for driving motors and solenoids, DC 12V for driving the display device 41 made of a liquid crystal panel, motors and LEDs, DC 5V as the power supply voltage for the command I/F 331,
In addition to the 1.2 V, the main control microcomputer 311 is configured to generate a voltage of DC 15 V for driving the motor, LED, and speaker 19.
When using an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as DC3.
A DC-DC converter for generating 3 V or DC 1.2 V is provided in performance control device 300. Note that the DC-DC converter may be provided in normal power supply unit 410.

The reset signal generated by the control signal generating unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311, which resets the device.
The signal is also supplied to the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRESET signal) and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control lamps, motors, etc., to reset them. A cooling fan 45 that cools various parts of the gaming machine 10 is connected to the performance control device 300, and the cooling fan 45 is driven when the power of the performance control device 300 is turned on. The circuit board that constitutes the performance control device 300 corresponds to a sub-control board (also called a sub-board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the gaming microcomputer 111 of the gaming control device 100,
Based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided on the 4, the random number value for judging whether the normal figure is a winning number is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process is performed to judge whether the normal figure variable display game is a winning number or a losing number. Then, the general figure pattern display unit 55 of the collective display unit 50 displays the identification pattern (identification information) for a predetermined time, and then displays the normal figure variable display game in which the identification pattern (identification information) is displayed in a stopped state. If the result of this normal figure variable display game is a winning number, the general figure pattern display unit 55 displays a special result mode corresponding to each of the first winning stop pattern to the third winning stop pattern, and the normal power solenoid 37c is operated to control the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 to be opened as described above for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds). In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, if the result of the normal pattern variation display game is a loss, control is performed to display the loss result state on the normal pattern display section 55.

Also, a start winning (start memory) is stored based on the input of a game ball detection signal from the start hole 1 switch 36a provided in the start winning hole 36, and based on this start memory, a random number value for jackpot judgment of the first special chart variable display game is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to perform processing to judge whether the first special chart variable display game is a win or a loss. Also, a start memory is stored based on the input of a game ball detection signal from the start hole 2 switch 37a provided in the normal variable winning device 37, and based on this start memory, a random number value for jackpot judgment of the second special chart variable display game is extracted and compared with the judgment value stored in the ROM 111B to perform processing to judge whether the second special chart variable display game is a win or a loss.

Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs a control signal (presentation control command, presentation command) including the judgment result of the above-mentioned first special symbol variable display game and second special symbol variable display game to the presentation control device 300. Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 performs processing to display a special symbol variable display game in which the identification symbol (identification information) is displayed variably for a predetermined time on the special symbol 1 symbol display unit 53 and the special symbol 2 symbol display unit 54 of the collective display device 50, and then displays the special symbol variable display game in a stationary manner. That is, the game control device 100 performs processing to display the start winning area (start winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) of the game ball flowing down the game area 32.
The game control means controls the progress of the variable display game based on winnings.

In addition, the performance control device 300 performs processing to display a decorative special chart variable display game corresponding to the special chart variable display game on the display device 41 based on a control signal from the game control device 100. Furthermore, the performance control device 300 performs processing to set the performance state, output sound from the speaker 19, and control the emission of various LEDs based on a control signal from the game control device 100. In other words, the performance control device 300 constitutes a performance control means that controls the performance related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

When the result of the special chart variable display game is a big win or a small win, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 displays the special result state or the small win result state on the special chart 1 pattern display section 53 or the special chart 2 pattern display section 54, and performs a process to generate a special game state or a small win game state (i.e., a process to execute a special game or a small win game). In the process to generate a special game state due to the result of the first special chart variable display game or the second special chart variable display game being a big win, the CPU 111A, for example, controls the opening and closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the big winning port solenoid 38b to allow the game ball to flow into the big winning port. In this special game state, the CPU 111A performs control (cycle game) to continue (repeated) this a predetermined number of rounds by opening the large prize opening until one of the following conditions is met: for example, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) enter the large prize opening, or a predetermined time for opening has elapsed since the opening of the large prize opening. In addition, in a process to generate a small win game state due to the result of the first special chart variable display game (special chart 1 variable display game) or the second special chart variable display game (special chart 2 variable display game) being a small win, the CPU 111A performs control, for example, to open the opening/closing member 38c of the special variable winning device 38 by the large prize opening solenoid 38b, thereby enabling the flow of game balls into the large prize opening.

The opening and closing operation pattern (opening and closing operation mode) of the large prize opening performed in these small win game states is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening and closing member in an open state for 200 ms only, performed four times at 1500 ms intervals. In this way, the game control device 100 serves as a large prize opening opening and closing control means that controls the opening and closing of the large prize opening when the stop result mode becomes a special result mode. Also, when the result of the special symbol variation display game is a miss, the CPU 111A controls the special symbol 1 pattern display section 53 and the special symbol 2 pattern display section 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the miss result mode.

Furthermore, although the game control device 100 of the first embodiment does not perform probability fluctuation in the special chart variation display game, it may perform probability fluctuation in the chart variation display game.
For example, the game control device 100 can generate a high probability state as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result state of the special chart variable display game. This high probability state is a state in which the probability of a winning result in the special chart variable display game is higher than the normal probability state. Also, regardless of whether the high probability state is generated based on the result state of the first special chart variable display game or the second special chart variable display game,
Both special chart change display games will be in a high probability state.

In addition, the game control device 100 can generate a time-saving state (specific game state, normal game high probability state) as a game state after the special game state ends based on the result state of the special game variable display game. In this time-saving state, it is possible to set the probability of the winning result of the normal game variable display game (normal game probability) to a high probability (normal game high probability state) higher than the normal probability (normal game low probability state) of 0. As a result, the normal game variable winning device 37 is controlled so that the opening time per unit time of the normal game variable winning device 37 is longer than when the normal game variable winning device 37 is in the normal game low probability state. Here, the normal game variable winning device 37 in this embodiment has the normal game probability set to "0" so that the movable member 37b is not opened in the normal game state.

In addition, in the time-saving state, the execution time of the normal map variation display game (normal map variation time) is, for example, 500 ms, the normal map stop time for displaying the result of the normal map variation display game is, for example, 600 ms, and when the normal map variation display game is a winning result and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first winning stop pattern (normal power opening time) and the number of times it is opened (for example,
500 ms x 1 time), the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times the second winning stop pattern opens (for example, 1700 ms x 2 times), the opening time (normal power opening time) and the number of times the third winning stop pattern opens (
For example, it is possible to set it to 1700 ms x 3 times.

In addition, the execution time, normal map stop time, normal power open count, and normal power open time of the normal map change display game may be set appropriately to control the normal map change display game and the normal change winning device 37 to a time-saving operation state. For example, in the time-saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (normal map change time) of the above-mentioned normal map change display game to a second change display time that is shorter than the first change display time (for example, 10,000 ms to 1,000 ms). Also, in the time-saving state, it is possible to control the normal map stop time that displays the result of the normal map change display game to a second stop time that is shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms to 70
4 ms. In addition, in the time-saving state, when the normal map variation display game is a winning result and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, it is possible to control the opening time (normal power opening time) to be a second opening time longer than the first opening time in the normal state (normal map low probability state) (for example, 100 ms to 1352 ms). In addition, in the time-saving state, it is possible to set the number of times that the normal variation winning device 37 opens (normal power opening number of times) for one winning result of the normal map variation display game to a second opening number that is greater (for example, 4 times) than the first opening number (for example, 2 times). In addition, in the time-saving state, the probability of the normal map variation display game being a winning result (normal map probability) can be set to the normal probability in the normal operation state (normal map low probability state, for example, 1/
It is possible for the probability to be higher than 250/251 (normal high probability state, for example, 250/251).

In the time-saving state, the time for converting the normal variation winning device 37 to the open state is extended more than usual by changing one or more of the normal map variation time, normal map stop time, normal power opening count, normal power opening time, and normal map probability. It is also possible to set multiple types of time-saving states in which different things are changed. In addition, when a hit is made, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probability of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be made different. In addition, the high probability state and the time-saving state can occur independently, and both can occur simultaneously, or only one can occur. The time-saving state can also be a normal power support state (during normal power support or during power support).
It can also be called.

Next, the configuration of the collective display device will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 is a diagram showing an example of the collective display device of the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1, a 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18.
The collective display device 50 includes a 7-segment LED_d1 and a 7-segment LED_d
2, and LED_d3 to LED_d18 are illuminated to indicate various states.

The collective display device 50 is provided with a round display section 51, a special chart 1 reserved display section 52, a special chart 1 pattern display section 53, a special chart 2 pattern display section 54, a normal chart pattern display section 55, a normal chart reserved display section 56, a status display section 57, and a special chart 2 reserved display section 58, by distributing various status display functions to the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to LED_d18. The round display section 51 is provided with four LEDs, LED_d3 to LED_d6.
The number of rounds in the special game is displayed by the lighting state of the LED_d11 and the LED_d12. The special game 1 reserved display unit 52 displays the reserved number in the special game 1 by the lighting state of the two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special game 1 pattern display unit 53 displays the reserved number in the special game 1 by the lighting state of the eight L of the 7-segment LED_d1.
The special chart 1 game is displayed by the lighting state of the ED (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special chart 2 pattern display unit 54 displays the patterns in the special chart 2 game by the lighting state of the 8 LEDs (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED) of the 7 segment LED_d2. The normal chart pattern display unit 55 displays the patterns in the normal chart game by the lighting state of the three LEDs, LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The normal chart reserve display unit 56 displays the number of reserved balls in the normal chart game by the lighting state of the two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The status display unit 57 displays the number of reserved balls in the normal chart game by the lighting state of the two LEDs, LED_d7, LE
The game status of the special game is displayed by the lighting state of the three LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14. The special game 2 reserve display unit 58 displays the number of reserved games in the special game 2 by the lighting state of the two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

The control of the gaming machine for performing such a game will be described below. First, the control executed by the gaming microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control process by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly consists of a main process and a timer interrupt process that is executed at a predetermined time period (for example, 4 ms).

[Main processing]
First, the main processing of the game control device of the first embodiment will be described with reference to Fig. 6 to Fig. 10. Fig. 6 is a diagram (part 1) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment. Fig. 7 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the main processing of the first embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart (part 3) of the main process according to the first embodiment.
Fig. 10 is a flowchart of the main processing according to the first embodiment (part 5).

The main process is started by the control unit (gaming microcomputer 111) when the power is turned on. In this main process, first, a process to prohibit interrupts (step S1) is performed, and then a stack pointer setting process (step S2) is performed to set a stack pointer, which is the top address of an area to which values of registers, etc. are saved when an interrupt occurs. Next, register bank 0 is specified (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM top address is set in a specified register (e.g., D register) (step S4).
The address range of RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, with the higher order digits being 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h, which is at the head of the address range of RAM 111C, is set.

Next, a launch stop signal is output and the launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state (step S5).
The launch permission signal is set to a prohibited state when at least one of the game control device 100 and the payout control device 200 outputs a launch stop signal, and the launch of game balls is prohibited.

Thereafter, the state of input port 1 (first input port 122) is read into a first register (e.g., B register) (step S6), and then the state of input port 3 (third input port 124) is read into a second register (e.g., C register) (step S7).

Here, a predetermined bit in the first register is masked, and the other bits are cleared (step S8). For example, only the second bit in the B register corresponding to the detection signal from the RAM initialization switch 112 is held, and the 0th, 1st, and 3rd to 7th bits are cleared. Then, a predetermined bit in the second register is masked, and the other bits are cleared (step S9). For example, only the 4th bit in the C register corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 is held, and the 0th to 3rd and 5th to 7th bits are cleared.

The information in the first register is integrated into the second register, and the information held in the second register is written to the RAM1.
For example, the logical sum of the B register and the C register is stored in the C register, and the C register is held as a state reference register.

For example, the value "00000000B" of the status reference register (C register) indicates that the 0th, 1st, 3rd, 5th to 7th bits are cleared to "0", the 2nd bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from RAM initialization switch 112, and the 4th bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from setting key switch 127. In other words, the value "00000000B" of the status reference register indicates a setting change state in which RAM initialization switch 112 is ON and setting key switch 127 is ON.

In addition, the value of the status reference register, "00010000B", is the 0th bit, the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth through seventh bits are cleared to "0" and the second bit is RA
The fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the ON detection signal from the M initialization switch 112, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the OFF detection signal from the setting key switch 127.
The value "00010000B" of the state reference register indicates a RAM initialization state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (ON) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

In addition, the value of the status reference register, "00000100B", is the 0th bit, the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth through seventh bits are cleared to "0" and the second bit is RA
The fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal from the M initialization switch 112 being OFF, and the fourth bit is "0" corresponding to the detection signal from the setting key switch 127 being ON.
The value "00000100B" of the state reference register indicates a setting confirmation state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is on (ON).

In addition, the value of the status reference register, "00010100B", is the 0th bit, the 1st bit,
The third bit and the fifth through seventh bits are cleared to "0" and the second bit is RA
The fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal OFF from the M initialization switch 112, and the fourth bit is "1" corresponding to the detection signal OFF from the setting key switch 127.
The value of the state reference register, "00010100B", indicates a power restoration (power outage recovery) state in which the RAM initialization switch 112 is off (OFF) and the setting key switch 127 is off (OFF).

As a result, the detection signal from RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from setting key switch 127 are held in the C register. Note that since the storage position (second bit) in the B register of the detection signal from RAM initialization switch 112 and the storage position (fourth bit) in the C register of the detection signal from setting key switch 127 are different, the detection signal from RAM initialization switch 112 and the detection signal from setting key switch 127 are preserved without being lost even by the logical sum of the B register and the C register.

Then, a process for setting a power-on delay timer is performed (step S11). In this process, a predetermined initial value is set, and a waiting time (e.g., 3 seconds) is set to wait for the programs of the slave control means (e.g., the payout control device 200, the presentation control device 300, etc.) that perform various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that constitutes the master control means to start up normally. This allows the game control device 10 to start up normally when the power is turned on.
This can prevent the slave control means from missing a command due to the master control means being sent a command before the slave control means is started up when the master control means is started up first. In other words, the game control device 100 serves as a standby means for delaying the start of the master control means and setting a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start of the slave control means when the power is turned on.

In addition, the timing of the power-on delay timer is used to determine the validity of the data stored in the RAM area (
This is performed using a memory area that is not subject to the checksum calculation (such as a RAM area or a register that is not subject to the validity determination). This makes it possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated because it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area.

The detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (C register), and by storing the detection signal before the start of the standby time, the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 can be reliably stored. In other words, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the standby time has elapsed, it would be necessary to wait for the standby time to elapse before operating the RAM initialization switch 112, or to continue operating the RAM initialization switch 112 from power-on until the standby time has elapsed. However, by reading the state before the standby time begins, the switch can be detected by operating it immediately after power-on without having to perform such a troublesome operation, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which the initialization operation performed when powering on is not accepted.

The second register (C register) is adapted to store the detection signal of the setting key switch 127. By storing the detection signal before the start of the standby time, the operation of the setting key switch 127 can be reliably detected.
If the state of the setting key switch 127 is read, the standby time will elapse before the setting key switch 127 is read.
or continue to operate the setting key switch 127 from when the power is turned on until the standby time has elapsed. However, by reading the state before the standby time starts, it becomes possible to perform operations immediately after powering on without having to perform such troublesome operations, and it is possible to prevent a situation in which a setting change operation or setting confirmation operation performed when powering on is not accepted.

Next, a process of setting a power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds) (step S11
), the process of timing the standby time and monitoring the occurrence of power outages during the standby time (
The power-on delay timer is set to a time sufficient for the slave control devices including the dispensing control device 200 to start up.

If a power outage has occurred (step S12; Y), the game machine 10 waits for the power to be cut off. In this way, by determining that a power outage has occurred when the power outage monitoring signal has been continuously received for a predetermined period of time, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power outage due to noise, etc., and to appropriately deal with malfunctions when the power is turned on. The occurrence of a power outage is detected when the power outage monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read through the port and the data bus and the on state of the power outage monitoring signal continues for a set number of checks (for example, two times). That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power outage monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of a power outage during a predetermined standby time. This makes it possible to respond to a power outage that has occurred during the period in which the start-up of the game control device 100, which serves as the main control means, is delayed, and malfunctions when the power is turned on can be appropriately dealt with. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the memory contents at the time of the previous power outage are still held, so that there is no need to perform backup processing or the like when a power outage occurs here. Therefore, even if a power outage occurs during the standby time, there is no need to back up the RAM 111C, and the burden on control can be reduced.

