JP6691522B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  There is a game machine including a control device configured by mounting electronic components on a control board.

JP, 2011-104148, A

However, there are cases where it is not easy to lay out the wiring pattern due to an increase in the number of electronic components mounted on the board and a demand for miniaturization of the board.
In addition, since it is required for the control board in the game machine to easily confirm the mounted components from the viewpoint of countermeasures against fraud, it is more difficult to route the wiring pattern. In one aspect, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that facilitates wiring patterns while responding to fraud measures.

In order to achieve the above object, the following gaming machine is provided. Gaming machine includes an integrated circuit, a control board including a connector connectable to a signal input to the signal or integrated circuits to force out the integrated circuit. The control board has a connector mounted on a predetermined one side of a peripheral portion of the control board, and the connector, the first passive element, the second passive element, and the integrated circuit so that the distance from the predetermined one side becomes longer in order. and mounting the circuit, as well as implementation in a direction perpendicular to the first passive element and the predetermined side, a second passive element mounted at a predetermined one side and parallel orientation, the terminal of the first passive element The part number of the first passive element is displayed at a position closer to the connector than the through hole related to the terminal closer to the integrated circuit .

  According to the one aspect, in the gaming machine, the wiring pattern can be easily routed while responding to the fraud countermeasure.

It is a perspective view showing an example of a game machine of a first embodiment. It is a front view showing an example of a game board of the first embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control system of a game machine of a 1st embodiment. It is a block diagram showing an example of composition of a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the batch display apparatus of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flow chart of the main processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the timer interruption process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the payout command transmission process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the structural example of the winning number counter area of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of winning a prize switch / state monitoring processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the starting opening switch monitoring process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the hard random number acquisition process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure starting opening 1 switch process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure starting opening 2 switch process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure showing the flow chart of special figure reservation information judgment processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 1 game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 2 game process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 1 normal process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure 2 normal process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) showing the flow chart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing the flow chart of special figure 1 fluctuation start processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) showing a flow chart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing the flow chart of special figure 2 fluctuation start processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) showing a flow chart of change start information setting processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing the flow chart of change start information setting processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the high-probability fluctuation frequency update process of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of special figure 1 change processing in a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing the flow chart of special figure 1 change processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of special figure 2 change processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) showing the flow chart of special figure 2 change processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special process 1 display process transfer setting process 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special process 2 display process transfer setting process 1 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special process 1 display process transfer setting process 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special process 2 display process transfer setting process 2 of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flowchart of the process in the special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flowchart of the process in the special figure 1 display of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flow chart of processing during a special figure 1 display of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of the processing in the special figure 2 display of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flow chart of processing in the special figure 2 display of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 3) which shows the flow chart of the processing in the special figure 2 display of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows the flow chart of external information edit processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows the flow chart of external information edit processing of a 1st embodiment. It is a figure showing a flow chart of main processing in a production control device of a 1st embodiment. It is the figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command check processing in the production control control equipment of 1st execution form. It is the figure which shows the flowchart of the reception command analysis processing in the production control control equipment of 1st execution form. It is a perspective view showing an example of a game machine of a second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the game control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment, and the attachment base which supports a game control apparatus with a front frame. It is a figure which shows an example of the AA cross section of the game control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of a game control board of a 2nd embodiment, and a direction of resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of a game control board of a 2nd embodiment and the direction of resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure (the 3) which shows an example of the direction of the game control board of a 2nd embodiment, and the resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure (the 4) which shows an example of the direction of the game control board of a 2nd embodiment, and the resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure (the 5) which shows an example of the direction of the game control board of a 2nd embodiment, and the resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the display of the resistance mounted in the game control board of 2nd Embodiment, and the corresponding part number. It is a figure which shows an example of the components with which the component mounting surface of 2nd Embodiment was equipped. It is a figure which shows an example of the game control board of the modification 1 of 2nd Embodiment, and the direction of the resistance mounted in a game control board. It is a figure showing an example of a game control device of modification 2 of a 2nd embodiment, and an attachment base which supports a game control device with a front frame. It is a figure which shows a game control board of the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment, and an example of the direction of the resistance mounted in a game control board. It is a figure showing an example of a game control board of modification 3 of a 2nd embodiment, and the direction of resistance mounted on a game control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the arrangement | positioning relationship of the integrated circuit on a game control board of a 3rd embodiment, a connector, and a resistance, and the direction of the resistance mounted in a game control board. It is a figure which shows the example of setting of the line TL of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the component arrangement | positioning area | region and the non-component arrangement | positioning area located between the integrated circuit and the connector on the game control board of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the AA cross section of the game control apparatus of the modification of 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure (the 1) which shows an example of the part number display of the modification of a 3rd embodiment. It is a figure (the 2) which shows an example of the part number display of the modification of a 3rd embodiment.

Hereinafter, 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 the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  The gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment includes a front frame 12, and the front frame 12 is attached to an outer frame (support frame) 11 so as to be openable / closable. The game board 30 (see FIG. 2) is stored in a storage portion (not shown) formed on the front side of the front frame 12. A glass frame (transparent plate holding frame) 15 having 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 of the glass frame 15, a lamp, an LED, etc. are built in, and decorations and effects, and notification when an abnormality occurs (for example, when a payout abnormality occurs, an abnormality notification color of the lamp, the LED, etc. (for example, A frame decoration device 18 that emits light for lighting (blinking) in red) and a speaker (upper speaker) 19a that emits sound (for example, sound effect) are provided. Further, a speaker (lower speaker) 19b is provided below the front frame 12 as well. Further, when an abnormality occurs, the contents of the abnormality are notified by voice from the speakers 19a and 19b. In addition, you may make it provide the lamp for alerting | reporting abnormalities in the predetermined part of the glass frame 15.

  Further, in the lower part of the front frame 12, an upper plate (reservoir plate) 21 for supplying a game ball to a hitting ball launching device (not shown), and a game ball paid out from a payout unit provided on the back side of the gaming machine 10. An upper plate ball outlet 22 that flows out, a lower plate (receiving plate) 23 that stores the game balls that have been paid out in a state where the upper plate 21 is full, and an operation unit 24 of the ball striking device are provided. Further, at the upper edge of the upper plate 21, an option setting unit 25 is provided for the player to set various options. A plurality of selection button switches 25a are provided around the upper surface of the option setting section 25, and a decision button switch 25b is provided at the center of the upper surface of the option setting section 25. The option setting unit 25 functions as a production setting unit in which the player sets a production mode. In this case, the selection button switch 25a functions as a production button switch for selecting a production mode, and the determination button switch 25b functions as a determination button switch for determining the production mode. Further, on the lower right side of the front frame 12, a key hole 26 for inserting a key for opening or locking the front frame 12 or the glass frame 15 is provided.

  When the selection button switch 25a functions as an effect button switch, the gaming machine 10 intervenes the operation of the player based on the operation of the player accepted from the selection button switch 25a and the decision button switch 25b. Can be done. For example, the effect that the player's operation intervenes is an effect in the variable display game (decorative special figure variable display game) on the display device (variable display device) 41 (see FIG. 2), and the gaming machine 10 displays the display device. The character displayed on 41 can be operated, or the identification information in the decorative special figure variation display game displayed on the display device 41 can be stopped.

  Further, to the right of the option setting unit 25, a ball lending button 27, which is operated when the player receives a ball lending from an adjacent ball lending machine, is operated to eject the prepaid card from the card unit of the ball lending machine. A discharge button 28, a balance display unit (not shown) for displaying the balance of the prepaid card, and the like are provided. In the gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, a player rotates the operation unit 24 to cause the ball-striking launcher to supply the game balls supplied from the upper plate 21 to the game area 32 on the front surface of the game board 30. (See Fig. 2). By operating the selection button switch 25a and the enter button switch 25b, the player can set, for example, the volume emitted from the speakers 19a and 19b and the brightness of the game board 30. .

Next, the game board 30 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the game board of the first embodiment.
On the surface of the game board 30, a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 31 is formed. The game area 32 is surrounded by resin side cases 33 and guide rails 31 provided at the four corners of the game board 30, respectively. In the game area 32, a center case (game production structure) 40 having a display device (variable display device) 41 at substantially the center is arranged. The display device 41 is mounted in a recess provided in the center case 40 at a position deeper than the front surface of the center case 40. That is, the center case 40 surrounds the display area of the display device 41, projects forward from the display surface of the display device 41, and is formed so that the game ball does not easily jump into the surrounding game area 32.

  The display device 41 is configured by a device having a display screen such as an LCD (liquid crystal display) and a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube). In the area where the image on the display screen can be displayed (display area), a plurality of pieces of identification information (special symbols), information relating to the game such as a character that directs the special figure variable display game and a background image that enhances the effect are displayed. . On the display screen of the display device 41, a plurality of special symbols assigned as identification information are variably displayed (variably displayed), and a decorative special figure variable display game corresponding to the special figure variable display game is played. Further, on the display screen, an image (for example, a big hit display image, a fanfare display image, an ending display image, etc.) for an effect based on the progress of the game is displayed.

  Further, on the upper part of the center case 40, there is provided a board effect device 44 for effecting the game by operating. The board effect device 44 is operable from the state shown in FIG. 2 toward the center of the display device 41.

  On the right side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a normal symbol starting gate (universal figure starting gate) 34 for giving a starting condition of the universal figure changing display game is provided. The game ball that has won the universal figure starting gate 34 (the game ball that passes through the universal figure starting gate 34) is detected by the gate switch 34a (see FIG. 3).

  Two general winning openings 35 are arranged on the lower left side of the center case 40 in the game area 32, and one general winning opening 35 is on the lower right side of the center case 40 and on the right side of the special variation winning device 38 described later. The winning opening 35 is arranged. The game balls that have won the general winning openings 35 are detected by the winning opening switch 35a (see FIG. 3).

  Further, below the center case 40 in the game area 32, a start winning opening 36 forming a first starting winning opening (starting winning area) for giving a start condition of the first special drawing changing display game (special drawing 1 changing display game). (Starting port 1) is provided. The game ball that has won the starting winning opening 36 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 36a (see FIG. 3).

  Further, at a position lower than the universal figure starting gate 34 and on the right side of the center case 40, a normal variable winning device 37 (for giving a start condition of the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game). A first start winning opening and a starting winning area) are provided. The normal variation winning device 37 (starting opening 1) is provided with a movable member 37b that can be opened by turning the upper end side in a direction tilting to the right and converted into a state in which a game ball can easily flow in. This movable member Numeral 37b always holds a closed closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) in which the game ball is almost vertical and a game ball cannot flow in. Then, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is a predetermined stop display mode, the ordinary electricity solenoid 37c (see FIG. 3) as a drive device rotates so that the upper end side falls to the right and normally varies. The game balls can be changed to an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game balls easily flow into the winning device 37. The game ball that has won the normal variation winning device 37 is detected by the starting opening 1 switch 37a (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the normal variable winning device 37 may be allowed to win even in the closed state, and may be harder to win in the closed state than in the open state. The ordinary variation winning device 37 corresponds to an ordinary electric accessory (genuine).

  On the right side of the normal variation winning device 37, a downflow path 91 through which game balls can flow down is formed, and the game balls that have not won the normal variation winning device 37 flow down through the downflow path 91. A start winning port 92 is provided below the downflow path 91, and a guide portion 93 is provided below the downflow path 91. The upper surface 94 of the guiding portion 93 is an inclined surface that descends to the left, and the upper surface 94 receives the game ball that flows downward without winning the start winning port 92, and the special variation winning device 38 described later is present on the left. It is designed to guide you.

  The starting winning opening 92 is a second starting winning opening (starting winning area) that gives a starting condition of the second special figure variation display game (special drawing 2 varying display game). The winning game ball is detected by the starting port 2 switch 92a (see FIG. 3).

  Further, below the starting winning opening 36 in the game area 32, there is a special variable winning device (lower big winning opening, big winning opening) capable of converting the state in which the game ball is not accepted and the state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. Mouth 1) 95 is provided. The special variation winning device 95 has an opening / closing member 95c, and the closing state in which the opening / closing member 95c closes the special winning opening depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (closed state that is disadvantageous to the player) The open / close member 95c converts the game ball flowing down the game area 32 into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball can be received. That is, the special variation winning device 95 includes a special winning opening (lower big winning opening, big winning opening 1) which is opened and closed by an opening / closing member 95c driven by a big winning opening 1 solenoid 95b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. During the small hitting game state (second special game state) by the result of the special display 1 variable display game, the inflow of the game ball into the special winning opening is changed by converting the closed state from the closed state. It is made easy and a predetermined game value (prize ball) is given to the player. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. .

  In addition, in the lower right of the center case 40 in the game area 32, a special variable winning device (upper prize hole, big prize) that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not accepted and a state in which it is easily accepted depending on the result of the special figure variation display game. Mouth 2) 38 is provided. The special variation winning device 38 has an opening / closing member (opening / closing door) 38c, and the opening / closing member 38c closes the special winning opening depending on the result of the special figure variation display game as an auxiliary game (a disadvantage to the player. The open / close member 38c withdraws from the normal closed state) and is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) in which the game ball flowing down the game area 32 can be received. That is, the special variation winning device 38 is provided with a special winning opening (upper special winning opening, big winning opening 2) which is opened and closed by the opening / closing member 38c driven by the special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b (see FIG. 3) as a driving device. , Special figure 1 variable display game and special figure 2 variable display game result in the big hit game state (first special game state), and special figure 2 variable display game result as the small hit game state (second special game state) In the middle, by converting the big winning opening from the closed state to the open state, it is possible to facilitate the inflow of the game balls into the big winning opening and give the player a predetermined game value (prize ball). ing. A special winning opening switch (count switch) 38a (see FIG. 3) is arranged inside the special winning opening (winning area) as a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening. .

  In addition, when there are a plurality of special winning openings as in the present embodiment, one or two big winning openings are provided for each, and x pieces are provided as a whole (see FIG. 3). In the case of the first embodiment, the special variable winning device 95, which is the first special variable winning device (lower big winning opening, big winning opening 1), is provided with only one big winning opening switch 38a. On the other hand, the special variation winning device 38, which is the second special variation winning device (upper special winning opening, big winning opening 2), is provided with a plurality (two, for example) of big winning opening switches 38a. The special variation winning device 95 is, for example, a winning device (so-called mini attacker) having a smaller big winning opening than the special variation winning device 38.

  A warp opening (warp entrance) 39a is provided on the left side portion of the center case 40. The game ball that has flowed into the warp passage from the warp opening 39a rolls on the stage in the center case 40, and part of it is guided to the warp exit 39b. The warp exit 39b is located immediately above the starting winning opening 36, and the game ball guided to the warping exit 39b is easy to enter the starting winning opening 36.

  In the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, of the game area 32 in which the game balls flow down, the area on the left side of the center case 40 is the left side game area and the area on the right side of the center case 40 is the right side game area. It is said that. Then, the player adjusts the firing force and shoots a game ball to the left-side game area (so-called left hitting) so that the starting winning opening 36, the special variation winning device 95, the general winning opening 35 (the right of the special variation winning device 38). You can aim for winning in the general winning opening 35 in the department), and by launching a game ball to the right-side game area (so-called right-handed), the universal figure starting gate 34, the normal variation winning device 37, the special variation winning It is possible to aim for winning in the device 38 or the like.

  Further, on the outside of the game area 32 (here, the lower right part of the game board 30), the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game which are special figure variation display games and the universal figure starting gate 34 are displayed. A collective display device 50 for displaying a general-purpose variable display game triggered by winning and various information is provided.

  The collective display device 50 includes a round display section 51 including LEDs, a special figure 1 hold display section 52, a special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a special figure 2 symbol display section 54, and a general symbol display section. 55, a universal figure reservation display section 56, and a status display section 57 (see FIG. 5). Details of the collective display device 50 will be described later.

Next, a control system of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an example of the control system for the gaming machine of the first embodiment.
The gaming machine 10 includes a game control device 100, and the game control device 100 is a main control device (main board) that controls a game in a centralized manner, and a game microcomputer (hereinafter, referred to as a game microcomputer) 111. A CPU (Central Processing Unit) unit 110 having an input port, an input unit 120 having an input port, an output unit 130 having an output port, a driver, and the like, and a connection between the CPU unit 110, the input unit 120, and the output unit 130. It comprises a data bus 140 and the like.

  The CPU unit 110 includes a gaming microcomputer 111 called an amusement chip (IC (Integrated Circuit)) and an oscillator such as a crystal oscillator, and serves as a reference for an operating clock of the gaming microcomputer 111, a timer interrupt, and a random number generation circuit. It has an oscillation circuit (crystal oscillator) 113 for generating the clock. The game control device 100 and electronic components such as solenoids and motors driven by the game control device 100 are supplied with a DC voltage of a predetermined level such as DC (Direct Current) 32V, DC 12V, DC 5V generated by the power supply device 400. Enabled.

  The power supply device 400 includes an AC (Alternating Current) -DC converter that generates a DC voltage of 32V DC from an AC power supply of 24V, a DC-DC converter that generates a lower level DC voltage of 12V DC, 5V DC, or the like from a voltage of 32V DC. A normal power supply unit 410 having a power supply unit, a backup power supply unit 420 for supplying a power supply voltage to a RAM (Random Access Memory) inside the gaming microcomputer 111 at the time of power failure, and a power failure monitoring circuit, and the game control device 100 has a power failure. And a control signal generation unit 430 that generates and outputs a control signal such as a power failure monitoring signal or a reset signal that notifies the occurrence and recovery of the power supply.

  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 generation unit 430 are on separate substrates or integrated with the game control device 100, that is, It may be configured to be provided on the main substrate. The game board 30 and the game control device 100 are subject to replacement when the model is changed. Therefore, as in the first embodiment, the backup power supply unit 420 and the control signal are provided on the power supply device 400 or a board different from the main board. By providing the generation unit 430, the cost can be reduced by removing the replacement target.

  The backup power supply unit 420 can be composed of one large-capacity capacitor such as an electrolytic capacitor. The backup power supply is supplied to the game microcomputer 111 (particularly, the built-in RAM) of the game control device 100, and the data stored in the RAM is retained even during the power failure or after the power is cut off. The control signal generation unit 430 monitors the voltage of 32V generated by the normal power supply unit 410, detects the occurrence of a power failure when the voltage drops to 17V or less, changes the power failure monitoring signal, and resets the reset signal after a predetermined time. Is output. Also, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, a reset signal is output after a predetermined time has elapsed from that point.

  Further, the game control device 100 is provided with a RAM initialization switch 112. When the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated, an initialization switch signal is generated, and on the basis of this, the information stored in the RAM 111C in the gaming microcomputer 111 and the RAM in the payout control device 200 is forcibly initialized. Processing is performed. Although not particularly limited, the initialization switch signal is read when the power is turned on, and the power failure monitoring signal is repeatedly read in the main loop of the main program executed by the gaming microcomputer 111. The reset signal is a kind of forced interrupt signal and resets the entire control system.

  The gaming microcomputer 111 includes a CPU (central processing unit: microprocessor) 111A, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 111B, and a RAM 111C that can be read and written at any time.

  The ROM 111B stores invariant information (programs, fixed data, judgment values of various random numbers, etc.) for game control in a nonvolatile manner, and the RAM 111C stores a work area of the CPU 111A or a storage area of various signals and random number values at the time of game control. Used as. As the ROM 111B or the RAM 111C, an electrically rewritable nonvolatile memory such as an EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Programmable ROM) may be used.

  Further, the ROM 111B stores a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) that defines, for example, the execution time of the special figure variation display game, the effect contents, the presence or absence of the reach state, and the like. The fluctuation pattern table is a table for the CPU 111A to refer to the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 stored as the starting memory to determine the fluctuation pattern. Further, the variation pattern table includes a deviation variation pattern table selected when the result is a loss, a jackpot variation pattern table selected when the result is a jackpot, and the like. Further, in these pattern tables, there are tables for determining the second half variation pattern which is the variation pattern after reaching the reach state (the second half variation group table, the second half variation pattern selection table, etc.), and the variation before the reach state. A table (first half variation group table, first half variation pattern selection table, etc.) for determining a first half variation pattern that is a pattern is included.

  Here, the reach (reach state) has a display device whose display state can be changed, the display device derives and displays a plurality of display results at different times, and the plurality of display results are predetermined. In the gaming machine 10 in which the gaming state becomes a gaming state advantageous for the player (special gaming state) when the special result mode is set, some of the plurality of display results have not yet been derived and displayed. A display state in which the display result that is derived and displayed satisfies the condition of the special result mode. In other words, the reach state is deviated from the display condition that is the special result mode even when the variable display control of the display device progresses to reach the stage before the display result is derived and displayed. It refers to a non-display mode. Then, for example, a state in which a variable display is performed by a plurality of variable display areas while maintaining a state in which the special result forms are uniform (so-called full rotation reach) is also included in the reach state. In addition, the reach state is a display state at the time when the display control of the display device progresses and the display result reaches the stage before the derived display, and is determined before the displayed result is derived and displayed. The display state when at least a part of the display results of the plurality of variable display areas satisfying the condition satisfies the special result mode.

  Therefore, for example, the decorative special figure variable display game displayed on the display device corresponding to the special figure variable display game changes a plurality of identification information for a predetermined time in each of the left, middle and right variable display areas of the display device. After displaying, if the result mode is displayed by stopping the variable display in the order of left, right, and middle, in the left and right variable display areas, a condition that satisfies the special result mode (for example, The state where the variable display is stopped by the same identification information) is the reach state. In addition to this, at the time when the variable display of all the variable display areas is temporarily stopped, the condition that the special result mode is satisfied in any two variable display areas of left, middle, and right (for example, the same The state that has become the identification information, but excluding the special result mode) may be set as the reach state, and the remaining one variable display area may be variably displayed from this reach state.

  Then, this reach state includes a plurality of reach effects, and normal reach (N reach), special 1 reach (SP1 reach), as reach effects having different possibility of deriving the special result mode (different expected values), Special 2 reach (SP2 reach), special 3 reach (SP3 reach), and premier reach are set. The expected value increases in the order of “no reach” <“normal reach” <“special 1 reach” <“special 2 reach” <“special 3 reach” <“premier reach”. In addition, this reach state is included in at least the variable display mode when the special result mode is derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is a big hit). That is, it may be included in the variable display mode in the case where it is determined that the special result mode is not derived in the special figure variable display game (when it is out of sync). Therefore, the state in which the reach state has occurred is a state in which there is a high possibility of a big hit compared to the case where the reach state does not occur.

  The CPU 111A executes the game control program in the ROM 111B to generate a control signal (command) for the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300, or generate and output a drive signal for a solenoid or a display device to output the game machine 10. Perform overall control. Although not shown, the gaming microcomputer 111 is a jackpot random number for determining the hit of the special figure variation display game, a big hit symbol random number for determining the symbol of the big hit, and a variation pattern (various types in the special figure variation display game). A random number generation circuit for generating a variation pattern random number for determining the reach and the execution time of the variation display game in the variation display without reach, and a hit random number for determining the hit of the general figure variation display game. And a clock generator that generates a clock that gives a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec (ms)) to the CPU 111A and an update timing of the random number generation circuit based on the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113. I have it.

  Further, the CPU 111A acquires any one of the plurality of fluctuation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B in the processing related to the special figure fluctuation display game. Specifically, the CPU 111A causes the special figure variation display game to have a game result (hit (big hit or small hit) or miss) and the probability state (normal probability state or high probability) of the special figure variation display game as the current game state. State), the operation state (time saving operation state) of the normal variation winning device 37 as the current game state, the number of starting memories, etc., and any one variation pattern table is selected from a plurality of variation pattern tables. To get. Here, the CPU 111A serves as a variation distribution information acquisition unit that acquires any one of the plurality of variation pattern tables stored in the ROM 111B when executing the special figure variation display game.

  The payout control device 200 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input interface, an output interface, and the like, and according to a prize ball payout command (command or data) from the game control device 100, a payout motor of a payout unit provided in the gaming machine 10. Is driven to perform control for paying out prize balls. Further, the payout control device 200 drives the payout motor of the payout unit based on a ball rental request signal from the card unit of the ball lending machine attached to the gaming machine 10 to perform control for paying out the ball. .

  In the input section 120 of the game microcomputer 111, the starting opening 1 switch 36a in the starting winning opening 36, the starting opening 1 switch 37a in the normal variation winning device 37, the starting opening 2 switch 92a in the starting winning opening 92, a universal figure. It is connected to the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, the special variation winning device 38 and the special winning opening switch 38a of the special variation winning device 95 in the starting gate 34, and the high level supplied from these switches is 11V and the low level is 7V. An interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 for receiving a signal of negative logic as described above and converting it to a signal of positive logic of 0V-5V is provided. The detection signal of the board radio wave sensor 62 that detects the emission of the radio wave to the gaming machine 10 is also input to the proximity I / F 121. Further, the proximity I / F 121 has an input range of 7V-11V, so that the lead wires of the sensor or the proximity switch are illegally short-circuited, the sensor or switch is disconnected from the connector, or the lead wire is cut. An abnormal state such as a floating state can be detected and an abnormality detection signal is output.

  The winning hole switch 35a will be described. In FIG. 3, the winning hole switch 35a is shown as one block, but actually, a plurality (N) of winning hole switches 35a (three in the present embodiment). Are provided on the game board 30, and respective signals are input to the proximity I / F 121 through different signal lines. Further, in FIG. 3, the special winning opening switch 38a is shown by one block, but actually, a plurality (X pieces) of the special winning opening switch 38a (three in the present embodiment) are provided on the game board 30. Has been. Then, the plurality of special winning opening switches 38a are respectively connected by different signal lines, or, for example, wired OR (on a relay board (not shown) existing between the switch and the game control device 100 (main board). It is connected to the game control device 100 by a method called wired OR). The board radio wave sensor 62 and the magnetic sensor 61 described later may be connected by a plurality of different signal lines, or may be similarly connected to the game control device 100 by a wired OR system.

  The output of the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the second input port 123 or the third input port 124 and read by the gaming microcomputer 111 via the data bus 140. Of the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, the starting port 2 switch 92a, the gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a are the second input port 123. Is input to. It should be noted that the signal output (output from the proximity I / F 121) of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a, which are the starting port switches in FIG. 1, is shown by one signal line in FIG. There are two.

  Further, 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 the abnormality of the sensor or the switch is detected are input to the third input port 124. Further, in the third input port 124, a detection signal of a magnetic sensor 61 for fraud detection provided on the front frame 12 or the like of the gaming machine 10 or a frame radio wave fraud signal from the payout control device 200 (provided on the front frame 12 is provided. The signal output based on the detection of the radio wave by the frame radio wave sensor) and the payout busy signal (the signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command) are also input. Note that a vibration sensor switch for detecting vibration may be provided in the game machine and the detection signal of this vibration sensor switch may be input to the third input port 124.

  Further, 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 the test shot test device (not shown) via the relay board 70. Further, among the outputs of the proximity I / F 121, the detection signals of the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a and the starting port 2 switch 92a are configured to be input to the gaming microcomputer 111 in addition to the second input port 123. There is.

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

  The data held by the second input port 123 is asserted (to a valid level) by enabling the game microcomputer 111 to decode an address assigned to the second input port 123 to enable an enable signal CE (Chip Enable) not shown. It can be read out by changing). The same applies to the third input port 124 and the later-described first input port 122.

  Further, the input section 120 detects a detection signal from a glass frame opening detection switch 63 provided on the glass frame 15 of the gaming machine 10 or a main frame opening detection provided on the front frame (main frame) 12 of the gaming machine 10. A detection signal of the switch 64, 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 predetermined amount of game balls on the lower plate 23) The data bus 140 is loaded by taking in a signal output when it is detected that it is stored (full) and a touch switch signal (a signal based on the input of the touch switch provided in the operation unit 24). A first input port 122 is provided to supply to the gaming microcomputer 111 via.

  Further, 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 and the like, and the Schmitt buffer 125 inputs these. It has a function of removing noise from a signal. 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. That is, it is treated as a signal equivalent to the signal from the above-mentioned various switches. This is because there are restrictions 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 directly input to the reset terminal provided in the gaming microcomputer 111 and is also supplied to each port of the output unit 130. In addition, the reset signal RESET is output directly to the relay board 70 without passing through the output unit 130, thereby turning off the test shot test signal held in the port (not shown) of the relay board 70 for output to the test shot test apparatus. Is configured to. Further, the reset signal RESET may be configured to be output to the test-shooting test apparatus via the relay board 70. The reset signal RESET is not supplied to the first to third ports 122, 123 and 124 of the input section 120. The data set to each port of the output unit 130 by the gaming microcomputer 111 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input needs to be reset in order to prevent a malfunction of the system, but the data of the input unit 120 immediately before the reset signal RESET is input. This is because the data read by the gaming microcomputer 111 from each port is discarded by resetting 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 effect control device 300 and a communication path from the gaming microcomputer 111 to the payout control device 200. Data is transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 by serial communication. It should be noted that one-way communication is performed so that no signal can be input from the effect control device 300 side to the game control device 100.

