JP6705803B2 - Amusement machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and particularly to a pachinko machine.

Some gaming machines typified by pachinko machines execute a RAM clearing process according to the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2016-193229, A

Furthermore, in recent game machines, in addition to the function of executing the RAM clearing process, it is required to introduce a function of setting a plurality of stages of setting values having different degrees of advantage regarding awarding of prize balls.
In addition, when installing the function to set the set value, it is necessary to set the state of changing the set value and the state of checking the set value according to the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery, and both functions are provided. If this happens, there is a concern that the operation at power recovery may become complicated.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and suppresses the complication of the operation at the time of power recovery while having both the function of executing the RAM clear processing and the function of setting the set value. A gaming machine capable of playing.

According to the present invention, it emits a game ball, the emitted game ball to impart the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning port by ball entrance to winning openings, one to the number of setting value set in advance A game machine in which a set value of is set, and an advantage degree regarding awarding of prize balls is determined according to the set value, the game board is provided, and an opening/closing body configured to be openable/closable, and the opening/closing A first displacement part which is arranged in an operable position when the body is in an open state and which is displaceable from one position of the first position and the second position to the other position. A second operation means, which is arranged at a position operable when the opening/closing body is in an open state, and is displaceable from one position of the third position and the fourth position to the other position. Second operation means having a displacement part, and as a return state after power recovery , a setting change state in which the set value can be newly set, a setting confirmation state in which the set value currently set can be confirmed, a game And a returnable state setting means capable of setting a game stopped state in which the game cannot progress , the returnable state setting means is in a state in which the power is cut off when the game is possible. There is a position wherein the second position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said power interruption, and the position of said second displacement portion in該復conductive when a position of the fourth, in the first case, the can be set configuration changes state, the state is the game state at the time of power interruption, position is the second of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said power interruption Position, and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery is the third position , in the second case, the setting confirmation state can be set , and the state at the time of power interruption There is the game state, a position is said first position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and the position of said second displacement portion in該復conductive during said first fourth is the position, in the third case is capable of setting the game state after RAM clearing process is performed, a state is the game state at the time of power interruption, power recovery against the power interruption a position wherein said first position of said first displacement portion during and positions of said second displacement portion in該復electrodeposition time is the third position, in the case of the fourth, the RAM clearing process are possible setting the game state without being executed, a state is the setting confirmation state during power interruption, the location of the first displacement portion when power is restored to said power interruption is the The second position, and the second position when the power is restored. The position of the displacement part is the fourth position , in the fifth case, the setting change state is set, and when the state at the time of power interruption is the setting change state, the opening/closing body is in the open state. And the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery against the power interruption is the second position, and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery is the fourth position. A gaming machine is provided , which sets the setting change state in a predetermined case, and sets the game stop state in a case different from the predetermined case .

According to the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine that is equipped with both a function for executing a RAM clearing process and a function for setting a setting value, while suppressing complication of operation at power recovery.

3 is a front view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol display device 90 arrange|positioned in the area|region II shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a bird's-eye view showing an operation button group arranged in a region III shown in FIG. 1 and its periphery. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a game board installed in the game machine 10. 3 is a rear view of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control configuration provided in the gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the lottery table used by the lottery in the main control board 100. It is a figure which shows the pattern of the combination of the aspect of the setting key switch 42 and the aspect of the RAM clear switch 43. It is a figure which shows the flow of a reset state setting process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a recovery state setting process at the time of abnormal condition. It is a figure which shows the flow of a return state setting process in a setting change state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting state return state setting process. It is a figure showing the flow of return state setting processing at the time of a game possible state. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting change process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a setting confirmation process. It is a figure which shows the flow of a game possible state transfer process. It is a figure which shows the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for every state. The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is an error at the time of power recovery (when there is an error in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, and the state when the power was cut off immediately before is the game stopped state) is arranged. It is a table. It is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state is arranged. It is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state is arranged. It is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game-enabled state is arranged. It is a table in which there are no abnormalities at the time of power recovery, and a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state. It is a table in which there are no abnormalities at the time of power recovery, and a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that, in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same components, and the description thereof will be appropriately omitted. Further, in the following description, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “upper”, and “lower” mean that the gaming machine 10 is on the front side (player side) unless otherwise specified. ), it refers to the state.
In the following description, "advantage (advantage)" means that it is advantageous to the player, and unless otherwise specified, prize balls other than so-called premier images and the like are used for prize balls. It means that it is advantageous with respect to the acquisition amount (payout of game balls).

<Characteristics of the present invention>
Before describing the details of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the features of the invention (present invention) described in the present embodiment will be described. In describing the feature, the configuration in parentheses is an example of the configuration of the present embodiment corresponding to the configuration immediately before, and in the description of the gaming machine 10 after the description, the same use in parentheses. The configuration may be described in.