On the other hand, if a power outage has not occurred (step S12; N), that is, if a power outage has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S13), and it is determined whether the timer value is "0" or not (step S14). If the timer value is not 0 (step S15; N), that is, if the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of monitoring for a power outage (step S12). If the timer value is "0" (step S14),
; Y), that is, when the waiting time has elapsed, access to readable and writable RWM (Read Write Memory) such as RAM 111C and EEPROM is permitted (step S15), and off data is output to all output ports (setting the state to one where there is no output) (step S16).

Next, the serial port (a port that is pre-installed in the gaming microcomputer 111,
(Used for communication with the performance control device 300 and the payout control device 200) is set (step S17
).

In step S18, a process is performed to start up the CTC circuit in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) which generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC).

In step S19, a RAM abnormality flag is set. Note that the RAM abnormality flag is set provisionally and may be updated in a process for checking for abnormalities in the RAM that is executed later.

In step S20, it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5Ah). If the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S20; Y), it is determined whether the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h) (step S21), and the power failure inspection area 2
If the value is normal (step S21; Y), a checksum calculation process (step S22) is performed to calculate a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM.

In the checksum calculation process, the checksum may be calculated by adding together the data in the work area for game control and the data in the work area for status display, or the checksum may be calculated separately from the data in the work area for game control and the data in the work area for status display, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data in the work area for game control. The work area for game control is a working area in the memory area within the RWM that is used for game control. The work area for status display is a working area in the memory area within the RWM that is used for status display.

Next, it is determined whether the checksum calculated in step S22 matches the checksum at the time of power off (step S23), and if it is determined that the checksums match (are normal) (step S23; Y), the RAM abnormality flag that was temporarily set in step S19 is cleared (step S24).

If it is determined that the checksums do not match (are not normal) (step S23;
If the check data in the power failure inspection area is determined to be abnormal (step S20; N or step S21; N), the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S19 is definitively set by skipping step S24 and proceeding to step S25. Even if the check data in the power failure inspection area is determined to be abnormal (step S20; N or step S21; N), the RAM abnormality flag provisionally set in step S19 is definitively set by skipping step S24 and proceeding to step S25.

In step S25, the second register (C register) is referred to and the setting key switch 12
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the process proceeds to step S34. If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the process proceeds to step S35.
Go to 26.

In addition, since the game control device 100 holds the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 in the second register (C register), it can simultaneously determine the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112.
Since the detection signal of the initialization switch 112 is stored in the second register (register C),
The detection signal of the setting key switch 127 and the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 before the validity of the RAM is judged can be used as the objects of judgment.

In step S26, the control unit judges whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. If the RAM abnormality flag is on (i.e., the RAM abnormality flag is set), the control unit proceeds to step S28. If the RAM abnormality flag is not on (i.e., the RAM
If the abnormality flag is cleared, the process proceeds to step S27.

In step S27, the control unit determines whether the setting change mode flag (probability setting change flag) is on. If the setting change mode flag is on, the control unit proceeds to step S28, and if the setting change mode flag is not on, the control unit proceeds to step S49.

Steps S28 to S33 are processes executed when the RAM is abnormal or when the RAM is restarted without being cleared due to a power interruption during setup.
In step 8, the control unit transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the performance control device 300.
As a result, the performance control device 300 performs performance control corresponding to the main abnormality error notification command. For example, the performance control device 300 receives a main abnormality error notification command and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing about restarting with RAM clearing, or causes the speaker 19 to output sound. Furthermore, the performance control device 300 receives a main abnormality error notification command and causes the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board performance device 44 to notify of a main abnormality error.

In step S29, the control unit transmits the seven-segment display data at the time of game stop to the performance display device 135.
At this time, the control unit can display a status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135. The control unit also outputs 7-segment display data at the time of game stop to the probability setting value display device 136. At this time, the control unit can display numbers or characters that are not included in the probability setting value on the probability setting value display device 136. The control unit can also display the L
The seven-segment display data including the ED display data may be output to the collective display device 50. At this time, the control unit may turn off or light up all of the collective display devices 50.

In step S30, the control unit transmits the on data of the security signal to the external information terminal board 71.
At this time, the control unit turns off the output data of other signals output from the external information terminal board 71.

In step S31, the control unit performs a process of monitoring the occurrence of a power outage. While waiting for the occurrence of a power outage (step S31; N), the control unit repeatedly executes steps S29 and S30 to wait for a power cut. That is, while waiting for a power cut, the gaming machine 10 displays a status corresponding to a main abnormality error on the performance display device 135 (step S29).
, and outputs a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 (step S30). Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 does not output any signal other than the security signal from the external information terminal board 71 until it is waiting for the power to be cut off. Note that the process of outputting a security signal from the external information terminal board 71 (steps S29 and S30) while displaying a status corresponding to the main abnormality error on the performance display device 135 while it is waiting for the power to be cut off may be performed in a timer process described later.

When a power outage is detected (step S31; Y), off data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S32), and access to readable and writable RWMs (Read Write Memory) such as the RAM 111C and EEPROM is prohibited (step S33).
) Wait for the power to be cut off.

In addition, the control unit does not prohibit access to the RAM in the repeated execution of steps S29 and S30 until the power is turned off.
In this way, the control unit waits for the power to be cut off in step S29 until the power to the control unit 10 is turned off.
The contents stored in the RAM during the repeated execution of steps S29 and S30 are not protected by prohibiting access to the RAM, but the risk of the contents stored in the RAM not being protected is limited because clearing the RAM at the time of restart is a condition for starting game control. In other words, the gaming machine 10 obtains the effect of reducing the risk of program runaway while limiting the risk of the contents stored in the RAM not being protected. Also, by not prohibiting access to the RAM during the repeated execution of steps S29 and S30 until waiting for power cutoff, the control unit can prevent the contents stored in the RAM from being blocked by the RAM clearing at the time of restart.
In this way, it is possible to improve program efficiency by making it possible to call a subroutine in the game machine 10. Note that after the occurrence of a power outage is detected, the gaming machine 10 protects the contents stored in the RAM by prohibiting access to the RAM.

Steps S34 to S37 are processes related to preparation for changing settings.
In the example shown in FIG. 27, the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is ON and the RAM initialization switch 11
This is a process that is executed when the detection signal of the second detection signal is ON.

In step S34, the control unit determines whether or not the RAM abnormality flag is on. If the RAM abnormality flag is on, the control unit proceeds to step S35, and if the RAM abnormality flag is not on, the control unit proceeds to step S36.

In step S35, since the RAM abnormality flag is on, the control unit clears the set value. The set value may be cleared by setting an invalid value as the set value, or may be cleared by setting a value that is most disadvantageous to the player from the viewpoint of preventing fraud.

In step S36, the control unit performs processing to set a setting change mode flag. The setting change mode flag is a flag indicating whether or not the gaming machine 10 is changing the setting. When the setting is being changed, the setting change mode flag is set, and when the setting is not being changed, the setting change mode flag is cleared (reset).

In step S37, the control unit transmits a command indicating that the setting is being changed to the performance control device 300. As a result, the performance control device 300 performs performance control corresponding to the command indicating that the setting is being changed. For example, the performance control device 300 receives the command indicating that the setting is being changed, and displays a message on the display device 41 or outputs a sound from the speaker 19. In addition, the performance control device 300 receives the command indicating that the setting is being changed, and notifies the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board performance device 44 that the setting is being changed.

Step S38 is a process executed after preparation for changing the setting (steps S34 to S37) or preparation for checking the setting (steps S50, S51). In step S38, the control unit sets the security signal control timer to 128 ms. This causes the gaming machine 10 to output a security signal at least until the security signal control timer times out. Note that the security signal control timer may be any timer that exceeds the minimum guaranteed output time (for example, 50 ms) and is not limited to 128 ms.

Steps S39 to S41 are processes related to waiting for the completion of the setting change or the completion of the setting confirmation. Since the gaming machine 10 sets the security signal to be output in step S37, the execution of the process related to waiting for the completion of the setting change or the completion of the setting confirmation can be grasped from the outside.

After permitting the interrupt (step S39), the control unit refers to the second register (C register) to determine whether the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF (step S
40). If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is OFF, the control unit
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not OFF, the process proceeds to step S41.

In step S41, the control unit determines whether or not a power outage has occurred.
The occurrence of a power outage can be determined by detecting the power outage monitoring signal continuously for a predetermined period of time. If a power outage has occurred, the control unit proceeds to step S42, and if a power outage has not occurred, the control unit
The process proceeds to step S40. That is, the control unit waits for the setting key to be turned off until a power outage occurs, while the control unit has permitted the interrupt in step S39.

When the control unit determines that a power outage has occurred, the control unit performs a process of prohibiting interrupts (step S4
2) A process of outputting OFF data to all output ports is performed (step S43).
Then, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S44
), and save power outage inspection area check data 2 in power outage inspection area 2 (step S45).
Further, a checksum calculation process (step S46) for calculating a checksum when the RWM power supply is cut off, and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S47) are performed.
), then a process of prohibiting access to the RAM (step S48) is performed, and the machine waits for the power supply to be cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum at the time of power cut, it is possible to determine whether the information stored in the RWM before the power cut has been correctly backed up when the power is turned on again.

Step S49 is executed when it is determined in step S27 that the setting change mode flag is on. In step S49, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) to determine whether the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on.
If the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is on, the process proceeds to step S50, and if the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, the process proceeds to step S52.

Steps S50 and S51 are processes related to preparation for setting confirmation.
In step S51, the control unit sets a setting confirmation mode flag. The setting confirmation mode flag is a flag indicating whether the gaming machine 10 is in the setting confirmation mode or not. When the setting confirmation is in progress, the setting confirmation mode flag is set, and when the setting confirmation is not in progress, the setting confirmation mode flag is cleared (reset). In step S51, the control unit transmits a setting confirmation command to the performance control device 300. This causes the performance control device 300 to perform performance control corresponding to the setting confirmation command. For example, the performance control device 300 receives a setting confirmation command and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing that the setting confirmation is in progress, or causes the speaker 19 to output a sound. In addition, the performance control device 300 receives a setting confirmation command and notifies that the setting confirmation is in progress by the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board performance device 44. After this, the control unit proceeds to step S38.

On the other hand, when the control unit determines in step S49 that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is not on, it executes step S52. In step S52, the control unit refers to the second register (C register) and determines whether or not the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on. If the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is on, the control unit proceeds to step S53, and if the detection signal of the RAM initialization switch 112 is not on, the control unit proceeds to step S59. That is, the gaming machine 10 proceeds to execute processing related to RAM initialization (RAM clear) upon detecting activation accompanied by pressing of the RAM initialization switch 112, and R
When start-up is detected without pressing the AM initialization switch 112, the process proceeds to execution of processing related to power outage recovery.

Next, the process related to the RAM initialization performed in step S53 and subsequent steps will be described.
In the process related to the AM initialization, the control unit clears the RAM areas other than the setting values to 0 (zero clear) (step S53), and saves the initial values at the time of RAM initialization in the areas to be initialized (
Step S54. For example, the control unit sets the RAM clear start address 2 as the start address for clearing the RAM, and clears to zero the data in the area to be cleared (the game control work area) in the storage area (the area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C).

The setting change mode flag and the setting check mode flag are included in the data in the area to be cleared, and are therefore cleared by clearing the data in the area to be cleared to zero.

In step S55, the control unit transmits a command for initializing the RAM to the performance control device 300. In step S55, multiple commands are transmitted, such as a model designation command and a probability setting value information command. This causes the performance control device 300 to carry out performance control corresponding to the command for initializing the RAM. For example, the performance control device 300 receives the command for initializing the RAM and causes the display device 41 to display a message informing the user that the RAM has been initialized, or causes the speaker 19 to output a sound. In addition, the performance control device 300 transmits a command for initializing the RAM to the R
When an AM initialization command is received, the frame decoration device 18, the board decoration device 46, and the board performance device 44 notify the user that the RAM has been initialized.

In addition, after executing the process related to waiting for the completion of the setting change or the setting confirmation (steps S39 to S41), if the control unit detects that the detection signal of the setting key switch 127 is off, the control unit executes step S56. After prohibiting interrupts (step S56), the control unit transmits a command to end the notification to the performance control device 300 (step S
57).

As a result, the performance control device 300 ends the notification that a setting change is in progress, which was started upon receiving a command during setting change, or the notification that a setting confirmation is in progress, which was started upon receiving a command during setting confirmation.

Next, the control unit refers to the setting change mode flag to determine whether or not the device is in the setting change mode (step S58).
On the other hand, if the control unit is not in the setting change mode, the control unit proceeds to step S59 and executes a process related to power recovery.

In step S59, the control unit executes a power failure recovery process. The power failure recovery process includes a process of saving an initial value at the time of power failure recovery in an area to be initialized, determining whether the special game is in a high probability state by referring to the special game status, saving ON information in a high probability notification flag area when the special game is in a high probability state, and saving ON data of the high probability notification LED in a segment area.

The areas to be initialized in the power failure recovery process are the power failure inspection area, the checksum area, the setting change mode flag, the setting confirmation mode flag, and the area related to error fraud monitoring. In the power failure recovery process, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether the payout control device 200 is in a state where it can accept commands, is also cleared, and the state is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state of the payout busy signal has not been determined. Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared, and the state is set to an indefinite state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal has not been determined.

Next, the control unit transmits a power failure recovery command corresponding to the special game processing number to the performance control board (performance control device 300) (step S60), and proceeds to step S61. In step S60, a model designation command, a special game 1 reservation number command, a special game 2 reservation number command,
A number of commands, such as probability information commands, probability setting value information commands, and screen designation commands, are transmitted. In addition to these commands, some models may transmit information on the number of performances and high probability number of times. Note that the screen designation command refers to a command that is issued when the control state of the special chart 1 variable display game and the special chart 2 variable display game is in normal processing (changing, hitting the jackpot (first special game state),
If the game is in either of the following states (i.e., during a small win (second special game state) or not), this is a command to instruct the display of a customer waiting demo screen, and if the game is in any other state, this is a command to instruct the display of a recovery screen.

In step S61, the control unit judges whether the safety device is in operation. The safety device realizes a so-called complete function, and stops the game when a predetermined operation amount (the occurrence of a difference ball exceeding a predetermined value) is detected. If the safety device is in operation, the control unit proceeds to step S62, and if the safety device is not in operation, the control unit proceeds to step S63.

In step S62, the control unit transmits a command indicating that the safety device is in operation to the performance control board (performance control device 300), and proceeds to step S63. In step S62, a plurality of commands, such as a model designation command and a screen designation command, are transmitted.

In step S63, the control unit saves the flag register to the stack area for game control before moving on to processing unrelated to the game in order to avoid the flag (zero flag) changing when saving the stack pointer for game control in RAM.

The control unit switches the stack pointer from the game control stack area (internal stack area) to the non-game control stack area (external stack area) when executing a process not related to the game (safety device information initialization process) (executed in the process not related to the game), and switches the stack pointer from the non-game control stack area (external stack area) to the game control stack area (internal stack area) when returning to the process related to the game (executed in the process not related to the game). This allows the control unit to separate the accessible memory area for each process so that the process not related to the game does not access the memory area related to the game. Details of the memory map in the game control device 100 will be explained later using FIG. 11.

In step S64, the control unit executes a safety device information initialization process to initialize information related to the safety device. Details of the safety device information initialization process will be described later with reference to Fig. 12. In step S65, the control unit restores the flag register saved in the game control stack area.

In step S66, the control unit performs a process of starting and setting up the random number generation circuit. After that, the control unit extracts the values of the predetermined registers (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on, and sets the corresponding random numbers (special random number, special random number, normal random number, variable pattern random number 1, variable pattern random number 2, variable pattern random number 3) as the initial values (start values) of the RWM.
(step S66), and then disable interrupts (step S67).
.

In step S68, the control unit determines whether or not the game is stopped, and if the game is stopped, the process proceeds to step S72, and if the game is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S69. The control unit stops the game when a strong error (error related to fraud) such as a magnet, radio wave, vibration, or abnormal discharge occurs, or when a safety device is activated.