  Further, the output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140, and transmits data for notifying special test symbol information of the variable display game to a test shooting test device of an accredited organization (not shown) and a signal indicating a probability state of a big hit via the relay board 70. The output buffer 133 is configured to be mountable. This buffer 133 is a component that is not mounted on the game control device (main board) of a pachinko gaming machine as an actual machine (mass-production product) installed in a game shop. The detection signal of the switch that does not need to be processed, such as the starting port switch, output from the proximity I / F 121 is supplied to the test-shooting test device via the relay board 70 without passing through the buffer 133.

  On the other hand, a detection signal such as the magnetic sensor 61 or the board radio wave sensor 62 that cannot be supplied to the test-shooting test device as it is is once taken in by the game microcomputer 111 and processed into another signal or information, for example, a game machine. An error signal indicating the uncontrollable state is supplied from the data bus 140 to the test-injection test apparatus via the buffer 133 and the relay board 70. The relay board 70 is provided with a port for receiving the signal output from the buffer 133 and supplying the signal to the test-shooting test apparatus, a connector for relaying and transmitting the signal line of the detection signal of the switch that does not pass through the buffer, and the like. ing. A chip enable signal CE (not shown) output from the gaming microcomputer 111 is also supplied to the port on the relay board 70, and the signal of the port selected and controlled by the chip enable signal CE is supplied to the test firing test device. It is like this.

  The output unit 130 is connected to the data bus 140 and opens / closes the opening / closing member 95c of the special variation winning device 95 (first winning opening 1). The special winning opening 1 solenoid 95b and the special variation winning apparatus 38 (large winning opening 2). The second output port 134 for outputting the opening / closing data of the special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b for opening / closing the opening / closing member 38c and the universal electric solenoid 37c for opening / closing the movable member 37b of the normal variation winning device 37 is provided. Further, the output unit 130 has a third output port 135 for outputting ON / OFF data of the segment line to which the anode terminal of the LED is connected according to the content displayed on the collective display device 50, and the collective display device 50. The fourth output port 136 for outputting ON / OFF data of the digit line connected to the cathode terminal of the LED is provided.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a fifth output port 137 for outputting information about the gaming machine 10 such as big hit information to the external information terminal board 71. The external information terminal board 71 is provided with a photo relay, and can be connected to an external device (such as an information collecting terminal or an amusement hall internal management device (hall computer)) installed in a game store, for example, and information regarding the gaming machine 10 is provided. Can be supplied to an external device via a photo relay. A part of the information supplied to the external device is output from the fourth output port 136. Further, from the fifth output port 137, a firing permission signal is also output to the payout control device 200 via the Schmidt buffer 132.

  Further, the output unit 130 receives the open / close data signals of the special winning opening 1 solenoid 95b, the special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b, and the universal solenoid 37c output from the second output port 134, and generates and outputs a solenoid drive signal. First driver (drive circuit) 138a, second driver 138b that outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the segment line on the current supply side of the collective display device 50 that is output from the third output port 135, and output from the fourth output port 136 External information to be supplied to an external device such as a management device from the third driver 138c, which outputs the ON / OFF drive signal of the digit line on the current drawing side of the collective display device 50, the fifth output port 137, and the fourth output port 136 A fourth driver 138d that outputs a signal to the external information terminal board 71 is provided.

  The first driver 138a is supplied with 32V DC as a power supply voltage from the power supply device 400 in order to drive a solenoid that operates at 32V. Further, DC 12V is supplied to the second driver 138b that drives the segment lines of the collective display device 50. The third driver 138c for driving the digit line is for pulling out the digit line according to the display data with a current, and therefore the power supply voltage may be either 12V or 5V.

  The second driver 138b that outputs 12V causes a current to flow to the anode terminal of the LED through the segment line, and the third driver 138c that outputs the ground potential draws the current from the cathode terminal through the segment line, thereby providing a dynamic drive method. The power supply voltage flows to the LEDs selected in sequence and the LEDs are turned on. The fourth driver 138d, which outputs the 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 second output port 134, the first driver 138a, etc. may be provided on the output board 130 of the game control device 100, that is, on the relay board 70 side instead of the main board.

  Further, the output unit 130 is provided with a photocoupler 139 for transmitting information such as an identification code of each gaming machine and a program to the external inspection device 490. The photocoupler 139 is configured to be able to communicate with each other so that the gaming microcomputer 111 can transmit and receive data to and from the inspection device 490 by serial communication. Since the data transmission / reception is performed using the serial communication terminal of the gaming microcomputer 111 as in the case of a general-purpose microprocessor, ports such as the first to third input ports 122, 123, 124 are not available. Not provided.

Next, the configuration of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of the configuration of the effect control device of the first embodiment.
The production control device 300 is for displaying an image on the display device 41 in accordance with commands and data from the main control microcomputer (CPU) 311 including an amusement chip (IC) and the main control microcomputer 311 like the game microcomputer 111. VDP (Video Display Processor) 312 as a graphic processor for performing the image processing and sound source LSI 314 for controlling the output of sound for reproducing various melodies and sound effects from the speakers 19a and 19b.

  In the main control microcomputer 311, a PROM 321 including a PROM (programmable read only memory) that stores programs executed by the CPU and various data, a RAM 322 that provides a work area, and a memory content that can be retained even when power is not supplied during a power failure A FeRAM (Ferroelectric RAM) 323 and an RTC (Real Time Clock) 338 which is a time counting means for generating information indicating the current date and time (year, month, day, day of the week, etc.) are connected. A RAM 311a that provides a work area is also provided inside the main control microcomputer 311. A WDT (watchdog timer) circuit 324 is connected to the main control microcomputer 311. The main control microcomputer 311 analyzes the command (production command) from the gaming microcomputer 111, determines the contents of the effect and instructs the VDP 312 on the content of the output video, and instructs the sound source LSI 314 to give a reproduced sound and a decorative lamp. Lights up, drive control of motors and solenoids, performance time management, and other processing.

  The VDP 312 is provided with a RAM 312a for providing a work area and a scaler 312b for enlarging and reducing an image. Further, the VDP 312 is connected with an image ROM 325 in which character images and video data are stored, and an ultra-high-speed VRAM 326 used for expanding and processing image data such as characters read from the image ROM 325. Has been done.

  Although not particularly limited, data is transmitted and received between the main control microcomputer 311 and the VDP 312 in a parallel manner. 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.

  From the VDP 312 to the main control microcomputer 311, a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC for synchronizing the image of the display device 41 and the lighting of the decoration lamp provided on the glass frame 15 or the game board 30, a synchronization signal for giving a data transmission timing. STS is input. It should be noted that the VDP 312 notifies the main control microcomputer 311 that it is in a waiting state for receiving the interrupt signals INT0 to INT and the command or data from the main control microcomputer 311 in order to notify the processing status such as the completion of drawing in the VRAM. A wait signal WAIT and the like are also input.

  The effect 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. Video data, a horizontal synchronization signal HSYNC, and a vertical synchronization signal VSYNC are input from the VDP 312 to the signal conversion circuit 313, and the image generated by the VDP 312 is sent to the display device 41 via the signal conversion circuit 313. Is displayed.

  A voice ROM 327 storing voice data is connected to the sound source LSI 314. The main control microcomputer 311 and the tone generator LSI 314 are connected via an address / data bus 340. An interrupt signal INT is input from the tone generator LSI 314 to the main control microcomputer 311. The effect control device 300 is provided with an amplifier circuit 337 including an audio power amplifier that drives the upper speaker 19a provided on the glass frame 15 and the lower speaker 19b provided on the front frame 12, and is generated by the sound source LSI 314. The generated sound is output from the upper speaker 19a and the lower speaker 19b via the amplifier circuit 337.

  Further, the effect control device 300 is provided with an interface chip (command I / F) 331 that receives a command transmitted from the game control device 100. Via this command I / F331, the decoration special figure reservation number command, the decoration special figure command, the variation command, the stop information command and the like transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 are changed to the effect control command signal (effect command). ) As. Since the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 operates at DC5V and the main control microcomputer 311 of the effect control device 300 operates at DC3.3V, the command I / F 331 has a signal level conversion function. There is.

  In addition, in the effect control device 300, a board decoration LED control circuit 332 that drives and controls a board decoration device 46 that includes an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40) and the glass frame 15. A frame decoration LED control circuit 333 that drives and controls a frame decoration device (for example, the frame decoration device 18 or the like) having an LED (light emitting diode) provided in the game board 30 (including the center case 40). A board production movable body control circuit 334 is provided for driving and controlling the production device 44 (for example, a movable accessory that enhances the production effect in cooperation with the production display on the display device 41). These control circuits 332 to 334 that drive and control the lamps, motors, solenoids, etc. are connected to the main control microcomputer 311 via the address / data bus 340. In addition, even if the glass frame 15 is provided with a frame effect device including a drive source such as a motor (for example, a motor for operating an effect device), and a frame effect movable body control circuit for driving and controlling the frame effect device is provided. Good.

  Furthermore, in the production control device 300, the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b of the option setting unit 25 provided in the glass frame 15, and the production accessory switch for detecting the initial position of the motor in the board production device 44 and the like. For the main control by detecting the on / off state of 47 (effect motor switch) and inputting a detection signal to the main control microcomputer 311 and the state of the volume control switch 335 provided in the effect control device 300. A switch input circuit 336 having a function of inputting a detection signal to the microcomputer 311 is provided.

  The normal power supply unit 410 of the power supply device 400 supplies a direct current voltage of a desired level to the effect control device 300 having the above-described configuration and electronic components controlled by the effect control device 300, and thus drives a motor and a solenoid. DC32V, a display device 41 including a liquid crystal panel, DC12V for driving a motor and an LED, DC5V serving as a power supply voltage for the command I / F 331, and a voltage of DC15V for driving a motor, an LED and a speaker. Is configured to. Furthermore, when an LSI that operates at a low voltage such as 3.3V or 1.2V is used as the main control microcomputer 311, DC- for generating DC3.3V or DC1.2V based on DC5V is used. A DC converter is provided in effect control device 300. The DC-DC converter may be provided in the normal power supply unit 410.

  The reset signal generated by the control signal generation unit 430 of the power supply device 400 is supplied to the main control microcomputer 311 and puts the device in the reset state. In addition, it is supplied from the main control microcomputer 311 to the VDP 312 (VDPRESET signal), the sound source LSI 314 and the amplifier circuit 337 (SNDRRESET signal), and the control circuits 332 to 334 (IORESET signal) that drive and control the lamps and motors. And reset them. In addition, the production control device 300 is connected to a cooling FAN 45 that cools each part of the gaming machine 10, and the cooling fan 45 is driven when the production control device 300 is powered on. In addition, the circuit board configuring the effect control device 300 corresponds to a sub control board (also referred to as a sub board).

Next, the game control performed in these control circuits will be described.
In the CPU 111A of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100, based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the gate switch 34a provided in the universal figure starting gate 34, the random number for hit determination of the universal figure is extracted and the ROM 111B. The judgment value stored in the figure is compared with the judgment value stored in to perform the process of judging the hitting of the universal figure variation display game. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed for a predetermined time on the universal symbol display unit 55 of the collective display device 50, a process of displaying the universal symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed is performed. When the result of this universal figure variation display game is a hit, the special symbol aspect corresponding to each of the first hit stop symbol to the third hit stop symbol is displayed on the universal symbol display portion 55, and the normal electric solenoid 37c is displayed. Is operated to perform control to open the movable member 37b of the normal variable winning device 37 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds or 1.7 seconds) as described above. That is, the game control device 100 serves as conversion control execution means for performing conversion control of the conversion member (movable member 37b). In addition, when the result of the universal figure variation display game is out of alignment, control is performed to display the result mode of the outage on the universal pattern display unit 55.

  In addition, based on the input of the game ball detection signal from the starting opening 1 switch 36a provided in the starting winning opening 36 and the starting opening 1 switch 37a provided in the normal variation winning device 37, the starting winning (starting memory) is stored. Based on this start-up memory, a large hit determination random number value for the first special figure variation display game is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B to determine whether the first special figure variation display game is out of contact. Perform. In addition, the starting memory is stored based on the input of the detection signal of the game ball from the starting port 2 switch 92a provided in the starting winning port 92, and based on this starting memory, the big hit determination disorder of the second special figure variation display game. A numerical value is extracted and compared with the determination value stored in the ROM 111B, and a process of determining whether or not the second special figure variation display game is hit is performed.

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100 outputs to the effect control device 300 a control signal (effect control command, effect command) including the determination result of the first special figure variable display game or the second special figure variable display game described above. To do. Then, after the identification symbol (identification information) is variably displayed 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, a process of displaying the special symbol variation display game that is stopped and displayed. Perform. That is, the game control device 100 controls the progress of the variable display game based on the winning of the starting prize area (start prize hole 36, normal fluctuation prize device 37, start prize hole 92) of the game balls flowing down the game area 32. It is a game control means.

  Further, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, the display device 41 performs a process of displaying the decorative special figure variation display game corresponding to the special figure variation display game. Furthermore, in the effect control device 300, based on the control signal from the game control device 100, setting of the effect state, output of sounds from the speakers 19a and 19b, processing for controlling light emission of various LEDs, and the like are performed. That is, the effect control device 300 constitutes an effect control means for controlling the effect related to the game (variable display game, etc.).

  Then, the CPU 111A of the game control device 100, when the result of the special figure variation display game is a big hit or a small hit, a special result aspect or a small hit result aspect on the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 or the special figure 2 symbol display section 54. While displaying, a process for generating a special game state or a small hit game state (that is, a process for executing a special game or a small hit game) is performed. In the process of generating the special game state due to the result of the first special figure variation display game and the second special figure variation display game being a big hit, the CPU 111A, for example, uses the special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b to obtain the special variation winning device. The opening / closing member 38c of 38 is opened to perform control so that the game ball can flow into the special winning opening 2. In this special game state, the CPU 111A either wins a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls in the special winning opening 2 or a predetermined openable time elapses from the opening of the special winning opening 2, for example. One round is to open the special winning opening 2 until the condition is achieved, and control (cycle game) is performed to continue (repeat) this a predetermined number of times. Further, in the processing for generating the small hitting game state due to the result of the first special figure variable display game (special figure 1 variable display game) being a small hit, the CPU 111A uses, for example, the special winning opening 1 solenoid 95b. The opening / closing member 95c of the special variation winning device 95 is opened, and control is performed to allow the game balls to flow into the special winning opening 1. Further, in the process of generating the small hitting game state when the result of the second special figure changing display game (special figure 2 changing display game) is a small hit, the CPU 111A uses, for example, the special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b. The opening / closing member 38c of the special variation winning device 38 is opened, and control is performed to allow the game ball to flow into the special winning opening 2. The opening / closing operation pattern (opening / closing operation mode) of the special winning opening which is performed in the small hitting game state is, for example, an operation of maintaining the opening / closing member in the opened state for 200 msec four times at 1500 msec intervals. In this way, the game control device 100 constitutes a special winning opening opening / closing control unit that controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening when the stop result appearance becomes the special result appearance. Further, if the result of the special figure variation display game is out of alignment, the CPU 111A controls the special display 1 symbol display section 53 and the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 of the collective display device 50 to display the deviation result mode.

  In addition, 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 mode of the special figure variation display game. In this high-probability state, the probability of a hit result in the special figure variation display game is higher than in the normal-probability state. In addition, even if the high probability state is reached based on the result mode of either the special character fluctuation display game or the special character fluctuation display game, the first special character fluctuation display game and the second special character display game Both floating display games are in a high probability state.

  Further, based on the result mode of the special figure variation display game, the game control device 100 is capable of generating a time saving state (specific game state, general figure high probability state) as a game state after the end of the special game state. In this short-time state, the probability that the hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (general figure probability) is a high probability (general figure high probability state) higher than 0 which is the normal probability (general figure low probability state). Is possible. As a result, the open time of the normal fluctuation winning device 37 per unit time is controlled to be longer than that in the case where the normal fluctuation winning device 37 is in the normal figure low probability state. Here, in the normal variation winning device 37 in the present embodiment, the universal figure probability is set to "0" so as not to open the movable member 37b in the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the time saving state, the execution time of the universal figure fluctuation display game (public figure variation time) is, for example, 500 msec, and the general figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure fluctuation display game is, for example, 600 msec. When the normal figure variation display game is a hit result and the normal variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time of the first hit stop symbol (normal power open time) and the number of times of opening (for example, 500 msec × 1 time), Opening time of the second hit stop design (normal power open time) and number of releases (for example, 1700 msec x 2 times), Open time of the third hit stop design (normal power open time) and number of releases (for example 1700 msec x) 3 times).

  In addition, the execution time of the universal figure variation display game, the universal figure stop time, the number of regular electricity open, and the universal electricity open time are appropriately set so that the general figure variation display game and the ordinary variation prize winning device 37 are controlled to be in a time saving operation state. Alternatively, for example, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the execution time (general figure fluctuation time) of the above-mentioned universal figure fluctuation display game to be the second fluctuation display time shorter than the first fluctuation display time. (For example, 10000 ms is 1000 ms). Further, in the time saving state, it is possible to control the universal figure stop time for displaying the result of the universal figure change display game to be the second stop time shorter than the first stop time (for example, 1604 ms 704 ms). In addition, in the time saving state, when the universal figure variation display game is a hit result and the regular variation winning device 37 is opened, the opening time (genuine electric opening time) is set to the normal state (general figure low probability state). It is possible to control such that the second opening time is longer than one opening time (for example, 100 ms is 1352 ms). Further, in the time saving state, the number of times of opening of the normal variation winning device 37 (the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric power) is larger than the first number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) with respect to one hit result of the general figure changing display game. It is possible to set the number of times of opening (for example, four times) to the second number of times of opening. In addition, in the time saving state, the probability of being a hit result of the universal figure fluctuation display game (typical figure probability) is higher than the normal probability in the normal operation state (typical figure low probability state, for example, 1/251). Probability (universal figure high probability state, for example, 250/251) can be used.

  In the time saving state, the general variation winning device 37 is opened by changing any one or more of the universal figure variation time, the universal figure stop time, the number of universal communication opening, the universal communication opening time, and the universal communication probability. Make the conversion time longer than usual. Further, it is possible to set a plurality of types of time saving states that are different from each other. Further, in the case of a hit, either the first opening mode or the second opening mode may be selected. In this case, the selection probabilities of the first opening mode and the second opening mode may be different. Further, the high-probability state and the time-saving state can occur independently of each other, both of them can occur at the same time, or only one of them can occur. The time saving state can also be referred to as a universal communication support state (in general support or in power support).

  Further, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, the game control device 100 causes the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation after the end of the time saving state generated by the predetermined big hit (after the end of power support). It becomes possible to generate a special figure 2 special mode (a specific result high probability state that increases the probability that the second special figure variable display game will have a specific result) that increases the probability that the result of the display game) will be a small hit, for example, for a prescribed period. There is. This special figure 2 special mode is a kind of high probability state.

  Next, an outline of the game characteristics (standard strategy) of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment will be described. The game characteristics of the gaming machine 10 are left-handed in a normal game state (a state in which none of the special mode 2 special mode, the special game state, and the time saving state described above) and a big hit in the special figure 1 variable display game. Aiming, special game state (big hit state) and time saving state (during electric power support) right hitting, special figure 2 special mode right hitting, aiming at the small hit of special figure 2 variable display game special game state and time saving state When the special mode 2 special mode ends and the normal game state is entered, the game is returned to the left. In addition, since the special figure 2 special mode described above is provided, the player may be able to play a game while maintaining a higher expectation than the normal game state even after the time saving state ends, which enhances the enjoyment of the game. To do.

  Next, the configuration of the collective display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of the collective display device according to the first embodiment. The collective display device 50 includes 7-segment LED_d1 and 7-segment LED_d2, and 16 LEDs from LED_d3 to LED_d18. The collective display device 50 displays various states according to the lighting mode of the 7-segment LED_d1, the 7-segment LED_d2, and the LED_d3 to the LED_d18.

  The batch display device 50 allocates various status display functions to the LED_d18 from the 7-segment LED_d1 and the 7-segment LED_d2, and the round display section 51, the special figure 1 hold display section 52, and the special figure 1 symbol display section 53. The special figure 2 design display section 54, the general figure design display section 55, the general figure reservation display section 56, the state display section 57, and the special figure 2 reservation display section 58 are provided. The round display unit 51 displays the number of rounds in the special figure game by the lighting mode of the four LEDs LED_d3 to LED_d6. The special figure 1 holding display unit 52 displays the number of holding pieces in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d11 and LED_d12. The special figure 1 symbol display section 53 displays the symbol in the special figure 1 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7-segment LED_d 1 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The special figure 2 symbol display section 54 displays the symbol in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of the 8 LEDs of the 7-segment LED_d 2 (7 segment LEDs and 1 dot LED). The universal symbol display unit 55 displays the symbols in the universal symbol game by the lighting modes of the three LEDs LED_d8, LED_d10, and LED_d18. The figure-holding display section 56 displays the number of pieces held in the figure-playing game according to the lighting state of two LEDs, LED_d15 and LED_d16. The state display unit 57 displays the game state in the special figure game by the lighting mode of the three LEDs LED_d7, LED_d9, and LED_d17. The special figure 2 holding display unit 58 displays the number of holding pieces in the special figure 2 game by the lighting mode of two LEDs, LED_d13 and LED_d14.

  Hereinafter, control of a gaming machine that performs such a game will be described. First, the control executed by the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 will be described. The control processing by the gaming microcomputer 111 mainly includes main processing shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and timer interrupt processing shown in FIG. 8 which is performed in a predetermined time cycle (for example, 4 msec).

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. FIG. 6 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the main process of the first embodiment. The main process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

  The main process is started when the power is turned on. In this main process, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, first, the process of inhibiting the interrupt (step S1) is performed, and then the value of the register or the like is saved at the start address of the area where the interrupt occurs. A stack pointer setting process (step S2) for setting a certain stack pointer is performed. Next, the register bank 0 is designated (step S3), and the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S4). In the case of the first embodiment, the address range of the RAM 111C is 0000h to 01FFh, and the higher order is 00h or 01h. In step S4, 00h on the head side of the address range of the RAM 111C is set.

  Next, a signal to stop firing is output and the firing permission signal is set to the prohibited state (step S5). The firing 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 signal to stop firing, and the firing of the game ball is prohibited.

  After that, the state of the input port 1 (first input port 122) is read (step S6), and the process of setting the power-on delay timer is performed (step S7). In this process, by setting a predetermined initial value, a sub-control unit (for example, payout control device 200 or effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the game control device 100 that is the main control unit. A waiting time (for example, 3 seconds) for waiting for the program to start normally is set. As a result, when the power is turned on, the game control device 100 temporarily sends a command to the slave control device before the slave control device (for example, the payout control device 200 or the effect control device 300) starts up, and the slave control device. Can avoid dropping commands. That is, the game control device 100 delays the activation of the main control means (the game control device 100) and waits for the activation of the slave control devices (the payout control device 200, the effect control device 300, etc.) when the power is turned on. It forms a standby means for setting the standby time.

  In addition, the power-on delay timer counts time using a storage area (a RAM area or a register, which is not a correctness determination target) that is not a target for correctness determination (checksum calculation) of data held in the RAM area. As a result, when calculating check data such as a checksum of the RAM area, it is not necessary to exclude a part of the RAM area for calculation, and it is possible to prevent the control at power-on from becoming complicated.

  An initialization switch signal is input to the first input port 122, and the operation of the RAM initialization switch 112 can be performed by reading the state of the first input port 122 before the start of the standby time. Can be reliably detected. That is, if the state of the RAM initialization switch 112 is read after the lapse of the waiting time, the RAM initialization switch 112 is operated after waiting for the lapse of the waiting time, or the RAM initialization switch is operated from the power-on until the lapse of the waiting time. It is necessary to continue operating 112. However, by reading the status before the start of the waiting time, it becomes possible to detect it by performing the operation immediately after the power is turned on without performing such a troublesome operation, and the initialization operation performed when the power is turned on. Can be prevented from being accepted.

  Next, after performing the process (step S7) of setting the power-on delay timer (for example, about 3 seconds), the process of measuring the standby time and the occurrence of power failure during the standby time (steps S8 to S12) Perform. First, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S8) to determine whether or not the power failure monitoring signal is on. A determination is made (step S9).

  If the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks set in step S8 (step S10). When the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S10; N), the process returns to the determination of whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S9). If the power failure monitoring signal remains on for the number of checks (step S10; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, wait until the power of the gaming machine 10 is cut off. . In this way, by determining that a power failure has occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period, it is possible to prevent erroneous detection of a power failure due to noise, etc., and appropriately cope with a malfunction at power-on. be able to.

  That is, the game control device 100 serves as a power failure monitoring means for monitoring the occurrence of power failure during a predetermined standby time. As a result, it becomes possible to deal with a power failure that has occurred during the period in which the activation of the game control device 100, which is the main control means, is delayed, and it is possible to appropriately deal with a problem at the time of turning on the power. Note that access to the RAM 111C is not permitted until the end of the standby time, and the stored contents at the time of the previous power shutdown are retained, so backup processing etc. will be performed when a power failure occurs here. No need. Therefore, even if a power failure occurs during the standby time, it is not necessary to back up the RAM 111C, and the control load can be reduced.

  On the other hand, when the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S9; N), that is, when the power failure has not occurred, the power-on delay timer is updated by "-1" (step S11), and the timer value is "0". Is determined (step S12). When the value of the timer is not 0 (step S12; N), that is, when the standby time has not ended, the process returns to the process of setting the number of checks of the power failure monitoring signal (step S8). Further, when the value of the timer is “0” (step S12; Y), that is, when the waiting time is over, access is permitted to the read / write RWM (Read Write Memory) of the RAM 111C, the EEPROM or the like (step S12). S13), OFF data is output to all output ports (set to a state where there is no output) (step S14).

  Next, a serial port (a port that is installed in advance in the gaming microcomputer 111 and used for communication with the effect control device 300 and the payout control device 200 in the first embodiment) is set (step S15), It is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 1 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 1 (for example, 5 Ah) (step S16).

  Then, if the value of the power failure inspection area 1 is normal (step S16; Y), it is determined whether or not the value of the power failure inspection area 2 in the RWM is the normal power failure inspection area check data 2 (for example, A5h). If the value of the power failure inspection area 2 is normal (step S17) (step S17; Y), a checksum calculation process for calculating a checksum of a predetermined area in the RWM is performed (step S18). It is determined whether or not the checksums at power-off match (step S19).

  Here, in the checksum calculation processing performed in step S18 and step S43 described later, the sum of the data of the game control work area and the state display work area may be calculated as the checksum, or the game control may be performed. The checksum may be calculated separately from the data in the work area for work and the data in the status display work area, or the checksum may be calculated only from the data in the game control work area. The game control work area is a work area used for game control in the storage area in the RWM. The status display work area is a work area used for status display in the storage area in the RWM.

  Next, when the checksums match (step S19; Y), it is determined whether or not the RAM initialization switch 112 is turned on from the state of the first input port 122 previously read (step S20), and the RAM If the initialization switch 112 is off (step S20; N), the process proceeds to step S25 (FIG. 7), and the process for normal recovery from a power failure is performed.

  If it is determined that the check data in the power failure inspection area is not normal data (step S16; N or step S17; N) or if the checksum is not normal (step S19; N), The process proceeds to S21, and in steps S21 to S24, initialization processing (first initialization processing) when data is abnormal is performed. That is, the game control device 100 initializes the data stored in the RWM (data in all areas including the access prohibited area) based on the determination that the data in the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C) is abnormal. It constitutes the first initialization means.

  When the process proceeds to step S21, the RAM access prohibition area is set to access permission (step S21), and all RAM areas including the busy signal status area and the touch switch signal state monitoring area are cleared to zero (step S22). ), The RAM access prohibited area is set to access prohibited (step S23). Next, the initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S24), and the process proceeds to step S29. The area to be initialized here is an area having a value other than the value (zero) written in step S22 among the game control work area and the status display work area as an initial value, and in the present embodiment, This is an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demo and the setting of the effect mode.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the RAM initialization switch 112 is on (step S20; Y), the process proceeds to step S27 (FIG. 7), and the initialization process at the time of the initialization operation (steps S27 and S28) is performed. 2 initialization processing). That is, the RAM initialization switch 112 forms an initialization operation unit that can be operated from the outside, and the game control device 100 stores the data stored in the RWM (for example, the RAM 111C) based on the operation of the initialization operation unit. It constitutes a second initialization means for initializing the data of the area not including the access prohibited area.