The present invention shoots a game ball and gives the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening by entering the winning game ball into the winning opening, and one of a plurality of setting values Is a gaming machine having a different degree of advantage for awarding prize balls according to the set value that is set,
Operating means (setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43),
A reset state setting means (reset state setting means 176) for setting a return state after power recovery,
The return state setting means is
As the return state, it is possible to set a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed, a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed, and a game enable state in which a game can proceed,
The state at the time of power failure is the above-mentioned game possible state, and the mode of the above-mentioned operation means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the first mode (setting key switch 42 is ON, and RAM clear switch 43 is ON). In the first case (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 22A), the setting change state is set,
The state at the time of power interruption is the above-mentioned playable state, and the mode of the above-mentioned operation means at the time of power recovery to the power interruption is the second mode (setting key switch 42 is ON and RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). In the second case (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 22A), the setting confirmation state is set,
The state at the time of power interruption is the above-mentioned playable state, and the mode of the above-mentioned operation means at the time of power recovery for the power interruption is the third mode (setting key switch 42 is OFF and RAM clear switch 43 is ON) In the third case (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 22(a)), the above-mentioned playable state is set,
The state at the time of power interruption is the above-mentioned playable state, and the mode of the above-mentioned operation means at the time of power recovery for the power interruption is the fourth mode (setting key switch 42 is OFF and RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). In the fourth case (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 22(a)), the game playable state is set.
In the third case, after the RAM clearing process is executed, the playable state is set,
In the fourth case, the playable state is set without executing the RAM clearing process,
The return state setting means further includes
In the fifth case where the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the first mode, the setting change state is set. It is a gaming machine characterized by being.

According to the present invention, not only the complexity of the operation at the time of power restoration can be suppressed, but also the flow from the setting confirmation state to the setting change state can be made smooth.

In addition, in the present embodiment to be described later, the greater the set value that is set, the higher the advantage of the special figure right/wrong determination, and thus the higher the set value that is set, the higher the advantage is. , Set value to be set by providing a setting difference for at least one lottery (or judgment) of special figure stop symbol lottery, general figure appropriateness determination, and general figure stop symbol lottery The larger the value of, the higher the advantage (the degree of advantage differs depending on the set value to be set). That is, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage regarding the awarding of prize balls is different depending on the set value to be set.

Further, the RAM clear processing means clearing a part of the area related to the game of the RAM 103 (area different from the area related to the base value described later) (area excluding the area related to the set value), and RAM clear When executing the process, if there is an abnormality in the set value (when the set value is out of the range), the area related to the set value may be cleared.
The area may be cleared when the condition for clearing the area is satisfied, such as when the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal.

Further, in each of the above cases (first to fourth cases), it is not necessary to set the return state corresponding to each case, and at least a part (when there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103 or The return state corresponding to each case may be set when the middle frame door sensor 76 is OFF (except for exceptional cases where the middle frame 17 is in the closed state).

The gaming machine 10 having the above characteristics will be specifically described based on the following embodiments.

<About the structure of the gaming machine 10>
First, the structure of the gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the gaming machine 10, FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol display device 90 arranged in a region II shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is arranged in a region III shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a bird's-eye view showing an operation button group and its surroundings, FIG. 4 is a view showing a game board 50 installed in the game machine 10, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the game machine 10.
It should be noted that each of the configurations shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 is merely what is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and a configuration and a function not shown here are added to the gaming machine 10. You may. Further, the gaming machine 10 does not necessarily have to include all of the configurations illustrated here, and some configurations or functions may be omitted as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

The game machine 10 of the present embodiment is a so-called pachinko machine, and shoots a game ball in a front area (hereinafter, referred to as a "game area 50a") of the game board 50 on which a large number of game nails (not shown) are erected. Then, when the game ball enters the winning opening (for example, the large winning opening 55 or the like), a game is performed in which the winning ball is obtained. In the following description, the entry of the game ball into the winning opening may be simply expressed as “winning (at the winning opening)”.

The gaming machine 10 is configured to cover the front side of the game board 50, the outer frame 15 in the shape of a rectangular frame that opens in the front and rear, the inner frame 17 that detachably holds the game board 50 on the opening front side of the outer frame 15. And a front frame 20 that has been formed.

The middle frame 17 is rotatably supported around the left end side by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21, and can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 15. The middle frame 17 is locked and unlocked by the cylinder lock 23 (insert the door key into the cylinder lock 23, and turn the door key in the direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the front frame (right in this embodiment)). ) Is possible.

The front frame 20 is supported by a hinge mechanism 21 so as to be rotatable around the left end side, and can be opened and closed with respect to the middle frame 17. The front frame 20 is locked and unlocked by a cylinder lock 23 (a door key is inserted into the cylinder lock 23, and the door key is rotated in a direction opposite to the unlocking direction of the middle frame 17 (in the present embodiment, left)). ) Is possible.
Further, the front frame 20 includes a transparent member 25 arranged so as to cover the game area 50a, and the transparent member 25 transparently protects the game area 50a and the game board 50.
Further, the front frame 20 includes an upper ball receiving tray 27 and a lower ball receiving tray 29 for storing game balls, and the upper ball receiving tray 27 and the lower ball receiving tray 29 are vertically separated from each other and are integrally provided with the front frame 20. ..
Further, the front frame 20 is provided with an operation handle 31 on the right side of the lower ball receiving tray 29, and by rotating the operation handle 31, the game balls stored in the upper ball receiving tray 27 are launched toward the game area 50a. It is like this.

As shown in FIG. 3, an operation button group operated by the player is arranged on the upper surface of the upper ball tray 27. This operation button group is provided with a ball lending button 39a and a return button 39b for accepting a return operation of a prepaid card as a main operation unit 39 electrically connected to a main control board 100 described later, and will be described later. 1 As an operation unit electrically connected to the sub-control board 200, a production button that can switch the production that occurs during the game or can accept the operation of the player to obtain various information related to the gaming machine 10. 37, and cursor buttons 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) for instructing upward, downward, left, and right operations, respectively. It should be noted that each operation unit is provided with a sensor for detecting the operation, and the control board to be connected detects the operation of each operation unit by the change in the detection state of the sensor.
Further, a movable decorative body 22 which is operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown) is provided on the side of the upper ball tray 27.