In step S69, the control unit saves the flag register in a game control stack area before proceeding to a process not related to the game. In step S70, the control unit
35. The control unit executes a performance display editing process to edit the display contents (game performance) displayed on the game machine 10. Because the processing load of the performance display editing process is relatively high, the control unit prohibits interrupts to more quickly derive the processing results. This ensures that the gaming machine 10 derives the processing results of the performance display editing process before the gaming state is updated by a timer interrupt. The performance display editing process is a process that calculates base values for the performance display for each of the most recent four periods separated by 60,000 out balls (the most recent period may have fewer than 60,000 out balls). In step S71, the control unit restores the flag register that was saved in the game control stack area.

In step S72, the control unit permits the interrupt. In step S73, the control unit
It is determined whether a power outage has occurred. The control unit can determine the occurrence of a power outage by continuously detecting the power outage monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time. When a power outage has occurred, the control unit performs step S
If no power outage has occurred, the process proceeds to step S67.

That is, the control unit repeatedly executes the processes from step S67 to step S73 unless a power outage occurs. In detail, when a power outage does not occur, the control unit repeatedly executes the performance display editing process and the check of the power outage monitoring signal (loop process). Then, by previously permitting an interrupt (step S72), if a timer interrupt occurs during power outage monitoring, the interrupt process is executed with priority.

Similarly, before the performance display editing process (step S70), interrupts are inhibited (step S6
7) This allows the performance display editing process to be executed with priority over timer interrupts,
It is possible to prevent the performance display editing process from being overwhelmed. Also, the control unit can suppress frequent switching between the game control stack area (inner stack area) and the non-game control stack area (outer stack area).

From the above, the system is structured as follows: a main control means (game control device 100) controls the game in an integrated manner; and a sub control means (payout control device 200,
In a gaming machine equipped with a main control means (such as a performance control device 300), the main control means is equipped with a standby means (gaming control device 100) which, when the power is turned on, delays the start-up of the main control means and sets a predetermined standby time for waiting for the start-up of the slave control means, and a power outage monitoring means (gaming control device 100) which monitors the occurrence of a power outage during the predetermined standby time.

The system also includes a power supply unit 400 that supplies power to various devices, and the power supply unit 400 is configured to output a power outage monitoring signal when it detects the occurrence of a power outage, and the power outage monitoring means (game control device 100) is configured to determine that a power outage has occurred when it continues to receive the power outage monitoring signal for a predetermined period of time.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
The device is equipped with an initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from outside, and initialization means (game control device 100) that initializes data stored in RAM 111C based on the operation of the initialization operation unit, and the operation status of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

In addition, the game control device 100 has a function (first initialization means, second initialization means) to distinguish between initialization processing when a data abnormality occurs (first initialization processing) and initialization processing during an initialization operation (second initialization processing), thereby enabling optimal and efficient initialization processing according to the situation to be realized.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) includes a RAM 111C capable of storing data,
A setting operation section that can be operated from the outside (a setting value change switch 126, a setting key switch 12
7) and a setting change means (game control device 100) that changes the setting value stored in RAM 111C based on the operation of the setting operation unit, thereby enabling the setting to be changed, and a setting display unit (probability setting value display device 136) that enables the setting (setting value) to be confirmed. In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) changes the setting value stored in RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.
This means that access to 111C is permitted.

In addition, the main control means (game control device 100) prohibits access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S48) and waits for the execution of all processes to stop.
It is possible to execute a RAM abnormality standby process (loop after step S48), which allows access to the RAM (RAM 111C) (step S15) while waiting for the execution of all processes to stop (loop from step S29 to step S31).

Here, the standby process when a power failure occurs and the standby process when a RAM abnormality occurs will be described. The standby process when a power failure occurs is executed after access to the RAM is prohibited in step S48 of the main process, and is a loop process that waits for the execution of all processes to stop. In addition, the standby process when a power failure occurs is executed after interrupts are prohibited in step S42 of the main process, so interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are prohibited. Note that the standby process when a power failure occurs does not include an NMI
Since interrupts cannot be prohibited, an NMI interrupt may occur. However, since the standby process at the time of power outage is a process executed when a power outage occurs, there is little risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of the process. Furthermore, the standby process at the time of power outage is a standby process that does not involve an abnormality notification. This allows the gaming machine 10 to allocate the power it has used up until the power cutoff to the power outage process. Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 reduces the risk of the memory contents of the RAM being changed due to unstable voltage by prohibiting access to the RAM during the standby process at the time of power outage.

The RAM abnormality standby process is executed after access to the RAM (RWM) is permitted in step S15 of the main process, and is a loop process that waits for the execution of all processes to stop.
In addition, the RAM abnormality standby process is executed after interrupts are inhibited in step S1 of the main process, so interrupts other than NMI interrupts (timer interrupts) are inhibited. Note that the power outage standby process cannot inhibit NMI interrupts, so
Since the RAM abnormality standby process is a process for waiting for a power cut, there is a greater risk of an NMI interrupt occurring during execution of this process than with the power failure standby process.
However, in the RAM abnormality standby process, even if an NMI interrupt occurs, access to the RAM is permitted, so the return address can be stored in the RAM, and the risk of program runaway due to the occurrence of an NMI interrupt is small. Also, since the gaming machine 10 transmits a main abnormality error notification command to the presentation control device 300 in step S28, the presentation control device 300 can issue an abnormality notification in parallel while the RAM abnormality standby process is being executed. This allows the gaming machine 10 to be expected to restart quickly.

Next, the memory map of the RAM 111C will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of the memory map of the game control device of the first embodiment.
M is a memory map of the RAM 111C. The RAM 111C sets, in order from the top of the memory, a work area for game control (inner work area), a stack area for game control (inner stack area), a work area for non-game control (outer work area), and a stack area for non-game control (outer stack area).

The non-game control work area includes information related to performance display and information related to safety devices. The non-game control work area may also include information related to test signals and information related to error monitoring. In the non-game control work area, the memory area may be divided and arranged for each type of information, or the division for each type of information may be unclear and arranged in the memory area. The non-game control stack area is shared by two or more processes not related to games (for example, a process related to performance display and a process related to safety devices), but may be separately divided and dedicated, such as a first non-game control work area and a second non-game control work area. The processes not related to games may also include a process related to test signals and a process related to error monitoring, and even in this case, the non-game control stack area may be shared in part or in whole between each process or may be dedicated.

Since the game control work area has the probability setting value area at the beginning, RAM clear start address 1 clears all of the game control work area (game control work area) and the game control stack area. RAM clear start address 2 clears the game control work area and the game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area. RAM clear start address 3 clears the game control work area and the game control stack area excluding the probability setting value area, the variable pattern random number area, and the initial value random number area. RAM clear start address 1, RAM clear start address 2, and RAM clear start address 3 all clear the area from power outage inspection area 1 to power outage inspection area 2, and the checksum area.

A game control program that performs processing related to a game is stored in a game control program area, and a non-game control program that performs processing unrelated to a game is stored in a non-game control program area. For example, "related to a game" means that the game result is affected, and "unrelated to a game" means that the game result is not affected. For example, processing related to a special chart game corresponds to processing related to a game because the processing result affects the game result, and processing related to external information output corresponds to processing unrelated to a game because the external information output does not affect the game result.

[Safety device information initialization process]
Next, the safety device information initialization process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 12. Fig. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the safety device information initialization process of the first embodiment. The safety device information initialization process is a process for initializing information related to the safety device, and is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S64 of the above-mentioned main process.

The safety device can transition among a safety device non-operated state, a safety device operation notice state, a safety device operation warning state, and a safety device activated state. The safety device non-operated state is a state when the value of the safety device counter is between 0 and 189999, and the safety device operation notice state is a state when the value of the safety device counter is between 190000 and 194999. The safety device operation warning state is,
The value of the safety counter reaches 195000 and is the state before the game is stopped, and the safety operation state is the state during the game is stopped when the value of the safety counter reaches 195000. The value of the safety counter "195000" is a value equivalent to the difference in balls "95000".

The control unit can access a storage area prepared exclusively for the safety device in the safety device information initialization process. The storage area prepared exclusively for the safety device includes an in-area work area in which processing related to the game can be read and written and processing unrelated to the game can be read, and an out-area work area in which processing unrelated to the game can be read and written and processing related to the game can be read. For example, the in-area work area prepared exclusively for the safety device includes a safety device operation flag area and an acquired game ball number area. The safety device operation flag area is an area that stores a safety device operation flag indicating whether the safety device is in operation or not, and is cleared to zero in the initialization process (step S53) by turning on the RAM initialization switch 112. The acquired game ball number area is an area that stores the number of acquired game balls, and is cleared to zero in the initialization process (step S53) by turning on the RAM initialization switch 112.

The outside work area prepared exclusively for safety devices includes a safety device counter area, a safety device operation information area, and a previous operation information area. The safety device counter area is 3 bytes in size and can store values from 0 to 195,000. The safety device counter area is not read by processes related to the game, but is referenced by those processes when the difference in the number of balls is sent by command. The safety device operation information area stores the current operation information of the safety device. The previous operation information area stores the operation information of the safety device from the previous time (in principle, one interruption ago).

The control unit saves the stack pointer in the stack pointer storage area (step S81
), and sets the value of the outside stack area to the stack pointer (step S82). As a result, the control unit switches the stack pointer from the game control stack area (inside stack area) to the non-game control stack area (outside stack area) when executing a process not related to the game (safety device information initialization process).

The control unit saves the registers (step S83). The registers to be saved may be limited to those to be protected (registers used in the process), or all general-purpose registers may be saved as in the out-of-area integration process described later with reference to FIG. 19. Note that the control unit may not save and restore the registers when writing directly to the storage area without using the registers. In this case, the process related to the stack pointer and the save and restore of the flag register may also be unnecessary.

The control unit saves the initial value (100000) in the safety device counter area (step S8
4) The safety device non-operation information (0) is saved in the safety device operation information area (step S85).
Then, the safety device non-operation information (0) is saved in the old operation information area (step S86).

The control unit restores the register (step S87), sets the value read from the stack pointer storage area as the stack pointer (step S88), and ends the safety device information initialization process.

[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.
3 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process of the first embodiment. This timer interrupt process is an interrupt process that occurs during the above-mentioned main process from when interrupt permission is issued until interrupt is prohibited (from step S39 to step S42, and from step S72 to step S67). The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

The timer interrupt process is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by a CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111 A. When a timer interrupt occurs in the gaming microcomputer 111, the interrupt is automatically disabled and the timer interrupt process is started.

When the timer interrupt process is started, first, register bank 1 is specified (step S9
1). Switching to register bank 1 is equivalent to performing a register save process in which the value held in a specific register (for example, a register used in the main process) is moved to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a specific register (for example, the D register) (step S92). In step S92, the same process as in step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different.

Next, inputs from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S93) is performed. In step S94, the control unit refers to the setting change mode in progress flag and the setting confirmation mode in progress flag, and determines whether the setting change mode (
Determine whether the game is in probability setting change mode (probability setting being changed) or setting confirmation mode (probability setting being confirmed).
If the control unit is in the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S95, executes the probability setting change/confirmation process, and ends the timer interrupt process. On the other hand, if the control unit is not in either the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode, the control unit proceeds to step S96.

In step S96, the control unit executes output processing to perform drive control of actuators such as solenoids (large prize opening solenoid 38b, normal power solenoid 37c) based on the output data set in the various processes.

In addition, when a firing stop signal is output in step S5 in the main process, a firing permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal is set to a permitted state. This firing permission signal is output to the firing control device via the payout control device. At that time, no processing of the signal is performed. In addition, the firing permission signal is output to the game control device 1.
The first signal indicates the state of launch permission as seen from the payout control device 200, and the second signal (launch permission signal) indicates the state of launch permission as seen from the payout control device 200. The second signal (launch permission signal) is also generated within the payout control device 200 and output to the launch control device. In other words, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device.
When both are permitted to be released, the game ball is in a state in which it can be released. Next, the control unit executes a payout command transmission process (step S97) in which the command set in the transmission buffer by various processes is output to the payout control device 200.

In step S98, the control unit saves the flag register in the game control stack area before proceeding to processing unrelated to game play. In step S99, the control unit executes a first error monitoring process for monitoring abnormalities unrelated to game play (weak errors). The first error monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG. 14. In step S100, the control unit restores the flag register saved in the game control stack area. In step S101, the control unit executes a second error monitoring process for monitoring abnormalities related to game play (strong errors). The second error monitoring process will be described later with reference to FIG. 15. In step S102, the control unit executes a game stop flag setting process. The game stop flag setting process will be described later with reference to FIG. 16.
This will be explained using:

Next, the control unit controls the start gate 1 switch 36a, the start gate 2 switch 37a, the normal gate switch 34a, the prize gate switch 35a, the big prize gate switch 38a, and the specific area switch 38
A prize slot switch/status monitoring process (step S102) is performed to monitor whether a normal signal is being input from e and to monitor for errors (such as whether the front frame or glass frame is open).

Next, the control unit judges whether or not the game is stopped by referring to the game stop flag (step S103). If the game is not stopped, the control unit proceeds to step S104 to execute various game processes, and if the game is stopped, the control unit skips various game processes and proceeds to step S108.

Next, the control unit executes special chart game processing (step S104) that performs processing related to the special chart change display game (special chart 1 change display game, special chart 2 change display game), followed by two-type game processing (step S105) that performs processing related to the so-called two-type game, and then executes regular chart game processing (step S106) that performs processing related to the regular chart change display game.

Next, the control unit performs a segment LED editing process (step S107) that drives the segment LEDs (for example, LEDs such as the special chart 1 pattern display unit 53 of the collective display device 50) that display the special chart change display game and various information related to the game to display the desired content.

In step S108, the control unit executes a safety device-related process. The safety device-related process is a process for notifying the user of a safety device that the safety device is activated, that the safety device is activated, that the user is warned about the activation, and that the game is stopped.
The process includes editing a command for the safety device and setting a safety device activation flag to indicate activation when the safety device is activated. In step S109, the control unit executes an external information editing process. The external information editing process will be described later with reference to Figs. 16 and 17.

In step S110, the control unit saves the flag register in the game control stack area before proceeding to a process not related to the game. In step S111, the control unit executes an outside area integration process. The outside area integration process will be described later with reference to FIG. 18.
The flag register that was saved in the game control stack area is restored (step S112), and the timer interrupt process is terminated.

[First error monitoring process]
Next, the first error monitoring process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 14. Fig. 14 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the first error monitoring process of the first embodiment. The first error monitoring process is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S99 of the timer interrupt process described above.

The control unit saves the stack pointer in the stack pointer storage area (step S12
1), and set the value of the outside stack area to the stack pointer (step S122). As a result, the control unit switches the stack pointer from the game control stack area (inside stack area) to the non-game control stack area (outside stack area) when executing the first error monitoring process. The control unit saves the register (step S123).

The control unit executes an upper large prize opening fraud monitoring process (step S124) for monitoring fraud against the special variable prize winning device (large prize opening 1) 38, executes a lower large prize opening fraud monitoring process (step S125) for monitoring fraud against the special variable prize winning device (large prize opening 2) 95, and executes a normal variable prize winning device 37.
A normal power fraud monitoring process (step S126) is executed to monitor fraudulent activity on the line.

The control unit updates the error monitoring counter (step S127) and stores the error monitoring counter in the error monitoring table 1.
(step S128) and executes an error state check process (step S129). The control unit loops and updates the error monitoring counter in the range of "0" to "3", and checks one of the multiple errors specified in the error monitoring table 1 in the error state check process. For example, the error monitoring table 1 specifies a switch abnormality error (connector disconnection, etc.), a shot ball out error, an overflow error, and a payout abnormality error. The error state check process (step S129) monitors a switch abnormality error (connector disconnection, etc.) when the error monitoring counter is "0", monitors a shot ball out error when the error monitoring counter is "1", monitors an overflow error when the error monitoring counter is "2", and monitors a payout abnormality error when the error monitoring counter is "3". In this way, the control unit monitors a switch abnormality error (connector disconnection, etc.), a shot ball out error, an overflow error, and a payout abnormality error once each in four executions of the first error monitoring process, and performs error monitoring with an appropriate frequency and processing load.

The control unit prepares an error monitoring table 2 (step S130) and executes an error state check process (step S131). The control unit uses the error monitoring counter updated in step S127 to check one of the multiple errors defined in the error monitoring table 2 in the error state check process. For example, the error monitoring table 2 defines glass frame open, main frame open, and frame radio wave irregularity. The error state check process (step S131) monitors glass frame open when the error monitoring counter is "0", monitors main frame open when the error monitoring counter is "1", and monitors frame radio wave irregularity when the error monitoring counter is "2". Note that the error monitoring table 2 does not define an error corresponding to the error monitoring counter "3". In this way, the control unit monitors glass frame open, main frame open, and frame radio wave irregularity once each in four executions of the first error monitoring process, and performs error monitoring with an appropriate frequency and processing load.