  Then, when the process proceeds to step S27 (FIG. 7), the data of the game control work area in the storage area (area not including the access prohibited area) of the RWM (for example, RAM111C) is cleared to zero (step S27). The initial value at the time of RAM initialization is saved in the area to be initialized (step S28), and the process proceeds to step S29. The area to be initialized here is an area related to the setting of the customer waiting demo and the setting of the effect mode in the present embodiment.

  Thus, the game control device 100 of the first embodiment, the initialization process at the time of data abnormality (first initialization process), the initialization process at the time of the initialization operation (second initialization process), Since there is a function (first initializing means, second initializing means) for distinguishing and executing, it is possible to realize optimal and wasteless initialization processing according to the situation.

  Next, when the process proceeds to step S25 (FIG. 7), the initial value at the time of power failure recovery is saved in the area to be initialized (step S25) and is set in the special figure status (special figure status area described later). A command for power failure recovery corresponding to the state indicated by the data is transmitted to the production control board (production control device 300) (step S26), and the process proceeds to step S31.

  Here, the area to be initialized in step S25 is a power failure inspection area, a checksum area, and an area related to error fraud monitoring. In step S25, the busy signal status area that stores the state of the payout busy signal, which is a signal indicating whether or not the payout control device 200 can accept the command, is also cleared, and the state of the payout busy signal is not fixed. Is set to an undefined state indicating that Similarly, the touch switch signal state monitoring area that stores the state of the touch switch signal is also cleared to an undefined state indicating that the state of the touch switch signal is not fixed.

  Further, in the case of the first embodiment, in step S26, a plurality of commands such as a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, and a screen designation command are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, performance frequency information and high probability frequency information are transmitted. The command for designating the screen means that the control states of the special figure 1 variable display game and the special figure 2 variable display game are both normally processed (changing, big hit (first special game state), small hit (first) The command is a command to display a customer waiting demo screen when the game is in any of (2 special game states)), and a command to display a recovery screen otherwise.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S24 or S28 to step S29, the command for RAM initialization is transmitted to the effect control board (effect control device 300) (step S29), and the process proceeds to step S31. In the case of the first embodiment, in step S29, a model designation command, a special figure 1 hold number command, a special figure 2 hold number command, a probability information command, a RAM initialization command (a customer waiting demo screen is displayed and A plurality of commands such as a command for making notification of RAM initialization by light and sound for a time (for example, 30 seconds) are transmitted. Also, depending on the model, in addition to these commands, performance frequency information and high probability frequency information are transmitted.

  In step S31, processing for activating a CTC circuit that generates a timer interrupt signal and a random number update trigger signal (CTC (Counter / Timer Circuit)) in the gaming microcomputer 111 (clock generator) is performed. The CTC circuit is provided in the clock generator in the gaming microcomputer 111. The clock generator divides the oscillation signal (original clock signal) from the oscillation circuit 113 and a timer interrupt signal of a predetermined cycle (for example, 4 msec) to the CPU 111A based on the divided signal. And a CTC circuit that generates a signal CTC that gives a trigger for updating a random number to be supplied to the random number generation circuit.

  After the CTC activation process in step S31, a process for activating and setting the random number generation circuit is performed (step S32). Specifically, the CPU 111A sets a code (specified value) for activating the random number generation circuit in a predetermined register (CTC update permission register) in the random number generation circuit. Also, a bit transposed pattern of hard random numbers (here, big hit random numbers) generated by the hardware of the random number generation circuit is set. The bit transposition pattern is a pattern that determines the exchange method when the extracted random number bit arrangement (arrangement before bit transposition) is exchanged in a predetermined order and stored as a different bit arrangement (arrangement after bit transposition). is there. By exchanging the bits of the random number according to this bit transposed pattern, the regularity of the random number can be broken and the confidentiality of the random number can be improved. The bit transposition pattern may be a fixed single pattern or may be selected from a plurality of patterns prepared in advance. Further, the user may be allowed to arbitrarily set it.

  After that, the value of a predetermined register (soft random number registers 1 to n) in the random number generation circuit at the time of power-on is extracted, and various corresponding initial value random numbers (in the case of the first embodiment, big hit symbol initial value random numbers, small After saving in a predetermined area of the RWM as an initial value (start value) of the hit symbol initial value random number, the hit initial value random number, and the hit symbol initial value random number (step S33), the interrupt is permitted (step S34).

  Here, "big hit symbol initial value random number" is a random number that becomes the initial value of the random number (big hit symbol random number) that determines the big hit stop symbol of the special symbol, "small hit symbol initial value random number" is the small hit stop of the special symbol It is the random number that becomes the initial value of the random number (small hitting symbol random number) that determines the symbol. Also, the "winning initial value random number" is a random number that is the initial value of the random number (winning random number) that determines the hit of the universal figure fluctuation game, and the "winning symbol initial value random number" determines the winning symbol of the universal figure fluctuation game. It is the random number that becomes the initial value of the random number (winning pattern random number). In addition, the small hit symbol random number does not exist in the model without the small hit, and the hit symbol initial value random number may not exist depending on the model.

  Further, since the random number generation circuit in the CPU 111A used in the first embodiment is configured such that the initial value of the soft random number register changes each time the power is turned on, this value is set to the initial value of various initial value random numbers ( By setting the start value), it is possible to break the regularity of the random numbers generated by the software and make it difficult for the player to obtain an illegal random number.

  Subsequently, an initial value random number updating process (step S35) for updating the values of various initial value random numbers to break the regularity of the random numbers is performed. This initial value random number updating process is a process of updating (incrementing) each initial value random number by, for example, “+1”. In this way, the randomness of random numbers can be improved by continuing to update the initial value random numbers as long as time permits in the main process.

  Although not particularly limited, in the first embodiment, the big hit random number, the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number use the random numbers generated in the random number generation circuit. It is configured to generate. However, the big hit random number is a so-called "high-speed counter" that is updated based on a clock having a speed equal to or higher than the operating clock of the CPU, and the big hit design random number, the small hit design random number, the hit random number, and the hit design random number are programmed. It is a "low-speed counter" that is updated based on the CTC output (CTC (CTC2) different from CTC (CTC0) of timer interrupt processing) that has the same cycle as the timer interrupt processing that is the processing unit. Also, in the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number, the so-called "initial value changing method" that changes the start value using each initial value random number (generated by software) every time the random number makes a round Is adopted. Each of the above random numbers may be updated by a counter method using "+1" or "-1", or may be a random update method in which all values within the range appear separately without duplication until one cycle. That is, the big hit random number is a random number that is updated only by hardware, and the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number are random numbers that are updated by hardware and software.

  After the initial value random number updating process in step S35, the number of times (for example, twice) the power failure monitoring signal input from the power supply device 400 is read and checked via the port and the data bus is set (step S36), and the power failure monitoring is performed. It is determined whether the signal is on (step S37). When the power failure monitoring signal is not on (step S37; N), the process returns to the initial value random number updating process (step S35). That is, when the power failure has not occurred, the initial value random number update processing and the power failure monitoring signal check (loop processing) are repeated. By permitting the interrupt (step S34) before the initial value random number updating process (step S35), when the timer interrupt occurs during the initial value random number updating process, the interrupt process is preferentially executed, and the timer interrupt is executed. It is possible to avoid pressure on the interrupt process by waiting for the initial value random number update process.

  In addition to the main process, the initial value random number updating process in step S35 described above includes a method of performing the initial value random number updating process in the timer interrupt process as well. When such a method is adopted, both processes are performed. In order to avoid executing the initial value random number updating process, when the initial value random number updating process is performed in the main process, it is necessary to disable the interrupt and then update the interrupt to cancel the interrupt. When the initial value random number updating process is not performed in the timer interrupt process as in the embodiment and only in the main process, there is no problem even if the interrupt is released before the initial value random number updating process, This has the advantage that the main process is simplified.

  When the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37; Y), it is determined whether the power failure monitoring signal is on for the number of checks set in step S36 (step S38). Then, when the power failure monitoring signal is not kept on for the number of checks (step S38; N), the process returns to the determination whether the power failure monitoring signal is on (step S37). Further, if the power failure monitoring signal is kept on for the number of checks (step S38; Y), that is, if it is determined that a power failure has occurred, processing for temporarily prohibiting interruption (step S39) is performed. A process of outputting off data to the output port is performed (step S40).

  After that, the power failure inspection area check data 1 is saved in the power failure inspection area 1 (step S41), and the power failure inspection area check data 2 is saved in the power failure inspection area 2 (step S42). Further, after performing a checksum calculation process (step S43) for calculating the checksum at the time of power-off of the RWM and a process for saving the calculated checksum in the checksum area (step S44), access to the RAM is prohibited. After performing the process (step S45), the game machine waits until the power is cut off. In this way, by saving the check data in the power failure inspection area and calculating the checksum when the power is cut off, it is possible to check whether the information stored in the RWM before the power is properly backed up. It can be determined at the time of re-input.

  From the above, the main control means (game control device 100) that controls the game in general, and the sub-control means (payout control device 200, effect control device 300) that performs various controls according to instructions from the main control means. Etc.), the main control means delays the start of the main control means when the power is turned on, and sets a predetermined waiting time for waiting for the start of the slave control device (game control The device 100) and a power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) for monitoring the occurrence of a power failure during the predetermined standby time.

  In addition, a power supply device 400 that supplies power to various devices is provided, and the power supply device 400 is configured to output a power failure monitoring signal when detecting the occurrence of a power failure, and the power failure monitoring means (game control device 100) The power failure is determined to have occurred when the power failure monitoring signal is continuously received for a predetermined period.

  Further, the main control means (game control device 100), RAM111C capable of storing data, an initialization operation unit (RAM initialization switch 112) that can be operated from the outside, and the initialization operation unit are operated. Based on this, an initialization unit (game control device 100) for initializing the data stored in the RAM 111C is provided, and the operation state of the initialization operation unit is read before the start of the standby time.

Further, the main control means (game control device 100) is configured to permit access to the RAM 111C after the waiting time has elapsed.
[Timer interrupt processing]
Next, the timer interrupt process of the game control device 100 will be described. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the timer interrupt processing of the first embodiment. The timer interrupt process is an interrupt process that occurs in the above-described main process from when the interrupt is permitted to when the interrupt is prohibited (steps S34 to S39). The timer interrupt process is a process executed by the CPU 111A.

  The timer interrupt processing is started when a periodic timer interrupt signal generated by the CTC circuit in the clock generator is input to the CPU 111A. 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 processing is started, first, the register bank 1 is designated (step S121). Switching to the register bank 1 is equivalent to performing the register saving process of moving the value held in a predetermined register (for example, the register used in the main process) to the RWM. Next, the upper address of the RAM start address is set in a predetermined register (for example, D register) (step S122). In step S122, the same process as step S4 in the main process is performed, but the register bank is different. Next, input processing from various sensors and switches and signal acquisition, that is, input processing for reading the state of each input port (step S123) is performed. Then, based on the output data set in various processes, output processing for performing drive control of actuators such as solenoids (special winning opening 1 solenoid 95b, special winning opening 2 solenoid 38b, universal electric solenoid 37c) (step S124). ). When a signal to stop firing is output in step S5 in the main process, the output permission signal is output by performing this output process, and the firing permission signal can be set to the permitted state. The launch permission signal is output to the launch control device via the payout control device. At that time, no signal processing or the like is performed. Further, the launch permission signal is a first signal indicating a launch permission state viewed from the game control device 100, and a second signal (a launch permission signal) indicating a launch permission state viewed from the payout control device 200. Is also generated in the payout control device 200 and output to the firing control device. That is, two launch permission signals are output to the launch control device, and when both of them are allowed to launch, the game ball is configured to be ready to be launched.

  Next, the payout command transmission process (step S125) of outputting the command set in the transmission buffer to the payout control device 200 by various processes, the random number update process 1 (step S126), and the random number update process 2 (step S127) are performed. Here, the random number update process 1 is a process for updating the initial value (start value) of the big hit symbol random number, the small hit symbol random number, the hit random number, and the hit symbol random number that is the target of the initial value random number update process. . Further, the random number update process 2 is a process of updating the variation pattern random number for determining the variation pattern in the variation display game of special figure 1 and special figure 2.

  After that, the start port 1 switches 36a and 37a, the start port 2 switch 92a, the general-purpose gate switch 34a, the winning opening switch 35a, and the special winning opening switch 38a are monitored for whether or not there is a normal signal input, and an error is detected. A winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S128) for monitoring (whether the front frame or the glass frame is opened) is performed. Further, a start opening switch monitoring process (step S129) for monitoring the winning of the start opening 1 switches 36a, 37a and the start opening 2 switch 92a, a special FIG. 1 game process (step S130a) for performing a process related to the special FIG. 1 variable display game, The special figure 2 game process for performing the special figure 2 variable display game (step S130b) and the general figure game process for performing the general figure variable display game (step S130c) are performed.

  In the starting opening switch monitoring process, if there is a winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening 36 or the normal variation winning device 37 forming the first starting winning opening, or the starting winning opening 92 forming the second starting winning opening, various random numbers are obtained. (Big hit random number, etc.) is extracted, and a game result pre-judgment is pre-judged before the start of the special figure variation display game to judge the game result based on the winning.

  Next, a segment LED (for example, an LED of the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53 of the collective display device 50) provided in the gaming machine 10 and displaying various information regarding the display of the special figure variation display game and the game is desired content. Segment LED edit processing for driving so as to display (step S131), magnet irregularity monitoring processing for checking the detection signal from the magnetic sensor 61 to determine whether there is any abnormality (step S132), from the board radio sensor 62 The board radio wave irregularity monitoring processing (step S133) of performing a processing of checking the detection signal of and determining whether there is any abnormality is performed. Then, an external information editing process (step S134) for setting signals to be output to various external devices in the output buffer and a state display editing output process for displaying the state (step S135) are performed, and the timer interrupt process is ended.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the process of restoring the interrupt disabled state (that is, the process of permitting the interrupt) and the process of restoring the designation of the register bank (that is, the process of designating the register bank 0) are interrupts. It is automatically performed on return (when the timer interrupt process ends). Depending on the CPU to be used, there is a gaming machine in which it is necessary to instruct execution of a process of restoring the interrupt disabled state or a process of restoring the designation of the register bank.

[Payout command transmission process]
Next, details of the payout command transmission process (step S125) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the payout command transmission processing of the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of the structure of the winning number counter area according to the first embodiment.

  First, an example of the number-of-wins counter area will be described. The number-of-wins counter area 1 includes, for example, three prize ball counters, ten prize ball counters, and fourteen prize ball counters, as shown in FIG. The prize number counter can store up to 65535 prizes. Next, as shown in FIG. 10, for example, the prize number counter area 2 is made up of three prize ball counters, ten prize ball counters, and fourteen prize ball counters, and each prize number counter can store up to 255 prizes. It has become. In the check of the count number of these prize number counter areas, the above-mentioned counters are sequentially checked from the top (from the three prize ball counter) by updating the address of the prize number counter area in step S202 and the like which will be described later.

Next, in FIG. 9, the left column is a process of updating (increasing) the number of times the main prize ball signal is output, and the right column is a process of transmitting a payout command.
In the payout command transmission process, first, as described with reference to FIG. 10, the counters of the plurality of winning number counter areas 2 provided for each number of prize balls (for example, 3 prize balls, 10 prize balls, 14 prize balls). Of these, it is determined whether or not there is a count number other than "0" in the counter to be checked (step S201). Then, if there is no count number (step S201; N), the address of the winning number counter area 2 to be checked is updated (step S202), and the checking of the counting numbers of all the counters of the winning number counter area 2 is completed. It is determined whether or not (step S203).

  When it is determined in step S201 that there is a count number (step S201; Y), the count number of the counter of the target winning number counter area 2 is subtracted (“-1” is updated) (step S204), and the winning number counter The number of payouts (for example, any of the above 3, 10, or 14) corresponding to the address of the area 2 is acquired (step S205). Next, the value in the remaining number of prize balls area and the number of payouts are added (step S206), the addition result is saved in the remaining number of prize balls area (step S207), and 10 is subtracted from the addition result (step S208). It is determined whether the subtraction result is "0" or more (step S209). When it is determined in step S209 that the subtraction result is "0" or more (step S209; Y), the main prize ball signal output count is updated by "+1" (step S210), and the subtraction result is saved in the remaining prize ball area. Yes (step S211).

  In the main prize ball signal editing process in the external information editing process, which will be described later, a process of outputting the main prize ball signal is performed based on the main prize ball signal output count updated in step S210. Here, as the award ball signal (main award ball signal), one pulse is output from the main board (game control device 100) for every 10 payout schedules, and 10 from the payout board (payout control device 200). One pulse is output for each.

  Next, in the determination of step S203, it is determined that all the checks have been completed (step S203; Y), or in the determination of step S209, the subtraction result is not "0" or more (step S209; N). In this case, if the value of the payout command transmission timer is not "0", the value of the payout command transmission timer is updated by "-1" (step S212). If this payout command transmission process is the first timer interrupt process, the initial value set in the last step S221 of this payout command transmission process is not set, so the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0". Therefore, no subtraction is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S213), and when it is determined that the value of the payout command transmission timer is "0" (step S213; Y), It is determined whether the payout busy signal is busy (step S214). Whether or not the pay-out busy signal is busy is determined by referring to the pay-out busy signal flag, not by referring to the state of the port. Here, the payout busy signal is turned on (busy) as the conditions of "paying operation", "ball lending operation", "shooting ball out error", "overflow error", "frame radio wave illegal occurrence" "Medium", "Abnormal payout ball detection switch (switch that monitors the paid-out ball)", "Insufficient payout error", "Excessive payout error", "Prize to be paid into the memory of the payout control board" When there is a count of the number of balls (the number of unpaid prize balls = remaining number of won game balls) (when not equal to 0) ".

  Next, when the payout busy signal is not busy (step S214; N), it is determined whether or not the target counter of the prize number counter area 1 is counting (step S215), and the target counter of the prize number counter area 1 is determined. If there is no count (step S215; N), the address of the winning number counter area 1 to be checked is updated (step S216), and it is determined whether checking of all areas is completed (step S217). If the checking of all areas is not completed (step S217; N), the process returns to step S215.

  In step S215, if the target counter of the prize number counter area 1 has a count (step S215; Y), the target prize number counter is updated by "-1" (step S218), and the address of the prize number counter area 1 is updated. The corresponding payout number command is acquired (step S219), and the acquired command is written in the payout serial transmission buffer (step S220). Then, the initial value (for example, 200 ms) is saved in the payout command transmission timer area (step S221).

  When it is determined in step S213 that the value of the payout command transmission timer is not “0” (step S213; N), it is determined in step S214 that the payout busy signal is busy (step S214; Y) If it is determined in step S217 that the checking of all areas has been completed (step S217; Y), or if the processing of step S221 is completed, this payout command transmission processing is completed.

  Note that, depending on the determination results of steps S213 and S214, as is understood from the configuration in which the processing is ended without executing step S215 and the subsequent steps, the payout command does not have to be transmitted for each timer interrupt but a predetermined time has elapsed. I am sending it. Further, the transmission of the payout command is also a condition that the payout control board side is in a state in which the prize balls can be paid out.

[Winning prize switch / Status monitoring processing]
Next, the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S128) in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 8) will be described. FIG. 11 is a view showing a flowchart of the winning opening switch / state monitoring processing of the first embodiment. In this winning opening switch / state monitoring process, first, the winning opening monitoring table 1 (for example, a count switch) corresponding to the two big winning openings switches 38a (count switches) in the upper special winning opening (special variation winning device 38). The data indicating the number of the port to which the detection signal from (1) and the bit position of the signal in the port are stored) is prepared (step S271). Next, the fraud & prize monitoring process (step S272) is executed to monitor whether there is an injustice (incorrect prize) to win the big prize mouth even though the big prize hole is not open and to detect a normal prize. .

  After that, the prize-winning port monitoring table 2 corresponding to one big-prize-winning port switch 38a in the lower special winning port (special variation winning device 95) is prepared (step S273), and it is monitored whether there is an illegal winning and normal operation is performed. The fraud & prize monitoring process for detecting a prize (step S274) is executed. Then, a prize opening monitoring table of the prize opening switch (starting opening 1 switch 37a) in the Poden is prepared (step S275a) to monitor whether there is an illegal prize and to detect an incorrect prize and a prize & prize monitoring process ( Execute step S275b).

  Next, the winning opening switch that does not require any fraudulent monitoring processing, that is, the winning opening switch that can always win the prize (here, the starting opening 1 switch 36a, the starting opening 2 switch 92a, the winning opening switch 35a of the general winning opening 35) The table is prepared (step S276), the winning number counter updating process (step S277) for updating the winning number is performed, and the special figure 2 abnormality variation monitoring process (step S278) is further performed.

  Next, the value of the status scan counter for sequentially designating which switch or signal among the plurality of switches and signals for which the error state of the gaming machine 10 should be monitored is to be monitored this time is "0". To "3" (step S279). After that, depending on the value of the status scan counter, any one of the switch abnormality 1 error that is output due to the occurrence of disconnection of the switch connector, the shoot ball out error from the payout control device 200, the overflow error from the overflow switch, and the payout abnormality error. The gaming machine status monitoring table 1 for setting the error monitoring based on the crab as a target is prepared (step S280). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S281) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

  Next, in accordance with the value of the status scan counter, a gaming machine status monitoring table 2 is prepared for setting the monitoring of an error based on any one of the glass frame opening, the body frame opening, the frame radio wave irregularity, and the touch switch. (Step S282). Then, a gaming machine state check process (step S283) for determining whether or not an error has occurred is performed.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the value of the state scan counter is "0" (step S284), and if the value of the state scan counter is not "0" (step S284; N), the winning opening switch / state monitor The process ends. In this case, there is no gaming machine status monitoring target in the gaming machine status monitoring table 3 to be referred to next. If the value of the status scan counter is "0" (step S284; Y), the gaming machine status is based on the switch abnormality 2 error that is output due to the occurrence of a switch connector disconnection or the like according to the value of the status scan counter. The gaming machine state monitoring table 3 for setting the monitoring of (1) is prepared (step S285). Then, the gaming machine state check process (step S286) for determining whether or not an error has occurred, the payout busy signal check process (step S287) are performed, and the winning opening switch / state monitoring process is ended. The pay-out busy signal check process is not performed every time but is performed once every four times, and the remaining three times are passed, so that the 16 ms cycle is monitored.

[Starting switch monitoring process]
Next, details of the starting opening switch monitoring process (step S129) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the starting opening switch monitoring process of the first embodiment.

  In the starting port switch monitoring process, first, a winning monitoring table for the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36, normal variable winning device 37) is prepared (step A101), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A102) is performed to start the winning port. It is determined whether or not there is a prize for 1 (step A103).

When it is determined in step A103 that there is no winning in the starting opening 1 (step A103; N), the process proceeds to step A109 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A103 that there is a winning in the starting opening 1 (step A103; Y), the game state is in a predetermined state that should be hit to the right (for example, normal electric power support state, big hit, etc.). It is determined whether there is any (step A104).

If it is determined in step A104 that the state is not the right-handed predetermined state (step A104; N), the process proceeds to step A107 and the subsequent processes are performed.
On the other hand, in step A104, when it is determined that the right-handed state is the predetermined state (step A104; Y), the right-handed instruction notification command is prepared (step A105), and the effect command setting process (step A106). Perform. That is, in the case of the gaming machine 10 of the first embodiment, except for the normal electric power support state, the starting opening 1 hardly wins unless left-handed, and the starting opening 1 wins in a predetermined state that should be right-handed. In this case, it can be estimated that the player has left-handed the player even though it is in the predetermined state of right-handing. Therefore, the right-handing instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and a notification (warning) for instructing right-handed operation is issued. It is configured to do.

Next, after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the starting opening 1 (step A107), the special figure starting opening 1 switch processing (step A108) is performed.
Next, a winning monitor table for the starting opening 2 (starting winning opening 92) is prepared (step A109), and a hard random number acquisition process (step A110) is performed to determine whether or not there is a winning in the starting opening 2. (Step A111).

When it is determined in step A111 that there is no winning in the starting opening 2 (step A111; N), the starting opening switch monitoring process is ended.
On the other hand, when it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning in the starting opening 2 (step A111; Y), it is determined whether the game state is the normal power support state (time saving state) (step A112), if it is determined that it is not in the universal communication support state (step A112; N), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit (step A113). If it is determined in step A113 that the big hit is not in progress (step A113; N), it is determined whether or not the special figure variation display game is in the final variation of the normal electric support (step A114).

  When it is determined in step A114 that the final change of the ordinary electric power support is not in progress (step A114; N), a left-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A115), and effect command setting processing (step A116) is performed. In other words, if it is not in the normal electric power support state, during the big hit, or during the final electric power support fluctuation, the left electric power should be left, so the processing for transmitting the left electric power instruction notification command to the effect control device 300 is performed.

  Then, when it is determined in step A112 that it is in the universal power support state (step A112; Y), when it is determined in step A113 that it is a big hit (step A113; Y), in step A114 the final power support is final. If it is determined that the fluctuation is occurring (step A114; Y), and if the process of step A116 is completed, the process proceeds to step A117.

  When the process proceeds to step A117, after preparing a table for setting the information of the hold by the starting port 2 (step A117), the special figure starting port 2 switch process (step A118) is performed, and the starting port switch monitoring process is ended.

  If it is determined in step A111 that there is a winning in the starting opening 2, for example, before executing step A112, it is illegal to play normal electricity (normally even though the variable winning device 37 is closed). A step of determining whether there is a fraud in which a prize is detected in the variable winning a prize device 37) is provided, and when it is determined that the irregularity of the universal communication is occurring, the starting mouth switch monitoring process is ended without executing step A112 and thereafter. With the configuration, the second starting memory (starting memory of Toku-zu 2) may not be generated any more when there is an irregularity in universal communication.

[Hard random number acquisition process]
Next, the details of the hard random number acquisition process (steps A102 and A110) in the above-described starting opening switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the hard random number acquisition process of the first embodiment.

  In the hard random number acquisition process, first, the winning-free information of the starting opening to be monitored among the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36, the normal variation winning device 37) and the starting opening 2 (starting winning opening 92) is set ( (Step A121), it is determined whether or not there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored among the start port 1 switches 36a and 37a and the start port 2 switch 92a (step A122). Then, when there is no input to the starting port switch to be monitored (step A122; N), the hard random number acquisition process is ended. On the other hand, when there is an input to the start port switch to be monitored (step A122; Y), the random number latch register status is read (step A123), and it is determined whether or not there is latch data in the target random number latch register (step A123). A124).

  When there is no latch data in the target random number latch register (step A124; N), that is, when the random number is not extracted, the hard random number acquisition process ends. When the target random number latch register has latch data (step A124; Y), the jackpot random number extracted is loaded into the hard random number latch register to be monitored and prepared (step A125). Then, of the starting ports 1 and 2, the winning information of the starting port to be monitored is set (step A126), and the hard random number acquisition process is ended.

[Special figure starting port 1 switch processing]
Next, details of the special figure starting port 1 switch process (step A108) in the above-described starting port switch monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14: is a figure which shows the flowchart of the special figure starting opening 1 switch process of 1st Embodiment.

The special figure starting port 1 switch process is a process performed when there is an input to the starting port 1 switches 36a and 37a to be monitored (start prize of the special object 1 to be monitored).
In the special figure starting port 1 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 1 output, which is the number of times information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port 1 switch 36a, 37a to be monitored is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10. The number of times is loaded (step A131), the loaded value is updated by "+1" (step A132), and it is determined whether or not the output number overflows (step A133). When the number of outputs does not overflow (step A133; N), the updated value is saved in the starting port signal 1 output number area of the RWM (step A134), and the process proceeds to step A135. On the other hand, when the output count overflows (step A133; Y), the process passes step A134 and proceeds to the process of step A135. In the first embodiment, a value from “0” to “255” can be stored in the starting port signal 1 output count area. When the loaded value is "255", when the value is updated by "+1", the updated value becomes "0", and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether the update target special figure 1 holding number (starting storage number of special figure 1) corresponding to the monitoring target start opening 1 switch 36a, 37a is less than the upper limit value (for example, less than 4). (Step A135). If the number of reserved special figure 1 to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A135; N), the special figure starting port 1 switch process is terminated. When the number of reserved special figure 1 to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A135; Y), the special figure 1 information setting flag used for setting variation information (for example, for prefetch variation pattern allocation) is set ( In step A136), the number of special figure 1 reservations to be updated is updated by "+1" (step A137).