Below the lower ball receiving tray 29, a ball removing mechanism 36 that discharges the game balls stored in the lower ball receiving tray 29 downward is provided. By operating the ball removing mechanism 36, the bottom opening (not shown) formed on the bottom surface of the lower ball receiving tray 29 is opened, and the game ball is naturally dropped from the bottom opening and discharged.
Although not shown, the upper ball receiving tray 27 is provided with a mechanism for moving the stored balls by operation to the lower ball receiving tray 29, similarly to the ball removing mechanism 36. By operating both of the mechanisms 36, it becomes possible to discharge the stored balls.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pair of speakers 33 (33a, 33b) are arranged on the left side and the right side of the upper frame portion 32 of the front frame 20, respectively. Further, the upper frame part 32 and the left and right side frame parts 34a, 34b of the front frame 20 are formed by a light-transmissive cover, and inside thereof, effect lamps 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) are respectively arranged. There is. The speaker 33 and the effect lamp 35 can output or turn on or off the sound in conjunction with an effect, an error effect, or the like that occurs during the game.

The effect display device 80 is composed of a main display portion 81 arranged substantially in the center of the game board 50 and a sub-display portion 82 arranged around the main display portion 81. The sub display unit 82 further includes an upper sub display unit 82a arranged above the main display unit 81, a left sub display unit 82b arranged on the left side of the main display unit 81, and a main display unit 81. And a right sub display portion 82c disposed on the right side of the.
Here, the main display portion 81 is a fixed liquid crystal display device, and the upper sub display portion 82a, the left sub display portion 82b, and the right sub display portion 82c are movable liquid crystal operated by an actuator such as a motor (not shown). It is a display device.

The main display section 81 can display a variable display of decorative symbols that is performed in conjunction with a variable display on a first special symbol display device 91 or a second special symbol display device 92, which will be described later, and further various other effects. Can also be displayed.
In the variable display of the decorative symbols displayed on the main display portion 81, the displayed decorative symbols form three symbol columns. The direction of variable display of the decorative symbols in each symbol row is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, the vertical direction, the horizontal direction, the depth direction, or a combination thereof (oblique direction).
Here, although the depth direction is actually a two-dimensional variable display on the display screen of the main display portion 81, a decorative pattern is displayed from the back of the main display portion 81 toward the front side or the opposite direction. In a display mode using a method of recognizing as if it is being variably displayed (for example, perspective), it means a virtual direction recognized by the player.

Each of the sub-displays 82 is not only provided mainly for displaying an effect image related to an effect, but also movable.
The initial positions of the upper sub display part 82a is the upper side with respect to the main display part 81, the left sub display part 82b is the left side with respect to the main display part 81, and the right sub display part 82c is the main display. It is on the right side with respect to the section 81, and each of the sub-display sections 82 is configured to be movable from these initial positions to a position overlapping the display area of the decorative symbol in the main display section 81.

A liquid crystal display device is used for each of the effect display device 80 (main display portion 81, upper sub display portion 82a, left sub display portion 82b, right sub display portion 82c) in the present embodiment, but The implementation of the invention is not limited to this. For example, various types of display devices such as a drum type and a dot matrix type can be adopted as the effect display device 80.

A plurality of light emitting diodes (light emitting diodes, hereinafter abbreviated as “LED”) are arranged on the lower right side of the main display portion 81, and these LEDs constitute a display area of the symbol display device 90. Therefore, the symbol display device 90 displays the special symbol and the ordinary symbol.
Further, the symbol display device 90 is arranged at a position that is more difficult for the player to visually recognize than the main display part 81, and the display area of the symbol display device 90 has a smaller area than the display region of the main display part 81. ..
The arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 in this embodiment are as shown in FIG. 2, but this is an example, and the arrangement and the number of LEDs of the symbol display device 90 are limited to this example. It is not something that will be done.

The special symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to activate the special electric accessory (for example, the special electric accessory 65). The special symbols in the present embodiment include a first special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 and a second special symbol displayed on the second special symbol display device 92.
The special symbol may be abbreviated as "special symbol", the first special symbol as "special symbol 1", and the second special symbol as "special symbol 2".

The normal symbol is a symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the symbol variation that determines whether or not to operate the normal electric auditors product (for example, the normal electric auditors product 61). The normal symbol in this embodiment is displayed on the normal symbol display device 93.
In addition, the normal symbol may be abbreviated as "general drawing", and the ordinary electric accessory may be referred to as "den Chu".

In addition to the above-mentioned display device, the symbol display device 90 is provided with a first special symbol holding lamp 94, a second special symbol holding lamp 95, and a normal symbol holding lamp 96.
The first special symbol holding lamp 94 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure 1 that is being held, and the second special symbol holding lamp 95 can specify the number of symbol fluctuations of the special figure that is being held. And, the normal symbol hold lamp 96 can specify the number of symbol variations of the held universal symbols, and both are in the lighting mode of two LEDs (in the present embodiment, only right-time constant lighting=1, left-right constant lighting). =2, flashing on the right side + constant lighting on the left side =3, flashing on the left and right =4), thereby making it possible to specify the number of corresponding symbol variations.