The control unit performs V passing timing monitoring processing (step S132) and remaining ball monitoring processing (
Step S133) are executed sequentially. In this way, the control unit monitors the V passing timing and the remaining balls once each time the first error monitoring process is executed, and performs error monitoring at an appropriate frequency and processing load. The V passing timing monitoring detects an abnormality (V passing timing error) in the timing of detection of the game ball (entry into the specific area 96) in the specific area switch 38e, and the remaining ball monitoring detects an abnormality (remaining ball error) of remaining balls in the special variable winning device 95 from a discrepancy between the number of game balls that have entered the winning opening of the special variable winning device 95 and the number of game balls detected in the specific area 96.

The control unit restores the register (step S134), sets the value read from the stack pointer storage area as the stack pointer (step S135), and ends the first error monitoring process.

In this way, the first error monitoring process monitors non-illegal errors such as switch abnormality errors (connector coming loose, etc.), shot ball out errors, overflow errors, payout abnormality errors, V passing timing errors, and remaining ball errors as weak errors (weaker than strong errors) that do not affect the game or have a small effect on the game. The first error monitoring process uses a non-game control work area (outside area work area) and a non-game control stack area (outside area stack area) as a non-game control program.

[Second error monitoring process]
Next, the second error monitoring process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to Fig. 15. Fig. 15 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the second error monitoring process of the first embodiment. The second error monitoring process is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S101 of the timer interrupt process described above.

The control unit performs a magnet irregularity monitoring process (step S136) and a board radio wave irregularity monitoring process (step S
In this manner, the control unit sequentially executes a second error monitoring process (step S137), a vibration irregularity monitoring process (step S138), and an abnormal discharge monitoring process (step S139). In this manner, the control unit monitors the magnet irregularity, the panel radio wave irregularity, the vibration irregularity, and the abnormal discharge once each in one execution of the second error monitoring process, and performs error monitoring with an appropriate frequency and processing load.

In this way, the second error monitoring process monitors errors such as magnet fraud, board radio wave fraud, vibration fraud, and abnormal discharge as serious errors that affect the game. The second error monitoring process is a game control program that is executed in a game control work area (work area within the area)
, a stack area for game control (stack area within an area) is used.

The division of error monitoring between the first error monitoring process and the second error monitoring process is merely an example, and error monitoring may be divided in a combination according to the degree to which the error is related to the game, or in any combination. Also, the first error monitoring process may be configured to monitor all errors, or the second error monitoring process may be configured to monitor all errors.

In addition, the error flag area corresponding to the error handled in the first error monitoring process is secured in a non-game control work area (outside area work area), and the error flag area corresponding to the error handled in the second error monitoring process is secured in a game control work area (inside area work area).

[Game Stop Flag Setting Process]
Next, the game stop flag setting process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the game stop flag setting process of the first embodiment. The game stop flag setting process is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S101 of the timer interrupt process described above. The game stop flag setting process is a process for controlling the game stop flag with the occurrence of one or more of the following game stop conditions: magnet irregularity, board radio irregularity, vibration irregularity, abnormal discharge error, and safety device activation. The game stop flag is stored in the game control work area (intra-area work area).

The control unit determines whether or not a magnet malfunction is occurring in step S141. If a magnet malfunction is occurring, the control unit proceeds to step S147. If a magnet malfunction is not occurring, the control unit proceeds to step S142.
The control unit determines whether or not a board radio wave irregularity is occurring in step S142, and if so, proceeds to step S147, and if not, proceeds to step S143. The control unit determines whether or not a vibration irregularity is occurring in step S143, and if so, proceeds to step S147, and if not, proceeds to step S144. The control unit determines whether or not an abnormal discharge error is occurring in step S144, and if so, proceeds to step S147, and if not, proceeds to step S145. The control unit determines whether or not a safety device is operating by referring to the safety device operation flag in step S145, and if the safety device is operating, proceeds to step S147, and if not, proceeds to step S146.
Proceed to.

In step S146, the control unit clears the game stop flag area since no magnet irregularity, board radio wave irregularity, vibration irregularity, abnormal discharge error, or safety device activation is occurring, and ends the game stop flag setting process.

In step S147, the control unit saves game stop information in the game stop flag area indicating that any of the following is occurring: magnet irregularity, board radio wave irregularity, vibration irregularity, abnormal discharge error, or safety device activation, and terminates the game stop flag setting process.

In addition, the game-stop flag setting process may set the game-stop condition to be the occurrence of one or more of all errors monitored by the second error monitoring process, or may set the game-stop condition to be the occurrence of one or more of combinations different from the above-mentioned combinations (irregular magnet, irregular radio signal on the control panel, irregular vibration, abnormal ejection error, and safety device activation).

[External information editing processing]
Next, the external information editing process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to Figs. 17 and 18. Fig. 17 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the external information editing process of the first embodiment (part 1).
FIG. 18 is a diagram (part 2) showing a flowchart of the external information editing process according to the first embodiment. The external information editing process is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S109 of the timer interrupt process described above. The external information editing process is executed by the external information terminal board 71.
This is a process for editing external information output from

The control unit loads the glass frame opening error flag (step S151), and then loads the main body frame opening error flag and combines it with the glass frame opening error flag (step S152).
). For example, the glass frame opening error flag and the main body frame opening error flag are combined by taking the logical sum of both flags. The glass frame opening error flag is a flag that is set when a glass frame opening error occurs. The main body frame opening error flag is a flag that is set when a main body frame opening error occurs. The glass frame opening error flag and the main body frame opening error flag are stored in a non-game control work area (outside area work area).

The control unit determines whether or not a combination of the glass frame opening error flag and the main body frame opening error flag is "0" (step S153), and if it is "0", the process proceeds to step S154.
If not, proceed to step S156.

When neither the glass frame opening error flag nor the main body frame opening error flag is set, the control unit saves the OFF data of the door/frame opening signal in the external information output data area (step S154), and then saves the OFF data of the gaming machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step S155). Note that the external information output data area and the test signal output data area are secured in the gaming control work area (intra-area work area) because the external information editing process corresponds to a gaming control program.

On the other hand, when at least one of the glass frame opening error flag and the main body frame opening error flag is set, the control unit saves the on data of the door/frame opening signal (external information) in the external information output data area (step S156), and then saves the on data of the game machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step S157).

The control unit loads the switch abnormality 1 error flag (step S158), and then loads the switch abnormality 2 error flag and combines it with the switch abnormality 1 error flag (step S159). For example, the switch abnormality 1 error flag and the switch abnormality 2 error flag are combined by taking the logical sum of both flags. The switch abnormality 1 error flag and the switch abnormality 2 error flag are generated in the winning port switch/state monitoring process (step S
This flag is set when an abnormality such as a disconnected connector is detected in the tester 102).

The control unit determines whether the combination of the switch abnormality 1 error flag and the switch abnormality 2 error flag is "0
If it is not "0", the process proceeds to step S161, and if it is "0", the process proceeds to step S162.

When at least one of the switch abnormality 1 error flag and the switch abnormality 2 error flag is set, the control unit saves the on data of the gaming machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step S161).

The control unit temporarily saves the off data of the security signal in the test signal output data area (step S162), and then, if the security signal control timer is not "0", decrements it by "1" (step S163), and determines whether the security signal control timer is "0" (step S164).

The initial value of the security signal control timer is set to a predetermined value (
For example, 256 msec is set. The security signal control timer is stored in the RAM
The timer is started from the time of initialization or the end of the setting change. The initial value of the security signal control timer is set when the setting change mode or the setting confirmation mode is entered by operating the setting key switch 127 or the setting value change switch 126, and the security signal may be continued to be output while the probability setting value change flag or the probability setting value confirmation mode flag is set.

If the security signal control timer is not "0", the control unit saves the security signal ON data in the external information output data area (step S165) and then returns to step S16.
If the security signal control timer is "0", the process skips step S165 and proceeds to step S166.

The control unit collectively edits two or more errors (including fraud monitoring) that are the subject of external information output in steps S166 to S176. For example, the errors that are the subject of external information output include magnet fraud, board radio wave fraud, frame radio wave fraud, large prize slot fraud, normal power fraud, vibration fraud, abnormal discharge error, V-pass timing error, and remaining ball error.

The control unit sets the security signal editing table (step S166), sets the initial value of the composite value to "0" (step S167), and obtains the number of repetitions (step S
168). The number of repetitions is "9", for example, when magnet irregularities, board radio irregularities, frame radio irregularities, big prize slot irregularities, regular radio irregularities, vibration irregularities, abnormal discharge errors, V-passing timing errors, and remaining ball errors are the targets of external information output.

The control unit obtains the address of the target error flag area from the security signal edit table (step S169), combines the value read from the address of the target error flag area with the combined value (step S170), updates the address of the security signal edit table (step S171), and decrements the number of repetitions by "1" (step S172).
2). The error flag area corresponding to the error to be monitored by the first error monitoring process is secured in the non-game control work area (outside area work area), and the error flag area corresponding to the error to be monitored by the second error monitoring process is secured in the game control work area (inside area work area).

The control unit obtains a composite value of the target errors by repeatedly executing the processes from step S169 to step S172 until the number of repetitions becomes "0" (step S173). If there are no abnormalities in all of the errors to be edited, the composite value becomes "0", and if there are one or more abnormalities in the errors to be edited, the composite value becomes a value other than "0".

The control unit determines whether the composite value is "0" or not (step S174), and if it is "0", proceeds to step S177, and if it is not "0", proceeds to step S175.
Since there is one or more abnormalities among the errors to be edited, the control unit saves the ON data of the security signal in the external information output data area (step S175), and then saves the ON data of the gaming machine error state signal in the test signal output data area (step S176).
).

In this way, even if an abnormality is detected in one of the errors in the edit target, the control unit does not abort the process, but checks all of the errors in the edit target. This allows the control unit to improve processing efficiency by eliminating the need for branch judgments (abortion judgments) during processing. The control unit can also make the program size compact. The control unit can also improve processing speed. The control unit can also make the processing amount uniform between normal and abnormal times, suppressing fluctuations in processing time depending on the presence or absence of abnormalities, and the stable processing time facilitates verification work such as checking whether an interrupt cycle has timed out.

The control unit determines whether the safety device is in operation (step S177), and if the safety device is in operation, the process proceeds to step S178 to save the on data of the security signal in the external information output data area, and if the safety device is not in operation, the process proceeds to step S179. The external information output data area indicating whether the safety device is in operation is secured in the game control work area (intra-area work area).

In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied before the safety device is activated (for example, when the difference in the number of balls is 90,000 or more), a test signal "safety device (complete function) pre-activation signal" may be output as an ON signal, and when the predetermined condition is not satisfied due to the progress of the game (for example, when the difference in the number of balls is less than 90,000), an OFF signal may be output. "Safety device (complete function) pre-activation signal"
The output data is stored in a non-game control work area (outside area work area).

The control unit executes a start port signal editing process (step S179) for editing a start port signal that notifies that a game ball has entered the start port. The control unit executes a main prize ball signal editing process (step S180) for editing a main prize ball signal that is output for every 10 balls when the total number of prize balls due to the game balls entering each prize port becomes 10 or more. The control unit executes a pattern determination count signal editing process (step S181) for editing a pattern determination count signal that notifies the stop of the variation of the special pattern 1 game or the special pattern 2 game.

The control unit executes an out signal editing process (step S182) for editing the out signal output for every 10 game balls when the total number of game balls passing through the out ball detection switch is 10 or more. The editing of the out signal may be performed by the game control device 100 or the payout control device 200.

In addition, the external information includes a prize ball signal that is output every 10 game balls when the total number of game balls passing through the payout ball detection switch is 10 or more. The prize ball signal is edited by the game control device 10.
This function may be performed by the dispenser control device 200 or by the dispenser control device 200.

The control unit executes a call signal editing process (step S183) for editing the call signal to be output when the call button is pressed, and ends the external information editing process.
In addition, the external information includes the jackpot signal 1, the jackpot signal 2, the jackpot signal 3, and the jackpot signal 4 that are output in a predetermined game state, and the editing of the jackpot signal 1, the jackpot signal 2, the jackpot signal 3, and the jackpot signal 4 may be performed in the special game processing and the type 2 game processing, but may also be performed in the external information editing processing. The memory area related to the editing of the jackpot signal 1, the jackpot signal 2, the jackpot signal 3, and the jackpot signal 4 is secured in the game control work area (intra-area work area).

The external information edited in the external information editing process is output in the output process of the timer interrupt process (step S96). At this time, the control unit outputs the door/frame opening signal in priority to the security signal, and the security signal and the door/frame opening signal are output in order to avoid simultaneous output.
This makes it easy to check the frame opening signal. In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the output port used to output the security signal in the gaming control device 100 and the output port used to output the door/frame opening signal are different (for example, different ICs), eliminating the risk of both the security signal and the door/frame opening signal not being output due to an output port abnormality.

In addition, in order for the control unit to output the door/frame open signal before the security signal,
Stability in processing time is required in processing including external information editing processing. The processing procedure for checking all errors in the editing targets without terminating the processing even if an abnormality is detected in one of the errors in the editing targets described above also contributes to the processing for outputting the security signal and the door/frame opening signal, which avoids simultaneous output start and makes it easy to check the output signals.

[Outside area integration processing]
Next, the outside area integration process of the game control device 100 will be described with reference to FIG.
1 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the outside area integration process of the first embodiment. The outside area integration process is a process executed by the CPU 111A in step S111 of the timer interrupt process described above. The outside area integration process is a process for integrally executing processes that are not related to the game.

The control unit saves the stack pointer in the stack pointer storage area (step S19
1), and sets the value of the outside stack area to the stack pointer (step S192). As a result, the control unit switches the stack pointer from the game control stack area (inside stack area) to the non-game control stack area (outside stack area) when executing a process not related to the game (outside integration process). The control unit saves the register (step S1
93).

The control unit executes a test signal output process to output a test signal (step S194). The control unit determines whether or not a game is stopped by referring to the safety device operation flag (step S19
5) If the game is not stopped, the control unit proceeds to step S106 to execute the processes of steps S196 to S198 which are not related to the game, and if the game is stopped, the control unit skips the processes of steps S196 to S198 and proceeds to step S199.

If game play is not stopped, the control unit executes a performance display device control process (step S196) which controls the performance display device 135, a difference ball confirmation process (step S197) which checks the difference balls from the number of out balls and the number of winning balls and updates the safety device count, and a safety device operation monitoring process (step S198) which monitors the operation status of the safety device.

The control unit restores the register (step S199), sets the value read from the stack pointer storage area as the stack pointer (step S200), and ends the outside area integration process.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the performance control device 300 will be described with reference to Fig. 20. Fig. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the main processing in the performance control device of the first embodiment.

The main processing is processing executed by the control unit (CPU 311) of the performance control device 300 when power supply to the pachinko machine 1 is started.
[Step D11] The control unit prohibits interrupts.

[Step D12] The control unit performs initial settings for the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit performs initial settings for the VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits the interrupt.

[Step D15] The control unit permits the generation of display data.
A display circuit (not shown) in the DP 312 is permitted to access a VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 to generate display data.

[Step D16] The control unit sets a random number seed. This is a process of setting a pseudo-random number generation sequence using, for example, the srand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument to the srand function, or may use a value created based on an ID value of the CPU or the like so as to be different for each gaming machine.

[Step D17] The control unit controls the RWM (for example, RAM 322) of the performance control device 300.
The initial value at the time of power-on is saved in an area to be initialized (for example, a performance flag area (a memory area used as various flags described later in the control processing of the performance control device 300)).

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes the effect button input process. The effect button input process is a process for editing when the effect button 25 (effect button switch 25a) is operated while it is enabled. Note that since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of detecting the effect button input within the effect button input process, or may perform the process within a short-period timer interruption (not shown).

[Step D20] The control unit executes a hall/player setting mode process. The hall/player setting mode process includes setting the changeable range of the brightness and volume of the LED and the display device 41,
This is a process for accepting operations by the player such as changing the brightness of the LED or display device 41 and the volume.

[Step D21] The control unit executes a random number update process.
This is a process that uses the and function to update the pseudo-random number at least once for each control cycle of the main process. The rand function generates a random number based on a specified generation sequence each time a recalculation is performed, so the control unit can obtain a random number simply by executing the rand function. Note that a counter that increments by "1" like the main board (game control device 100) may be used as the random number.