  Next, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 1) corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 1 is calculated (step A138), and the big hit random numbers prepared in step A125 are stored in the big hit random number storage area of RWM. (Step A139). Next, the big hit symbol random number of special figure 1 is extracted, prepared (step A140), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A141).

  Next, the small hit symbol random number of the special figure 1 is extracted, prepared, and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A142), and the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2, and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 are set. It saves in the variation pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A143), and performs special figure reservation information determination processing (step A144). After that, a decoration special figure 1 reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure 1 reservations to be monitored is prepared (step A145), effect command setting processing (step A146) is performed, and the special figure starting port 1 switch processing is ended. .

  Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game balls into the starting winning opening 36 and the starting winning area of the normal variation winning device 37, and extracts a predetermined random number variation display game. The starting prize storing means stores a predetermined number as the upper limit of the starting memory which is the execution right. In addition, the starting winning prize storing means (RAM 111C) first starts various random number values extracted based on winning of game balls into the starting opening 1 (starting winning opening 36, normal variation winning device 37) with a predetermined number as an upper limit. Remember as a memory.

[Special figure start switch 2 switch processing]
Next, details of the special figure starting port 2 switch process (step A118) in the starting port switch monitoring process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure starting port 2 switch processing of the first embodiment.

The special figure starting port 2 switch process is a process performed when there is an input of the starting port 2 switch 92a that is the monitoring target (starting winning of the monitoring target of FIG. 2).
In the special figure starting port 2 switch processing, first, the starting port signal 2 output count, which is the number of times the information regarding the number of winnings to the starting port 2 switch 92a is output to the external management device of the gaming machine 10, is loaded ( In step A151), the loaded value is updated by "+1" (step A152), and it is determined whether or not the output count overflows (step A153). If the number of outputs does not overflow (step A153; N), the updated value is saved in the starting number signal 2 output number area of the RWM (step A154), and the process proceeds to step A155. On the other hand, if the output count overflows (step A153; Y), the process passes step A154 and shifts to the process of step A155. In the first embodiment, a value from "0" to "255" can be stored in the starting port signal 2 output count area. When the loaded value is "255", when the value is updated by "+1", the updated value becomes "0", and it is determined that the output count overflows.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of special figure 2 suspension (starting memory) to be updated corresponding to the starting port 2 switch 92a to be monitored is less than the upper limit value (for example, less than 4) (step A155). If the number of reserved special figure 2 to be updated is not less than the upper limit value (step A155; N), the special figure starting port 2 switch processing is ended. If the number of reserved special figure 2 to be updated is less than the upper limit value (step A155; Y), the special figure 2 information setting flag used for setting variation information (for example, for distribution of prefetch variation patterns) is set ( In step A156), the number of special figure 2 reservations to be updated is updated by "+1" (step A157).

  Subsequently, the address of the random number storage area (random number storage area for special figure 2) corresponding to the number of reserved special figures 2 is calculated (step A158), and the jackpot random numbers prepared in step A125 are transferred to the jackpot random number storage area of the RWM. (Step A159). Next, the big hit symbol random number of special figure 2 is extracted, prepared (step A160), and saved in the big hit symbol random number storage area of RWM (step A161).

  Next, the small hit symbol random number of the special figure 2 is extracted, prepared, and saved in the small hit symbol random number storage area of the RWM (step A162), and the variation pattern random number 1, the variation pattern random number 2, and the variation pattern random number 3 are set. The data is saved in the variable pattern random number storage area of the corresponding RWM (step A163), and the special figure reservation information determination process (step A164) is performed. After that, a decorative special figure 2 reservation number command corresponding to the number of special figure 2 reservations to be monitored is prepared (step A165), effect command setting processing (step A166) is performed, and the special figure starting port 2 switch processing is ended. .

  Here, the RAM 111C of the game microcomputer 111 of the game control device 100 extracts a predetermined random number based on the inflow of the game ball into the starting winning area of the starting winning opening 92, and becomes the right to execute the special figure variation display game. It constitutes a starting prize storing means for storing a predetermined number as an upper limit. Further, the starting winning prize storing means (RAM 111C) stores various random number values extracted based on the winning of the game ball into the starting opening 2 (starting winning opening 92) as a second starting memory with a predetermined number as an upper limit.

[Special map reservation information determination process]
Next, details of the special figure reservation information determination processing (steps A144 and A164) in the special figure starting port 1 switch process and the special figure starting port 2 switch process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating a flowchart of the special figure reservation information determination process according to the first embodiment.

  The special figure hold information determination process is a prefetch process that determines the result-related information corresponding to the start memory before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding start memory.

  In the special figure pending information determination process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is the high probability state (high probability medium) (step A172). When it is determined in step A172 that the probability is high (step A172; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step A172 that there is no high probability (step A172; N), it is determined whether or not a big hit is in progress (step A173). When it is determined in step A173 that the big hit is in progress (step A173; Y), the special figure reservation information determination process is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step A173 that the big hit is not in progress (step A173; N), a big hit determination process (whether the big hit random number value matches the big hit judgment value or not) is a big hit. Step A174) is performed.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the determination result of the jackpot determination process is a jackpot (step A175). When the determination result is a big hit (step A175; Y), the big hit symbol random number check table corresponding to the target starting opening switch (in other words, special drawing type; special drawing 1 or special drawing 2 type) Setting (step A176), the stop symbol information corresponding to the big hit symbol random number prepared in step A140 or A160 is acquired (step A177), the process proceeds to step A184, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  On the other hand, when the determination result is not a big hit (step A175; N), a small hit determination process (step A179) for determining whether or not it is a small hit depending on whether or not the big hit random number value matches the small hit determination value. Do it. Then, it is determined whether or not the result of the small hit determination process is a small hit (step A180). Then, if the determination result is not a small hit (step A180; N), the stop symbol information of the off is set (step A183), the process proceeds to step A184, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  On the other hand, if the determination result is a small hit (step A180; Y), the small hit symbol random number check table is set, and the small hit stop symbol information corresponding to the small hit symbol random number prepared in step A142 or A162. Is set (step A182), the process proceeds to step A184, and the subsequent processes are performed.

  Then, when the process proceeds to step A184, a look-ahead stop symbol command corresponding to the stop symbol information acquired or set in any of step A177, step A182, or step A183 is prepared (step A184), and an effect command setting process (step A185) is performed. Next, a special figure information setting process (step A186) for setting special figure information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern is performed, and a variation pattern setting process (step A187) for setting a variation mode of the special figure variation display game. Perform.

  Then, the look-ahead variation pattern corresponding to the first-half variation number indicating the first-half variation pattern (variation pattern until the start of the reach action) and the second-half variation number indicating the second-half variation pattern (the variation pattern after the start of the reach action) in the variation mode of the special figure variation display game. A command is prepared (step A188), effect command setting processing (step A189) is performed, and the special figure reservation information determination processing ends.

  The special figure information setting process in step A186 and the variation pattern setting process in step A187 are executed at the start of the special figure variation display game in the special figure normal process (special figure 1 normal process or special figure 2 normal process described later). The process is the same as that of That is, when the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A144, the special figure type is special figure 1, so the processes of steps A186 and A187 are the special figure 1 information setting process and the special figure 1 variation described later. This is the same as the pattern setting process, and when the special figure reservation information determination process is executed in step A164, the special figure type is special figure 2, so the processes of steps A186 and A187 are the special figure 2 information described later. The setting process and the special figure 2 variation pattern setting process are the same.

  By the above processing, the prefetch stop pattern command including the result of the special figure variation display game based on the start memory of the prefetch target, and the prefetch variation pattern command including the variation pattern information in the special figure variation display game based on the starting memory are It is prepared and transmitted to the performance control device 300. As a result, the result control information (pre-reading result) of the result-related information (whether it is a big hit or the type of variation pattern) corresponding to the starting memory is controlled before the start timing of the special figure variation display game based on the corresponding starting memory. The device 300 can be informed, and in particular, the decoration special figure starting memory display displayed on the display device 41 is changed, and the result related information is given to the player before the start timing of the special figure changing display game. It becomes possible to inform.

  That is, the game control device 100 determines a random number stored as a start memory in the start winning storage means (RAM 111C) before executing the variable display game based on the start memory (for example, whether a special result is obtained or not). Judgment) Makes a preliminary judgment means. Note that the random number value stored corresponding to the starting memory is determined in advance not only at the time of the winning prize when the starting memory occurs, but also at any time before the variable display game based on the starting memory is played. Good.

[Special Figure 1 Game Processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 game process (step S130a) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 1 game process of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 game process, the input of the special winning opening switch 38a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure 1 variable display game is controlled, and the special figure 1 (identification information that is variably displayed in the special figure 1 variable display game) is displayed. Set. In the special figure 1 game process, first, it is determined whether or not the big hit or the small hit of the special figure 2 (the big hit game state or the small hit game state depending on the result of the special figure 2 variable display game) (step A1). . When the big hit or the small hit of special figure 2 is not done (step A1; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring processing (step A2) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring processing, processing for monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 and the special variation winning device 95 is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit of special figure 2 is in progress (step A1; Y) and when the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A2) is completed, the process proceeds to step A3. If the special processing 1 game processing timer is not "0", "-1" is updated (step A3). The minimum value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is "0" (step A4). When the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is "0" (step A4; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, to branch to the processing corresponding to the special figure 1 game processing number. The special figure 1 game sequence branch table referred to in step S5 is set in the register (step A5), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 1 game process number is acquired using the table (step A6). Then, a subroutine call is made according to the game processing number of special figure 1 (step A7).

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is “0”, the fluctuation start of the special figure 1 variable display game is monitored, and the fluctuation start setting and effect setting of the special figure 1 variable display game and Fig. 1 Performs special process 1 usual process (step A8) for setting information necessary for performing the changing process.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game process number is "1", the special display for setting the stop display time of special figure 1 and the information necessary for performing the processing during display of special figure 1 1 The changing process (step A9) is performed.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game process number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the type of big hit, and big hits for each big hit. A special figure 1 displaying process (step A10) for setting fanfare time according to a winning opening opening pattern and setting information necessary for performing fanfare / interval processing is performed.

  If the special figure 1 game process number is "3" at step A7, setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, updating of the number of times of opening, setting of information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step A11).

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game process number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if it is the final round, and the special winning opening A special winning opening opening process (step A12) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the remaining ball process.

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is not the final round, the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set, etc. For example, the processing to set the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening, and the special winning opening remaining ball processing (step A13) to set the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 big hit end processing. Do it.

  If the special figure 1 game process number is "6" at step A7, the special figure 1 big hit end process (step A14) is performed to set the information necessary for performing the special figure 1 normal process.

  In step A7, if the special figure 1 game process number is "7", set a predetermined special winning opening time and opening pattern when a small hit occurs, set a fanfare command, and process during a small hit. The small hitting fanfare middle processing (step A15) for setting the information necessary for performing is performed.

  In step A7, when the special figure 1 game process number is "8", setting of information necessary for performing small hit medium motion transition process, command of small hit end screen, small hit remaining ball process, etc. The small hitting process (step A16) is performed.

  When the special figure 1 game process number is "9" in step A7, a small hit remaining ball process (step A17) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure 1 small hit end process.

  If the special figure 1 game process number is "10" in step A7, special figure 1 small hit end processing (step A18) is performed to set information necessary for performing special figure 1 normal processing.

  After that, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 (step A19), the symbol variation control process (step A20) relating to the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 is performed, and the special figure game process To finish. On the other hand, in step A4, if the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer is not "0" (step A4; N), that is, if the time is not up, the process proceeds to step A19 and the subsequent processes are performed. Perform.

  Incidentally, the small hit is a result mode in which the condition device is not operated, and the big hit is a special result in which the condition device is operated. The condition device operates when a big hit occurs in the special figure variation display game (stop display of the big hit symbol), and when the condition device operates, for example, a big hit state occurs and a special electric role as a special electric accessory. It means that a specific flag for continuously operating the variable winning device 38 is set (the continuous accessory operating device is operated). The condition device not operating means that the above-mentioned flag is not set as in the case where the small hit lottery is won. The “condition device” may be software means such as a flag that is turned on and off by software as described above, or may be hardware means such as a switch that is turned on and off electrically. Further, the "conditional device" is a term that is generally used in the field of pachinko gaming machines as a device whose operation is a necessary condition for continuous operation of the electric accessory, and the same applies in this specification. It is used as a term that has different meanings.

[Special Figure 2 game processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 game process (step S130b) in the above-mentioned timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 2 game process of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 game process, the input of the special winning opening switch 38a is monitored, the entire process related to the special figure 2 variable display game is controlled, and the special figure 2 (identification information that is variably displayed in the special figure 2 variable display game) is displayed. Set. In the special figure 2 game processing, first, it is determined whether or not it is during the big hit or the small hit of the special figure 1 (the big hit game state or the small hit game state according to the result of the special figure 1 variable display game) (step A31). . When the big hit or the small hit of special figure 1 is not being done (step A31; N), the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is performed. In this special winning opening switch monitoring processing, processing for monitoring the detection of a game ball by the special winning opening switch 38a provided in the special variation winning device 38 and the special variation winning device 95 is performed.

  Next, when it is determined that the big hit or the small hit of special figure 1 is in progress (step A31; Y) and when the special winning opening switch monitoring process (step A32) is completed, the process proceeds to step A33. If the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0", "-1" is updated (step A33). The minimum value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34). When the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A34; Y), that is, when the time has expired or has already expired, the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0". It is determined whether or not there is (step A35). When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0" (step A35; N), the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is updated by "-1" (step A36), and the special figure 2 in RWM is changed. The long variation timer value (for example, 60000 msec) is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area, which is an area for storing the value of the game processing timer (step A37), and the process proceeds to step A59.

  On the other hand, when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A35; Y), the special figure 2 game sequence branch referred to in order to branch to the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number. The table is set in the register (step A38), and the branch destination address of the process corresponding to the special figure 2 game process number is acquired using the table (step A39). Then, a subroutine call is made in accordance with the special figure 2 game processing number (step A47).

  In step A47, when the special figure 2 game processing number is “0”, the change start of the special figure 2 variable display game is monitored, and the change start setting and effect setting of the special figure 2 variable display game and the special effect are monitored. Fig. 2 Special figure 2 routine process (step A48) for setting information necessary for performing the changing process is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "1", the special display for setting the stop display time of special figure 2 and the information necessary for performing the processing during the special figure 2 display 2 Processing during fluctuation (step A49) is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "2", if the game result of the special figure 2 variable display game is a big hit, setting of fanfare commands according to the type of big hit, and big hit of each big hit The special figure 2 displaying process (step A50) for setting the fanfare time according to the winning opening opening pattern and setting the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "3", the setting of the opening time of the special winning opening, the updating of the number of times of opening, the setting of the information necessary for performing the processing during the opening of the special winning opening, etc. Perform fanfare / interval processing (step A51).

  In step A47, if the special figure game processing number is "4", the interval command is set if the jackpot round is not the final round, while the ending command is set if the jackpot round is the final round, or the special winning opening remains. A special winning opening opening process (step A52) is performed, which is a process of setting information necessary for performing the ball process.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game processing number is "5", if the jackpot round is not the final round, the information necessary for performing the fanfare / interval processing is set, etc. For example, the processing for setting the time for discharging the remaining balls in the special winning opening, and the setting for the necessary information for performing the special figure 2 big hit end processing, etc., the special winning opening remaining ball processing (step A53). Do it.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is "6" in step A47, the special figure 2 big hit end process (step A54) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process.

  When the special figure 2 game process number is "7" at step A47, the predetermined opening time and opening pattern of the special winning opening when a small hit occurs, the fanfare command setting, and the small hit medium process are executed. Small hitting fanfare middle processing (step A55) for setting information necessary for performing is performed.

  In step A47, if the special figure 2 game process number is "8", setting of information necessary for performing small hit mid-motion operation transition process, command setting of small hit end screen, small hit remaining ball process, etc. A small hitting process (step A56) is performed.

  When the special figure 2 game process number is "9" in step A47, the small hit remaining ball process (step A57) is performed to set information necessary for performing the special figure 2 small hit end process.

  If the special figure 2 game process number is "10" at step A47, the special figure 2 small hit end process (step A58) for setting the information necessary for performing the special figure 2 normal process is performed.

  After that, after preparing a table for controlling the variation of the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 (step A59), the symbol variation control processing (step A60) relating to the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 is performed, and the special figure game processing To finish. On the other hand, in step A34, if the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not “0” (step A34; N), that is, if the time is not up or the process of step A37 is completed, the process of step A59 is executed. The process shifts to the subsequent processing.

[Special Figure 1 Normal processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 normal process (step A8) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the special process 1 normal process of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 normal process, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 can start changing (that is, whether or not the special figure 1 changing display game can start) (step A251). In this determination, the game state is the period from the end of variation (start of processing during display of special figure 2) of hit (big hit or small hit) of special figure 2 to the end of hit operation (big hit game state or small hit game state) In this state, that is, when Toku-zu 2 is hit, it is determined that Toku-zu 1 cannot start fluctuation, and when it is not within the period, it is judged that Toku-zu 1 can start fluctuation.

  Then, when it is determined that the fluctuation of the special map 1 is possible (step A251; Y), it is determined whether or not the left-handing instruction has been notified (that is, the left-handing instruction notification command is transmitted to the effect control device 300, and then the right-handing instruction is performed. It is determined whether or not the notification command is not transmitted (step A252). In step A252, if the left-handing instruction notification flag is set, it is determined that the left-handing instruction notification has been made, and if the left-handing instruction notification flag is not set, it is determined that the left-handing instruction notification has not been made. It may be configured.

  If the left-handing instruction notification has not been made (step A252; N), a left-handing instruction notification command is prepared (step A253), effect command setting processing (step A254) is performed, and a left-handing instruction notification flag is set (step). A255).

  If the left-handing instruction has been informed (step A252; Y) and if step A255 has been completed, the process proceeds to step A256, and whether the special figure 1 hold number (first starting memory number) is "0". It is determined whether or not (step A256). Then, if it is determined that the number of reserved special maps 1 is not "0" (step A256; N), a fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state of the special map fluctuation display game is prepared (step A257), and the production command The setting process (step A258) is performed, the special figure 1 variation start process (step A259) is performed, a decorative special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 1 reservation number is prepared (step A260), and a production command setting process (step A261) is performed, and information indicating that the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 changing display game is being executed) is set (adding information) in the special drawing status area in the RWM (step A262), and the probability of the special figure changing display game is set. It is determined whether or not the state is high probability (step A263).

  In the special figure status area, information indicating that the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 changing display game is being executed) and information indicating that the special figure 2 is changing (the special figure 2 changing display game is being executed) These are areas that are stored independently of each other, and the state indicated by the information set in this special figure status area is the special figure status. When step A262 is executed, the special figure status becomes one of "during special figure 1 changing" and "during special figure 1 changing + special figure 2 changing".

  Further, in the special figure 1 variation start process (step A259), a process of saving "1" which is the process number related to the special figure 1 changing process in the special figure 1 game process number area (steps A318 and A319 described later), A process of saving the changing flag in the Toku-zu 1 fluctuation control flag area (step A322 described later), a process of setting the fluctuation time as the value of the Toku-zu 1 game processing timer (steps A307 and A497 described later), and the like are performed. .

  Then, when it is not in the high probability (step A263; N), it is determined whether or not the high probability final variation is in progress (step A264), and when it is not in the high probability final variation (step A264; N), The fluctuation check flag in FIG. 1 is set (step A265). The determination as to whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress is made by a high-probability final fluctuation flag described later. That is, if the high-probability final fluctuation flag is set, it is determined that the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress.

  Then, when the step A265 ends, when it is determined that the high probability is in progress (step A263; Y), and when it is determined that the high probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A264; Y), (1) The changing process transition setting process (step A266) is performed, and the special figure 1 normal process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the fluctuation of the special figure 1 cannot be started (step A251; N), and when the number of pending special figure 1 is "0" in step A256 (step A256; Y), the process number is used. "0" is set (step A267), and the process number, that is, "0" is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area which is an area for storing the special figure 1 game process number in the RWM (step A268). 1 Normally end the process.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the determination result of step A251 is affirmative and the special figure 1 pending number is not “0”, the special figure 1 fluctuation start process (step A259) and the like are executed. Even if the special figure 2 is changing (the special figure 2 changing display game is being executed), the special figure 1 changing display game is started. That is, when the game control device 100 has the first start memory in the first start storage means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the first start memory and the variable display game based on the second start memory are displayed. It constitutes a control means that can be executed simultaneously with the game.

[Special figure 2 daily processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 normal process (step A48) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the special figure 2 normal process of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 normal processing, first, it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 can start changing (that is, whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game can start) (step A271). In this determination, the game state is a period from the end of fluctuation (start of processing during display of special map 1) of the hit (big hit or small hit) of special figure 1 to the end of hit operation (big hit game state or small hit game state) In this state, that is, when Toku-zu 1 is hit, it is determined that Toku-zu 2 cannot start fluctuation, and when it is not within the period, it is judged that Toku-zu 2 can start fluctuation.

  Then, when it is determined that the special figure 2 can start changing (step A271; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 holding number (second starting memory number) is "0" (step A272). . When it is determined that the special figure 2 hold number is not "0" (step A272; N), the fluctuation start probability information command corresponding to the current probability state of the special figure fluctuation display game is prepared (step A273), and the production command The setting process (step A274) is performed, the special figure 2 variation start process (step A275) is performed, and information indicating that the special figure 2 is changing (the special figure 2 variation display game is being executed) is set in the special figure status area of the RWM. (Addition of information) (step A276), and it is determined whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high probability (step A277).

  Here, the state indicated by the information set in the special figure status area (that is, the special figure status) is "changing special figure 2" and "changing special figure 1 + changing special figure 2" when step A276 is executed. It becomes one of the states.

  Further, in the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A275), a process of saving "1" which is the process number related to the special figure 2 changing process in the special figure 2 game process number area (steps A348 and A349 described later), A process of saving the changing flag in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area (step A352 described later), a process of setting the fluctuation time as the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer (steps A337 and A497 described later), and the like are performed. .

  It should be noted that, for example, after executing step A275, a decoration special figure reservation number command corresponding to the special figure 2 reservation number is prepared, then effect command setting processing is executed, and then the process proceeds to step A276 (that is, special figure 2). Also, regarding the above, the decoration special figure reservation number command may be transmitted to the effect control device 300 in the normal processing).

  If it is not in the high probability (step A277; N), it is determined whether or not the high probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A278), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A278; N), The fluctuation check flag in FIG. 2 is set (step A279).

  When the step A279 is completed, when it is determined that the high probability is in progress (step A277; Y), and when it is determined that the high probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A278; Y), (2) The changing process transition setting process (step A280) is performed, and the special figure 2 normal process ends.

  On the other hand, when the special figure 2 hold number is "0" (step A272; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 hold number is "0" (step A281), and the special figure 1 hold number is If it is determined to be "0" (step A281; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 is changing (during the special figure 1 changing display game is being executed) (step A282). If the special figure 1 is not changing (step A282; N), it is determined whether or not the customer waiting demo has been started (step A283), and if the customer waiting demo is not started (step A283; N). ) Sets a customer waiting demonstration flag in the customer waiting demo flag area (step A284). Subsequently, a customer waiting demo command corresponding to the current probability state is prepared (step A285), and effect command setting processing (step A286) is performed. When the effect command setting process is performed, a prepared command (here, a customer waiting demo command) is transmitted to effect control device 300.

  Then, when the step A286 is completed, when it is determined that the fluctuation of the special map 2 cannot be started (step A271; N), and when the special figure 1 holding number is not "0" (step A281; N), When FIG. 1 is changing (step A282; Y) and when the customer waiting demonstration has started (step A283; Y), "0" is set as the process number (step A287), and the RWM is executed. The process number, that is, "0" is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area which is an area for storing the special figure 2 game process number (step A288), and the special figure 2 normal process is ended.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the determination result of step A271 is affirmative and the special figure 2 hold number is not “0”, the special figure 2 fluctuation start process (step A275) and the like are executed. Even if the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 variable display game is being executed), the special figure 2 variable display game is started. That is, when the game control device 100 has the second start memory in the second start storage means (game control device 100), the variable display game based on the second start memory and the variable display game based on the first start memory are displayed. It constitutes a control means that can be executed simultaneously with the game.

[Special figure 1 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 1 variation start process (step A259) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 normal process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the Toku-zu 1 variation start process of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram (No. 2) showing the flowchart of the Toku-zu 1 variation start process of the first embodiment.

  The special figure 1 variation start process is a process performed when the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 variation display game) is started. In the special figure 1 variation start process, first, a special figure 1 information setting flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 1) is set (step A301), and the first special figure variation display game is executed. The big hit flag 1 for determining whether or not it is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 1 setting processing (step A302) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

  Next, after performing the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process (step A303) related to the setting of the special figure 1 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure 1 information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern of the special figure 1 The special figure 1 fluctuation pattern, which is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure fluctuation display game is set by performing the special figure 1 information setting process (step A304). A setting information table is prepared (step A305). After that, a special figure 1 fluctuation pattern setting process (step A306) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the first special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and fluctuation start information setting for setting fluctuation start information of the special figure fluctuation display game The process (step A307) is performed to determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high probability (step A308).

  If it is not in the high probability (step A308; N), it is determined whether or not it is in the high probability final variation (step A309). If it is not in the high probability final variation (step A309; N), It is determined whether or not FIG. 2 is changing (during the execution of the special figure 2 changing display game) (step A310). When the special figure 2 is changing (step A310; Y), it is determined whether the number of times the special figure 2 game processing timer is repeated is "0" (step A311). When the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is not "0" (step A311; N), it is determined whether the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is, for example, "4" or more (step A312). If the number of repetitions of the game processing timer in FIG. 2 is not, for example, "4" or more (step A312; N), the remaining variation time of special figure 2 is calculated (step A313).

  The number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is set in the variation start information setting process of step A337 described later when the special figure 2 game processing timer is in a state of a sufficient time value within a 2-byte range (for example, 60000 msec). It is set to "0" (for example, see step A500 described later).

  Further, the variation time of the special figure 2 (execution time of the special figure 2 variable display game) can be calculated from the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer (the value of the special figure 2 game processing timer area). Specifically, in step A313, the result of multiplying the long fluctuation timer value (for example, 60000 msec) saved in step A37 by the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is added to the special figure 2 game processing at that time. By adding the values in the timer area, it is possible to calculate the remaining fluctuation time of special figure 2.

  Further, when the long fluctuation timer value is, for example, 60000 msec (= 60 seconds), the value of the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is 4 or more, which means that the remaining fluctuation time of special figure 2 is 240 It is longer than the second (= 4 × 60 seconds) and longer than the longest fluctuation time of Toku-zu 1, and in that case, it is not necessary to execute step A315 and step A316, which will be described later. A312 is provided. Therefore, the numerical value "4" in step A312 is a numerical value for pre-determining whether the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 is longer than the longest fluctuation time of the special figure 1 by the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer. It's just one example.

  Next, when step A313 ends and when the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is "0" (step A311; Y), the process moves to step A314 and the special figure 1 to be started is started. When the fluctuation time of (for example, the fluctuation time set in step A306) is the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 that is currently changing (calculation result of step A313, or the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer is zero) It is determined whether or not it is shorter than the time period determined by the value of the special processing 2 game processing timer) (step A314).

  If the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is not shorter than the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 (step A314; N), a command for notifying that the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is longer is prepared (step A315). ), The effect command setting process (step A316) is performed.

  Next, if there is a high probability (step A308; Y), if there is a high probability final fluctuation (step A309; Y), if the special figure 2 is not changing (step A310; N), the special figure 2 game When the number of repetitions of the processing timer is, for example, "4" or more (step A312; Y), when the fluctuation time of the special figure 1 is shorter than the remaining fluctuation time of the special figure 2 (step A314; Y), and step A316. When step S317 is finished, the process moves to step A317 (FIG. 22).

  When the process proceeds to step A317, the high-probability variation number update process (step A317) is performed, "1" is set as the process number (step A318), and the special figure 1 game process number is an area for storing the special figure 1 game process number in the RWM. The processing number, that is, "1" is saved in the game processing number area (step A319), and the customer waiting demo flag area which is an area for setting the customer waiting demo flag in the RWM is cleared (step A320). After that, the signal regarding the start of special figure 1 fluctuation (the signal during special symbol 1 fluctuation is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A321), and the changing flag is saved in the special figure 1 fluctuation control flag area of the RWM ( Step A322), save the initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the flashing control timer (timer of the flashing cycle of the special figure 1 symbol display portion 53) in the special figure 1 flashing control timer area of the RWM (step A323), and save the special characteristic of RWM. 1 initial value (for example, "0" corresponding to a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area during fluctuation in FIG. 1 (step A324), and the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing is ended. In step A324, "0" is saved in the symbol number area during fluctuation of special figure 1 in order to start the variable display of special figure 1 from a blank symbol.