In the following description, the symbol variation in which the special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special symbol is variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 or the second special symbol display device 92 is referred to as “symbol variation of the special symbol”, and In the description, the symbol fluctuation in which the normal symbol is stopped and displayed after the normal symbol display device 93 is variably displayed may be referred to as a “symbol fluctuation of the universal symbol”.
Further, in the following description, the variable display of the decorative symbol displayed on the main display unit 81 is distinguished from the “variation of the symbol of the special symbol” and the “variation of the symbol of the general symbol” as “the symbol variation of the decorative symbol”. Sometimes referred to.
In the following description, when simply referred to as “symbol fluctuation”, it means a symbol fluctuation of a special figure unless otherwise specified.

As shown in FIG. 4, a large number of game nails (not shown), a windmill 52, and an obstacle such as a decorative member are arranged on the front surface of the game board 50, so that the game ball that has been launched can roll. In the game area 50a is defined.
Further, on the left side and the upper side of the game area 50a, curved outer rails 51 and inner rails 53 provided to guide the game balls fired by the rotation operation of the operation handle 31 to the upper part of the game area 50a are arranged. Has been done. The outer rail 51 is located outside the inner rail 53 with the center of the game area 50a as a reference. Here, the wind turbine 52 is a mechanism for changing the direction in which the game balls fall, and is a nail-shaped member.

The gaming machine 10 can change the strength of the launch of the game ball depending on the magnitude of the rotation operation amount (for example, the rotation angle) of the operation handle 31, and the first flow path where the weaker launch game ball rolls. Various obstacles in the game area 50a such that the game ball rolls on either X (so-called left hit) or the second flow path Y (so-called right hit) where the stronger hit game ball rolls. It is arranged.

FIG. 4 shows the major winning openings 55, the first starting opening 57, the second starting opening 59 gate 63, and the general winning opening 67, but the winning openings shown are only examples. However, the number and the arrangement may be changed appropriately.

The special winning opening 55 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A special winning opening sensor 72 is attached to the special winning opening 55, and the result of detection by the special winning opening sensor 72 determines the winning of the big winning opening 55, and the number associated with the special winning opening 55 (the book In the embodiment, the prize ball of 15) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a lot of game balls roll toward the special winning opening 55 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Each obstacle is arranged.

A special electric accessory 65 is arranged above the special winning opening 55. The special electric auditors product 65 is a member that can be exchanged to an open state in which it is easy to win a prize in the special winning opening 55 or a closed state in which it is difficult to enter a ball. Transition to one of the states.
More specifically, the special electric auditors product 65 is in an open state in at least a part of the big hit game set due to the fact that the big hit is derived by the special drawing hitting judgment to be described later, and accordingly, the big hit. The winning of the winning hole 55 is allowed. In this way, when the special electric auditors product 65 is in the open state, it is easy to win the special winning opening 55, so the chance of winning a prize ball is greatly increased. It can be said that
The special electric accessory is referred to as "attacker", and the opening of the special electric accessory by the special electric accessory solenoid 66 may be referred to as "attacker open".
Moreover, the special electric auditors product 65 is in an open state even in at least a part of the small hit game due to the fact that the small hit is derived by the special figure hit determination, but the open state is compared with the big hit game described above. It takes a short time. Therefore, the small hit game can be said to be in a more unfavorable game state than the big hit game.

The first starting port 57 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 50a. A first starting opening sensor 70 is attached to the first starting opening 57, and a winning result for the first starting opening 57 is determined based on the detection result of the first starting opening sensor 70, and is associated with the first starting opening 57. The number (4 in this embodiment) of prize balls is given. In at least a part of the case where the winning of the first starting opening 57 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 1 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, a lot of game balls are directed toward the first starting opening 57 when rolling from the first flow path X, compared with when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

The second starting opening 59 is arranged in the lower right part of the game area 50a. A second starting opening sensor 71 is attached to the second starting opening 59, and the winning of the second starting opening 59 is determined based on the detection result of the second starting opening sensor 71, and the second starting opening 59 is associated with the second starting opening 59. The number (1 in the present embodiment) of prize balls is given.
In at least part of the case where the winning of the second starting opening 59 is determined, the symbol variation of the special figure 2 will be performed.
In addition, in the game area 50a according to the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, a lot of game balls are directed toward the second start opening 59 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Obstacles such as game nails are arranged so as to roll.

A normal electric accessory 61 is disposed in the flow path connected to the second starting port 59. The normal electric auditors product 61 is a member that transitions to an open state where it is easy to enter the game ball into the second starting opening 59 or a closed state where it is difficult to enter the game ball. Causes a transition to either the open state or the closed state.
More specifically, the ordinary electric accessory 61 is in an open state in at least a part of the per-university-play game, which is performed by winning the variation in the general-university pattern, and accordingly, the prize is awarded to the second starting opening 59. Is acceptable. In this way, when the normal electric accessory 61 is in the open state, it is easy to win a prize in the second starting opening 59, so that the variation of the symbol of the special figure 2 is suppressed while suppressing the decrease of the game ball by the prize ball. The opportunity to be implemented can be greatly increased.

The gate 63 is arranged in the right center part of the game area 50a. A gate sensor 74 is attached to the gate 63, and a winning result at the gate 63 is determined based on a detection result of the gate sensor 74. In at least part of the case where the prize relating to the gate 63 is determined, the symbol variation of the general figure is performed.
In addition, in the present embodiment, compared with the case of rolling from the first flow path X, each obstacle such that a large number of game balls roll toward the gate 63 when rolling from the second flow path Y. Things are arranged.