[Step D22] The control unit executes a received command check process, which is a process for analyzing the commands received from the game control device 100 in units of a predetermined number.

[Step D23] The control unit executes a performance display editing process.
This process sets various commands and their parameters for instructing the DP 312 on the contents to be rendered on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets commands in a table format in the performance display editing process.

[Step D24] The control unit executes drawing command preparation end setting. The drawing command preparation end setting is a process for setting that preparation of all commands to the VDP 312 set in the performance display editing process has been completed.

[Step D25] The control unit judges whether or not it is frame switching timing. If it is frame switching timing, the process proceeds to step D26. If it is not frame switching timing, the control unit waits for frame switching timing. Here, the frame switching timing is determined by a V blank interrupt (
The V blank interrupt occurs at a time interval equivalent to a processing period (e.g., 1/30 seconds ≈ 33.333 ms) created based on the period (e.g., 1/60 seconds) of the V blank interrupt (also called a V sync interrupt). The V blank interrupt occurs every time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. As mentioned above, the generation period of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 seconds. In this embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and a V blank interrupt occurs twice, frame switching is performed, and the period of the frame switching timing is twice the period (e.g., 1/60 seconds) of the V blank interrupt.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the frame switching timing can be changed as desired. For example, frame switching (updating of images) may be performed at intervals of 1/30 seconds or more, or at intervals of less than 1/30 seconds.

Due to the frame switching timing determination process, subsequent processes (steps D26 to D30, and subsequent steps D18 to D24) are executed at this frame switching timing for each processing cycle. Time management that needs to be synchronized with the presentation content is performed in frame units (i.e., in processing cycle units). If the processing cycle is 1/30 seconds, for example, 3 frames will be 100 ms. This is similar to the main board (game control device) managing time values in 4 ms units of timer interrupt cycles.

[Step D26] The control unit controls VDP3 according to the command set in step D23.
For example, the control unit sequentially transmits commands set in a table to instruct the VDP 312 to draw on the screen.

[Step D27] The control unit executes a sound control process. The sound control process is a process related to the volume control of the sound from the speaker 19.
[Step D28] The control unit executes a decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process for controlling various LEDs of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, etc.

[Step D29] The control unit executes a movable body control process to control movable bodies (for example, the board effect device 44) including various motors and solenoids (SOLs).

[Step D30] The control unit executes a firing information control process. The firing information control process is a process for setting firing-related information based on the firing state flag and correcting the mode of the performance according to the special chart rotation state (the number of times the special chart changes per game for a predetermined amount of money (i.e., a predetermined number of loaned balls)).

[Step D31] The control unit executes an information disclosure process, which is a process for disclosing performance information relating to gaming performance to a player.
After executing step D31, the control unit returns to step D18, and thereafter,
The processes of steps D8 to D31 are repeatedly executed.
31 is a loop process (
This constitutes the main loop processing.

The control unit executes the processes of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop process to match the screen presentation, but the process of actually outputting the signals and data (particularly signals for driving and controlling various LEDs and motors, etc.) generated or set in these control processes to the ports is performed in a short-period timer interrupt (not shown). However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there are cases where the signal output is not performed by the timer interrupt, but is simply instructed by serial communication, etc.

Next, the gaming performance of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 21. Fig. 21 is a diagram showing an example of a gaming performance list of the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 has a type 1 + type 2 game. The gaming machine 10 can execute a special chart 1 game (first special chart variable display game) and a special chart 2 game (second special chart variable display game) as a variable display game, so-called type 1 game, and can also execute a type 2 game. The gaming machine 10 has four execution rights (waiting hold) for each of the special chart 1 game and the special chart 2 game.
When the gaming machine 10 has the right to execute both the special game 1 and the special game 2, the gaming machine 10 prioritizes the special game 2.

The gaming machine 10 sets the jackpot probability (low jackpot probability) to 1/2 for both the special chart 1 game and the special chart 2 game.
The gaming machine 10 does not change the probability in the special chart 1 game and the special chart 2 game, so there is no setting for a high probability of winning. In addition, the gaming machine 10 sets the small win probability to 1/319 in the special chart 1 game and the small win probability to 240/319 in the special chart 2 game. In this way, the gaming machine 10 makes it easier to derive a small win in the special chart 2 game than in the special chart 1 game while setting the same probability of winning in both the special chart 1 game and the special chart 2 game.

The gaming machine 10 has a state without time reduction and a state with time reduction, as states other than a jackpot, if a distinction is not made between low-value time reduction and high-value time reduction. The gaming machine 10 performs a lottery for transition to a state with time reduction in the state without time reduction, does not perform a lottery for transition in the state with time reduction, and transitions to the state without time reduction when the number of time reductions is reached.

The low-value time-saving is a normal power support state, and is a time-saving that is considered to be low in value because it has a chance of winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (starting hole 2) but is not large enough (there is no actual chance of winning or it is small, and the expectation of winning the execution right is small). The low-value time-saving is divided into the number of time-saving times "100 times", "200 times", and "300 times". The high-value time-saving is a normal power support state, and is a time-saving that has a sufficient chance of winning in the normal variable winning device 37 (starting hole 2) (the actual chance of winning is large, the expectation of winning the execution right is high), and is considered to be high in value. The high-value time-saving has no limit to the number of time-saving times, and continues until the next big win.

Next, the game state transition in the gameplay of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 22. Fig. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the game state transition in the first embodiment. When the power is turned on with RWM clear, the gaming machine 10 performs game control with state A as the initial state. Note that when the power is turned on without RWM clear, that is, when the power is turned on in a way that allows recovery to the game state before the power is cut off, the gaming machine 10 performs game control from the game state at the time of the power cut off.

There are three game states, State A, State B, and State C, distinguished from the viewpoint of the probability state and the time-saving state of the gaming machine 10. State A is a state where the probability state is low probability and the time-saving state is no time-saving. State B is a state where the probability state is low probability and the time-saving state is with low-value time-saving. State C is a state where the probability state is low probability and the time-saving state is with high-value time-saving.

In addition, in state A, which is a state without time reduction, a c time reduction lottery is held at the same time as the big win lottery. In state A, if the big win is missed, there is no miss, so the player will definitely win the c time reduction and will be assigned to low value time reduction or high value time reduction. Although it has been said that there are no misses in the c time reduction lottery held at the same time as the big win lottery, there may be misses.

State A has transition conditions T10 to T14. Transition condition T10 is the occurrence of a jackpot without time reduction, and state A is reached after the end of the jackpot. Transition condition T11 is the occurrence of a jackpot with high value time reduction, and state C is reached after the end of the jackpot. Transition condition T12 is the occurrence of a jackpot with high value time reduction (
Transition condition T13 is the occurrence of a low-value time-saving jackpot, and after the end of the jackpot, the state changes to state C. Transition condition T14 is the occurrence of a low-value time-saving jackpot, and after the end of the jackpot, the state changes to state B.
This is the occurrence of a low-value time reduction (c time reduction), and after the end of the jackpot, the state becomes B.

State B has transition conditions T20 to T23. Transition condition T20 is the occurrence of a jackpot with a low-value time reduction, and state B is entered after the end of the jackpot. Transition condition T21 is the occurrence of a jackpot without time reduction, and state A is entered after the end of the jackpot. Transition condition T22 is the consumption of a specified number of low-value time reductions, and state A is entered upon the end of the low-value time reduction. Transition condition T23 is the occurrence of a jackpot with a high-value time reduction, and state C is entered after the end of the jackpot.

State B has transition conditions T30 and T31. Transition condition T30 is the occurrence of a high-value time-saving jackpot, and after the end of the jackpot, state C is reached. Transition condition T31 is the occurrence of a non-time-saving jackpot, and after the end of the jackpot, state A is reached.

Such a game state transition realizes a game feature in which, when state C is reached in the gaming machine 10, the player continues to stay in state C until a jackpot without time reduction occurs. In addition, by setting the staying rate in state C to, for example, 90%, a game feature in which jackpots are consecutively won without burdening the player is realized.
In addition, state C may transition to state A when a specified number of high-value time-saving events are consumed.

Furthermore, when a gaming facility turns on the power with RWM clearing when the facility opens, the control state at the start of business can be set to the initial state, state A. Such a gaming machine 10 provides players who start playing at the start of business with an opportunity to be assigned to state B or state C, and is expected to improve operation by players who expect to be assigned to state C.

Next, the game display screen will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the game display screen of the first embodiment. The display screen 500 shown in FIG. 23(1) is a display screen during the stop of the pattern, and displays the pattern, which is the result of the variable display game, for a predetermined period after the variable display in the special pattern 1 game (variable display game) has ended.
5 is an example of a display screen in state A (no low-probability time reduction: normal game state). The display screen 500 includes a large symbol group 501, which is a decorative symbol, a small symbol group 502, which is also a decorative symbol,
It displays the number of reserved special charts 1 503, the number of reserved special charts 2 504, a reserved waiting display 505, and a reserved consumption display 506.

In addition, this special chart in the special chart 1 game or special chart 2 game is the special chart 1 of the collective display device 50
The fourth symbol is a symbol (LED lighting state) displayed on the symbol display section 53 or the special symbol 2 symbol display section 54, and the large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 are decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols. Although not shown, the gaming machine 10 has a fourth symbol, which indicates the variable state and the stopped state, for example, by blinking and lighting of the LED, as a symbol in the special symbol 1 game or the special symbol 2 game, without indicating the difference in the result state of the variable display game. When the fourth symbol is displayed on the display device 41, the variable state and the stopped state may be indicated by pictograms such as "circle" and "-" or by switching and stopping in different colors.

The large symbol group 501 is responsible for the game presentation for the purpose of increasing interest.
01 is displayed large with a variable display area set in the approximate center of the display device 41. The large symbol group 501 includes a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol.

On the display screen 500, the left symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3", and the center symbol indicates that the symbol is stopped at "3".
The right image indicates that the symbol is stopped at "5", and the left image indicates that the symbol is stopped at "7". That is, on the display screen 500, the large symbol group 501 indicates that the special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state (symbols are stopped).

The large symbol group 501 and the small symbol group 502 are displayed stopped at the same timing (a timing determined in advance when the fluctuation starts, or a timing determined based on the reception of a command instructing the end of the fluctuation).

The small symbol group 502 is responsible for informing the player of the variable display state in order to improve the ease of understanding of the game state of the player. Therefore, the small symbol group 502 is displayed small on the periphery of the display device 41 so as to ensure visibility without interfering with the display performance by the large symbol group 501. The small symbol group 502 is
The left, middle, and right symbols are included in the small symbol group 502. In the display screen 500, the left, middle, and right symbols constituting the small symbol group 502 all indicate that the corresponding special symbol variation display game is in a stopped state.

In addition, the small symbol group 502 fluctuates (displays constant speed fluctuation) at a predetermined speed (constant speed) from the start of fluctuation, and displays a stop without a temporary stop at the end of fluctuation. The small symbol group 502 may be displayed with or without a predetermined acceleration fluctuation period from the stop display to the predetermined speed. The small symbol group 502 may be displayed with or without a predetermined deceleration fluctuation period from the constant speed fluctuation display to the stop display.

In general, the large symbol group 501 is displayed larger than the small symbol group 502, has a high degree of freedom in the display position, and the display mode can be changed greatly. Conversely, the small symbol group 502 is displayed smaller than the large symbol group 501, and has a low degree of freedom in the display position (for example, the position is fixed).

The special number display 503 displays the number of reserved memories for the special game 1. In the display screen 500, the special number display 503 indicates that the number of reserved memories for the special game 1 is "0".
The special number of reserved games 2 display 504 displays the number of reserved games for the special number of games 2. In the display screen 500, the special number of reserved games 2 display 504 indicates that the number of reserved games for the special number of games 2 is "0".

The reserved display (waiting reserved display) 505 displays the reserved number of special game 1 and the reserved number of special game 2 according to the game status.
One of the reserved numbers of games is displayed by a reserved waiting icon 507.
The display screen 500 indicates the number of reserved games for the special game 1 by displaying a reserved icon. The reserved consumption display (reserved consumption display) 506 is a display screen of the game state (game state A) that indicates that the special game is changing by displaying a reserved consumption icon. The display screen 500 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special game 1 or the reserved memory number of the special game 2 is "0" by the reserved consumption waiting display 505. The display screen 500 also indicates that the special game 1 or the special game 2 is not changing by the reserved consumption display 506, particularly by the absence of a reserved consumption icon on the reserved consumption base.

The display screen 510 shown in FIG. 23(2) is the display screen after the variable display game has started. The display screen 510 is the screen after the display screen 500, and during the variable display (during the three-symbol variable)
The display screen 510 is an example of a display screen in state A. In the display screen 510, the left, middle, and right patterns of the large pattern group 501 are fluctuating, indicating that the special pattern fluctuating display game is fluctuating. In addition, in the display screen 510, the left, middle, and right patterns of the small pattern group 502 are fluctuating, indicating that the special pattern fluctuating display game is fluctuating.

On the display screen 510, the special game 1 reserved number display 503 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special game 1 is "1".
The special chart 2 reserved number display 504 indicates that the reserved memory number of the special chart 2 game is "0", and the reserved waiting display 505 is a game state that indicates the reserved number of the special chart 1 game, and indicates that the reserved memory number of the special chart variable display game (special chart 1 game) is "1".
On the display screen 510, the pending consumption display 506 displays the pending memory display being consumed, and indicates that the special chart change display game is displaying a change.

In addition, display screen 500 and display screen 510 may include display elements such as background display, character display, and text display (not shown), and the display elements may also be capable of producing a display with movement through animation or the like.

In addition, the pending waiting display 505 is a pending waiting icon 507 corresponding to the number of pending special games.
The reserved game consumption display 506 shows how the reserved game consumption icon 508 corresponding to the reserved game consumption of the special game is displayed. The reserved game waiting icon 507 and the reserved game consumption icon 508 are, for example, spherical in shape, and the reserved game waiting icon 507 and the reserved game consumption icon 50
The pending waiting icon 507 and the pending consumption icon 508 can also be animated (for example, deformation, color change, up and down movement, etc.) to create a dynamic display. The pending waiting icon 507 and the pending consumption icon 508 can indicate the number of pending memories of the special chart change display game and can notify the expectation for the game result for each pending memory depending on the display mode.
8 may be different in size, color, design, and action (generation, waiting, shift, disappearance, expected value notification). The reserved number or reserved memory number means the number of start memories in which the variable display game of the special chart has not been executed.

The reserved consumption display 506 can indicate whether the special chart variable display game is in a variable display state and can notify the expectation for the game result depending on its display mode. On the display screen 500, the reserved consumption display 506 shows that the special chart variable display game is in a stopped state by leaving the frame blank. After this, the gaming machine 10 starts the variable display when the reserved memory number of the special chart 1 game or the reserved memory number of the special chart 2 game becomes 1 or more.

The display screen 512 shown in Fig. 23 (3) is a display screen in which the number of reserved memories becomes "1" or more in the special chart 2 game, and then the variable display based on the reserved memories is started. The display screen 518 is an example of a display screen after transitioning to state B (low probability low value time reduction) or state C (low probability high value time reduction). At this time, the gaming machine 10 can be considered as the player playing with a right hit, since a reserved memory has been generated in the special chart 2 game (for example, "4").

The display screen 512 is a display screen during the change display of the special chart 2 game.
A performance display 513, a play guide display 514, a large symbol group 501a, a small symbol group 502,
The display contents include a special number display 503 for reserved items 1 and a special number display 504 for reserved items 2. The display screen 512 does not display the reserved waiting display 505 and the reserved consumption display 506, and displays the performance display 51.
The aim is to improve the presentation effect by using the display 505, but the reserved waiting display 505 and the reserved consumption display 506 may be displayed at all times, or either one may be displayed, or they may be displayed when a predetermined condition is met. The predetermined condition may be met, for example, when a pre-reading notice presentation is executed, or when a selection operation by the player is accepted.

The effect display 513 is, for example, an effect screen that effects a time-saving mode and informs the player that the time-saving mode is active. In the time-saving mode effect, an independent effect may be executed for each change display, or a movie effect or the like that spans multiple changes may be executed.

The hitting method guide display 514 guides the player on how to hit the ball. For example, the hitting method guide display 514 guides the player to "hit right" which guides the player to shoot the game ball to the right game area. Also, the hitting method guide display 514 guides the player to "hit left" which guides the player to shoot the game ball to the left game area.