[Special figure 2 fluctuation start processing]
Next, details of the special figure 2 variation start process (step A275) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 normal process will be described with reference to FIGS. 23 and 24. FIG. 23 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating a flowchart of the Toku-zu 2 variation start process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 24 is a diagram (No. 2) showing the flowchart of the special figure 2 variation start process of the first embodiment.

  The special figure 2 variation start process is a process performed at the start of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 variation display game). In the special figure 2 variation start process, first, the special figure 2 information setting flag indicating the type of the special figure variation display game to be executed (here, special figure 2) is set (step A331), and the second special figure variation display game is executed. The big hit flag 2 for determining whether or not it is a big hit is subjected to big hit flag 2 setting processing (step A332) for setting deviation information and big hit information.

  Next, after performing the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A333) relating to the setting of the special figure 2 stop symbol (symbol information), the special figure 2 information which is a parameter for setting the variation pattern of the special figure 2 The special figure 2 information pattern setting process (step A334) is performed, and the special figure 2 variation pattern is a table in which information for referring to various information regarding the setting of the variation pattern of the second special figure variation display game is set. A setting information table is prepared (step A335). After that, a special figure 2 fluctuation pattern setting process (step A336) for setting a fluctuation pattern which is a fluctuation mode in the second special figure fluctuation display game is performed, and fluctuation start information setting for setting fluctuation start information of the special figure fluctuation display game. Processing (step A337) is performed to determine whether the probability state of the special figure variation display game is high probability (step A338).

  If it is not in the high probability (step A338; N), it is determined whether or not the high probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A339), and if it is not in the high probability final fluctuation (step A339; N), It is determined whether or not FIG. 1 is changing (the special figure 1 changing display game is being executed) (step A340). When the Toku-zu 1 is changing (step A340; Y), the remaining fluctuation time of the Toku-zu 1 is calculated (Step A343). The remaining variation time of the special figure 1 can be calculated from the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer (the value of the special figure 1 game processing timer area).

  Next, when step A343 ends, the process moves to step A344, and the fluctuation time of the special figure 2 to be started from now (for example, the fluctuation time set in step A336) of the special figure 1 currently changing. It is determined whether it is shorter than the remaining fluctuation time (calculation result of step A343) (step A344).

  Then, when the variation time of the special figure 2 is not shorter than the remaining variation time of the special figure 1 (step A344; N), a command for notifying that the variation time of the special figure 2 is longer is prepared (step A345). ), Effect command setting processing (step A346) is performed.

  Next, in the case of high probability (step A338; Y), in the case of high probability final fluctuation (step A339; Y), when the special figure 1 is not changing (step A340; N), the special figure 2 When the variation time is shorter than the remaining variation time of Toku-zu 1 (step A344; Y) and when step A346 is completed, the process proceeds to step A347 (FIG. 24).

  When the process proceeds to step A347, the high-probability variation number update process (step A347) is performed, "1" is set as the process number (step A348), and the special figure 2 game process number is an area for storing the special figure 2 game process number in the RWM. The processing number, that is, "1" is saved in the game processing number area (step A349), and the customer waiting demo flag area which is an area for setting the customer waiting demo flag in the RWM is cleared (step A350). After that, the signal regarding the start of special figure 2 fluctuation (the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal is turned on) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A351), and the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area of RWM ( Step A352), save the initial value (for example, 100 ms) of the blinking control timer (timer of the blinking period of the special figure 2 symbol display portion 54) in the special figure 2 blinking control timer area of the RWM (step A353), and specify the special feature of RWM. The initial value (for example, "0" corresponding to a blank symbol) is saved in the symbol number area in FIG. 2 during fluctuation (step A354), and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing is ended. In addition, in step A354, the reason that "0" is saved in the special symbol 2 changing symbol number area is to start the variable display of the special symbol 2 from the blank symbol.

[Variation start information setting process]
Next, details of the fluctuation start information setting processing (steps A307 and A337) in the above-described special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. FIG. 25 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the variation start information setting process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 26 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the variation start information setting process according to the first embodiment.

  In the fluctuation start information setting process, first, the information in the random number storage areas of the target fluctuation pattern random number 1, fluctuation pattern random number 2, and fluctuation pattern random number 3 is cleared. That is, it is determined whether or not the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A491), and when the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A491; Y), the fluctuation pattern random number 1 and the fluctuation pattern random number of special figure 1 are set. 2, and the information (for the reserved sphere 1) in the random number storage area (for the reserved sphere 1) of the variation pattern random number 3 is cleared (step A491a). When the information of the special figure 1 is not being set (step A491; N), the information of the random number storage areas of the fluctuation pattern random number 1, the fluctuation pattern random number 2 and the fluctuation pattern random number 3 of the special figure 2 is cleared (step S491). A491b).

  Next, the first half variation time value table is set (step A492), and the first half variation time value corresponding to the first half variation number is acquired (step A493). Further, the latter half fluctuation time value table is set (step A494), and the latter half fluctuation time value corresponding to the latter half fluctuation number is acquired (step A495).

  Then, the first half variation time value and the second half variation time value are added (step A496), and the added value is the target special figure game processing timer area (that is, the special figure 1 game processing timer area during the information setting of the special figure 1, During the setting of the information of the special figure 2, it is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area) (step A497).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A498), and if the information of special figure 1 is not being set (step A498; N), it is determined whether or not the long fluctuation of special figure 2 is started (step A498). A499), if the long fluctuation of special figure 2 is not started (step A499; N), the special figure 2 game processing timer repeat count area (the area in which the special figure 2 game process timer repeat count is stored in the RWM) 0 "is saved (step A500).

  On the other hand, when the long fluctuation of special figure 2 has started (step A499; Y), "9" is saved in the repeat count area of the special figure 2 game processing timer (step A501). Then, if the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A498; Y), if the processes of steps A500 and A501 are completed, the process proceeds to step A502.

  Note that the number of repetitions (the number of repetitions of the special figure 2 game processing timer) is set for the long fluctuation of the special figure 2 in order to change the time that is insufficient with the 2-byte special figure game processing timer. If, for example, 60000 ms is set in the special figure 2 game processing timer area in step A497 as the addition result of step A496 and "9" is saved as the number of repetitions in step A501, the timer interrupt processing (step A33 described above) is performed. The value of the special figure 2 game processing timer is decremented, and when the time is up, the number of repetitions of the special figure game processing timer is decremented by 1 in the step A36, and further 60000 ms is added to the special figure 2 game processing timer area in the step A37. Set. Therefore, in this case, as a result, the total fluctuation time of Toku-zu 2 is 60000 ms × 10 and a fluctuation time of 10 minutes in this embodiment. Actually, since it is a timer interrupt of 4 ms, it is possible to set up to about 262 seconds with 2 bytes, but for ease of understanding, the case where it can be expressed by multiplication of 60 seconds is described as an example.

  Next, when the process proceeds to step A502, the data (MODE) of the variation command corresponding to the first half variation number is prepared (step A502) and the data (ACTION) of the variation command corresponding to the second variation number is prepared (step A503). ), Effect command setting processing is performed (step A504).

  Although detailed description is omitted, in the effect command setting process, prepared command data (MODE and ACTION) is written in the effect serial transmission buffer unless the effect serial transmission buffer is full. As a result, an effect command including the prepared command data is transmitted from the game control apparatus 100 to the effect control apparatus 300 by serial communication using the serial communication function of the CPU 111A in the game control apparatus 100. The same applies when the effect command setting process is executed by being called in another step. Further, in the case of this flowchart, the command is transmitted in a 2-byte structure such as “MODE” and “ACTION” like the effect command, but it may be configured in a byte structure of more than that. In those cases, a flow chart corresponding to a multi-byte configuration may be used.

  Next, when step A504 is completed, it is determined whether or not the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A505). If the information of special figure 1 is being set (step A505; Y), the number of special figure 1 holdings is determined. Is updated by "-1" (step A506), the address of the random number storage area of Toku-zu 1 is set, the random number storage area of the address is shifted (step A507), and the information of the empty area after the shift is cleared. (Step A508), the fluctuation start information setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when the information of special figure 1 is not being set (step A505; N), the number of reserved special figure 2 is updated by "-1" (step A506a), and the address of the random number storage area of special figure 2 is set. Then, the random number storage area of the address is shifted (step A507a), the information of the vacant area after the shift is cleared (step A508a), and the fluctuation start information setting process is ended.

  By the above processing, the information regarding the start of the special figure variation display game is set. That is, the game control device 100 serves as a determination unit that determines various random number values stored in the starting storage unit (RAM111C). Further, the game control device 100 constitutes a variation pattern determination means capable of determining the variation pattern of the identification information to be executed in the variable display game, based on the determination information stored in the starting memory.

  Then, the information on the start of the special figure variation display game is transmitted to the effect control device 300 by the above-described effect command setting process, and the effect control device 300 receives the information on the start of the special figure variation display game, The detailed effect contents in the decorative special figure variation display game are set according to the determined variation pattern, and the decorative special figure variation display game is executed. The information about the start of the special figure variation display game includes a decoration special figure hold number command including information about the number of starting memories (holding number), a decoration special figure command including information about a stop pattern, and variation of the special figure variation display game. A variation command including information about a pattern (which may be referred to as a variation pattern command, etc.) and the like can be cited. For example, each effect command is transmitted to the effect control device 300 in a predetermined order as shown in the flowchart of the present embodiment. .

[High probability change count update process]
Next, details of the high-probability fluctuation number update processing (steps A317 and A347) in the special figure 1 fluctuation start processing and the special figure 2 fluctuation start processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the high-probability variation number update processing of the first embodiment.

  In the high-probability-variation-number-of-times updating process, first, it is determined whether or not the probability state of the special figure variation display game is in the high probability (step A551), and if it is not in the special figure high probability (step A551; N). Then, the high-probability fluctuation number updating process is terminated.

  When one of the types of the special figure variation display games of special figure 1 and special figure 2 is the big hit game state, the hit probability of the other variation display game is controlled to be a low probability, but one is small. In the case of a hit, the other may have a high probability.

  If the probability is high (step A551; Y), the number of times of high probability variation that manages the number of executions of the special figure variation display game that is in the high probability state is updated to "-1" (step A552), and the high probability variation is calculated. It is determined whether the number of times is "0" (step A553).

  When the number of times of high probability variation is not “0” (step A553; N), the updating process of number of high probability variations is ended. If the number of high-probability fluctuations is "0" (step A553; Y), the signal regarding the high-probability end is saved in the external information output data area (step A555). Note that the high probability end signal is a signal that turns off two big hit signals.

  Then, a signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving (high probability & no time saving or high probability & time saving) is saved in the test signal output data area (step A556). In addition, the signal regarding the end of high probability & time saving, the signal that turns off the special symbol 1 high probability state signal, the signal that turns off the special symbol 2 high probability state signal, and the special symbol 1 fluctuation time shortening state signal off A signal to turn on, a signal to turn off the special symbol 2 variation time reduction state signal, and a signal to turn off the normal symbol 1 high probability state signal. In addition, even in the special figure high probability, since the general figure only changes the probability state, the normal symbol 1 variation time reduction state signal and the normal electric auditors product 1 open extension state signal are always turned off.

  Then, the number in the low probability is saved in the game state display number area (step A557), the special figure low probability & no time saving flag is saved in the special figure game mode flag area (step A559), and the symbol to start fluctuating (special The high probability final variation flag corresponding to FIG. 1 or special figure 2) is set (step A560), and the high probability variation number updating process is terminated.

  The high-probability final variation flag includes information that can determine the type of the special figure variation display game (special figure 1 or special figure 2) that is a high-probability final variation. In addition, since the internal probability becomes low at the beginning of the fluctuation in the high-probability final fluctuation, the information to show that the fluctuation started in the high probability even in the low probability is now It is a probability final fluctuation flag. As described above, in the case of the present embodiment, in the high-probability final change, the probability state of the target special figure (the setting state in the game control device 100) is returned to the low probability at the start of the change. Thereby, when the game ball wins the starting opening during the special figure fluctuation which is the final time in the high probability state, it is possible to prevent a problem that the hit determination for the starting winning is determined with high probability.

[Special figure 1 processing during fluctuation]
Next, the details of the special figure 1 changing process (step A9) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 and 29. FIG. 28 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the changing process of Toku-zu 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 29 is a diagram (No. 2) showing the flowchart of the processing during fluctuation of Toku-zu 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 changing process, first, the number of times the symbol determination number of times is output is updated by "+1" (step A571), and a command (decorative special figure 1 including information on a stop symbol for special figure 1) from the decorative special figure 1 command area. Command) is loaded and prepared (step A572), and effect command setting processing (step A573) is performed.

  Next, a decoration special figure 1 stop command (design stop command for special figure 1) is prepared (step A574), effect command setting processing (step A575) is performed, and a high probability final variation flag is set according to the state of the high probability final variation flag. It is determined whether there is a change (step A576). Then, if it is not the high probability final variation (step A576; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern saved in the stop symbol pattern area in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process is changed to this special symbol 1 variable display game. Is set as the stop display time (step A577), and when it is a high probability final fluctuation (step A576; Y), the display time at the time of high probability final fluctuation is set as the stop display time of the special figure 1 fluctuation display game this time. The setting is made (step A578), and the process proceeds to step A579. Here, the stop display time set in steps A577 and A578 is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area in a step (not shown) provided immediately before step A579, for example.

  To give an example of the display time of the special figure 1, in the case of the first embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a falling symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time, and the stop symbol pattern is a jackpot symbol pattern. In some cases, 2000 ms is set as the display time, and when the stop symbol pattern is the small hit pattern, 136 ms is set as the display time. The display time of the high-probability final fluctuation is set to 7,000 ms.

  Next, when the process proceeds to step A579 (FIG. 29), it is determined whether or not the current (currently running) special figure 1 variable display game is out based on the information determined and set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process. (Step A579), if it is out (Step A579; Y), the process proceeds to Step A594, and if it is not out (Step A579; N), the special map 2 is also currently changing (the special figure 2 variable display game is being executed). It is determined whether there is any (step A580).

  It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 2 is changing is determined based on either the information of the special figure 2 game processing number area, the information of the special figure status area, or the information of the special figure 2 fluctuation control flag area. You can That is, the configuration may be such that it is determined that "1" is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area, or that it is changing if "special figure 2 changing" is set in the special figure status area. The configuration may be used, the configuration may be determined to be changing if the changing flag is saved in the special figure 2 change control flag area, or the combination may be used to make the determination.

  If the special figure 2 is also changing (step A580; Y), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 displaying process is being executed (step A581), and the special figure 2 displaying process is not being executed. In the case (step A581; N), the number of times the symbol determination frequency is output is updated by "+1" (step A582).

  Next, when the step A582 is finished and the special figure 2 displaying process is being executed (step A581; Y), the display time of the current special figure 1 (the time set in step A577 etc.) is set. For example, the result of adding 4 ms is set as the display time of the special figure 2 (step A583), and the display time of the special figure 2 is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area (step A584). By the processing of steps A583 and A584, when the special figure 2 has already started the stop display, the display time of the special figure 2 is reset. By this resetting, the display time of Toku-zu 2 is basically extended, but it may be shortened in some cases.

  After that, a command (decorative special figure 2 command including information on a stop pattern for special figure 2) is loaded from the decorative special figure 2 command area and prepared (step A585), and effect command setting processing (step A586) is performed. Next, a decoration special figure 2 stop command (design stop command for special figure 2) is prepared (step A587), effect command setting processing (step A588) is performed, and special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 2 (step A589).

  According to the processing of steps A579 to A589 described above, when the special figure 1 variable display game of this time in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is a win (big hit or small hit), the special figure being changed at the same time The variable display of 2 will be forcibly ended.

  Next, when step A589 is completed and when the special figure 2 is not changing (step A580; N), the command is loaded from the decorative special figure 1 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step A590). Then, it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game this time is a small hit (step A591).

  If it is a big hit but not a small hit (step A591; N), in order to control the big hit game after the end of the change in the special figure 1, the information from the special figure 1 round number upper limit value information area (the special figure 1 round number) Special figure 1 Round number upper limit value information that determines the upper limit value) is loaded and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A592), and information is loaded from the special figure 1 special winning opening information area and the special winning opening is opened. Save in the information area (step A593).

  Next, if the special figure 1 variable display game this time is out (step A579; Y), if the special figure 1 variable display game this time is a small hit (step A591; Y), step A593 is ended. In that case, the process proceeds to step A594. When the process moves to step A594, the information (stop symbol number) is loaded from the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area and saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step A594), and the special figure 1 display processing transition setting process 1 (step (A595) is performed, and the special figure 1 changing process is ended. In the special figure 1 stop symbol save area, a predetermined stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process.

  In this way, the game control device 100 constitutes stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. Further, when the variation display game based on the first start memory has a special result (hit), the game control device 100 serves as means for ending the variation display game based on the second start memory that is being executed at the same time.

[Special figure 2 processing during fluctuation]
Next, details of the special figure 2 changing process (step A49) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process will be described with reference to FIGS. 30 and 31. FIG. 30 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the processing during fluctuation of special figure 2 of the first embodiment. FIG. 31 is a diagram (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the special figure 2 changing process according to the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 changing process, first, the number of times the symbol determination number of times is output is updated by “+1” (step A601), and a command (decorative special figure 2 including information on a stop symbol for special figure 2) from the decorative special figure 2 command area. Command) is loaded and prepared (step A602), and effect command setting processing (step A603) is performed.

  Next, a decoration special figure 2 stop command (design stop command for special figure 2) is prepared (step A604), effect command setting processing (step A605) is performed, and a high probability final variation flag is set according to the state of the high probability final variation flag. It is determined whether there is a change (step A606). If it is not a high-probability final change (step A606; N), the display time corresponding to the stop symbol pattern saved in the stop symbol pattern area in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process is changed to this special symbol 2 variable display game. Is set as the stop display time (step A607), and when it is a high probability final fluctuation (step A606; Y), the display time at the time of high probability final fluctuation is set as the stop display time of the special figure 2 fluctuation display game this time. The setting is made (step A608), and the process proceeds to step A609. Here, the stop display time set in steps A607 and A608 is saved in the special FIG. 2 game processing timer area in a step (not shown) provided immediately before step A609, for example.

  To give an example of the display time of the special figure 2, in the case of the first embodiment, when the stop symbol pattern is a falling symbol pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time, and the stop symbol pattern is the big hit symbol pattern. Even in some cases, 600 ms is set as the display time, and even when the stop symbol pattern is the small hit pattern, 600 ms is set as the display time. The display time of the high-probability final fluctuation is set to 7,000 ms. In the case of the first embodiment, the same design time is set for the stop design pattern, the big hit design pattern, the big hit design pattern, and the small hit design pattern, but different display times may be set.

  Next, when the process proceeds to step A609 (FIG. 31), it is determined whether or not the current (currently running) special figure 2 variable display game is out based on the information determined and set in the jackpot flag 2 setting process. (Step A609), if it is out (Step A609; Y), the process proceeds to Step A624. If it is not out (Step A609; N), the Toku-zu 1 is also currently changing (Toku-zu 2 variable display game is being executed). It is determined whether there is any (step A610).

  It should be noted that whether or not the special figure 1 is changing is determined based on either the information of the special figure 1 game processing number area, the information of the special figure status area, or the information of the special figure 1 variation control flag area. You can That is, if "1" is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area, it may be determined to be changing, or if special figure 1 changing is set in the special figure status area, it is determined to be changing. The configuration may be used, the configuration may be determined to be changing if the changing flag is saved in the Toku-zu 1 change control flag area, or the combination may be used to make a determination.

  If the special figure 1 is also changing (step A610; Y), it is determined whether the special figure 1 displaying process is being executed (step A611), and the special figure 1 displaying process is not being executed. In the case (step A611; N), the number of times the symbol determination frequency is output is updated by "+1" (step A612).

  Next, when step A612 is finished and when the special figure 1 displaying process is being executed (step A611; Y), the display time of this special figure 2 (time set in step A607 etc.) is set. For example, the result of adding 4 ms is set as the display time of the special figure 1 (step A613), and the display time of the special figure 1 is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area (step A614). By the processing of steps A613 and A614, when the special figure 1 has already started the stop display, the display time of the special figure 1 is reset. By this resetting, the display time of Toku-zu 1 is basically extended, but it may be shortened in some cases.

  After that, a command (decorative special figure 1 command including stop pattern information for special figure 1) is loaded from the decorative special figure 1 command area and prepared (step A615), and effect command setting processing (step A616) is performed. Next, a decoration special figure 1 stop command (design stop command for special figure 1) is prepared (step A617), effect command setting processing (step A618) is performed, and special figure 1 display processing transition setting processing 2 (step A619) is performed.

  According to the processing of steps A609 to A619 described above, when the special figure 2 variable display game of this time in which the decorative pattern is stopped and displayed is a win (big hit or small hit), the special figure being changed at the same time The variable display of 1 is forcibly ended.

  Next, when step A619 is completed and when the special figure 1 is not changing (step A610; N), a command is loaded from the decorative special figure 2 command area and saved in the hit symbol command area (step A620). It is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game this time is a small hit (step A621).

  If it is a big hit but not a small hit (step A621; N), in order to control the big hit game after the end of the change in the special figure 2 information from the special figure 2 round number upper limit information area (special figure 2 round number Special figure 2 Round number upper limit value information that determines the upper limit value) is loaded and saved in the round number upper limit value information area (step A622), information is loaded from the special figure 2 special winning opening opening information area, and big winning opening is opened. The data is saved in the information area (step A623).

  Next, if the special figure 2 variable display game this time is out (step A609; Y), if the special figure 2 variable display game this time is small hit (step A621; Y), step A623 is ended. In that case, the process proceeds to step A624. When the process moves to step A624, the information (stop symbol number) is loaded from the special figure 2 stop symbol save area and saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step A624), and the special figure 2 display processing transition setting process 1 (step A625) is performed, and the special figure 2 changing process is ended. In the special figure 2 stop symbol save area, a predetermined stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process.

  In this way, the game control device 100 constitutes stop time setting means for setting the stop time for displaying the stop result mode of the variable display game. Further, when the variation display game based on the second start memory has a special result (hit), the game control device 100 serves as means for ending the variation display game based on the first start memory that is being executed at the same time.

[Special figure 1 display processing transition setting processing 1]
Next, details of the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 1 (step A595) in the special figure 1 changing process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 32 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 1 display processing shift setting processing 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 displaying process shift setting process 1, first, "2" which is the process number related to the special figure 1 displaying process is set as a process number (step A631), and the process is set in the special figure 1 game process number area. The number, that is, "2" is saved (step A632).

  Next, the signal relating to the end of fluctuation of Toku-zu 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step A633). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special symbol 1 fluctuation is a signal for turning off the special symbol 1 fluctuation signal.

  After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game in the special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a stop flag related to a fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area ( (Step A634), and the process transition setting process 1 for displaying special figure 1 is ended.

[Special figure 2 display transition processing processing 1]
Next, details of the special figure 2 displaying process transition setting process 1 (step A625) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 33 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 1 of the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 displaying process shift setting process 1, first, "2", which is the process number related to the special figure 2 displaying process, is set as a process number (step A641), and the process is set in the special figure 2 game process number area. The number, that is, "2" is saved (step A642).

  Next, the signal relating to the end of fluctuation of Toku-zu 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step A643). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special figure 2 fluctuation is a signal for turning off the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal.

  After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 2 variable display game in the special figure 2 symbol display section 54, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area ( (Step A644), and the special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 1 is terminated.

[Special figure 1 process during display transition setting process 2]
Next, details of the special figure 1 displaying process transition setting process 2 (step A619) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 1 display processing shift setting processing 2 of the first embodiment. In addition, this special figure 1 during-display process shift setting process 2 is forced to end the special figure 1 variable display game that was changing at the same time when the special figure 2 variable display game that started to change is a hit. This is a process for causing it. That is, it is a process for setting information when the other symbol is hit, and the symbol is forcibly stopped.

  In the special figure 1 displaying process shift setting process 2, first, "2" which is the process number related to the special figure 1 displaying process is set as a process number (step A651), and the process is set in the special figure 1 game process number area. The number, that is, "2" is saved (step A652).

  Next, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of Toku-zu 1 is saved in the test signal output data area (step A653). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special symbol 1 fluctuation is a signal for turning off the special symbol 1 fluctuation signal.

  After that, as information for controlling the special figure 1 variable display game in the special figure 1 symbol display section 53, a stop flag related to a fluctuation stop in the special figure 1 symbol display section 53 is saved in the special figure 1 variation control flag area ( (Step A654), the disengaged stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (the area for storing the stop symbol pattern in RWM) (step A655). In addition, in the special symbol 1 variable display game being executed, this stop symbol pattern area is usually already a predetermined stop symbol pattern in the special symbol 1 stop symbol setting process (depending on the extracted random number, it may be a hit symbol pattern. There is also a case), but here, even if the saved stop symbol pattern is a hit, it is forcibly rewritten to the stop symbol pattern. In subsequent steps A656 to 661 of this routine, similarly, even if there is data once set in the regular step, the data is cleared or reset for forced termination in the miss.

  Next, the special figure 1 round number upper limit value information area (the area for storing the special figure 1 round number upper limit value information in RWM) is cleared (step A656), and the special figure 1 special winning opening opening information area (special figure in RWM The area for storing the 1 big winning opening information) is cleared (step A657), and the deviation information is saved for the 1 area for the small hit flag (step A658). The shift information is saved in the big hit flag 1 area (step A659). Here, the small hit flag 1 area and the big hit flag 1 area are the small hit flag area and the big hit flag area for the special figure 1, and the information on whether the special figure 1 variable display game is the small hit or not. This is an area of the RWM that stores each of these pieces of information. Normally, information is set in the jackpot flag 1 setting process, and that information is reset here.

  Next, the special figure 1 stop symbol evacuation area is cleared (step A660), the deviation stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 1 stop symbol area (step A661), and the special figure 1 display processing transition setting process 2 is ended. .

[Special figure 2 display processing transition setting processing 2]
Next, details of the special figure 2 displaying process transition setting process 2 (step A589) in the special figure 1 changing process described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a view showing a flowchart of the special figure 2 displaying process shift setting process 2 of the first embodiment. In addition, the special figure 2 during-display process shift setting process 2 is forced to end the special figure 2 variable display game which is changing at the same time when the special figure 1 variable display game which started the change is a hit. This is a process for causing it. That is, it is a process for setting information when the other symbol is hit, and the symbol is forcibly stopped.

  In the special figure 2 displaying process shift setting process 2, first, the process number “2” related to the special figure 2 displaying process is set as a process number (step A671), and the process is set in the special figure 2 game process number area. The number, that is, "2" is saved (step A672).

  Next, the signal related to the end of fluctuation of Toku-zu 2 is saved in the test signal output data area (step A673). In addition, the signal related to the end of the special figure 2 fluctuation is a signal for turning off the special symbol 2 fluctuation signal.

  After that, as the information for controlling the special figure 2 variable display game in the special figure 2 symbol display section 54, the stop flag related to the fluctuation stop in the special figure 2 symbol display section 54 is saved in the special figure 2 variation control flag area ( (Step A674), the disengaged stop symbol pattern is saved in the stop symbol pattern area (the area for storing the stop symbol pattern in RWM) (step A675). In addition, in the special symbol 2 variable display game being executed, this stop symbol pattern area is usually already a predetermined stop symbol pattern in the special symbol 2 stop symbol setting process (depending on the extracted random number, it may be a hit symbol pattern. There is also a case), but here, even if the saved stop symbol pattern is a hit, it is forcibly rewritten to the stop symbol pattern. In subsequent steps A676 to 681 of this routine, similarly, even if there is data once set in the normal step, the data is cleared or reset for forced termination due to the deviation.

  Next, the special figure 2 round number upper limit value information area (the area for storing special figure 2 round number upper limit value information in RWM) is cleared (step A676), and the special figure 2 special winning opening information area (special figure in RWM The area for storing the two major winning opening information is cleared (step A677), and the deviation information is saved in the small hit flag 2 area (step A678). The shift information is saved in the big hit flag 2 area (step A679). Here, the small hit flag 2 area and the big hit flag 2 area are the small hit flag area and the big hit flag area for the special figure 2, and the information on whether the special figure 2 variable display game is the small hit or not. This is an area of the RWM that stores each of these pieces of information, and information is normally set in the big hit flag 2 setting processing, and that information is reset here.