The general winning opening 67 is arranged in the lower left part of the game area 50a. A general winning opening sensor 73 is attached to the general winning opening 67, and a winning result to the general winning opening 67 is determined by the detection result of the general winning opening sensor 73, and the number associated with the general winning opening 67 ( In this embodiment, the prize ball of 4) is awarded.
In addition, in the present embodiment, as compared with the case of rolling from the second flow path Y, a larger number of game balls roll toward the general winning opening 67 when rolling from the first flow path X. Each obstacle is arranged, but when rolling from the second flow path Y, each obstacle may be arranged so that many gaming balls roll toward the general winning opening 67. . Also, a plurality of general winning openings 67 may be provided.

The outlet 69 is arranged at the bottom of the game area 50a. The game balls that have been hit in the game area 50a and have not entered the above-described winning openings fall into the out opening 69 and are processed as out balls.

In this way, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 shoots a game ball and gives the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening by entering the winning game ball into the winning opening.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an out-ball sensor 75 (not shown) for detecting a game ball (hereinafter, referred to as “out ball”) that has entered the winning opening and the out opening is provided, and the sensor The number of out spheres counted using the detection result is used to derive the base value.
Here, the base value is a value derived by the number of safe balls (the number of prize balls) ÷ the number of out balls × 100 in the most unfavorable state (state in which the special figure is low and the general figure is low, which will be described later). Yes The value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 described later.
More specifically, the base value is derived from the initial power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) in the section of the number of out balls of 60,000, and the derived base value is set to the next section. It is displayed (for example, the base value derived in the section where the number of out balls is 60001 to 120,000 is displayed in the section of 120001 to 180000). The displayed value is the integer part of the derived base value (rounded to one decimal place).

On the back surface of the game board 50, as shown in FIG. 5, a main control board case 109 in which the main control board 100 is stored, a first sub control board case 209 in which the first sub control board 200 is stored, and a second sub board. The second sub-control board case 309 in which the control board 300 is stored, the power supply control board case 509 in which the power supply control board 500 is stored, the payout control board case 409 in which the payout control board 400 is stored, and the setting board 41 are mounted. In addition to the rear surfaces of the first sub control board case 209 and the second sub control board case 309, an opening/closing cover 45 that covers a part of the back surface of the main control board case 109 is detachably attached.
The substrate case and the cover that cover each substrate are made of a transparent material, and the corresponding substrate is visible through each case and the cover.

The main control board 100 is provided with a main control board monitor 97 that displays a set value, a base value, and a type of game stop state (details will be described later), and the monitor is visible from the back surface of the game board 50. Is becoming The display of the monitor is controlled by the main control board 100.

Here, the set value is a value that influences the degree of advantage (probability that a big hit will be derived) in determining whether or not a special figure is valid, which will be described later. The set value in the present embodiment is provided with a total of three levels of set value 1, set value 2, and set value 3, and the set value that has been set (hereinafter, may be referred to as “current set value”). It is configured such that the greater the value of ), the higher the degree of advantage in determining whether the special drawing is right or wrong. The details of the special drawing validity determination according to the set value will be described later.
Further, the set value can be changed by the setting change processing by the setting changing means 177 described later, and the current setting value can be confirmed by the setting confirmation processing by the setting confirmation means 178 described later. Details of the processing will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the set value, the base value, and the type of the game stopped state that are set are displayed on the same display device (main control board monitor 97), but some or all of them are different. May be displayed on the display device.

The power supply control board is provided with a power supply switch 40 that is operated to supply the primary power supply supplied from the power supply facility of the game island to the game machine 10.

The setting board 41 is provided with a setting key switch 42 and a RAM clear switch 43 as an operation unit for determining a return state at the time of power recovery (power-on) which will be described later. Further, a transparent setting board cover 44 that covers the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 is provided on the setting board 41 so as to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism (not shown) on the same side as the hinge mechanism 21. ..
The setting board cover 44 is configured so as not to be closed when the setting key 600 used for operating the setting key switch 42 is inserted.
Although the setting board cover 44 is configured to be opened and closed by a hinge mechanism, it may be a slide type cover that slides up and down.

In this way, in the state of being installed on the game island, unless the middle frame 17 is opened, each operation unit (power switch 40, setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43) provided on the back side of the game board 50. ) Operation becomes difficult.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 is provided with operation means (setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43).

In addition, in the gaming machine 10, the operating means can be said to be composed of the first operating means (setting key switch 42) and the second operating means (RAM clear switch 43).

In addition, the game machine 10 is provided with a game board (game board 50) on the front surface, an opening/closing body (middle frame 17) configured to be openable/closable, and operating means (setting key switch 42, RAM clear switch 43). In other words, it can be said that it is arranged on the back side of the game board.

Further, on the back surface of the game board 50, on the upper part of the opening/closing cover 45, a game ball tank 46 for storing game balls supplied from the ball supply facility of the game island is arranged. The game ball tank 46 is further connected via a tank rail 47 and a payout unit 48 to a payout passage 49 connected to the upper ball tray 27, and the balls paid out by the payout unit 48 pass through the payout passage 49. Are dispensed to the upper ball tray 27.

Up to this point, the structure of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described, but these are merely specific examples, and the present invention can be implemented with another configuration.

<Regarding the control configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, with reference to FIG. 6, a control configuration included in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the control configuration of the gaming machine 10. The control configuration shown in FIG. 6 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a control configuration not shown in FIG.