The large symbol group 501a is a decorative symbol displayed in place of the large symbol group 501, and is displayed in a display area smaller than that of the large symbol group 501 so that the performance display 513 exerts a performance effect. Note that the large symbol group 501 and the large symbol group 501a are both forms of decorative symbols,
The large symbol group 501 may be called a large decorative symbol, and the large symbol group 501a may be called a small decorative symbol. Also, the large symbol group 501 may be called a decorative symbol displayed during a non-movie performance, and the large symbol group 501a may be called a decorative symbol during a movie performance.

Next, the external information terminal board 71 will be described with reference to Fig. 24. Fig. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the general appearance of the external information terminal board of the first embodiment. The external information terminal board 71 is provided on the back surface of the gaming machine 10. The external information terminal board 71 is provided on the upper part of the axis attachment side of the front frame 12 so as to facilitate connection to an external device such as a hall computer and not to interfere with opening and closing of the front frame 12. The external information terminal board 71 may be provided on the back surface of the gaming board 30.

The external information terminal board 71 includes an external information terminal board 710, a connector 711, an information output terminal 712, a photocoupler 713, and a resistor 714. The external information terminal board 710 includes one connector 711, 12 sets of information output terminals 712 corresponding to the number of information outputs, and a photocoupler 714.
13 and resistor 714 are mounted on the component mounting surface. The external information terminal board 71 is connected to the game control device 100 via a harness that connects to the connector 711. The external information terminal board 71 may be connected to other control devices such as the game control device 100, payout control device 200, and performance control device 300 via a relay terminal board (not shown), or may be connected to other control devices without going through a relay terminal board.

The information output terminal 712 is a terminal capable of outputting information to an external device such as a hall computer. The information output terminal 712 has two terminals to which one pair of two-wire electric wires can be connected, and outputs a signal by a so-called contact output that connects the two terminals. In the normal state, the opening of the two terminals is closed by a lid body biased by a biasing unit (e.g., a spring) not shown. When the short operating lever is pressed down on one of the two terminals, the lid body is moved against the bias of the biasing unit, and the opening is switched from a closed state to an open state, and when the short operating lever is no longer pressed down, the bias of the biasing unit returns the short operating lever to its initial position, and the lid body is moved, and the opening is switched from an open state to a closed state. 2
For the other of the two terminals, the cover is moved against the force of the biasing portion of the long operation lever 755, and the opening is switched from a closed state to an open state, and when the pressing operation of the long operation lever 755 is released, the long operation lever returns to its initial position due to the force of the biasing portion, and the cover is moved, and the opening is switched from an open state to a closed state.

The external information terminal board 71 has 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) arranged in a row. The 12 information output terminals 712, CN1 to CN12, are arranged on the external information terminal board 710 at equal intervals so as to be aligned horizontally in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminal 712 of CN12 is shifted vertically in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10 relative to the 11 information output terminals 712, CN1 to CN11. This allows the gaming machine 10 to clearly indicate that the information output terminal 712 of CN12 is located at one side end of the external information terminal board 71.

The 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) are colored to facilitate identification. The 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) may be colored differently (for example, 12 colors) to facilitate identification, or non-adjacent information output terminals 712 may be colored differently.
The information output terminals 712 may be of the same color (for example, two sets of six colors) for easy identification. Adjacent information output terminals 712 do not necessarily need to be provided in contact with each other, and may be provided with a predetermined gap therebetween, including adjacent information output terminals 712.

The external information terminal board 71 includes 12 photocouplers 713 (PC1 to PC12) arranged in a row. The 12 photocouplers 713 of PC1 to PC12 are arranged on the external information terminal board 710 at positions corresponding to the information output terminals 712, respectively. The 12 photocouplers 713 may be arranged together at positions not corresponding to the 12 information output terminals 712, or may be arranged together as one or more integrated circuits, or may be arranged on a relay board or the like provided separately.

The external information terminal board 71 includes 12 resistors 714 (R1 to R12) arranged in a row.
The twelve resistors 714, R1 to R12, are disposed on the external information terminal board 710 at positions corresponding to the respective information output terminals 712. The twelve resistors 714 may be disposed together at positions not corresponding to the twelve information output terminals 712, or may be disposed together at positions not corresponding to the respective ...
The above-mentioned components may be arranged together as an integrated circuit, or may be arranged on a relay board or the like that is provided separately.

The external information terminal board 710 is provided with 12 photocouplers 713 and 12 resistors 714.
However, other passive elements constituting the isolation means may be disposed.

Next, an overview of the external information terminal board will be described with reference to Fig. 25. Fig. 25 is a diagram showing an example of the overview of the external information terminal board of the first embodiment.
The external information terminal board 710 shown in FIG. 25 is in a state where components such as a connector 711, an information output terminal 712, a photocoupler 713, and a resistor 714 are not mounted.
10 includes a component shape display 715, a component symbol display 716, and an operation section display 717, which are displayed in silk screen on the component mounting surface. Note that the external information terminal board 710 may display the component shape display 715, the component symbol display 716, and the operation section display 717 in a form other than silk screen (for example, a conductor pattern display, etc.).

The component shape display 715 is a display showing the mounting position of the component by the approximate shape of the component. For example, the component shape display 715 shows the connector 711, the information output terminal 712, the photocoupler 7
13, the mounting positions of components such as resistors 714 are indicated by rectangles.

The component symbol display 716 is a symbol that can uniquely identify a component. For example, “CN1” which is one of the component symbol displays 716 indicates that the mounted component is an information output terminal 712, “PC1” which is one of the component symbol displays 716 indicates that the mounted component is a photocoupler 713, and “CN13” which is one of the component symbol displays 716 indicates that the mounted component is a connector 714.
11, and "R1" which is one of the component symbols 716 indicates that the mounted component is a resistor 7
This indicates that the number is 14.

The operation unit display 717 displays the outline of the operation unit (short operation lever, long operation lever) of the information output terminal 712. The operation unit display 717 includes a short rectangular display and a long rectangular display. The short rectangular display shows the outline of the shape and operation position of the short operation lever, and the long rectangular display shows the outline of the shape and operation position of the long operation lever.

This allows the gaming machine 10 to provide operation guidance through the operation section display 717. Such a gaming machine 10 provides a suitable operating environment for the operation sections (short operation lever, long operation lever) of the external information terminal board 710.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 includes an operation unit (short operation lever, long operation lever) and an operation unit display 717
This makes it possible to compare the two, and makes it easier to detect an abnormality if the operating unit is broken or otherwise damaged.
The external information terminal board may be provided with an auxiliary identification mark on the component mounting surface by silk screen printing or in a form other than silk screen printing (for example, conductor pattern printing, etc.). The auxiliary identification mark clearly indicates the different colors given to the 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) by character information. For example, the character information "white", "green",
There are colors such as "gray,""yellow,""black,""pink,""blue,""red,""orange,""water," etc. The part shape display 715 is displayed so as to be difficult to see due to the parts being mounted, but the part symbol display 716, the operation unit display 717, and the identification assistance display are displayed so as to be easily seen even due to the parts being mounted.

Next, the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) will be described with reference to Fig. 26. Fig. 26 is a diagram showing an example of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals in the first embodiment.

The information output terminal CN1 outputs a prize ball signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The prize ball signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms every time 10 prize balls are paid out. When the pulse is output continuously, an off time of 64 ms is provided between two pulses.

The information output terminal CN2 outputs a door/frame open signal for a certain period of time by contact output by establishing electrical continuity between the two terminals (1, 2). The door/frame open signal is turned on only while a glass frame open error or a main frame open error is occurring.

The information output terminal CN3 outputs a pattern determination count signal by contact output by conducting two terminals (1, 2). The pattern determination count signal outputs one pulse that is on for 256 ms from the stop of the fluctuation of the special pattern 1 game or the special pattern 2 game.

The information output terminal CN4 outputs a pulse of the start port signal by contact output by conducting between the two terminals (1, 2). The start port signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms from the winning of the start port (start winning port 36 (start port 1), normal variable winning device 37 (start port 2)). When outputting pulses consecutively, an off time of 64 ms is provided between the two pulses.

The information output terminal CN5 conducts electricity between the two terminals (1, 2) and outputs a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The big win 1 signal is turned on only during the period during which the small win is generated, including from the start to the end of the small win presentation.

The information output terminal CN6 is a terminal that connects two terminals (1, 2) to output a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The signal is output for a certain period. The big win 2 signal is output during the small win, including the start and end of the small win performance.
It is only on during the jackpot and time-saving period.

The information output terminal CN7 conducts electricity between the two terminals (1, 2) and outputs a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The signal is output for a certain period. The big win 3 signal is output during the small win, including the start and end of the small win performance.
It only turns on during the jackpot.

The information output terminal CN8 is a terminal that connects two terminals (1, 2) to output a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The jackpot 4 signal is turned on only during the jackpot period.
The information output terminal CN9 outputs a main prize ball signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The main prize ball signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms every time 10 prize balls are generated. When outputting pulses continuously, there are 6 pulses between two pulses.
There is an off time of 4 ms.

The information output terminal CN10 outputs a security signal by contact output for a certain period by conducting between two terminals (1, 2). The security signal is turned on only for a period corresponding to the states of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initialization switch 112 when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, or for a period during which a certain error occurs.

The information output terminal CN11 outputs a pulse of the main out signal by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The out signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms every time 10 out balls are generated. When outputting pulses continuously, there is an off time of 64 ms between two pulses.

The information output terminal CN12 outputs a main call signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The call signal is output as a pulse every time the input of the call switch is detected.
It outputs one pulse that is on for 28 ms. When outputting pulses consecutively, an off time of 64 ms is provided between two pulses.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 arranges the model-common signals (prize ball signal, door/frame opening signal, symbol determination count signal, start port signal, main prize ball signal, security signal, out signal, and call signal) close to both ends of the external information terminal board 71. For example, the gaming machine 10 arranges the prize ball signal, door/frame opening signal, symbol determination count signal, and start port signal at the open end side end of the front frame 12, and the main prize ball signal, security signal, out signal, and call signal at the axis attachment side end of the front frame 12. The model-common signals are signal outputs common to multiple models and are signals that are not dependent on the gaming performance of each model.

Furthermore, the gaming machine 10 places the model-dependent signals (jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, jackpot 4 signal) close to the center of the external information terminal board 71. For example, the gaming machine 10 places the model-dependent signals between model-common signals. Model-dependent signals are signals that are specific to a model or are not necessarily common to multiple models, and are signals that depend on the gaming performance of each model.

Furthermore, since model-common signals are common signal outputs for multiple models, it may be possible to interpret the signals by default after connecting to the hall computer, making connection and confirmation relatively easy. Model-dependent signals have different output periods and conditions according to the game characteristics of each model, so it may be necessary to set the signal interpretation for each model after connecting to the hall computer, making connection and confirmation often not easy.

The gaming machine 10 does not combine the model-common signals into one, but separates them into an axis-side model-common signal located at the axis-side end of the front frame 12 on the external information terminal board 71, and an open-end side model-common signal located at the open-end side of the front frame 12 on the external information terminal board 71. The gaming machine 10 arranges a model-dependent signal between the axis-side model-common signal and the open-end side model-common signal, so that wiring work related to signals common to a plurality of models can be performed from both ends of the external information terminal board 71. For example, the external information output may not have a jackpot 4 signal depending on the model, in which case the information output terminal CN8 becomes an empty terminal. The gaming machine 10 can move the empty terminals resulting from the model to the center of the external information terminal board 71, and wiring work to the model-common information output terminal can be performed from both ends of the external information terminal board 71. This allows the gaming machine 1
0 can facilitate the positioning of wiring connections for signals common to all models, thereby preventing wiring errors.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 separates the door/frame open signal and security signal, which are important as a countermeasure against fraud, into an open end side model common signal and an axis attachment side model common signal, thereby preventing mistakes in mistaking the door/frame open signal and the security signal, which output signals for the same period.

In addition, when comparing security signals and door/frame opening signals, the door/frame opening signal is
It is easier to generate than a security signal because the signal is output simply by opening the door/frame 2 or the glass frame 15. By making such a door/frame open signal a common signal for the open end side model, it is possible to prevent mistakes in confusing the door/frame open signal and the security signal, which output signals for the same period when performing wiring connection work from the information output terminal CN1 to the information output terminal CN12.

In addition, wiring connection errors are prevented by limiting the external information that outputs a periodic signal to the door/frame open signal among the open end side model common signals, and by limiting the external information that outputs a periodic signal to the security signal among the shaft attachment side model common signals, wiring connection errors are prevented.

In addition, by making the signal adjacent to the model-dependent signal among the model-common signals on the open end side a pulse output signal, it is easy to distinguish from the model-dependent signal, which is a period output signal, and wiring connection errors between the model-common signals on the open end side and the model-dependent signal are suppressed. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the information output terminal CN4 a pulse output start port signal, and the information output terminal CN5 a period output jackpot 1 signal, thereby suppressing wiring connection errors from the signal output mode. Note that the period output of the model-dependent signal is not easy to check because the output trigger depends on the game progress. On the other hand, the pulse output of the start port signal is easy to check by having a game ball enter the start port.

In addition, the door/frame open signal (information output terminal C
The pattern determination signal (information output terminal CN3) and the start port signal (information output terminal CN4), which are pulse outputs, are placed between the jackpot 1 signal (information output terminal CN5), which is a period output in the model-dependent signal, thereby further suppressing wiring connection errors.

In addition, the door/frame open signal (information output terminal C
N2) is arranged between the winning ball signal (information output terminal CN1), which is a pulse output, and the pattern determination signal (information output terminal CN3), thereby further reducing wiring connection errors.

In addition, by making the signal adjacent to the model-dependent signal among the model-common signals on the axis mounting side a pulse output signal, it is easy to distinguish from the model-dependent signal, which is a periodic output signal, and wiring connection errors between the model-common signals on the axis mounting side and the model-dependent signal are suppressed. For example, the gaming machine 10 has an information output terminal C
By making N9 the main prize ball signal with a pulse output and making the information output terminal CN8 the jackpot 4 signal with a periodic output, wiring connection errors are suppressed from the signal output mode. Note that the periodic output of the model-dependent signal is not easy to check the output because the output trigger depends on the game progress. On the other hand, the pulse output of the main prize ball signal is easy to check the output by making the game ball enter the winning hole.

In addition, the security signal (information output terminal C
The main prize ball signal (information output terminal CN9), which is a pulse output, is placed between the jackpot 4 signal (information output terminal CN10) and the jackpot 4 signal (information output terminal CN8), which is a period output in the model-dependent signal, thereby further suppressing wiring connection errors.

In addition, the security signal (information output terminal C
N10) is placed between the main prize ball signal (information output terminal CN9) which is a pulse output, and the out signal (information output terminal CN11), thereby further reducing wiring connection errors.

Next, regarding modified examples of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminal 712, FIG. 27 to FIG. 31 are shown.
27 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 1) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals of the first embodiment. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 2) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals of the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 3) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals of the first embodiment. FIG. 30 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 4) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 5) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals of the first embodiment.

27 as a modified example (part 1), the external information terminal board has information output terminals arranged in a horizontal row in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged such that two groups of information output terminals that perform model-common output are arranged on the axis attachment side and the open end side of the main body frame 11, and one group of information output terminals that performs model-dependent output is arranged between them.

The common outputs for the shaft mounting side are, in order from the shaft mounting side, the information output terminal group CN1G, the information output terminal CN1
The information output terminal CN1S is assigned a signal equivalent to the fraud prevention 1 period output. The information output terminal CN1S is an information output terminal that outputs a fraud prevention signal equivalent to either a door/frame opening signal or a security signal, and is an information output terminal that performs period output. The information output terminal group CN1G is assigned to the information output terminal CN1
The information output terminal group CN2G is an information output terminal group arranged adjacent to the axis attachment side of the information output terminal CN1S, and includes one or more information output terminals that perform pulse output. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN1G output signals that do not overlap with other signals common to the model except for the anti-fraud signal (e.g., winning ball signal, symbol determination count signal, starting port signal, main winning ball signal, out signal, call signal). The information output terminal group CN2G is an information output terminal group arranged adjacent to the open end side of the information output terminal CN1S, and includes one or more information output terminals that perform pulse output. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN2G output signals that do not overlap with other signals common to the model except for the anti-fraud signal.