  Next, the special figure 2 stop symbol evacuation area is cleared (step A680), the deviation stop symbol number is saved in the special figure 2 stop symbol area (step A681), and the special figure 2 display processing transition setting process 2 is ended. .

[Processing during display of special figure 1]
Next, details of the special figure 1 displaying process (step A10) in the above-mentioned special figure 1 game process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 36 is a diagram (No. 1) showing the flowchart of the processing during display of Toku-zu 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 37 is a view (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the processing during display of Toku-zu 1 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 38 is a diagram (No. 3) showing the flowchart of the processing during display of Toku-zu 1 according to the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 1 displaying process, first, the small hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A701), and the information of the small hit flag 1 area of the RWM is displayed. Clear (step A702).

  Next, the big hit flag 1 set in the big hit flag 1 setting process in the special figure 1 variation start process is loaded (step A703), and the information in the big hit flag 1 area of the RWM is cleared (step A704). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 1 is a big hit (step A705), and if it is determined that it is a big hit (step A705; Y), the big hit of the first special figure variation display game (special figure 1 The signal related to the start of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A706), the special figure 2 abnormal variation cancellation command is prepared (step A707), and the effect command setting process (step A708) is performed to determine the number of rounds. The upper limit value table is set (step A709). In addition, the signal regarding the start of the special figure 1 big hit, the signal to turn on the condition device operating signal, the signal to turn on the accessory continuous operation device operating signal, and the signal to turn on the special symbol 1 per signal Including.

  Next, after setting the round number upper limit value table (step A709), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information (in the case of the first embodiment, for example, “16” or “4”, other, for example, “8” or “2” may be present) is acquired and saved in the round number upper limit value area of the RWM (step A710). Next, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A711).

  Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit symbol command area of the RWM, prepared (step A712), and effect command setting processing (step A713) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A714), and effect command setting process (step A715) is performed. .

  Next, the special winning opening opening information and the signal corresponding to the state of the probability of being a winning result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A716). In the case of the first embodiment, in step A716, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON for jackpots other than the 2R hit chance, ON for the 2R hit jackpot in the high probability, and OFF for 2R hit jackpot in the low probability. Further, the three big hit signals are turned on for big hits other than the 2R hit probability, turned off for the 2R hit big hit in the high probability, and turned on for the 2R hit big hit in the low probability.

  After that, a jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 ms, 4700 ms, 7700 ms, or 300 ms) corresponding to the jackpot opening information is set (step A717), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 1 game processing timer area ( (Step A718), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit to open the upper special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (step A719).

  If it is a big hit for opening the special winning opening (step A719; Y), the information in the number area for fraudulent winning of special winning opening is cleared (step A720), and the fraud monitoring period flag is set in the upper special winning portion fraud monitoring period flag area. Is saved (step A721), and the process proceeds to step A724.

  On the other hand, when it is not the big hit of the upper special winning opening opening (step A719; N), the information of the lower special winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (step A722), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegally monitored. The out-of-period flag is saved (step A723), and the process proceeds to step A724.

  When the process proceeds to step A724, 3 is set as the process number (step A724), the process number, that is, "3" is saved in the special figure 1 game process number area (step A725), and the fanfare / interval interval process transition setting process (step (A726) is performed, and the process of displaying the special figure 1 is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step A705, when the big hit flag 1 is not a big hit (step A705; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 1 is a small hit (step A727), and the small hit flag 1 is small. When it is determined to be a hit (step A727; Y), it is determined whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A728).

  When it is determined in step A728 that the high-probability final variation is in progress (step A728; Y), the probability of a hit result in the general figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game is set to the normal probability state ( A probability information command related to information to be a low probability state is prepared (step A729), and effect command setting processing (step A730) is performed. Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A731), and the right-handing instruction notification flag is cleared (step A731). A732). Note that step A732 assumes a mode in which the right-handing instruction notification is made in the high-probability state, and is configured to clear the right-handing instruction notification flag because the high-probability state has been determined to have been determined as a high-probability final change. It is illustrated. However, when the present embodiment is a mode in which the right-handing instruction is not issued in the high-probability state, the step A732 is deleted (or the left-handing instruction is informed in the high-probability state and the left-handing instruction is issued in step A732). There may be a mode in which the flag is cleared).

  Next, when step A732 is completed and when the high-probability final fluctuation is not in progress (step A728; N), commands are loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step A733), and effect command setting processing (step A733). A734). Subsequently, a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 1 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A735), and the effect command setting process (step A736) Then, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is a predetermined state to be left-handed (for example, a state that is not in the normal electric power support state, a big hit or a special mode) (step A737).

  If it is determined in step A737 that the player is in the left-handed predetermined state (step A737; Y), the signal relating to the left-handing instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A738). The signal regarding the left-handed instruction is, for example, a signal that turns off the firing position designation signal 1. Next, in order to turn off the right-handed display LED, the left-handed state number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A739), and the process proceeds to step A742.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the predetermined state is left-handed (step A737; N), the signal related to right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A740). The signal relating to the right-handing instruction is, for example, a signal for turning on the firing position designation signal 1. Next, in order to turn on the right-handed display LED, the number in the right-handed state is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A741), and the process proceeds to step A742.

  When the process proceeds to step A742, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit that opens the upper special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (step A742). If it is a small hit for opening the upper special winning opening (step A742; Y), the information of the upper special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A743), and the fraud monitoring period is set in the upper special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag is saved (step A744), and the process proceeds to step A747.

  On the other hand, when it is not the small hit of opening the upper special winning opening (step A742; N), the information of the lower special winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (step A745), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegal. The flag outside the monitoring period is saved (step A746), and the process proceeds to step A747.

  When the process shifts to step A747, the special figure 1 small hit fanfare processing transition setting process (step A747) is performed, and the special figure 1 displaying process ends. In addition, in the special figure 1 small hit fanfare middle processing shift setting processing, the processing of saving "7" as the processing number in the special figure 1 game processing number area, the small hit fanfare time (eg 4 msec in the special figure 1 game processing timer area) ) Is saved.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A727 that the small hit flag 1 is not the small hit (step A727; N), it is determined whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is being made (step A748).
Then, when it is determined in step A748 that the high-probability final variation is in progress (step A748; Y), the probability of a hit result in the general figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game is set to the normal probability state ( A probability information command related to information to be a low probability state is prepared (step A749), and effect command setting processing (step A750) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery, which saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A751), and the right-handed instruction notification flag is cleared (step A751). A752), it is determined whether or not the special figure 2 variable display game is in a hit (during a big hit or a small hit) (step A753). Note that step A752 is just an example that assumes a mode in which a right-handing instruction is issued in a high probability state, as in step A732 described above.

  Next, when it is determined that the special figure 2 variable display game is not hitting (step A753; N), the signal related to the left-handed instruction (the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area ( (Step A754), in order to turn off the indicator LED for right hitting, the number for left hitting is saved in the game status display number 2 area (step A755). In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 2 variable display game is in a hit (during a big hit or a small hit), the upper special winning opening (special variable winning device 38) which is opened at that time is aimed at the right. Since the hitting state is set, when Toku-zu 2 is hitting (step A753; Y), steps A754 and A755 are passed and the process proceeds to step A756. Also, when step A755 ends, the process moves to step A756.

  When the process moves to step A756, the information indicating that the special figure 1 is changing (the special figure 1 changing display game is being executed) in the special figure status area of the RWM is cleared (information subtraction) (step A756), and the special figure 1 game is executed. The process number related to the special process 1 special process, that is, "0" is saved in the process number area (step A757), and the process during the special process 1 display is terminated. When step A756 is executed, the special figure status is in a state where only the special figure 2 is changing or neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing.

[Processing during display of special figure 2]
Next, details of the special figure 2 displaying process (step A50) in the above-mentioned special figure 2 game process will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 39 is a diagram (No. 1) showing the flowchart of the processing during display of the special figure 2 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 40 is a view (No. 2) showing a flowchart of the processing during display of the special figure 2 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 41 is a diagram (No. 3) showing the flowchart of the processing during display of the special figure 2 according to the first embodiment.

  In the special figure 2 displaying process, first, the small hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A761), and the information of the small hit flag 2 area of the RWM is displayed. Clear (step A762).

  Next, the big hit flag 2 set in the big hit flag 2 setting process in the special figure 2 variation start process is loaded (step A763), and the information in the big hit flag 2 area of the RWM is cleared (step A764). Then, it is determined whether or not the loaded big hit flag 2 is a big hit (step A765), and if it is judged as a big hit (step A765; Y), a big hit of the second special figure variation display game (special figure 2 The signal regarding the start of the big hit is saved in the test signal output data area of the RWM (step A766), the special figure 2 abnormal variation cancellation command is prepared (step A767), and the effect command setting process (step A768) is performed to determine the number of rounds. The upper limit value table is set (step A769). In addition, the signal regarding the start of the special figure 2 big hit, the signal which turns on the condition device operating signal, the signal which turns on the accessory continuous operation device operating signal, and the signal which turns on the special symbol 2 hit signal Including.

  Next, after setting the round number upper limit value table (step A769), the round number upper limit value corresponding to the round number upper limit value information (in the case of the first embodiment, for example, “16” or “4”, other, for example, “8” and “2” may be present) are acquired and saved in the RWM round number upper limit value area (step A770). Subsequently, the round LED pointer corresponding to the round number upper limit value information is acquired and saved in the round LED pointer area of the RWM (step A771).

  Next, a decorative special figure command corresponding to the stop symbol pattern is loaded from the hit special figure command area of the RWM, prepared (step A772), and effect command setting processing (step A773) is performed. Subsequently, a fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process is prepared (step A774), and effect command setting process (step A775) is performed. .

  Next, the special winning opening opening information and a signal corresponding to the state of the probability of a winning result in the normal figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game are saved in the external information output data area of the RWM (step A776). In the case of the first embodiment, in step A776, two jackpot signals and three jackpot signals are saved as the signals corresponding to the special winning opening opening information and the probability state. Each ON / OFF is determined by the special winning opening opening information and the state of probability. For example, the jackpot 2 signal is ON for jackpots other than the 2R hit chance, ON for the 2R hit jackpot in the high probability, and OFF for 2R hit jackpot in the low probability. Further, the three big hit signals are turned on for big hits other than the 2R hit probability, turned off for the 2R hit big hit in the high probability, and turned on for the 2R hit big hit in the low probability.

  After that, a jackpot fanfare time (for example, 5000 ms, 4700 ms, 7700 ms, or 300 ms) corresponding to the jackpot opening information is set (step A777), and the set jackpot fanfare time is saved in the special figure 2 game processing timer area ( (Step A778), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit that opens the special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (Step A779).

  If it is a big hit to open the special winning opening (step A779; Y), the information of the number of illegal winnings for upper special winning portion area is cleared (step A780), and the fraud monitoring period flag is set in the upper special winning portion fraud monitoring period flag area. Is saved (step A781), and the process proceeds to step A784.

  On the other hand, when it is not a big hit for opening the upper special winning opening (step A779; N), the information in the lower special winning opening illegal prize number area is cleared (step A782), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegally monitored. The out-of-period flag is saved (step A783), and the process proceeds to step A784.

  When the process proceeds to step A784, 3 is set as the process number (step A784), the process number, that is, "3" is saved in the special figure 2 game process number area (step A785), and the fanfare / interval interval process transition setting process (step A784). A786) is performed, and the processing during the display of special figure 2 is terminated.

  On the other hand, in step A765, when the big hit flag 2 is not a big hit (step A765; N), it is determined whether the loaded small hit flag 2 is a small hit (step A787), and the small hit flag 2 is small. If it is determined to be a hit (step A787; Y), it is determined whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A788).

  If it is determined in step A788 that the high-probability final variation is in progress (step A788; Y), the probability of a hit result in the general figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game is set to the normal probability state ( A probability information command related to information to be a low probability state is prepared (step A789), and effect command setting processing (step A790) is performed. Subsequently, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power recovery (step A791), and the right-handing instruction notification flag is cleared (step A791). A792). Note that step A792 assumes a mode in which the right-handing instruction notification is made in the high-probability state, and the high-probability state is determined to be a high-probability final change, so the right-handing instruction notification flag is cleared. It is illustrated. However, when the present embodiment is a mode in which the right-handing instruction is not issued in the high-probability state, the step A792 is deleted (or the left-handing instruction is informed in the high-probability state and the left-handing instruction is issued in step A792). There may be a mode in which the flag is cleared).

  Next, when step A792 is completed and when the high-probability final fluctuation is not in progress (step A788; N), commands are loaded from the hit symbol command area and prepared (step A793), and effect command setting processing (step A794). Subsequently, prepare a small hit fanfare command corresponding to the symbol information (stop symbol number or stop symbol pattern) set in the special figure 2 stop symbol setting process (step A795), and effect command setting process (step A796). Then, it is determined whether or not the game state is a predetermined state that should be left-handed (for example, the normal power support state, the big hit, and the special mode) (step A797).

  If it is determined in step A797 that the player is in the left-handed predetermined state (step A797; Y), the signal related to the left-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A798). The signal regarding the left-handed instruction is, for example, a signal that turns off the firing position designation signal 1. Next, in order to turn off the right-handed display LED, the left-handed state number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A799), and the process proceeds to step A802.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the predetermined state for left-handed stroke is reached (step A797; N), the signal relating to right-handed instruction is saved in the test signal output data area (step A800). The signal relating to the right-handing instruction is, for example, a signal for turning on the firing position designation signal 1. Next, to turn on the right-handed display LED, the right-handed state number is saved in the game state display number 2 area (step A801), and the process proceeds to step A802.

  When the process moves to step A802, it is determined whether or not it is a small hit that opens the upper special winning opening (special variation winning device 38) (step A802). If it is a small hit for opening the upper special winning opening (step A802; Y), the information of the upper special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A803), and the fraud monitoring period is set in the upper special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area. The flag is saved (step A804), and the process proceeds to step A807.

  On the other hand, when it is not a small hit for opening the upper special winning opening (step A802; N), the information in the lower special winning opening fraudulent winning number area is cleared (step A805), and the lower special winning opening fraud monitoring period flag area is illegal. The flag outside the monitoring period is saved (step A806), and the process proceeds to step A807.

  When the process proceeds to step A807, the special figure 2 small hitting fanfare processing transition setting process (step A807) is performed, and the special figure 2 displaying process ends. Note that in the special figure 2 small hit small fanfare processing transition setting processing, processing for saving "7" as the processing number in the special figure 2 game processing number area, small hit fanfare time (eg 4 msec in the special figure 2 game processing timer area) ) Is saved.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step A787 that the small hit flag 2 is not the small hit (step A787; N), it is determined whether or not the high-probability final fluctuation is in progress (step A808).
If it is determined in step A808 that the high-probability final variation is in progress (step A808; Y), the probability of a hit result in the general figure variation display game and the special figure variation display game is set to the normal probability state ( A probability information command related to information to be a low probability state is prepared (step A809), and effect command setting processing (step A810) is performed. Next, the probability information command (low probability) is saved in the transmission command area at power failure recovery that saves the command output to the effect control device 300 at the time of power failure recovery (step A811), and the right-handing instruction notification flag is cleared (step A811). A812), and it is determined whether or not the special figure 1 variable display game is a big hit (step A813). It should be noted that step A812 is merely an example of a mode in which the right-handing instruction is informed in the high probability state, as in step A792 described above.

  Next, when it is determined that the special figure 1 variable display game is not a big hit (step A813; N), a signal related to left-handed instruction (the firing position designation signal 1 is turned off) is saved in the test signal output data area ( (Step A814), to turn off the indicator LED for right hitting, the number for left hitting is saved in the game status display number 2 area (step A815). In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable display game is in the midst of a big hit, a right-handed state is aimed at the upper special winning opening (special variable winning device 38) that is opened at that time. If Toku-zu 1 is in the midst of a big hit (step A813; Y), steps A814 and A815 are passed and the process moves to step A816. In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special figure 1 variable display game is in the middle of a small hit, it is in a state where a left-handed hit is aimed at the lower major winning opening (special variable winning device 95). When the special figure 1 is not in the big hit (step A813; N) (including the case where the special figure 1 is in the small hit), steps A814 and A815 are executed and then the process proceeds to step A816. However, the processing content regarding such right-handed and left-handedness varies depending on the board configuration of the gaming machine and the game nature, and is merely an example. Also, here, when step A815 is completed, the process proceeds to step A816.

  Then, when the process proceeds to step A816, the information indicating that the special figure 2 is changing (the special figure 2 changing display game is being executed) in the special figure status area of the RWM is cleared (information subtraction) (step A816), and the special figure 2 game is executed. The process number relating to the special figure 2 normal process, that is, "0" is saved in the process number area (step A817), and the special figure 2 displaying process is terminated. When step A816 is executed, the special figure status is in a state in which only the special figure 1 is changing or neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing.

[External information editing process]
Next, details of the external information editing process (step S134) in the above-described timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIGS. 42 and 43. FIG. 42 is a diagram (No. 1) showing a flowchart of the external information editing process according to the first embodiment. FIG. 43 is a diagram (No. 2) showing the flowchart of the external information editing process according to the first embodiment.

  In the external information editing process, the payout command transmission process (step S125), the winning opening switch / state monitoring process (step S128), the magnet fraud monitoring process (step S132), and the board radio fraud monitoring process (step S133) are used as the monitoring results. On the basis of this, a process of creating information to be output to an external device such as an information collecting terminal, an amusement hall internal management device, or a test shooting test device and setting the information in an output buffer is performed.

  In the external information editing process, first, a process of setting information according to an error state or a security state is performed. In the process of setting the information according to the error status and the security status, when the glass frame opening error is occurring (step C71; Y) and the main body frame opening error is occurring (step C72; Y), the door / frame is opened. The ON data of the release signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C73), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step C74). That is, the occurrence of the glass frame opening error and the main body frame opening error are output as external information and a test signal.

  On the other hand, when neither the glass frame opening error nor the body frame opening error has occurred (steps C71 to C72; N), the OFF data of the door / frame opening signal is saved in the external information output data area (step S71). C75), the off data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C76).

  Next, if the security signal control timer that measures a predetermined time (for example, 256 ms) from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized by operating the initialization switch or the like is not "0", "-1" is updated. (Step C77). The minimum value of the security signal control timer is set to "0". Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step C78).

  When the value of the security signal control timer is not "0" (step C78; N), that is, when the time has not expired, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C79). On the other hand, when the value of the security signal control timer is "0" (step C78; Y), that is, when the time is up, the process of step C79 is passed. That is, from the time when the data stored in the RAM is initialized in the above-described main process and the initial value (for example, 256 ms) is saved in the security signal control timer until the security signal control timer times out. ON data of the security signal is output as external information.

  Next, during magnet fraud (step C80; Y), board radio fraud (step C81; Y), frame radio fraud (step C82; Y), special winning opening fraud (step C83; Y). Or, when the special variation 2 abnormal variation is occurring (step C84; Y), the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C85), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is output as a test signal. The data is saved in the data area (step C86). In addition, even in the case where the illegal call is occurring, similarly, the ON data of the security signal is saved in the external information output data area (step C85), and the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area. (Step C86) The configuration may be adopted.

  On the other hand, when there is no magnet fraud, board radio fraud, frame radio fraud, general electric power fraud, special winning opening fraud, or special figure 2 abnormal fluctuation (step C80 to C84; N), switch abnormality 1 or It is determined whether or not the switch abnormality of the switch abnormality 2 is occurring (step C87), and if none of the switch abnormality is occurring (step C87; N), the OFF data of the gaming machine error status signal is output as a test signal. The data is saved in the data area (step C88).

  If any switch abnormality is occurring (step C87; Y), the ON data of the gaming machine error status signal is saved in the test signal output data area (step C86). Here, the special figure 2 abnormal fluctuation, switch abnormality, and the like are abnormalities monitored by the winning opening switch / state monitoring processing in the timer interrupt processing.

  Next, after step C86 or C88 is completed, in the external information editing process, the winning signal (starting port 1 signal) of the starting port 1 (starting winning port 36 which is the starting winning port of Toku-zu 1 and the normal variation winning device 37) ) Is performed, and a winning opening signal (starting opening 2 signal) of the starting opening 2 (starting winning opening 92, which is the starting winning opening of FIG. 2) is edited. A signal editing process (step C90) is performed. Subsequently, a main prize ball signal editing process (step C91) for editing the main prize ball signal relating to the number of prize balls to be paid out is performed, and the symbol determination frequency signal is output based on the symbol determination frequency output frequency (symbol determination frequency signal output frequency). The symbol determination frequency signal editing process (step C92) for editing is performed, and the external information editing process is ended.

[Main processing]
Next, the main processing of the effect control device 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 44 is a view showing a flowchart of main processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment.

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

[Step D12] The controller initializes the CPU 311.
[Step D13] The control unit initializes the VDP 312.
[Step D14] The control unit permits interruption.

  [Step D15] The control unit permits display data generation. That is, the control unit permits a display circuit (not shown) in the VDP 312 to access a VRAM (not shown) in the VDP 312 and 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, a srand function. Here, the control unit may use a fixed value such as 0 (zero) as an argument given to the srand function, or use a value created based on the ID value of the CPU or the like so as to be different for each gaming machine. You may.

  [Step D17] The control unit is an area to be initialized in the RWM (for example, the RAM 322) of the effect control device 300 (for example, a flag area for effect (a storage area used as various flags described later in the control process of the effect control device 300)). ) Save the initial value when the power is turned on.

[Step D18] The control unit clears the WDT (watchdog timer).
[Step D19] The control unit executes effect button input processing. The effect button input process is a process of performing editing when the effect buttons (the selection button switch 25a and the determination button switch 25b) are operated when enabled. Since the effect button does not turn on and off at high speed, the control unit may perform the process of sensing the input of the effect button within the effect button input process or within a short-cycle timer interrupt (not shown). Good.

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

  [Step D21] The control unit executes a random number update process. The random number updating process is a process of updating the pseudo-random number at least once for each control cycle of the main process using the rand function, for example. Since the rand function generates a random number based on the specified generation sequence each time recalculation is performed, the control unit can obtain the random number only 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 received command check processing. The received command check processing will be described later with reference to FIG.
[Step D23] The control unit executes effect display edit processing. The effect display editing process is a process of setting various commands and their parameters for instructing the VDP 312 on the drawing content on the display device 41. For example, the control unit sets the commands in a table in the effect display editing process.

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

  [Step D25] The control unit determines whether or not it is the frame switching timing, the process proceeds to Step D26 if the frame switching timing, and waits for the frame switching timing if it is not the frame switching timing. Here, the frame switching timing is a time corresponding to a processing cycle (for example, 1/30 seconds≈33.333 ms) created based on a cycle (for example, 1/60 seconds) of a V blank interrupt (also called V sync interrupt). It is the timing to arrive at the target interval. The V blank interrupt is generated each time the VDP 312 completes one scan of the entire screen for drawing. The generation period of this V blank interrupt is, for example, 1/60 second as described above. In the case of the present embodiment, when the same drawing is repeated twice and V blank interrupts occur twice, frame switching is performed, and the cycle of frame switching timing is twice the cycle of V blank interrupts (for example, 1/60 seconds). (For example, 1/30 seconds≈33.33 ms). However, the frame switching timing is not limited to this mode, and the frame switching timing can be arbitrarily changed as appropriate. For example, frame switching (image updating) may be performed at a cycle of 1/30 second or more, or less than 1/30 second. Frame switching may be performed in a cycle.

  Depending on the frame switching timing determination processing, subsequent processing (steps D26 to D30 and subsequent steps D18 to D24) is executed at the frame switching timing in each processing cycle. Note that the time management that needs to be synchronized with the effect contents is performed in this frame unit (that is, in the processing cycle unit). When the processing cycle is 1/30 second, it becomes 100 ms for three frames, for example. This is the same as the main board (game control device) managing the time value in units of 4 ms of the timer interrupt period.

  [Step D26] The control unit instructs the VDP 312 to draw a screen 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 a screen.

  [Step D27] The control unit executes a sound control process. The sound control process is a process relating to volume control of sound from the speakers (upper speaker 19a, lower speaker 19b).

[Step D28] The control unit executes a decoration control process. The decoration control process is a process of controlling various LEDs and the like of the board decoration device 46, the frame decoration device 18, and the like.
[Step D29] The control unit executes a movable body control process. The movable body control process is a process of controlling a movable body (for example, the board production device 44) including various motors and SOLs (solenoids).

  [Step D30] The control unit executes a firing information control process. The launch information control process sets launch-related information based on the launch state flag, and effects according to the special figure rotation state (the number of special figure fluctuations per game for a predetermined amount of money (that is, a predetermined number of lent balls)) This is a process for performing mode correction of.

  The control unit returns to step D18 after executing step D30, and thereafter repeatedly executes the processing of steps D18 to D30. That is, steps D18 to D30 configure a loop process (which may be referred to as a main loop process in some cases) that is repeatedly executed in the processing cycle after the effect control device 300 is activated.

  Note that the control unit executes the processing of steps D27 to D29 in the main loop processing in order to match the effect on the screen. However, the signals and data (especially various LEDs and motors) generated or set by these control processing are executed. The process of actually outputting a signal for controlling driving, etc.) to the port is performed in a short-period timer interrupt (not shown). However, when an IC specialized for controlling various devices is used, there is a case in which a signal or the like is not output by a timer interrupt only by instructing by serial communication or the like.

[Reception command check processing]
Next, the received command check processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 45 is a diagram showing a flowchart of the received command check processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command check process is a process executed by the control unit in step D22 of the main process.

  The received command (effect command) is configured to include MODE data (1 byte) and ACTION data (1 byte), and the effect command is sent from the game control device (main board) 100 to the effect control device 300. Are sequentially transmitted. Hereinafter, such data forming the command is referred to as command data or command data.

  The command reception process from the main board is performed by a "command reception interrupt process" (not shown). That is, in the serial communication of this example, hardware (automatically, by the function of the CPU) automatically performs transmission / reception, and when the command reception is completed, an interrupt (command reception interrupt) occurs and informs the serial communication. Although it is only necessary to fetch from the buffer, in the above "command reception interrupt processing", each time there is a command reception interrupt, a command is loaded from the serial reception buffer, and the loaded command data is checked for any abnormalities before the command The data (MODE and ACTION data) is stored in the command buffer, and the value of the command reception counter is increased by "1" by the stored amount. In the description of the control process, the term “storing” simply means readable and storable in a predetermined storage area for use in the subsequent control process (same below). The command buffer is, for example, a ring buffer. This command buffer is configured by a storage area in the RAM 311a (or the RAM 322) of the CPU 311, for example. The capacity of the command buffer may be equal to or larger than the number of commands that may be transmitted from the main board in the system control cycle (the above-described processing cycle; for example, 1/30 second).

  [Step D41] The control unit loads the value of the command reception counter as the command reception number. The command reception counter is set in the RWM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a). In principle, the command reception counter is cleared to "0" in step D43, and thus stores the number of commands received during one frame (1/30 second) (one cycle of the above-described processing cycle).

  [Step D42] The control unit determines whether or not the command reception number is not “0 (zero)”. If the command reception number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step D43, and the command reception number is “0”. If so, the received command check processing ends. In the present application, “loading” data in the control process as in step D41 means extracting data from the RAM (RAM 322 or RAM 311a in the effect control device 300 of this example).

[Step D43] The control unit subtracts the content of the command reception counter area (that is, the value of the command reception counter) by the number of command receptions.
Note that, where A is the value of the command reception counter and B is the number of received commands, “A = B” immediately after the execution of step D41. Then, immediately after the execution of step D43, it is a normal movement that “A = A−B = 0”, but in the mode of this example, the effect control device 300 receives the command reception interrupt from the game control device (main board) 100. Since it is given the highest priority without prohibiting interruption, there is a possibility that the value of A increases between the processing of step D41 and the processing of step D43. Therefore, if the process of step D43 is set to "A ← 0" (that is, the process of setting the value of the command reception counter to zero), the command count is deviated, so that the subtraction process "AB" is performed in step D43. It is done. However, when serial communication is used for transmitting and receiving commands from the main board as in the present embodiment, the value of A will not increase during the processing of step D41 to the processing of step D153 by disabling interrupts. Then, the processing content of step D43 may be "A ← 0".

  [Step D44] The control unit controls the content of the received command buffer (corresponding to the command buffer, which may be simply referred to as the command buffer hereinafter) (that is, the command data stored at the address corresponding to the read pointer of the command buffer). Copy to the command area (sometimes called the command storage area). The command area is a storage area in the RAM 322 or the RAM 311a, for example, and is a so-called FIFO (first in, first out) buffer.

  [Step D45] Since the control unit has read the data in the command buffer, the control unit may update the value of the command read index, which is the read pointer of the command buffer, by increasing it by "1" within the range of "0" to "31", for example. Do it. The range of "0" to "31" here corresponds to the capacity of the command buffer (for example, "32").