The main control board 100 is a CPU 101 that performs various arithmetic processing related to games, a ROM 102 that stores control programs, various data, etc., a RAM 103 that functions as a work area or a buffer memory serving as a temporary storage area, peripheral boards and devices. An I/O port 104 for inputting and outputting signals to and from and a random number circuit 105 that operates in a system different from the program processing by the CPU 101 to generate a random number (hard random number) are provided. Are connected to each other via.

The CPU 101 reads various control programs stored in the ROM 102 and performs arithmetic processing, thereby executing various processing relating to main control of the game.
The RAM 103 is backed up by a backup power supply generated by a backup power supply circuit 502 described later. Specifically, among the information stored in the RAM 103, various information that allows the gaming machine 10 to recover in the state immediately before the power failure is backed up by using the data when the power is restored after the power failure occurs. Is configured. For example, the state of the gaming machine 10 at that time (game stopped state, setting change state, setting confirmation state, or playable state) in addition to the data such as the stack pointer and each register that were held when the power failure occurred , Information related to the game such as the set value being set, the current special figure lottery state, the current general figure lottery state, etc. is the backup target.

In the present embodiment, at least an area in which base information is stored (base value in RAM 103) in addition to an area in which information on such a game is stored (may be referred to as a game-related area in RAM 103). Area related to the game area of the RAM 103, an area where the complement of the checksum and the backup flag regarding the area related to the game of the RAM 103 are stored (sometimes referred to as a backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103), and a base value of the RAM 103. The checksum complement and the area where the backup flag is stored (sometimes referred to as the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103) are backed up. Then, when the power is restored, the gaming machine 10 backs up the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the area related to the base value in the RAM 103, the backup information area related to the game in the RAM 103, and the backup related to the base value in the RAM 103. It returns using various information stored in the information area.
The specific backup method in this embodiment is not limited at all. For example, the area of the RAM 103 to be backed up may be realized by a configuration capable of holding data in a non-volatile manner even in a power-off state. As another example, in the RAM 103, different hardware is provided for the first memory configured to be able to hold data in a non-volatile manner even in the power-off state and the second memory referred to when the gaming machine 10 operates. In this case, the gaming machine 10 saves the information to be backed up from the second memory to the first memory at the time of power interruption, and saves the saved information from the first memory at the time of power restoration. 2 Recover to memory.

The main control board 100 includes a first starting opening sensor 70, a second starting opening sensor 71, a special winning opening sensor 72, a general winning opening sensor 73, a gate sensor 74, an out ball sensor 75, a middle frame opening sensor 76, etc. Is electrically connected to the CPU 101, and the detection signals from these sensors can be input to the CPU 101 via the I/O port 104.

Further, the main control board 100, the first special symbol display device 91, the second special symbol display device 92, the normal symbol display device 93, the first special symbol holding lamp 94, the second special symbol holding lamp 95, the normal symbol holding lamp 96, the main control board monitor 97, the normal electric accessory solenoid 62, and the special electric accessory solenoid 66 are electrically connected, and are configured to be controllable via the I/O port 104.
Similarly, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the main operation unit 39, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the main operation unit 39. Further, the main control board 100 is electrically connected to the setting board 41, and is configured to detect the operation of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43.

The main control board 100 and the first sub-control board 200 are connected to each other by eight parallel signal lines and one strobe line, and the single main board 100 goes to the first sub-control board 200. The main control board 100 is communicably connected only in the direction, and various effect control commands are transmitted from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200.
It should be noted that the first sub-control board 200 cannot send data to the main control board 100, and the first sub-control board 200 cannot request the main control board 100 to send data. Is configured.
Further, in the present embodiment, the parallel transmission method is adopted for the data transmission from the main control board 100 to the first sub control board 200, but the serial transmission method may be adopted.

The first sub-control board 200 is a CPU 201 that performs various arithmetic processes related to game production based on the production control command from the main control board 100, a ROM 202 that stores production control programs and various data, a work area that serves as a temporary storage area, A RAM 203 that functions as a buffer memory and an I/O port 204 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device are provided, and these are connected to each other via an internal bus, and the CPU 201 is stored in the ROM 202. The main control relating to the game effect is executed according to the control program.
The first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect button 37 and the cursor button 38, and is configured to be able to detect the operation of the operation unit.

Also, the first sub control board 200 turns on the effect control command based on the effect control command from the main control board 100, the image control command for instructing the image and sound to the second sub control board 300, and the effect lamp 35. Lamp control data for controlling, movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable ornament and the sub display unit 82, and the like are generated.
Here, the first sub-control board 200 is connected to the second sub-control board 300 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and image control commands related to images and sound are transmitted from the first sub-control board 200 to the second sub-control board 300. On the other hand, as a response, a response command (ACK command) indicating that the control command has been normally received is transmitted from the second sub control board 300 to the first sub control board 200.

In addition, the first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the effect lamp 35, and transmits the lamp control data via the I/O port 204. Then, the effect lamp 35 is configured such that lighting is controlled by the lamp control data transmitted from the first sub-control board 200.

In addition, the first sub control board 200 is electrically connected to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82, and transmits the movable control data via the I/O port 204.
The movable decorative body and the sub display unit 82 are configured to be movable according to the movable control data transmitted from the first sub control board 200.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 includes the notification means (the speaker 33, the effect lamp 35, the effect display device 80) and the notification control means (first sub-control board 200) for controlling the notification means.