The information output terminal group CN3G is arranged for the model-dependent output. The information output terminal group CN3G is an information output terminal group arranged adjacent to the open end side of the information output terminal group CN2G, and includes one or more information output terminals that perform periodic output. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN3G output model-dependent signals (for example, a jackpot 1 signal, a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, a jackpot 4 signal, a jackpot 5 signal, a jackpot 6 signal, a jackpot 7 signal, a jackpot 8 signal, a jackpot 9 signal, a jackpot 10 signal, a jackpot 11 signal, a jackpot 12 signal, a jackpot 13 signal, a jackpot 14 signal, a jackpot 15 signal, a jackpot 16 signal, a jackpot 17 signal, a jackpot 18 signal, a jackpot 19 signal, a jackpot 20 signal, a jackpot 21 signal, a jackpot 22 signal, a jackpot 23 signal, a jackpot 24 signal, a jackpot 25 signal, a jackpot 26 signal, a jackpot 27 signal, a jackpot 28 signal, a jackpot 29 signal, a jackpot 200 signal, a jackpot 201 signal, a jackpot 212 signal, a jackpot 223 signal, a jackpot 234 signal, a jackpot 245 signal, a jackpot 256 signal, a jackpot 266 signal, a jackpot 277 signal, a jackpot 288 signal, a jackpot 299 signal, a jackpot 298 signal, a jackpot 299 signal, a jackpot 202 signal, a jackpot 203 signal, a jackpot 204 signal, a jackpot 205
The RC-20 outputs a signal that does not overlap with any other signal.

The common outputs for the open end side are, in order from the shaft attachment side, the information output terminal group CN4G, the information output terminal CN
The information output terminal CN2S and information output terminal group CN5G are arranged. A signal equivalent to the anti-fraud 2 period output is assigned to the information output terminal CN2S. The information output terminal CN2S is an information output terminal that outputs an anti-fraud signal that does not overlap with the information output terminal CN1S, among the door/frame opening signal and the security signal, and is an information output terminal that performs period output. The information output terminal group CN4G is an information output terminal group arranged adjacent to the shaft mounting side of the information output terminal CN2S, and includes one or more information output terminals that perform pulse output. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN4G are:
It outputs a signal that does not overlap with other signals among the signals common to all models, excluding the anti-tamper signal. The information output terminal group CN5G is an information output terminal group arranged adjacent to the open end side of the information output terminal CN2S, and includes one or more information output terminals that perform pulse output. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN5G output a signal that does not overlap with other signals among the signals common to all models, excluding the anti-tamper signal.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminals CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of mistaking them for each other. Also, the model-common signals are located on both sides of the information output terminal row, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, model-dependent signals may not be connected depending on the hall computer, in which case the free terminals are located in the center, so there is less risk of misconnection than if the free terminals were located at the ends.

28 as a modified example (2), the external information terminal board has information output terminals arranged in a horizontal row in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged such that two groups of information output terminals for performing model-common output are arranged on the axis attachment side and the open end side of the main body frame 11, and one group of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output is arranged between them.

The common outputs for the shaft mounting side are, in order from the shaft mounting side, information output terminal CN1S, information output terminal group CN2
For the model-dependent outputs, an information output terminal group CN3G is arranged. For the model-common outputs on the open end side, an information output terminal group CN4G, an information output terminal CN2S, and an information output terminal group CN5G are arranged in that order from the shaft attachment side.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
Since N1S and the information output terminal CN2S are sufficiently separated from each other, the risk of confusing them is reduced. Furthermore, since the model-common signals are located on both sides of the information output terminal row, the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connection in the center. Furthermore, the model-dependent signals may not be connected depending on the hall computer, in which case the vacant terminal is located in the center, so there is less risk of misconnection than if the vacant terminal was located at the end. Furthermore, since the information output terminal CN1S is located at one end of the information output terminal row, it is easy to position it. Furthermore, since the information output terminal CN1S is located at one end of the information output terminal row, it is easy to distinguish it from the information output terminal CN2S, which is not located at the end of the information output terminal row.

The external information terminal board shown as a modified example (No. 3) in Fig. 29 has information output terminals arranged in a horizontal row in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged such that two groups of information output terminals that perform model-common output are arranged on the axis attachment side and the open end side of the main body frame 11, and one group of information output terminals that performs model-dependent output is arranged between them.

The common outputs for the shaft mounting side are, in order from the shaft mounting side, the information output terminal group CN1G, the information output terminal CN1
For the model-dependent output, an information output terminal group CN3G is arranged. For the model-common output on the open end side, an information output terminal group CN4G and an information output terminal CN2S are arranged in that order from the shaft attachment side.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
Since N1S and the information output terminal CN2S are sufficiently separated from each other, the risk of confusing them is reduced. Furthermore, since the model-common signals are located on both sides of the information output terminal row, the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connection in the center. Furthermore, the model-dependent signals may not be connected depending on the hall computer, in which case the vacant terminal is located in the center, so there is less risk of misconnection than if the vacant terminal was located at the end. Furthermore, since the information output terminal CN2S is located at one end of the information output terminal row, it is easy to position it. Furthermore, since the information output terminal CN2S is located at one end of the information output terminal row, it is easy to distinguish it from the information output terminal CN1S, which is not located at the end of the information output terminal row.

The external information terminal board shown as a fourth modified example in Fig. 30 has information output terminals arranged in a horizontal row in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. Two groups of information output terminals that perform model-common output are arranged on the axis attachment side and the open end side of the main body frame 11, and one group of information output terminals that performs model-dependent output is arranged between them.

The common outputs for the shaft mounting side are, in order from the shaft mounting side, information output terminal CN1S, information output terminal group CN2
For the model-dependent output, an information output terminal group CN3G is arranged. For the model-common output on the open end side, an information output terminal group CN4G and an information output terminal CN2S are arranged in that order from the shaft attachment side.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other that the risk of confusing them is reduced. Also, model-common signals are located on both sides of the information output terminal row, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, model-dependent signals may not be connected depending on the hall computer, in which case the vacant terminal is located in the center, so there is less risk of misconnection than if the vacant terminal was located at the end. Also, information output terminal CN1S and information output terminal CN2S are located at one end of the information output terminal row, so positioning is easy.

The external information terminal board shown as a modified example (No. 5) in Fig. 31 has information output terminals arranged in a vertical row in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged such that two groups of information output terminals for performing model-common output are arranged on the upper and lower sides of the main body frame 11, and one group of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output is arranged between them.

The upper model common outputs are, from the top, the information output terminal group CN1G, the information output terminal CN1S,
The information output terminal group CN2G is arranged. The model-dependent output is arranged in the information output terminal group CN3G. The lower model-common output is arranged in the information output terminal group CN4G, information output terminal CN2S,
, and an information output terminal group CN5G are arranged.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminals CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of mistaking them for each other. Also, the model-common signals are located on both sides of the information output terminal row, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, model-dependent signals may not be connected depending on the hall computer, in which case the free terminals are located in the center, so there is less risk of misconnection than if the free terminals were located at the ends.

28 to 3 in the external information terminal board shown as the modified example (No. 1) in FIG.
Just as the modified example described using No. 0 can be applied, the modified examples described using FIGS. 28 to 30 can also be applied to the external information terminal board shown as modified example (No. 5) in FIG. 31.

Next, an external information terminal board with two rows of information output terminals will be described. The external information terminal board with two rows of information output terminals is provided on the upper part of the axis attachment side of the front frame 12 so as to facilitate connection to an external device such as a hall computer and to ensure that opening and closing of the front frame 12 is not impeded. The external information terminal board with two rows of information output terminals may also be provided on the back surface of the game board 30.

The external information terminal board, which has two rows of information output terminals, has 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1
The six information output terminals 712 from CN1 to CN6 and C
The six information output terminals 712, CN7 to CN12, are arranged on the external information terminal board so as to be aligned in a vertical direction in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10.
The row of six information output terminals 712 of CN6 is located on the open end side of the front frame 12, and
The row of six information output terminals 722 from CN1 to CN12 is located on the axis mounting side of the front frame 12. The six information output terminals 712 from CN1 to CN6 and the six information output terminals 712 from CN7 to CN12 may each be arranged on an external information terminal board in a row oriented horizontally in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10.

The 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) are colored to facilitate identification. The 12 information output terminals 712 (CN1 to CN12) may be colored differently (for example, 12 colors) to facilitate identification, or non-adjacent information output terminals 712 may be colored differently.
It is also possible to allow only 12 of the same color (for example, two sets of six colors) to make them easier to distinguish.

Next, the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals (CN1 to CN12) arranged in two rows will be described with reference to Fig. 32. Fig. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment.

The information output terminal CN1 outputs a prize ball signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The prize ball signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms every time 10 prize balls are paid out. When the pulse is output continuously, an off time of 64 ms is provided between two pulses.

The information output terminal CN2 outputs a door/frame open signal for a certain period of time by contact output by establishing electrical continuity between the two terminals (1, 2). The door/frame open signal is turned on only while a glass frame open error or a main frame open error is occurring.

The information output terminal CN3 outputs a pattern determination count signal by contact output by conducting two terminals (1, 2). The pattern determination count signal outputs one pulse that is on for 256 ms from the stop of the fluctuation of the special pattern 1 game or the special pattern 2 game.

The information output terminal CN4 outputs a pulse of the start port signal by contact output by conducting between the two terminals (1, 2). The start port signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms from the winning of the start port (start winning port 36 (start port 1), normal variable winning device 37 (start port 2)). When outputting pulses consecutively, an off time of 64 ms is provided between the two pulses.

The information output terminal CN5 conducts electricity between the two terminals (1, 2) and outputs a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The big win 1 signal is turned on only during the period during which the small win is generated, including from the start to the end of the small win presentation.

The information output terminal CN6 is a terminal that connects two terminals (1, 2) to output a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The signal is output for a certain period. The big win 2 signal is output during the small win, including the start and end of the small win performance.
It is only on during the jackpot and time-saving period.

The information output terminal CN7 conducts electricity between the two terminals (1, 2) and outputs a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The signal is output for a certain period. The big win 3 signal is output during the small win, including the start and end of the small win performance.
It only turns on during the jackpot.

The information output terminal CN8 is a terminal that connects two terminals (1, 2) to output a contact to indicate a jackpot.
The jackpot 4 signal is turned on only during the jackpot period.
The information output terminal CN9 outputs a pulse of the OUT signal by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The OUT signal outputs one pulse that is ON for 128 ms every time 10 OUT balls are generated. When outputting pulses continuously, there is a 64 ms delay between two pulses.
There is an off time of s.

The information output terminal CN10 outputs a main prize ball signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The main prize ball signal outputs one pulse that is on for 128 ms every time 10 prize balls are generated. When outputting pulses continuously, there is a gap between two pulses.
An off time of 64 ms is provided.

The information output terminal CN11 outputs a security signal by contact output for a certain period by establishing electrical continuity between the two terminals (1, 2). The security signal is turned on only for a period corresponding to the states of the setting key switch 127 and the RAM initialization switch 112 when the power is turned on or when the power is restored, or for a period during which a specific error occurs.

The information output terminal CN12 outputs a call signal as a pulse by contact output by connecting two terminals (1, 2). The call signal is output as a 128m pulse every time the input of the call switch is detected.
When outputting pulses consecutively, an OFF time of 64 ms is provided between two pulses.

In this way, the gaming machine 10 arranges model-common signals (prize ball signal, door/frame opening signal, symbol determination count signal, start port signal, main prize ball signal, security signal, out signal, and call signal) which are signal outputs common to a plurality of models, close to the ends of one of two diagonal sets of the external information terminal board 72. For example, the gaming machine 10 arranges the prize ball signal, door/frame opening signal, symbol determination count signal, and start port signal at the upper end of the open end side of the front frame 12, and the out signal, main prize ball signal, security signal, and call signal at the lower end of the axis attachment side of the front frame 12.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 transmits model-specific signals or model-dependent signals (jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, jackpot 4 signal) that are not necessarily common to a plurality of models to the external information terminal board 72.
For example, the gaming machine 10 has the jackpot 1 signal and the jackpot 2 signal arranged at the lower end of the open end side of the front frame 12, and the jackpot 3 signal and the jackpot 4 signal arranged at the upper end of the axis attachment side of the front frame 12.

The gaming machine 10 does not combine the model-common signals into one, but separates them into an open-end side model-common signal located at the upper end of the open end side of the front frame 12 on the external information terminal board 72, and an axis-mounted side model-common signal located at the lower end of the axis-mounted side of the front frame 12 on the external information terminal board 72. By arranging a model-dependent signal between the open-end side model-common signal and the axis-mounted side model-common signal, the gaming machine 10
Wiring work related to signals common to a plurality of models can be performed from the diagonal ends of the external information terminal board 72. For example, some models may not have a jackpot 4 signal for external information output, in which case the information output terminal CN8 becomes an empty terminal. The gaming machine 10 can move the empty terminals resulting from the model to another set of diagonal ends of the external information terminal board 72, and wiring work to the information output terminals common to the models can be performed from one set of diagonal ends to the external information terminal board 72. This makes it easier for the gaming machine 10 to position the wiring connection of the model-common signals and suppresses wiring errors.

In addition, the gaming machine 10 separates the door/frame open signal and security signal, which are important as a countermeasure against fraud, into an open end side model common signal and an axis attachment side model common signal, thereby preventing mistakes in mistaking the door/frame open signal and the security signal, which output signals for the same period.

In addition, when comparing security signals and door/frame opening signals, the door/frame opening signal is
It is easier to generate than a security signal because the signal is output simply by opening the door/frame 2 or the glass frame 15. By making such a door/frame open signal a common signal for the open end side model, it is possible to prevent mistakes in confusing the door/frame open signal and the security signal, which output signals for the same period when performing wiring connection work from the information output terminal CN1 to the information output terminal CN12.

In addition, wiring connection errors are prevented by limiting the external information that outputs a periodic signal to the door/frame open signal among the open end side model common signals, and by limiting the external information that outputs a periodic signal to the security signal among the shaft attachment side model common signals, wiring connection errors are prevented.

In addition, by making the signal adjacent to the model-dependent signal among the model-common signals on the open end side a pulse output signal, it is easy to distinguish from the model-dependent signal, which is a period output signal, and wiring connection errors between the model-common signals on the open end side and the model-dependent signal are suppressed. For example, the gaming machine 10 makes the information output terminal CN4 a pulse output start port signal, and the information output terminal CN5 a period output jackpot 1 signal, thereby suppressing wiring connection errors from the signal output mode. Note that the period output of the model-dependent signal is not easy to check because the output trigger depends on the game progress. On the other hand, the pulse output of the start port signal is easy to check by having a game ball enter the start port.

In addition, the door/frame open signal (information output terminal C
The pattern determination count signal (information output terminal CN3) and the start port signal (information output terminal CN4), which are pulse outputs, are placed between the jackpot 1 signal (information output terminal CN5), which is a period output in the model-dependent signal, thereby further suppressing wiring connection errors.

In addition, the door/frame open signal (information output terminal C
N2) is arranged between the winning ball signal (information output terminal CN1), which is a pulse output, and the pattern determination count signal (information output terminal CN3), thereby further suppressing wiring connection errors.

In addition, by making the signal adjacent to the model-dependent signal among the model-common signals on the axis mounting side a pulse output signal, it is easy to distinguish from the model-dependent signal, which is a periodic output signal, and wiring connection errors between the model-common signals on the axis mounting side and the model-dependent signal are suppressed. For example, the gaming machine 10 has an information output terminal C
By making N9 an out signal of pulse output and making the information output terminal CN8 a period output of the big win 4 signal, wiring connection errors are suppressed from the signal output mode.
Since the output trigger depends on the game progress, it is not easy to check the output. On the other hand, the pulse output of the out signal can be easily checked by ejecting the game ball from the out port.

In addition, the security signal (information output terminal C
The OUT signal (information output terminal CN9), which is a pulse output, and the MAIN WIN BALL signal (information output terminal CN10) are placed between the WIN 4 signal (information output terminal CN11), which is a period output in the model-dependent signal, and the JUMP 4 signal (information output terminal CN8), thereby further reducing wiring connection errors.

In addition, the security signal (information output terminal C
N11) is a pulse output of the main prize ball signal (information output terminal CN10) and the call signal (
Since it is disposed between the information output terminal CN12, wiring connection errors are further prevented.

Next, modified examples of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminal 722 are shown in FIG. 33 to FIG. 37.
FIG. 33 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 1) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 2) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 3) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing a modified example (part 4) of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment.
37 is a diagram showing a fifth modification of the allocation of output signals to the information output terminals arranged in two rows in the first embodiment.