  [Step D46] The control unit determines whether or not the commands for the number of received commands have been copied (that is, whether or not steps D44 and D45 have been repeatedly executed for the number of received commands). The control unit proceeds to step D47 when the copying of the commands for the number of received commands is completed, and proceeds to step D44 when the copying is not completed.

  [Step D47] The control unit loads (that is, reads) the contents of the command area (the first stored data among the unread data in the command area, that is, the data to be read next). To do.

  [Step D48] The control unit executes received command analysis processing. The received command analysis process is a process of analyzing the data of the loaded command (hereinafter referred to as the current command). The received command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIG.

[Step D49] The control unit updates the address of the command area (the address of the data to be read next).
[Step D50] The control unit determines whether the analysis of the commands corresponding to the number of received commands has been completed (that is, whether steps D47 to D49 have been repeatedly executed for the number of received commands). The control unit proceeds to step D47 when the analysis of the commands for the number of received commands is not completed, and ends the received command check processing when the analysis is completed.

[Reception command analysis processing]
Next, the received command analysis process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 46 is a view showing a flowchart of received command analysis processing in the effect control device of the first embodiment. The received command analysis process is a process executed by the control unit in step D48 of the received command check process.

  [Step D51] The control unit stores the upper byte of the command data loaded in step D47 of the received command check processing in the MODE and the lower byte in ACT. In the case of a variation-type command instructing a variation pattern of a special figure, the upper byte data stored as MODE commands the first half variation pattern, and the lower byte data stored as ACT commands the latter half variation pattern. It is a thing.

  [Step D52] The control unit determines whether or not the value of MODE separated in step D51 is within the normal range. The control unit proceeds to step D53 when the value of MODE is in the normal range, and ends the received command analysis processing when the value of MODE is not in the normal range. It should be noted that the MODE value is not defined and is not used, and if such a value is not used, it is determined in step D52 that it is not within the normal range.

  [Step D53] The control unit determines whether or not the ACT value separated in step D51 is within the normal range. The control unit proceeds to step D54 when the ACT value is within the normal range, and ends the received command analysis processing when the ACT value is outside the normal range.

  The determination in step D53 as to whether or not the ACT value separated in step D51 is within the normal range is performed, for example, as follows. That is, the valid ACT value differs for each MODE, and the upper and lower limits of the valid ACT value are defined in a predetermined ACTION check table (not shown), and in step D53, the upper and lower limits are separated. It is checked whether the value of the ACT thus set is within the range, and if it is within the range, it is determined to be within the normal range (at this point, the missing tooth check described later cannot be performed).

  [Step D54] The control unit determines whether or not the separated ACT value and the separated MODE value are a correct combination. The control unit proceeds to step D55 when the ACT value is the correct combination, and ends the received command analysis processing when the ACT value is not the correct combination. The determination as to whether or not the ACT values are the correct combination can be made using, for example, a match check table. The coincidence check table is a table in which all valid ACT values (ACTION values) for the MODE value are registered in order from the head address, and is provided for each MODE value. Then, if there is a separated ACT value in this match check table corresponding to the MODE value, it can be determined that the combination is correct, and if there is no separated ACT value in the match check table, it is correct. It can be determined that it is not a combination.

  The determination as to whether or not the ACT values are the correct combination is performed by including the missing tooth check as to whether or not the ACT values are the normal ACT combination. There are multiple valid ACTs for one MODE, but their values are not necessarily continuous (that is, there are values that do not exist discontinuously and values that are missing teeth). Is being compared and confirmed whether is a valid value. Then, since only valid values are defined in the match check table, it is confirmed by comparing each of them which one of them matches.

  [Step D55] The control unit determines whether the MODE data is within the variable command range. The control unit executes the variable system command processing (details omitted) when the MODE value is within the variable system command range (step D56), and proceeds to step D57 when the MODE data is not within the variable system command range. .

  Here, the MODE data is the MODE data separated and stored in step D51 (the same applies to step D57 described later). Further, the variation system command (also sometimes referred to as variation command or variation pattern command) is a command for instructing the variation pattern of the special figure, and the range of data of this variation command is the variation system command range.

  [Step D57] The control unit determines whether the MODE data is within the big hit system command range. The control unit executes the big hit system command process (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the big hit system command range (step D58), and proceeds to step D59 when the MODE data is not within the big hit system command range. . The big hit system command is a command for instructing an operation (display of a fanfare screen, a round screen, etc.) related to a big hit medium production, and the range of data of this big hit system command is the big hit system command range.

  [Step D59] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the symbol-based command range. The control unit executes the symbol system command processing (details omitted) when the value of MODE is within the symbol system command range (step D60), and proceeds to step D61 when the MODE data is not within the symbol system command range. . Design-related commands (sometimes referred to as design commands or decorative special drawing commands) are commands for instructing information related to special design designs (for example, what to do with the special design stop design), and this design command The range of data that can be taken is the symbol type command range.

  [Step D61] The control unit determines whether the MODE data is within the single-shot system command range. The control unit executes single-shot system command processing (details omitted) when the value of MODE is within the single-shot system command range (step D62), and proceeds to step D63 when the MODE data is not within the single-shot system command range. . It should be noted that, unlike commands that make sense by combining commands such as symbol commands and variable commands, commands that stand alone are called single-shot commands. Single-shot commands (sometimes referred to as single-shot commands) include customer waiting demo commands, hold number commands, symbol stop commands, probability information commands, error / illegal commands, model designation commands, and the like. The range that the data of this single-shot command can take is the single-shot command range.

  [Step D63] The control unit determines whether the MODE data is within the prefetch symbol system command range. The control unit executes the prefetch symbol system command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the prefetch symbol system command range (step D64), and when the MODE data is not within the prefetch symbol system command range Proceed to D65.

  [Step D65] The control unit determines whether or not the MODE data is within the prefetch variation system command range. The control unit executes the read-ahead variable system command processing (details omitted) when the MODE data is within the read-ahead variable system command range (step D66), and is received when the MODE data is not within the read-ahead variable system command range. The command analysis processing ends.

  The look-ahead symbol system command and the look-ahead variation system command are commands for a look-ahead effect. Further, when the processing of any of steps D56, D58, D60, D62, D64, and D66 ends, the received command analysis processing ends.

  Here, the look-ahead effect (also referred to as a look-ahead notice or a look-ahead notice effect) is a variable display game corresponding to a starting winning memory (a starting winning memory is held or simply held) for which the variable display game of the special figure is not executed. In order to notify the player in advance with a predetermined degree of reliability whether or not it will be a jackpot when it is executed (or what kind of fluctuation pattern), a hold display of starting winning award memory etc. will be performed in a manner different from usual Etc. And the pre-reading system command (pre-reading variation system command, and pre-reading pattern system command) is the command which informs beforehand the fluctuation pattern and the stop design which correspond to the hold of the starting winning a prize memory which is the object of pre-reading production, the game when starting winning It is transmitted from the control device 100 to the effect control device 300. Note that normal variable commands and symbol commands that are not prefetched are transmitted from the game control device 100 to the effect control device 300 at the start of variable display.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 according to the second embodiment, the components mounted on the board are oriented in a specific direction. First, the board layout environment in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 47 is a perspective view showing an example of the gaming machine of the second embodiment. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment, the code | symbol is made the same and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 47 shows how the gaming machine 10 opens the front frame 12 with respect to the outer frame (main body frame) 11. The gaming machine 10 has an outer frame 11 fixed to a game hall facility generally called an island, and a front frame 12 is opened so that a staff member can perform maintenance work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is excellent in maintenance workability in the installation environment on the open side of the outer frame 11 relative to the pivotal support side that pivotally supports the front frame 12. Particularly, in recent game machines, the front frame 12 has a large amount of protrusion of the front-side constituent members (for example, the frame decoration device 18, the upper plate 21 and the like), so that the front frame 12 has a game hall facility (for example, a calling lamp). Or a card unit), and the opening amount of the front frame 12 may be limited. The outer frame 11 allows the front frame 12 to be opened and closed by using the left side as a rotation axis, but may be the one that can open and close the front frame 12 by using the right side as a rotation axis.

  The front frame 12 includes a game control device 100 and an effect control device 300 on the back surface side of the game board 30. The game control device 100 includes a game control board 510 which is housed in a board box with its connector connecting part facing. The performance control device 300 includes a performance control board 511 that is housed in a board box with the connector connection portion facing. Further, the front frame 12 includes various substrates 512, 513, 514 which face the back surface from the front frame 12. The various boards 512, 513, and 514 are a control board (for example, a payout control board), a relay board (for example, the relay board 70), and other boards (for example, an LED board or a sensor board). In addition, the front frame 12 makes the component mounting surface visible when the front frame 12 is opened, and supports the game control board 510, the performance control board 511, and various boards 512, 513, 514.

  The gaming machine 10 electrically connects the game control board 510, the effect control board 511, and the various boards 512, 513, 514 with a harness. At this time, the harness functions as a signal line for transmitting and receiving signals between the boards or a power line for transmitting electric power between the boards.

  The front frame 12 is provided with various boards and a harness (not shown) connected to the boards facing the back side. The front frame 12 may expose the substrate or harness to the back side via a protective cover (not shown).

  Next, the game control device 100 supported by the front frame 12 will be described with reference to FIGS. 48 and 49. FIG. 48 is a diagram showing an example of the game control device of the second embodiment and an attachment base that supports the game control device with a front frame. FIG. 49 is a diagram showing an example of the AA cross section of the game control device of the second embodiment.

  The front frame 12 includes a mounting base 521, and supports the game control device 100 via the mounting base 521. The game control device 100 stores the game control board 510 in the board box 520. The board box 520 has a box shape of a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and has an engaging portion 522 on the upper long side and an engaging portion 523 on the lower opposite side. The mounting base 521 has a substantially rectangular shape that is slightly larger than the board box 520, includes engaging portions 522 a and 522 b corresponding to the engaging portions 522, and engaging portions 523 a corresponding to the engaging portions 523. Equipped with.

  In the board box 520, the engaging portion 522 and the engaged portions 522a and 522b are engaged with each other first, and the engaging portion 522 is mounted on the mounting base 521, and then the engaging portion 523 is attached. By being locked to the locked portion 523a, it is fixed to the mounting base 521. When removing the board box 520 from the mounting base 521, the board box 520 requires an operation of releasing the locked state between the locking portion 523 and the locked portion 523a. Therefore, the locking portion 523 has a side surface as an operation portion for an operator who performs maintenance work on the gaming machine 10 to unlock the locked state of the board box 520.

  The board box 520 has an upper member 5201 and a lower member 5202 as a main structure, and holds the game control board 510 by sandwiching it between the upper member 5201 and the lower member 5202. The upper member 5201 supports the game control board 510 with a board supporting portion 5203 (for example, a boss), and fixes the game control board 510 with screws 5204. Further, the lower member 5202 supports the game control board 510 by the board supporting portion 5205 (for example, a rib). Thereby, the game control board 510 is supported with a predetermined gap from the outer surfaces of both the upper member 5201 and the lower member 5202.

  The upper member 5201 and the lower member 5202 are caulked by a caulking portion 524 (for example, a screw or the like). The caulking unit 524 allows the caulking state and the caulking release state to be switched a predetermined number of times leaving a trace. For example, the caulking portion 524 has a required number of screws before caulking, and by caulking one of them, it is in a caulking state, and a pre-prepared portion of the substrate box 520 is destroyed to leave a trace (for example, The caulked state can be released by holding the resin cutting traces). In addition, the substrate box 520 includes a sealing portion 525, and a sealing seal 525a is attached to the sealing portion 525, and it is possible to detect whether the substrate box 520 is unsealed or not depending on the state of the sealing seal 525a. For example, the sealing seal 525a is broken by opening the substrate box 520, and indicates that the substrate box 520 has been opened by a broken state. Note that the sealing seal 525a may include an RF (Radio Frequency) tag or the like, and indicates whether or not the substrate box 520 is unsealed by short-range wireless communication (for example, by detection of destruction of the antenna due to communication failure). It may be detectable.

  The game control board 510 is a rectangular (for example, rectangular) glass epoxy board. The game control board 510 is a two-layer board having a front surface as a component mounting surface and a back surface as a solder surface. The game control board 510 includes a required number of connectors 530 and components 540 on the component mounting surface. The component 540 is inside the substrate box 520 and is not exposed to the outside so that it cannot be replaced with an unauthorized component. On the other hand, the connector 530 is exposed to the outside of the board box 520 through a window 5209 that is an opening provided in the board box 520 (upper member 5201) and can be connected to a predetermined harness by a connector. In addition, the game control board 510 suppresses the harness from obstructing the observation of the component mounting surface by arranging most of the connectors 530 on the upper side. Further, the game control board 510 has a connector arranged on the lower side, but such a connector is limited to a connector (for example, a connector for inspection) to which a harness is not connected in an operating environment. As a result, the gaming machine 10 achieves both efficient component placement and suppression of obstacles in observing the component mounting surface.

  Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 50 is a diagram (No. 1) showing one example of the game control board of the second embodiment and the orientation of the resistors mounted on the game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 50 (1) has a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and also has a required number of resistors 541 and 542 as the component 540 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. The resistor 541 is a resistor arranged in a direction along the left-right direction of the front frame 12. The resistor 542 is a resistor arranged in a direction orthogonal to the left-right direction of the front frame 12, that is, a direction along the up-down direction of the front frame 12.

  The resistors 541 and 542 are passive elements that display a rating by a color code and have a required number of color bands. For example, the resistors 541 and 542 have four color bands, the first number shown by the first color band 543, the second number shown by the second color band 544, and the multiplier shown by the third color band 545. The nominal resistance tolerance shown by the fourth color band 546 is displayed. Therefore, the resistors 541 and 542 can improve the ease of confirmation as the resistors 541 and 542 by facilitating the confirmation of the first color band 543. The resistors 541 and 542 display the first color band 543 on the side having a narrow color band interval and the fourth color band 546 on the side having a wide color band interval.

  As shown in FIG. 50 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the front frame 12. The left side of the front frame 12 is the open side (open end side) with respect to the main body frame 11, and the right side is the shaft support side (rotating shaft side). Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the open side of the front frame 12. In other words, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 so that the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 541 faces the pivotal support side of the front frame 12.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the ease of confirming the resistance 541 of the operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the lower side of the front frame 12. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 facing the lower side of the front frame 12. In other words, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 542 facing the upper side of the front frame 12.

  Further, the game control board 510 includes a connector 530a used for game control, and a connector 530b (test connector) used for predetermined inspection but not used for game control. Since the connector 530a connects a predetermined connector to the harness, if the harness hits the component mounting surface of the game control board 510, the visibility of the mounted component may be hindered. That is, the game control board 510 makes the visibility of the first color band 543 better than that of the fourth color band 546 and improves the visibility of the resistor 542 even when the harness may come into contact with the component mounting surface of the game control board 510. Improve ease of confirmation. Note that the connector 530b does not interfere with the observation of the component mounting surface because it is not connected to the connector during the commercial operation of the gaming machine 10 in the game arcade.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 542 of the worker (facilitating the inspection work). Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described from another point of view with reference to FIG. FIG. 51 is a diagram (No. 2) showing an example of the directions of the game control board of the second embodiment and the resistors mounted on the game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 51 (1) is provided with a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and is provided with a required number of resistors 541 and 542 as the component 540 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. The game control board 510 is housed in the board box 520, and is supported by the front frame 12 with the engaging portion 522 of the board box 520 on the upper side and the locking portion 523 on the lower side.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the front frame 12. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the open side of the front frame 12.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the ease of confirming the resistance 541 of the operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 51C, the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 toward the locking portion 523 side of the substrate box 520 and the fourth color band 546 toward the engagement portion 522 side of the substrate box 520. Turn.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 resists the worker based on the locking portion 523 which is the operation portion when the board box 520 is detached from the front frame 12 when the front frame 12 is opened and the maintenance and inspection work is performed. 542 can be confirmed. That is, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 542 of the operator. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described from another point of view with reference to FIG. FIG. 52 is a diagram (No. 3) showing an example of the directions of the game control board of the second embodiment and the resistors mounted on the game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 52 (1) includes a required number of connectors 530a and one connector 530b on the component mounting surface. The connector 530a is a connector used for game control, and the connector 530b is, for example, an inspection connector, which is used for a predetermined inspection and is not used for game control. Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, when a business is operating in a game hall, a required harness is normally connected to the connector 530a, but a harness is not normally connected to the connector 530b. Further, the connector 530b can be easily distinguished from the connector 530a in terms of whether or not the harness is connected to the connector. The connector 530b may be distinguished by a color different from that of the connector 530a such that the connector 530b is red and the connector 530a is non-red in addition to the presence or absence of harness connection. Further, the connector 530b may be distinguished by a different shape from the connector 530a such that the connector 530b is a modular type and the connector 530a is a non-modular type in addition to the presence or absence of harness connection.

  Further, the game control board 510 is provided with the required number of resistors 541 and 542 as the component 540 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation, and also has the processor 532 on the component mounting surface. For example, the processor 532 is the gaming microcomputer 111. The processor 532 can be distinguished from other integrated circuits (for example, driver IC) by attaching a sticker or the like for displaying the model name. Note that the processor 532 can also be distinguished by having the maximum number of pins among the components mounted on the game control board 510. Further, the processor 532 may be distinguished by being given a predetermined color so that the processor 532 is blue and the other integrated circuits are non-blue (for example, black).

  Thereby, the game control board 510 can specify the connector 530b as a specific connector to be mounted and the processor 532 as a specific integrated circuit to be mounted.

  The game control board 510 arranges the connector 530b and the processor 532 by providing an offset d1 in the left-right direction and by arranging an offset d2 in the up-down direction. With respect to the offset d1, the direction in which the connector 530b is located is positive and the direction in which the connector 530b is not located is negative, with respect to the processor 532. With respect to the offset d2, the direction in which the connector 530b is located is the positive direction and the direction in which the connector 530b is not located is the negative direction with respect to the processor 532.

As shown in FIG. 52 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the positive direction side of the offset d1 and the fourth color band 546 to the negative direction side of the offset d1.
As a result, the gaming machine 10 clarifies the reference direction of the resistance 541, and improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 541 by an operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the positive direction side of the offset d2 and the fourth color band 546 to the negative direction side of the offset d2.
Thereby, the gaming machine 10 clarifies the reference direction of the resistor 542, and improves the easiness of confirming the resistor 542 by an operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  The positive direction of the offset d1 is the same as the front frame open side, and the negative direction of the offset d1 is the same as the front frame pivot side. The positive direction of the offset d2 is the same as the lower side of the front frame, and the negative direction of the offset d1 is the same as the upper side of the front frame. Similarly, the positive direction of the offset d2 is the same as that on the board box engaging portion side, and the negative direction of the offset d2 is the same as that on the board box engaging portion side.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can improve the visibility of the resistors 541 and 542 while clarifying the reference directions of the resistors 541 and 542.
Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described from another point of view with reference to FIG. FIG. 53 is a diagram (No. 4) showing an example of the directions of the game control board of the second embodiment and the resistors mounted on the game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 53 (1) includes a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and a required number of resistors 541 and 542 as the component 540 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. The game control board 510 is housed in the board box 520 and sealed by the sealing seal 5251 at the sealing portion 525.

  The sealing seal 5251 displays a desired character or design. For example, the sealing sticker 5251 displays the characters "opening prohibited". The sealing seal 5251 may display the management information by displaying an image such as an alphanumeric character, a symbol, or a two-dimensional code. Further, the sealing seal 5251 may be one which clarifies the source or displays a design for preventing forgery. The sealing seal 5251 clearly indicates the normal position of the sealing seal 5251 with a desired character or design. For example, as for the sealing seal 5251, the right side in the drawing is viewed in the downward direction as the normal position (sealing portion reference).

  As shown in FIG. 53 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the front frame 12. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the open side of the front frame 12.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the ease of confirming the resistance 541 of the operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the sealing part reference left side (the lower side in the drawing) and the fourth color band 546 to the sealing part reference the right side (the upper side in the drawing). Turn to.
This allows the gaming machine 10 to allow the operator to check the resistance 542 with the sealing portion 525 as a reference when the front frame 12 is opened and the maintenance and inspection work is performed. That is, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 542 of the operator. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510. Since the confirmation of the soundness of the sealing seal 525 and the confirmation of the game control board 510 are closely related to each other, it is easy for an operator to use the sealing portion 525 as a reference.

  Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described from another point of view with reference to FIG. FIG. 54 is a diagram (No. 5) showing an example of the directions of the game control board of the second embodiment and the resistors mounted on the game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 54 (1) is provided with a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and is provided with a required number of resistors 541 and 542 as the component 540 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. The game control board 510 is housed in the board box 520 and sealed by the sealing seal 5251 at the sealing portion 525. Further, the board box 520 has a management number sticker 5206 attached to its surface. The management number sticker 5206 displays necessary information while making it easy to confirm the component mounting surface by using the base as a transparent material. For example, the management number sticker 5206 displays the main board management number as required information. For example, the management number sticker 5206 displays the required information in black or white with the background of the characters solid, if necessary. The management number sticker 5206 clearly indicates the correct position of the management number sticker 5206 by displaying required information. For example, the management number sticker 5206 has the normal position in which the lower side in the drawing is viewed downward (reference of the management number sticker).

  The sealing seal 5251 displays a desired character or design. For example, the sealing sticker 5251 displays the characters "opening prohibited". The sealing seal 5251 clearly indicates the normal position of the sealing seal 5251 with a desired character or design. For example, in the sealing seal 5251, the right side in the drawing is oriented downward (reference to the sealing seal).

  The management number seal reference direction and the sealing seal reference direction are orthogonal to each other. The management number seal reference direction indicates the arrangement direction of the resistor 541, and the sealing seal reference direction indicates the arrangement direction of the resistor 542.

  As shown in FIG. 54 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the management number seal reference. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the left side of the management number sticker reference.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can confirm the position of the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 by making the operator confirm the management number sticker 5206, and the confirmation easiness of the resistor 541 is improved. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the sealing seal reference. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 facing the left side of the sealing seal reference.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 allows the operator to confirm the position of the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 by confirming the sealing seal 5251, and improves the confirmability of the resistor 542. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Since the identification of the game control device type by the management number sticker 5206, the confirmation of the soundness of the sealing seal 5251, and the confirmation of the game control board 510 are closely related to each other, the management number seal 5206 and the sealing seal 5251 are not included. The reference is easy for the operator to understand.

  Next, the display of the part number on the game control board 510 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 55 is a diagram showing an example of display of resistors mounted on the game control board of the second embodiment and corresponding part numbers.

  The part number 547 shown in FIG. 55 (1) is displayed in the same direction as the resistor 541 near the resistor 541. The part number 547 displays, for example, the character "R15". At this time, the first letter “R” of the part number 547 is on the first color band 543 side of the resistor 541, and the last letter “5” of the part number 547 is on the fourth color band 546 side of the resistor 541.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 uses the leading character of the part number 547 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first color band 543 of the resistor 541. Further, the gaming machine 10 uses the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first character of the part number 547.

  The part number 548 shown in FIG. 55 (2) is displayed near the resistor 542 in the same direction as the resistor 542. The part number 548 displays the character "R16", for example. At this time, the first letter “R” of the part number 548 is on the first color band 543 side of the resistor 542, and the last letter “6” of the part number 548 is on the fourth color band 546 side of the resistor 542.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 uses the leading character of the part number 548 as a clue, and facilitates the discovery of the first color band 543 of the resistor 542. Further, the gaming machine 10 uses the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first character of the part number 548.

  Up to this point, the resistors 541 and 542 have been used as the components 540 included in the game control board 510, but the components provided on the component mounting surface in the required orientation are not limited to this. The components provided on the component mounting surface in the required orientation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 56 is a diagram showing an example of components provided on the component mounting surface of the second embodiment.

  For example, the game control board 510 may include a chip (surface mount) type resistor 549 as shown in FIG. 56 (1). The resistor 549 is a passive element that displays a rating by a character string, and has a required number of characters. The resistor 549 has three characters and displays the first number, the second number, and the multiplier in order from the left. For example, the resistor 549 indicates 1 kΩ by the three letters “1”, “0”, and “2”. Therefore, the resistor 549 makes it easier to confirm the leading character, and thus the confirmability of the resistor 549 can be improved.

  The part number 550 is displayed near the resistor 549 in the same direction as the character string displayed by the resistor 549. The part number 550 displays, for example, the character "R16". At this time, the first letter “R” of the part number 550 is on the “1” side indicating the first number of the resistor 549, and the last letter “6” of the part number 550 is on the “2” side indicating the multiplier of the resistor 549. .

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 uses the leading character of the part number 550 as a clue and facilitates the discovery of the first number of the resistor 549. In addition, the gaming machine 10 uses the first number of the resistor 549 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first character of the part number 550.

  Further, the game control board 510 may include a capacitor 551 as shown in FIG. 56 (2). The capacitor 551 is a passive element that displays a rating by a color code, and has a required number of color bands. The capacitor 551 has three color bands, and displays the first number shown by the first color band 552, the second number shown by the second color band 553, and the multiplier shown by the third color band 554. Therefore, the capacitor 551 can improve the confirmation easiness of the capacitor 551 by facilitating the confirmation of the first color band 552. Note that the capacitor 551 displays the first color band 552 on the side with a narrow color band interval and displays the third color band 554 on the side with a wide color band interval.

  The part number 555 is displayed near the capacitor 551 in the direction in which the color band groups displayed by the capacitor 551 are aligned. The part number 555 displays the character "C10", for example. At this time, the first character “C” of the part number 555 is on the first color band 552 side of the capacitor 551, and the last character “0” of the part number 555 is on the third color band 554 side of the capacitor 551.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 uses the leading character of the part number 555 as a clue, and facilitates the discovery of the first number of the capacitor 551. In addition, the gaming machine 10 uses the first number of the capacitor 551 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first character of the part number 555.

  Further, the game control board 510 may include a capacitor 556 as shown in FIG. 56 (3). The capacitor 556 is a passive device that displays a rating by a character string, and has a required number of characters. The capacitor 556 has three characters and displays the first number, the second number, and the multiplier in order from the left. For example, the capacitor 556 indicates 10000 pF by the three letters "1", "0", "3". Therefore, the capacitor 556 can improve the confirmation easiness of the capacitor 556 by facilitating the confirmation of the leading character.

  The part number 557 is displayed near the capacitor 556 in the direction in which the character strings displayed by the capacitor 556 are arranged. The part number 557 displays, for example, the character “C11”. At this time, the first letter “C” of the part number 557 is on the “1” side indicating the first number of the capacitor 556, and the last letter “1” of the part number 557 is on the “3” side indicating the multiplier of the capacitor 556. .

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 uses the leading character of the part number 557 as a clue, and facilitates the discovery of the first number of the capacitor 556. In addition, the gaming machine 10 uses the first number of the capacitor 556 as a clue to facilitate the discovery of the first character of the part number 557.

[Modification 1 of the second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the modified example 1 of the second embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 of the first modification of the second embodiment, the orientation of the components mounted on the board is aligned in a specific direction related to the two-dimensional code provided in each of the management number seal and the sealing seal. Mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 according to the modified example 1 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 57. FIG. 57 is a diagram showing an example of the game control board of the modified example 1 of the second embodiment and the orientation of the resistors mounted on the game control board.

Figure game control board 510 shown in 5 7 (1) is provided with a required number of connectors 530a, provided with a 530b in the component mounting surface, the component mounting surface required number of resistors 541 and 542 at a required orientation as part 540. The game control board 510 is housed in the board box 520 and sealed by the sealing seal 5252 at the sealing portion 525. Further, the board box 520 has a management number sticker 5207 attached to its surface. The management number sticker 5207 displays necessary information while making it easy to confirm the component mounting surface by using the base as a transparent material. For example, the management number sticker 5207 displays a management code 5208 as required information. For example, the management code 5208 displays a two-dimensional code (for example, QR code (registered trademark)). The management code 5208 clearly indicates the correct position of the management code 5208 by a display mode in which the alignment pattern appearing in the pattern is displayed on the lower right side. For example, the management code 5208 has the normal position (the management code reference) in the direction in which the lower side in the drawing is viewed downward.

  The sealing seal 5252 displays the sealing code 5253 as required information. For example, the sealing code 5253 displays a two-dimensional code (for example, QR code (registered trademark) or the like). The sealing code 5253 clearly indicates the normal position of the sealing code 5253 by a display mode in which an alignment pattern appearing in the pattern is displayed on the lower right side. For example, the sealing cord 5253 has the right side in the drawing as the normal position (the sealing cord reference).