The second sub-control board 300 includes a CPU 301 that performs various arithmetic processes related to image effects based on an image control command from the first sub-control board 200, a ROM 302 that stores an image control program and various data, and a temporary storage area. RAM 303 that functions as a work area and a buffer memory and an I/O port 304 that inputs and outputs signals to and from the peripheral board and each device, and the CPU 301 produces an image effect according to a control program stored in the ROM 302. It is configured to perform such main control.
In addition, although not shown in the drawings, the second sub-control board 300 has a VDP that generates image data according to the effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301 and an effect content based on the control signal received from the CPU 301. It is equipped with a sound source IC that generates acoustic data. The VDP is a so-called image processor, which reads the image data stored in the image ROM according to an instruction from the CPU 301, and performs image processing on the image data to transmit the generated image data to the effect display device. A high-speed VRAM used for developing and processing the image data read from the image ROM is connected to the VDP. The sound source IC reads the acoustic data stored in the audio ROM in response to an instruction from the CPU 301, and outputs final acoustic data generated by synthesizing the read acoustic data to the speaker 33 via an amplifier.

The payout control board 400 is mainly composed of a CPU 401, a ROM 402, and a RAM 403 (all are not shown).
Further, the payout control board 400 is connected to the main control board 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication, and is a control for driving the payout unit 48 based on a payout control command from the main control board 100 to pay out game balls. And executes the ball feed mechanism and the firing mechanism synchronously based on the operation amount of the firing handle to control the firing of the game ball.

The power supply control board 500 generates a normal power supply circuit 501 that generates a normal power supply to be supplied to electronic components and electric components such as the control board described above and a backup power supply based on the primary power supply that is supplied from the power supply facility of the game island. The backup power supply circuit 502 and the power failure detection circuit 503 that detects power failure (the supply voltage from the normal power source becomes a predetermined voltage drop) are configured.
In addition, assuming that the power switch 40 is connected to the power control board 500 and the primary power is supplied from the power facility of the game island, when the power switch 40 is turned on, the power control board 500 A normal power supply is generated by the normal power supply circuit 501, and power is supplied to electronic components and electric components including the above-described control boards (main control board 100, first sub control board 200, second sub control board 300, and payout control board 400). Is supplied.
Further, when the power failure detection circuit 503 detects power failure, the power supply control board 500 outputs a power failure signal (NMI signal) to each of the main control board 100, the first sub-control board 200, and the payout control board 400. Send to.
In addition, the backup power supply circuit 502 is configured to be charged when power is supplied to the gaming machine 10 from the power supply facility on the gaming island.
The backup power supply circuit 502 may be provided on the payout control board 400, and the power interruption detection circuit 503 is not provided on the power supply control board 500, but the main control board 100, the first sub control board 200, and the payout control board. You may make it provided in each of 400.

<Regarding the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10>
Next, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 10. The functional configuration shown in FIG. 7 is necessary for explaining the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, and the gaming machine 10 may have a functional configuration not shown in FIG. In addition, FIG. 8 and FIG. 9 will be referred to when describing the functional configuration, if necessary.

As shown in FIG. 7, the main control board 100 has a ball entrance determination means 110, a main random number generation means 115, a main hold control means 120, a preliminary determination means 125, a special figure lottery means 130, a general figure lottery means 135, and a jackpot game. Control means 140, symbol display control means 145, electric accessory control means 150, game state control means 155, main information storage means 160, main error control means 165, main command management means 170, power recovery processing execution means 175, and power The disconnection processing executing means 180 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by each control configuration on the main control board 100 described with reference to FIG.

The main information storage unit 160 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the main control board 100, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. .. In particular, the data (effect control command) stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160 is transmitted to the sub command management unit 270 of the first sub control board 200 described later by the command transmission unit after being stored. To be done.

The winning determination unit 110 determines the winning of each winning opening based on the detection result of the sensor provided in each winning opening.

The main random number generation means 115 can generate a plurality of types of random numbers having different update ranges by the random number circuit 105, and one or a plurality of numbers corresponding to the winning opening from the random number circuit 105 at the timing when the winning of the winning opening is determined. Get (latch) a random number.
More specifically, the main random number generation means 115, when the winning of the first start port 57 or the second start port 59 is determined, a random number for determining whether a special figure is valid or not, a special figure stop symbol, which will be described later. A random number for lottery and a random number for special figure variation pattern lottery are acquired. When it is determined that the prize is won in the gate 63, a random number for determining whether or not a universal figure is valid, a random number for a universal symbol lottery, and a random number for a universal pattern variation pattern lottery, which will be described later, are stored in the main information storage means 160 in a corresponding manner. Store in area.

The main hold control means 120 performs control relating to holding of symbol fluctuations of special symbols and holding of symbol fluctuations of general symbols. Regarding the special map 1, the random numbers for determining whether the special figure is valid, the random numbers for the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the random numbers for the special figure fluctuation pattern lottery, which are acquired upon the winning of the first start opening 57, are specified. It is reserved (stored) as the operation suspension information of FIG.
More specifically, the main suspension control means 120 increments by 1 each time the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is suspended, and the operation suspension information of the special figure 1 is used (in the lottery of the special figure lottery means 130). A holding counter (hereinafter, referred to as “special figure 1 holding counter”) that is decremented by 1 for each (used) is provided until the value of the special figure 1 holding counter reaches an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The operation hold information is stored in a storage area of the main information storage means 160 corresponding to the current Toku-zu 1 hold counter, and each time the operation hold information is used, the used operation hold information is cleared and the remaining operation hold is held. Control is performed to move (shift) information from the current storage area to the storage area corresponding to the special figure 1 hold counter, which is one less than the current special figure 1 hold counter, in ascending order of the special figure 1 hold counter.
Further, the main hold control means 120 also performs the same control as the above-described control for the special figure 2 and the general figure, separately from the special figure 1, and the hold counter of the special figure 2 is referred to as a special figure 2 hold counter.
Further, in the following description, "holding of operation hold information" may be expressed as "holding of symbol variation".
Further, the main hold control means 120, when updating (adding or subtracting) the operation hold information (holding counter) of the special figure 1 or the special figure 2, the effect control including the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter. A command (hold command) is generated, and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In the present embodiment, when both the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 1 and the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 are suspended, the operation suspension information corresponding to Toku-zu 2 is given priority. used.