In the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 33 as a modified example (No. 1), information output terminals are arranged in two rows vertically in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged in two groups of information output terminals that perform a common output for all models at the lower end of the axis attachment side and the upper end of the open end side of the main body frame 11.
Two groups of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output are disposed at the upper end of the shaft-attached side and the lower end of the open end side.

The lower end model-common output (lower end on the shaft mounting side) is arranged, from the lower end, with information output terminal group CN1G, information output terminal CN1S, and information output terminal group CN2G. The upper end model-dependent output (upper end on the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN3G. The lower end model-dependent output (lower end on the open end side) is
The information output terminal group CN6G is arranged. The upper end side common output (upper end of the open end side) is arranged from the lower end side in the order of information output terminal group CN4G, information output terminal CN2S, and information output terminal group CN5G. The information output terminals included in the information output terminal group CN6G output signals that do not overlap with other signals among the model-dependent signals (for example, jackpot 1 signal, jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, and jackpot 4 signal).

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of confusing them. Also, the model-common signal is located at the end of one of the two diagonal sets of two rows of information output terminals, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, the model-dependent signal may not be connected depending on the hall computer,
In this case, the vacant terminal is located at the end of the other pair of diagonal corners, so there is little risk of incorrect connection.

In the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 34 as a modified example (part 2), information output terminals are arranged in two rows vertically in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged in two groups of information output terminals that perform a common output for all models at the lower end of the axis attachment side and the upper end of the open end side of the main body frame 11.
Two groups of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output are disposed at the upper end of the shaft-attached side and the lower end of the open end side.

The lower end common output (lower end of the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal CN1S and information output terminal group CN2G in that order from the lower end. The upper end model-dependent output (upper end of the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal group C
The lower end side model-dependent output (lower end on the open end side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN6G. The upper end side model-common output (upper end on the open end side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN
4G, information output terminal CN2S, and information output terminal group CN5G are arranged.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of confusing them. Also, the model-common signal is located at the end of one of the two diagonal sets of two rows of information output terminals, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, the model-dependent signal may not be connected depending on the hall computer,
In this case, the free terminal is located at the end of the other of the two diagonal pairs, so there is little risk of incorrect connection. Also, the information output terminal CN1S is located at a corner of the information output terminal row, so it is easy to position it. Also, since the information output terminal CN1S is located at a corner of the information output terminal row, it is easy to distinguish it from the information output terminal CN2S, which is not located at a corner of the information output terminal row.

In the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 35 as a modified example (No. 3), information output terminals are arranged in two rows vertically in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged in two groups of information output terminals that perform a common output for all models at the lower end of the axis attachment side and the upper end of the open end side of the main body frame 11.
Two groups of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output are disposed at the upper end of the shaft-attached side and the lower end of the open end side.

The lower end model-common output (lower end on the shaft mounting side) is arranged, from the lower end, with information output terminal group CN1G, information output terminal CN1S, and information output terminal group CN2G. The upper end model-dependent output (upper end on the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN3G. The lower end model-dependent output (lower end on the open end side) is
The upper end common output (upper end on the open end side) has an information output terminal group CN4G and an information output terminal CN2S arranged in this order from the bottom end.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of confusing them. Also, the model-common signal is located at the end of one of the two diagonal sets of two rows of information output terminals, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, the model-dependent signal may not be connected depending on the hall computer,
In this case, the free terminal is located at the end of the other of the two sets of diagonals, so there is little risk of incorrect connection. Also, the information output terminal CN2S is located at a corner of the information output terminal row, so it is easy to position it. Also, since the information output terminal CN2S is located at a corner of the information output terminal row, it is easy to distinguish it from the information output terminal CN1S, which is not located at a corner of the information output terminal row.

In the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 36 as a modified example (No. 4), information output terminals are arranged in two rows vertically in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged in two groups of information output terminals that perform a common output for all models at the lower end of the axis attachment side and the upper end of the open end side of the main body frame 11.
Two groups of information output terminals for performing model-dependent output are disposed at the upper end of the shaft-attached side and the lower end of the open end side.

The lower end common output (lower end of the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal CN1S and information output terminal group CN2G in that order from the lower end. The upper end model-dependent output (upper end of the shaft mounting side) is arranged with information output terminal group C
The lower end side model-dependent output (lower end on the open end side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN6G. The upper end side model-common output (upper end on the open end side) is arranged with information output terminal group CN
4G, and information output terminal CN2S are provided.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of confusing them. Also, the model-common signal is located at the end of one of the two diagonal sets of two rows of information output terminals, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, the model-dependent signal may not be connected depending on the hall computer,
In this case, the free terminal is located at the end of the other of the two sets of diagonal corners, so there is little risk of incorrect connection. Also, the information output terminal CN2S is located at a corner of the information output terminal row, so it is easy to position it.

In the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 37 as a modified example (No. 5), information output terminals are arranged in two rows horizontally in the installation environment of the gaming machine 10. The information output terminals are arranged in two groups of information output terminals that perform common output for all models at the lower end of the open end side of the main body frame 11 and the upper end of the axis attachment side.
Two information output terminal groups for performing model-dependent output are disposed at the lower end of the shaft mounting side and the upper end of the open end side.

The lower end common output (lower end of the open end) is, in order from the open end, the information output terminal group CN1G,
The information output terminal CN1S and the information output terminal group CN2G are arranged. The lower end side model-dependent output (lower end on the shaft mounting side) is arranged with the information output terminal group CN3G. The upper end side model-dependent output (upper end on the open end side)
The upper end common output (upper end on the shaft mounting side) has, from the open end, an information output terminal group CN4G, an information output terminal CN2S, and an information output terminal group CN5G arranged thereon.

This makes it easy to check the connection of the information output terminals CN1S and CN2S because the information output terminals that perform periodic output are avoided from being disposed adjacent to each other.
The N1S and information output terminal CN2S are far enough apart from each other to reduce the risk of confusing them. Also, the model-common signal is located at the end of one of the two diagonal sets of two rows of information output terminals, so the risk of misconnection is reduced compared to wiring connections in the center. Also, the model-dependent signal may not be connected depending on the hall computer,
In this case, the vacant terminal is located at the end of the other of the two sets of diagonal corners, so there is little risk of erroneous connection.

In addition, the external information terminal board shown in FIG. 33 as a modified example (No. 1) is
Just as the modified example described using FIG. 6 can be applied, the modified examples described using FIG. 34 to FIG. 36 can also be applied to the external information terminal board shown as modified example (No. 5) in FIG. 37.

The gaming machine 10 (including the modified example) of the first embodiment described above has the following characteristic in one aspect. In the conventional gaming machines, it is not easy to find wiring connection errors in the external connection terminal (external information terminal board). The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment makes it easy to check the wiring connection in the external information terminal board.

(1) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control means capable of editing a signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model) and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), and the model-common signal includes a first fraud prevention signal (e.g., a door/frame opening signal) used for a first fraud prevention measure and a second fraud prevention signal (e.g., a security signal) used for a second fraud prevention measure different from the first fraud prevention measure.
The external information terminal board has a first information output terminal corresponding to a first anti-tampering signal and a second
A second information output terminal corresponding to an anti-fraud signal, and a machine-dependent signal (for example, a jackpot 1 signal,
The first and second information output terminals corresponding to the first, second, and third information output terminals (jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, jackpot 4 signal) are arranged so that they are not adjacent to each other, a fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal (for example, a symbol determination number signal, a starting port signal) is arranged between the first information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and a fifth information output terminal different from the fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal (for example, a main prize ball signal) is arranged between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and the control means has a game control memory area used for control related to the game and a non-game control memory area used for control unrelated to the game, and the first memory area for storing a process for editing the first anti-fraudulent signal, the second memory area used for output determination of the first anti-fraudulent signal, the third memory area for storing a process for editing the second anti-fraudulent signal, and the fourth memory area used for output determination of the second anti-fraudulent signal are arranged in the game control memory area (for example, see Figures 11, 16, and 27).

(2) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control means capable of editing a signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model) and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), and the model-common signal includes a first fraud prevention signal (e.g., a door/frame opening signal) used for a first fraud prevention measure and a second fraud prevention signal (e.g., a security signal) used for a second fraud prevention measure different from the first fraud prevention measure.
The external information terminal board has a first information output terminal corresponding to a first anti-tampering signal and a second
A second information output terminal corresponding to an anti-fraud signal, and a machine-dependent signal (for example, a jackpot 1 signal,
a third information output terminal corresponding to a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, and a jackpot 4 signal) are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other, a fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal is arranged between the first information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and a fifth information output terminal different from the fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal is arranged between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and the control means
When the first and second anti-tamper signals are output, one of the first and second anti-tamper signals is output first and the other is output with a delay (for example, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 13,
See Figure 27.

(3) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control means capable of editing a signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model) and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), and the model-common signal includes a first fraud prevention signal (e.g., a door/frame opening signal) used for a first fraud prevention measure and a second fraud prevention signal (e.g., a security signal) used for a second fraud prevention measure different from the first fraud prevention measure.
The external information terminal board has a first information output terminal corresponding to a first anti-tampering signal and a second
A second information output terminal corresponding to an anti-fraud signal, and a machine-dependent signal (for example, a jackpot 1 signal,
and a third information output terminal corresponding to a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, and a jackpot 4 signal) are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other, and a fifth information output terminal different from the fourth information output terminal which outputs a pulse signal is arranged between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and the control means, when editing (outputting or including outputting) the first fraud prevention signal in response to the establishment of the first condition or the establishment of a second condition different from the first condition, outputs the first fraud prevention signal regardless of whether the first condition is established.
After monitoring the conditions, the second condition is monitored for satisfaction (for example, see steps S151 and S152). When the third condition is satisfied or a fourth condition different from the third condition is satisfied, the second fraud countermeasure signal is edited (output or may include output).
Regardless of whether the third condition is met, the fourth condition is monitored after the third condition is met (see, for example, steps S166 to S174) (see, for example, FIGS. 16, 17, and 27).

(4) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control means capable of editing a signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model) and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), and the model-common signal includes a first fraud prevention signal (e.g., a door/frame opening signal) used for a first fraud prevention measure and a second fraud prevention signal (e.g., a security signal) used for a second fraud prevention measure different from the first fraud prevention measure.
The external information terminal board has a first information output terminal corresponding to a first anti-tampering signal and a second
A second information output terminal corresponding to an anti-fraud signal, and a machine-dependent signal (for example, a jackpot 1 signal,
a third information output terminal corresponding to a jackpot 2 signal, a jackpot 3 signal, and a jackpot 4 signal) are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other, a fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal is arranged between the first information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and a fifth information output terminal different from the fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal is arranged between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal, and the control means
The first fraud prevention signal is edited when the first condition is satisfied or when a second condition different from the first condition is satisfied (
When the first condition is satisfied, the satisfaction of the first condition and the second condition is monitored without terminating monitoring of the second condition being satisfied when the first condition is satisfied, and without terminating monitoring of the first condition being satisfied when the second condition is satisfied (for example, step S15
1, see step S152), when the second anti-tamper signal is edited (output, or may include output) due to the fulfillment of the third condition or the fulfillment of a fourth condition different from the third condition, the fulfillment of the third and fourth conditions is monitored (e.g., see steps S166 to S174) (e.g., see Figures 16, 17, and 27) without terminating monitoring of the fourth condition being fulfilled due to the fulfillment of the third condition, and without terminating monitoring of the third condition being fulfilled due to the fulfillment of the fourth condition.

(5) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and a control means capable of editing a signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model) and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), and the model-common signal includes a first fraud prevention signal (e.g., a door/frame opening signal) used for a first fraud prevention measure and a second fraud prevention signal (e.g., a security signal) used for a second fraud prevention measure different from the first fraud prevention measure.
The external information terminal board has a first information output terminal corresponding to a first anti-tampering signal and a second
A second information output terminal corresponding to an anti-fraud signal, and a machine-dependent signal (for example, a jackpot 1 signal,
The second and third information output terminals corresponding to the first and second information output terminals (jackpot 2 signal, jackpot 3 signal, jackpot 4 signal) are arranged so that they are not adjacent to each other, and a fifth information output terminal, different from the fourth information output terminal which outputs a pulse signal, is arranged between the second and third information output terminals (see, for example, Figure 27).

(6) A gaming machine (e.g., gaming machine 10) includes an external information terminal board capable of outputting from corresponding information output terminals a period signal that is output during a period in which a predetermined condition is met and a pulse signal that is output as a pulse when the predetermined condition is met, an external information editing means that is capable of editing the signal (external information) output from the external information terminal board, and a game execution control means that is capable of controlling the execution of a variable display game and is capable of controlling low-value games (e.g., low-value time reduction, low-value regular power support, etc.) in which the expectation of acquiring the right to execute the variable display game is low, and high-value games (e.g., high-value time reduction, high-value regular power support, etc.) in which the expectation of acquiring the right to execute the variable display game is high. The period signal includes a model-common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance (model), and a model-dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance (model), the model-common signal includes a first anti-fraud signal used for a first anti-fraud measure, and a second anti-fraud signal used for a second anti-fraud measure different from the first anti-fraud measure, the model-dependent signal includes a game distinction signal that can distinguish between a low value game and a high value game, the external information terminal board includes a first information output terminal corresponding to the first anti-fraud signal, a second information output terminal corresponding to the second anti-fraud signal, and a third information output terminal group including an information terminal corresponding to the model-dependent signal and corresponding to the game distinction signal, which are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other,
a fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal group; and a fifth information output terminal different from the fourth information output terminal for outputting a pulse signal between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal group.
Arrange information output terminals (see, for example, Figures 21, 22, and 27).

The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program is provided that describes the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program that describes the processing contents can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium. Examples of computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices,
Examples of magnetic storage devices include optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, and semiconductor memories. Examples of magnetic storage devices include hard disk drives (HDDs), flexible disks (FDs), and magnetic tapes. Examples of optical disks include DVDs (Digital Versatile Disks), DVD-RAMs, and CDs (Compact Disks)-ROs.
M/RW (ReWritable), etc. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk)
etc.

When distributing a program, for example, the DVD, C
Portable recording media such as D-ROMs are available for sale. Also, the program can be stored in a storage device of a server computer and transferred from the server computer to other computers via a network.

A computer that executes a program stores, for example, a program recorded on a portable recording medium or a program transferred from a server computer in its own storage device. The computer then reads the program from its own storage device and executes processing according to the program. The computer can also read the program directly from a portable recording medium and execute processing according to that program. The computer can also execute processing according to the received program each time a program is transferred from a server computer connected via a network.

In addition, at least a part of the above processing functions is implemented by a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), A
SIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), PLD (Programmable Logic Device
The above-mentioned can also be realized by an electronic circuit such as a gyroscope or a gyroscope.

It should be noted that the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiment, but can be applied to, for example, all gaming machines that use gaming balls, such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, mahjong ball gaming machines, and slot machines, which are gaming machines that use medals.

In addition, the disclosed embodiments are illustrative in all respects and should not be considered as limiting. In addition, the configurations of the above-mentioned embodiments and modifications may be combined and applied. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims, not by the above description, and
All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are intended to be embraced.

10 Gaming machine 30 Gaming board 41 Display device 71, 72 External information terminal board 100 Gaming control device 300 Presentation control device

Claims (1)

an external information terminal board capable of outputting, from corresponding information output terminals, a period signal that is output during a period when a predetermined condition is satisfied and a pulse signal that is output when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
an external information editing means capable of editing a signal output from the external information terminal board;
A game execution control means is provided which is capable of controlling the execution of a variable display game, and is capable of controlling a low value game in which the expectation of acquiring the right to execute the variable display game is predetermined, and a high value game in which the expectation of acquiring the right to execute the variable display game is higher than that of the low value game;
The periodic signal includes a common signal that is not dependent on gaming performance and a dependent signal that is dependent on gaming performance,
The common signal includes a second anti-fraud signal used for a second anti-fraud measure,
The dependent signal includes a game distinction signal capable of distinguishing the low value game and the high value game,
The external information terminal board is
A second information output terminal corresponding to the second fraud prevention signal and a third information output terminal group including an information terminal corresponding to the dependent signal and the game distinction signal are arranged so as not to be adjacent to each other;
a fifth information output terminal for outputting the pulse signal is disposed between the second information output terminal and the third information output terminal group;
The control means
The second anti-tamper signal may be output.
Amusement machine.

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