  The management code reference direction and the sealing code reference direction are orthogonal to each other. The management code reference direction indicates the arrangement direction of the resistor 541, and the sealing code reference direction indicates the arrangement direction of the resistor 542.

  As shown in FIG. 57 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the management code reference. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the left side of the management code reference.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can confirm the position of the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 by allowing the operator to confirm the management code 5208 (management number sticker 5207), and improve the easiness of confirming the resistance 541. To do. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 57 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the sealing code reference. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 facing the left side of the sealing code reference.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can confirm the position of the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 by allowing the operator to check the sealing cord 5253 (sealing seal 5252), and thus the easiness of checking the resistor 542 can be improved. improves. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Since the type of the game control device by the management code 5208, the confirmation of the soundness by the sealing code 5253 (or the validity of the sealing seal 5252) and the confirmation of the game control board 510 are closely related. It is easy for the operator to understand that the management code 5208 or the sealing code 5253 is used as a reference.

[Modification 2 of the second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example 2 of the second embodiment is different from the board box 520 of the second embodiment in that the positions of the engaging portion and the locking portion are reversed.

  First, the game control device 100 supported by the front frame 12 of Modification 2 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 58. FIG. 58 is a diagram showing an example of a game control device of Modification 2 of the second embodiment and an attachment base that supports the game control device with a front frame.

  The front frame 12 includes a mounting base 550, and supports the game control device 100 via the mounting base 550. The game control device 100 stores the game control board 510 in the board box 551. The board box 551 has a box shape of a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the front, and includes a locking portion 552 on the upper long side and an engaging portion 553 on the lower opposite side. The mounting base 550 has a substantially rectangular shape that is slightly larger than the board box 551, is provided with engaged portions 553a and 553b corresponding to the engaging portion 553, and is engaged portion 552a corresponding to the engaging portion 552. Equipped with.

  The board box 551 first engages the engaging portion 553 with the engaged portions 553a and 553b, and then mounts the engaging portion 553 on the mounting base 550 with the engaging portion 553 as a pivot, and the engaging portion 552 is attached. By being locked to the locked portion 552a, it is fixed to the mounting base 550. When mounting the board box 551 on the mounting base 550, the board box 551 requires an operation of engaging the engaging portion 553 and the engaged portions 553a and 553b first. Therefore, the engaging portion 553 has a side surface as a work starting point of the work of mounting the board box 551 for a worker who performs maintenance work of the gaming machine 10.

  The connector 530a is exposed to the outside of the board box 551 through a window portion which is an opening provided in the board box 551 (upper member), and can be connected to a predetermined harness by a connector. The game control board 510 prevents the harness from obstructing the observation of the component mounting surface by disposing the connector 530a on the upper side. Further, in the game control board 510, the harness hinders the visibility of the locking portion 552 by disposing the connector 530a on the upper side. Such a game control device 100 impedes the operability of a third party who attempts an unauthorized operation.

  Next, mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board 510 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 59: is a figure which shows an example of the direction of the resistance mounted on the game control board of the modification 2 of 2nd Embodiment, and a game control board.

  The game control board 510 shown in FIG. 59 (1) includes a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and a required number of resistors 541 and 542 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. The game control board 510 is housed in the board box 551, and is supported by the front frame 12 with the locking portion 552 of the board box 551 on the upper side and the engaging portion 553 on the lower side.

  As shown in FIG. 59 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the front frame 12. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the open side of the front frame 12.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the ease of confirming the resistance 541 of the operator who opens the front frame 12 and performs maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 59 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 toward the engaging portion 553 side of the substrate box 551 and the fourth color band 546 toward the locking portion 552 side of the substrate box 551. Turn.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 resists the worker based on the engaging portion 553 serving as a work starting point when the board box 551 is attached to the front frame 12 when the front frame 12 is opened and maintenance and inspection work is performed. 542 can be confirmed. That is, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 542 of the operator. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

[Modification 3 of the second embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the modified example 3 of the second embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example 3 of the second embodiment is different from the game control board 510 of the second embodiment in that a reset SW is provided on the board. Mounting of a resistor (resistor) on the game control board of the modified example 3 of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 60: is a figure which shows an example of the game control board of the modified example 3 of 2nd Embodiment, and the direction of the resistance mounted in a game control board.

  The game control board 555 shown in FIG. 60 (1) includes a required number of connectors 530a and 530b on the component mounting surface, and a required number of resistors 541 and 542 on the component mounting surface in the required orientation. Furthermore, the game control board 555 includes a reset SW 556 at one corner of the rectangular board. For example, the game control board 555 includes a reset SW 556 at the lower left corner of the board. The lower left corner of the board is a position on the open end side of the front frame 12 where the reset SW 556 is excellent in operability, and a harness connected to the connector 530a does not hinder the operability of the reset SW 556.

  The resistor 541 is a resistor arranged in a direction along the left-right direction of the front frame 12. The resistor 542 is a resistor arranged in a direction orthogonal to the left-right direction of the front frame 12, that is, a direction along the up-down direction of the front frame 12.

  As shown in FIG. 60 (2), the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 to the left side of the front frame 12. That is, the resistor 541 directs the first color band 543 in the direction in which the reset SW 556 is provided on the game control board 555. Therefore, the game control board 555 mounts the resistor 541 so that the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 faces the reset SW 556. In other words, the game control board 555 mounts the resistor 541 so that the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 541 faces the direction in which the reset SW 556 does not exist.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 provides the operator who performs the maintenance and inspection work by opening the front frame 12 with the reset SW 556 as a suitable mark, and improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 541. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 555.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 60C, the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 to the lower side of the front frame 12. That is, the resistor 542 points the first color band 543 in the direction in which the reset SW 556 is present on the game control board 555. Therefore, the game control board 555 mounts the resistor 542 so that the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 faces the reset SW 556. In other words, the game control board 555 mounts the resistor 542 so that the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 542 faces the reset SW 556.

  As a result, the gaming machine 10 provides the operator who performs the maintenance and inspection work by opening the front frame 12 with the reset SW 556 as a suitable mark, and improves the confirmation easiness of the resistor 542. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 555.

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistance 542 of the worker. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 555.

  Although the reset SW 556 has been described as an example of the reference component for grasping the orientations of the resistors 541 and 542 in the modified example 3 of the second embodiment, as long as it is provided at one corner of the rectangular substrate. The other components may be used as the reference components.

  Further, the third modification of the second embodiment has been described by exemplifying the lower left corner of the substrate as one corner of the rectangular substrate. However, one corner of the rectangular substrate is located at the upper left, upper right, lower right, etc. May be

  Although the second embodiment has been described by exemplifying the game control board 510, the effect control board 511, other various control boards (for example, payout control board), the relay board (for example, the relay board 70), It can also be applied to other substrates (for example, LED substrates and sensor substrates).

  In addition, in the second embodiment, the game control board 510 is illustrated, and instead of the resistors 541 and 542, the resistor 549 and the capacitors 551 and 556 may be mounted, but the second embodiment is also described. The same can be applied to the modified example. Further, the gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment (including modified examples) may be one in which a resistor 549 and capacitors 551 and 556 are mounted in addition to the resistors 541 and 542, and different types of components are mixed and mounted. It may be one that is done. Even when different parts are mixed, the gaming machine 10 can improve the easiness of confirming the parts according to the above-mentioned arrangement rule.

The gaming machine 10 of the second embodiment (including the modified example) described above has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame (outer frame 11), a front frame (front frame 12) that can be opened and closed with one of the left and right sides of the main frame as a rotation axis, and the front surface with the component mounting surface visible. And a substrate supported by the frame (for example, the game control substrate 510). The board sets the first color band of the color code to the open end side of the front frame when the passive element (for example, the resistor 541) that displays the rating by the color code is mounted in the left-right direction (see FIG. 50).

  (2) The gaming machine 10 of (1) includes a housing case (for example, a board box 551) that houses a board with its component mounting surface visible. The housing case is an engaging portion that engages with a front frame (for example, engaged portions 553a and 553b included in the mounting base 550 of the front frame 12) on one side along the left-right direction (for example, the lower side of the front frame 12). (For example, the engaging portion 553) and a member for locking to the front frame (for example, the locked portion 552a included in the mounting base 550 of the front frame 12) on the other side along the left-right direction with the engaging portion as a rotation axis. And a stop portion (for example, a locking portion 552). When the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) is mounted on the board in the direction orthogonal to the left-right direction (the up-down direction), the first color band of the color code is set to the engaging portion side (see FIGS. 58 and 59). .

  (3) The gaming machine 10 of (1) includes a housing case (for example, a board box 520) that houses a board with its component mounting surface visible. The housing case has an engaging portion (for example, an engaged portion 522a, 522b included in the mounting base 521 of the front frame 12) engaged with the front frame on one side along the left-right direction (upper side of the front frame 12). The engaging portion 522) and a locking portion (for example, a locked portion 523a included in the mounting base 521 of the front frame 12) on the other side along the left-right direction with the engaging portion as a rotation axis. For example, the locking portion 523) is included. When the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) is mounted on the substrate in the direction orthogonal to the left-right direction (the vertical direction), the first color band of the color code is on the locking portion side (see FIG. 51).

  (4) The gaming machine 10 of (1) includes a housing case (for example, the board box 520) that houses the board with the component mounting surface visible. The housing case houses the board by facing a plurality of connectors (for example, connectors 530a) on the board on one side along the left-right direction (upper side of the front frame 12). When the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) is mounted in the direction orthogonal to the left-right direction (the vertical direction), the board is arranged on the other side (the lower side of the front frame 12) along the left-right direction of the first color band of the color code. ) (See FIG. 50).

  (5) In the board of (1), when the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) is mounted in the direction orthogonal to the left-right direction (upward-downward direction), the first color band of the color code is provided on the front frame (front frame 12). ) (See FIG. 50).

  (6) The gaming machine 10 of (5) includes a housing case (for example, the board box 520) that houses the board with the component mounting surface visible. The accommodating case accommodates the board with a plurality of connectors (for example, connectors 530a) on the board facing the upper side of the front frame (see FIG. 48).

  (7) The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular board (for example, the game control board 510) and a housing case (for example, the board box 520) that houses the board with the component mounting surface visible. The housing case includes a base portion (for example, lower member 5202) that supports the substrate, a cover portion (for example, upper member 5201) that covers the substrate from the component mounting surface and engages with the base portion, and a cover for the base portion. And a sealing portion (for example, the sealing portion 525) that seals the engagement relationship with the body portion. The board has a passive element (for example, a resistor 541) that displays a rating by a color code in a direction parallel to one side (for example, the right side of the game control board 510 shown in FIG. 53) on the sealing portion side (for example, a front frame). When mounted in the vertical direction 12), the first color band of the color code is located on the left side (for example, the sealing part reference left side) when the sealing part is viewed downward (see FIGS. 48 and 53).

  (8) The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular board (for example, the game control board 510), and a housing case (for example, the board box 520) for housing the board with the component mounting surface visible. The housing case includes a first case portion (for example, an upper member 5201) that covers the component mounting surface of the substrate, a second case portion (for example, a lower member 5202) that engages with the first case portion, and a first case portion. And a sealing portion (for example, sealing portion 525) that seals the engagement relationship between the second case portion and the second case portion. The board has a passive element (for example, a resistor 541) that displays a rating by a color code in a direction parallel to one side (for example, the right side of the game control board 510 shown in FIG. 53) on the sealing portion side (for example, a front frame). When mounted in the vertical direction 12), the first color band of the color code is located on the left side (for example, the sealing part reference left side) when the sealing part is viewed downward (see FIGS. 48 and 53).

  (9) The gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular board (for example, the game control board 510) and a housing case (for example, the board box 520) that houses the board with the component mounting surface visible. The housing case has a base portion (for example, lower member 5202) that supports the substrate, a cover portion (for example, upper member 5201) that covers the substrate from the component mounting surface and engages with the base portion, and one direction ( For example, the management number slip (for example, the management number sticker 5206) attached along the left-right direction of the front frame 12 and the engagement relationship between the base body portion and the cover portion are orthogonal to one direction. (For example, the sealing portion 5525) which is sealed with a sealing tag (for example, the sealing seal 5251) attached in the vertical direction of the front frame 12 (for example, the sealing portion 525). When the passive element (for example, the resistor 541) that displays the rating by the color code is mounted in one direction, the board looks at the control number tag in the correct position and the first color band of the color code is on the left side (for example, the control number). When the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) is mounted in the direction orthogonal to the one direction when the sealing reference is on the left side, the first color band of the color code is viewed on the left side (for example, the sealing) when the sealing tag is in the normal position. (See the seal reference left side) (see FIG. 54).

(10) The control number slip and the sealing slip of (9) indicate the correct positions by the character strings displayed (for example, the main board control number, the characters "prohibition of opening", etc.) (see FIG. 54).
(11) The control number slip and the sealing slip of (9) indicate the normal position by image display (for example, two-dimensional code, design, etc.) (see FIG. 57).

(12) The image display of (11) is a two-dimensional code (see FIG. 57).
(13) The gaming machine 10 has a rectangular board (game control board 510) including a processor (for example, processor 532) and an inspection terminal (for example, connector 530b) that is used for inspection but not used for game control. Prepare The substrate and the test terminals are mounted in the vertical and horizontal directions with offsets (offsets d1 and d2) mounted respectively, and passive elements (for example, resistors 541 and 542) for indicating the rating by a color code are mounted in the vertical and horizontal directions. When a plurality of elements are mounted on the processor, the direction in which the inspection terminal is located with respect to the processor for each of the passive element to be mounted in the vertical direction (for example, the resistor 542) and the passive element to be mounted in the lateral direction (for example, the resistor 541) is determined by the color code. The direction in which the first color band is located (see FIG. 52).

[Third Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 10 of the third embodiment will be described. In the gaming machine 10 according to the third embodiment, the components mounted between the integrated circuit and the connector on the board are oriented in a specific direction in the positional relationship between the integrated circuit and the connector. First, the board arrangement environment in the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 61 is a diagram showing an example of the layout of integrated circuits, connectors, and resistors on the game control board of the third embodiment and the orientation of the resistors mounted on the game control board. In addition, about the structure similar to 1st Embodiment and 2nd Embodiment, the code | symbol is made the same and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 61A, the gaming machine 10 mounts the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563 on the board mounting surface of the game control board 510. The integrated circuit 560 is a rectangular IC package having one side as a longitudinal direction in a front view. For example, a driver IC for an input signal (more specifically, the integrated circuit 560 is an interface chip (proximity I / F) 121). ). The integrated circuit 560 is an example of an integrated circuit mounted on the game control board 510, and may be a driver IC for an output signal, a required control circuit, a buffer circuit, a port expander, or the like.

  The connectors 561, 562, 563 are connectors for inputting / outputting signals input / output by the integrated circuit 560 to / from the outside. The connectors 561, 562, 563 and the integrated circuit 560 face each other with the component placement region 566 interposed therebetween.

  In the component placement region 566, a linear resistor 541 (linear component: for example, component numbers R22 and R21) is placed on the integrated circuit 560 side of the line TL, and a linear resistor 542 is placed on the connector 561, 562, 563 side of the line TL. (Linear parts: For example, part numbers R15, R3, R2) are arranged. The resistor 541 is arranged in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the integrated circuit 560 (horizontal direction in the drawing), and the resistor 542 is arranged in a direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the integrated circuit 560 (vertical direction in the drawing). In other words, the resistor 542 is arranged in a direction (vertical direction in the drawing) connecting the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563, and the resistor 541 is orthogonal to the direction connecting the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563. It is arranged in the direction (right and left direction in the drawing) to do.

  The game control board 510 is a multi-layer board (for example, a two-layer board), and when the connectors 561, 562, 563 and the integrated circuit 560 are connected via the resistor 542, the first layer (for example, component mounting). When the wiring pattern is passed through the surface) and the connectors 561, 562, 563 and the integrated circuit 560 are connected via the resistor 541, the wiring pattern is passed through the second layer (for example, the solder surface).

  As a result, the game control board 510 facilitates routing of the wiring pattern passing through the resistor 541 and the wiring pattern passing through the resistor 542. Further, the game control board 510 divides the component placement area 566 and aligns the directions of the resistors 541 and 542 to facilitate component confirmation. In addition, the game control board 510 divides the component placement area 566 to align the directions of the resistors 541 and 542, so that it is easy to secure a display area for the component numbers.

  Although the game control board 510 exemplifies the resistors 541 and 542 as an example of mounted components, other components having a mounting direction in place of the resistors 541 and 542 or in addition to the resistors 541 and 542 are disposed in the component placement area 566. It may be implemented in.

  Further, the game control board 510 may limit the orientation of the components in the component placement area between all the integrated circuits and all the connectors, or may limit the orientation of the components only partially. . For example, the connectors 561 and 562 are connectors to be connected to the starting port switches (starting port 1 switch 36a, starting port 2 switch 37a), and their presence is clearly indicated by the fluorescent color. The game control board 510 may set a component placement area between the connectors 561 and 562 and the interface chip (proximity I / F) 121 that require attention as such fraud monitoring targets.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 61 (2), the resistor 541 turns the first color band 543 to the left side. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 541 facing the left side (open side of the front frame 12). In other words, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 541 so that the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 541 faces the right side (the pivotal support side of the front frame 12).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 61 (3), the resistor 542 directs the first color band 543 downward. Therefore, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 facing downward (downward of the front frame 12). In other words, the game control board 510 mounts the resistor 542 with the fourth color band 546 of the resistor 542 facing upward (upper side of the front frame 12).

  Thereby, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the resistances 541 and 542 of the worker who performs the maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

Next, an example of setting the line TL will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 62 is a diagram showing an example of setting the line TL according to the third embodiment.
The line TL shown in FIG. 62 (1) is set so as to pass through the lower end of the through hole 564 into which the lead wire below the resistor 542 (on the integrated circuit 560 side) is inserted. At this time, the game control board 510 displays the part number 548 on the resistor 542 side of the line TL. The line TL is not limited to the lower end of the through hole 564 and may be set between the upper end and the lower end of the through hole 564.

  The line TL shown in FIG. 62 (2) is set so as to pass through the lower end (on the integrated circuit 560 side) of the main body (excluding the lead wire) of the resistor 542. At this time, the game control board 510 displays the part number 548 on the resistor 542 side of the line TL. The line TL may be set between the lower end of the main body of the resistor 542 and the upper end of the through hole 564.

  A line TL shown in FIG. 62C is set below the first color band 543 of the resistor 542 (on the integrated circuit 560 side) and at a position overlapping the main body of the resistor 542. At this time, the game control board 510 displays the part number 548 on the resistor 542 side of the line TL.

  The line TL shown in FIG. 62 (4) is set at a position apart from the lower end (BL) of the through hole 564 into which the lead wire on the lower side (integrated circuit 560 side) of the resistor 542 is inserted by a distance d downward. . At this time, the game control board 510 displays the part number 548 on the resistor 542 side of the line TL.

  As shown in FIG. 62 (5), the game control board 510 may display the part number 548 on the resistance 542 side of the line TL so as to be in contact with the line TL. Further, as shown in FIG. 62 (6), the game control board 510 may display the part number 548 across the line TL.

  Further, the line TL is assumed to be a virtual line that can be recognized by the components mounted on the game control board 510, through holes, patterns, and silk printing (display of the part number, etc.), but silk printing on the game control board 510 ( The solid line may be a solid line clearly indicated by a solid line, a broken line, or the like, or may be a solid line clearly indicated by printing or sticking on the substrate box 520.

[Modification of Third Embodiment]
Next, a gaming machine 10 of a modified example of the third embodiment will be described. The gaming machine 10 of the modified example of the third embodiment arranges the component placement area and the non-component placement area between the integrated circuit and the connector on the board. The component placement area and the non-component placement area will be described with reference to FIGS. 63 and 64. FIG. 63 is a diagram showing an example of a component placement area and a non-component placement area located between the integrated circuit and the connector on the game control board of the modified example of the third embodiment. FIG. 64 is a diagram showing an example of the AA cross section of the game control device of the modification of the third embodiment.

  The game machine 10 includes the game control device 100 that accommodates the game control board 510 in the board box 520, and mounts the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563 on the board mounting surface of the game control board 510.

  The game control board 510 sets the component placement area 566 and the non-component placement area 565 side by side between the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563. The component placement area 566 is located on the integrated circuit 560 side, and the non-component placement area 565 is located on the connectors 561, 562, 563 side. The resistor 542 is placed in the component placement area 566, and the component number 548 corresponding to the resistor 542 is displayed in the non-component placement area 565.

  The integrated circuit 560 and the resistor 542, and the resistor 542 and the connector 561 are electrically connected to each other through the pattern 572 provided on the solder surface of the substrate 570. That is, the game control board 510 does not have a pattern for electrically connecting the integrated circuit 560 and the resistor 542, and the resistor 542 and the connector 561 on the component mounting surface of the substrate 570.

  The integrated circuit 560 and the resistor 542 are housed in the substrate box 520 and protected from the outside. On the other hand, the connector 561 is exposed to the outside through an opening 567 provided in the board box 520, and a desired harness can be connected to the connector.

  The board box 520 has a predetermined gap above various components to accommodate various components (eg, integrated circuit 560, resistor 542, etc.). On the other hand, the board box 520 is close to the game control board 510 in the vicinity of the opening 567. Therefore, the board box 520 has a standing wall 568 between the region (component placement region 566) for housing various components and the opening 567. The upright wall 568 is within the non-component placement area 565.

  Since the non-component placement area 565 includes the standing wall 568, the game control board 510 may have insufficient visibility of the part number display near the standing wall 568. Therefore, the game control board 510 displays the part numbers corresponding to the parts (for example, the integrated circuit 560, the resistor 542, etc.) in the range of the part placement area 566 in the range of the area 5651, and various connectors (for example, the connector 561 etc.). ) Is displayed in the range of the area 5653, and the display of the part number in the range of the area 5652 is restricted.

  Here, the display of the part number of the modification of the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 65 and 66. FIG. 65 is a diagram (part 1) illustrating an example of displaying the part number according to the modified example of the third embodiment. FIG. 66 is a diagram (part 2) illustrating an example of displaying the part number according to the modification of the third embodiment.

  In the part number display shown in FIG. 65A, the part number 573 corresponding to the resistor 542 is displayed in the area 5651 in the non-component arrangement area 565 in the same direction as the resistor 542, and the connector 561 is displayed in the area 5653. The connector number 574 (part number) corresponding to is displayed in the same direction as the connector 561 (direction orthogonal to the resistor 542), and the part number display in the area 5652 is hidden. As a result, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the parts and the part numbers of the worker who performs the maintenance and inspection work. Therefore, the gaming machine 10 can easily detect fraudulent activity on the game control board 510.

  In the component number display shown in FIG. 65 (2), the component number 575 is displayed in the region 5651 of the non-component arrangement region 565, and the component number 576 is displayed across the regions 5651 and 5652. However, as for the part number 576, a numerical part having a large discriminating power in relation to the adjacent part number (the numeral “15” is displayed in the region 5651, and a character part having a small discriminating power in relation to the adjacent part number (character “R”) is displayed in the area 5652. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 can secure a certain distinguishing power of the part number 576 while sacrificing a part of the visibility of the part number 576. The gaming machine 10 can improve the degree of freedom in the display position of other part numbers (for example, the part number 575) by sacrificing part of the visibility of the part number 576. Thereby, the gaming machine 10 improves the easiness of confirming the parts and the part numbers of the worker who performs the maintenance and inspection work, and thus the gaming machine 10 facilitates the detection of fraud on the game control board 510. Door can be.

  66 (1) is an enlarged view of a part (non-component arrangement region 565) of the AA cross section of the game control device shown in FIG. 64. The board box 520 can be deformed by receiving an external force from the outside. At that time, the standing wall corners 580 of the board box 520 may contact the game control board 510.

  Therefore, as shown in FIG. 66 (2), the game control board 510 arranges the pattern 582 on the solder surface while avoiding the component mounting surface in the region 581 immediately below the standing wall corner portion 581 with which the standing wall corner portion 580 can contact. As a result, the game control board 510 prevents the game control board 510 from malfunctioning due to an external force from the outside of the board box 520, resulting in malfunction.

  Further, in the game control board 510, when the pattern 583 cannot be arranged on the solder surface while avoiding the component mounting surface in the area 581 immediately below the standing wall corner portion, that is, when the pattern 583 is arranged on the component mounting surface, the standing wall angle is set. The part number 584 is displayed on the pattern 583 in the subordinate region 581. The part number 584 can protect the pattern 583 because it has a certain thickness by silk printing or the like.

As a result, the game control board 510 prevents the game control board 510 from malfunctioning due to an external force from the outside of the board box 520, resulting in malfunction.
In addition, although the game control board 510 was illustrated and demonstrated about 3rd Embodiment, various control boards (for example, payout control board) other than production control board 511, relay board (for example, relay board 70), It can also be applied to other substrates (for example, LED substrates and sensor substrates).

The gaming machine 10 of the above-described third embodiment (including modified examples) has the following features in one aspect.
(1) The gaming machine 10 includes a control board (for example, a game board) including an integrated circuit (for example, the integrated circuit 560) and a connector (for example, the connectors 561, 562, 563) capable of connecting signals input and output by the integrated circuit. Control board 510). The control board is provided in a connector side area of the plurality of passive elements (for example, resistors 541 and 542) mounted in an area between the integrated circuit and the connector (for example, in the component placement area 566), which is located on the connector side. The passive element to be mounted is oriented in the first direction connecting the integrated circuit and the connector (for example, the direction connecting the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563), and is mounted in the integrated circuit side region located on the integrated circuit side. The direction of the passive element is set to the second direction orthogonal to the first direction (for example, the direction orthogonal to the direction connecting the integrated circuit 560 and the connectors 561, 562, 563).

  (2) The connector side region of (1) is a region of the region between the integrated circuit and the connector which is located on the connector side of a predetermined line, and the integrated circuit side region is located on the integrated circuit side of the predetermined line. This is the area to be used.

(3) The predetermined line of (2) is a line clearly defined on the control board (for example, a real line by silk printing or the like).
(4) The predetermined line of (2) is an unspecified line on the control board (for example, a virtual line that can be recognized by the mounted component or the like).

  (5) The gaming machine 10 includes a control board (for example, a game board) including an integrated circuit (for example, the integrated circuit 560) and a connector (for example, the connectors 561, 562, 563) to which signals input / output by the integrated circuit can be connected. Control board 510). The control board mounts the passive element (for example, the resistor 542) on the integrated circuit side area (for example, the component placement area 566) located on the integrated circuit side among the areas between the integrated circuit and the connector, and mounts it on the connector side. The passive element information (for example, the part number 548) regarding the passive element is displayed in the positioned connector side area (for example, the non-component placement area 565).

  The above processing functions can be realized by a computer. In that case, a program describing the processing contents of the functions that the gaming machine of the embodiment should have is provided. By executing the program on a computer, the above processing functions are realized on the computer. The program describing the processing content can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include magnetic storage devices, optical disks, magneto-optical recording media, semiconductor memories, and the like. The magnetic storage device includes a hard disk device (HDD), a flexible disk (FD), a magnetic tape, and the like. The optical disk includes a DVD (Digital Versatile Disk), a DVD-RAM, a CD (Compact Disk) -ROM / RW (ReWritable), and the like. Magneto-optical recording media include MO (Magneto-Optical disk) and the like.

  In order to put the program into the market, for example, a portable recording medium such as a DVD or a CD-ROM in which the program is recorded is sold. It is also possible to store the program in the storage device of the server computer and transfer the program from the server computer to another computer via the network.

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

  Further, at least a part of the above processing functions can be realized by an electronic circuit such as a DSP (Digital Signal Processor), an ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuit), and a PLD (Programmable Logic Device).

  The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine as shown in the disclosed embodiments as a gaming machine, and other gaming machines such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, etc. The present invention can be applied to all gaming machines that use the game balls and slot machines that are gaming machines that use medals.

  In addition, the disclosed embodiments are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. Moreover, you may apply combining each structure of the above-mentioned embodiment and a modification. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

10 Gaming Machine 41 Display Device 100 Game Control Device 300 Performance Control Device

Claims (1)

An integrated circuit, a gaming machine comprising a control board including a connector connectable to a signal input to the signal or the integrated circuit and the integrated circuit is force output,
The control board is
The connector is mounted on a predetermined side of the peripheral portion of the control board,
The connector, the first passive element, the second passive element, and the integrated circuit are mounted so that the distance from the one side increases in order.
With mounting the first passive element in a direction perpendicular to the predetermined side, to implement a pre-Symbol second passive element at the predetermined side and parallel orientation,
A part number of the first passive element is displayed at a position closer to the connector than a through hole related to a terminal on the side closer to the integrated circuit among terminals of the first passive element.
Amusement machine.

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