The pre-judgment means 125 executes pre-judgment for pre-reading effect on the operation suspension information when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination.
More specifically, the pre-determination unit 125 reads out each random number of the operation suspension information that has been suspended this time, and performs pre-determination for each of the special figure validity determination, the special figure stop symbol lottery, and the special figure variation pattern lottery, which will be described later. Run. In each preliminary determination, a lottery table (not shown) that is the same as or equivalent to the lottery table used in the lottery corresponding to each preliminary determination is used. Therefore, the same result as the result of the lottery to be executed later is derived from these preliminary determinations.
Further, the pre-determination unit 125 generates an effect control command (pre-determination command) including the derived result of the pre-determination, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
As described above, the pre-determination command is transmitted at least in part when the operation suspension information of the special figure is suspended at a predetermined timing of the pre-determination (generated and stored in the transmission command of the main information storage unit 160). Since it is stored in the area), it will be transmitted following the above-mentioned hold command. Here, the predetermined timing of the pre-determination means that the big hit game is not in progress, and further, in the present embodiment, when the operation suspension information of Toku-zu 1 in the normal diagram high accuracy is suspended, The transmission of judgment commands is restricted.

The special figure lottery means 130 is provided with a special figure hit/miss determination means 131, a special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, and a special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 133, and a special figure appropriateness decision means 131, special figure stopped symbol lottery means 132, special figure The processing by each means is executed in the order of the variation pattern deriving means 133. The special figure lottery means 130 reads out the earliest operation hold information among the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the change start condition of the special figure is satisfied.
It should be noted that "the variation start condition of the special figure is satisfied" is, for example, that the big hit is not in progress, that neither the special figure 1 nor the special figure 2 is changing the symbol, the special figure 1 and the special figure 2 That is, all the conditions that the operation suspension information is present in at least one of the above are satisfied.

Here, FIG. 8 is a diagram schematically showing a lottery table used in a lottery on the main control board 100, and will be referred to as necessary in the following description.
In a lottery using the following lottery tables including lottery tables other than the lottery table shown in FIG. 8, the lottery values stored in the lottery table are sequentially added to the read random numbers in a predetermined order, The result corresponding to the lottery value in which a carry (overflow) has occurred is derived as the result of the lottery. Similarly, in the following description of the lottery table, a name is given to the lottery table for convenience of description, but data such as lottery values included in the lottery table corresponding to the name is stored in each ROM in a distinguishable manner. It is sufficient that these names do not specify the area in which the data is stored. Similarly, in the lottery table illustrated below, items described for convenience of description and “−” or “0” as the lottery value may be described, but these are not necessarily stored in each ROM. It does not show the data. Similarly, when the same lottery value as the maximum value of the random number range used in the lottery is described in the lottery table, the result is derived 100%, and therefore the lottery is not necessarily required.

The special figure hitting/non-judging means 131 reads a random number for judging whether the special figure is hit or not, and uses the random number read out and the lottery table for judging whether the special figure hits or hits corresponding to the current set value, which corresponds to a big hit, a small hit or a hit Whether to do it is decided by lottery.
FIG. 8A shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 1 is win/fail, and the range of the random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535. Therefore, when the special figure lottery state has a low probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special figure low probability”), if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 180/65536, the current setting When the value is the set value 2, 190/65536, and when the current set value is the set value 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 200/65536. Further, when the special map lottery state has a high probability (hereinafter, may be abbreviated as “special map high probability”), if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 450/65536, the current setting When the value is the setting value 2, the big hit is derived with a probability of 475/65536, and when the current setting value is the setting value 3, there is a probability of 500/65536. Note that the small hit is derived with a probability of 300/65536, whichever setting value is set.

FIG. 8B shows a lottery table for determining whether or not the special figure 2 is win/fail, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 65535 as in the case of the special figure 1 win/loss judgment. Therefore, in the special figure low accuracy, if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 180/65536, if the current setting value is the setting value 2, 190/65536, the current setting value is set. When the value is 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 200/65536. In the special figure high accuracy, if the current setting value is the setting value 1, 450/65536, if the current setting value is the setting value 2, 475/65536, the current setting value is set. When the value is 3, the jackpot is derived with a probability of 500/65536. It should be noted that the small hit is not derived regardless of which set value is set, unlike the special figure 1 hit/miss judgment.

As described above, it can be said that the high probability of special figure has a higher probability of winning the big hit than the low probability of special figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of special figure.
In addition, when the RAM clearing process described later is executed, the special figure low probability is set.
Further, the larger the set value that is set, the higher the probability that a big hit will be derived. Therefore, the larger the set value that is set, the more the special figure right/wrong determination (both special figure 1 right/wrong determination and special figure 2 right/wrong determination). It can be said that the advantage is high.
Further, the ratio of the denominator of the probability that a big hit with a low probability of special figure is derived (when the numerator is 1) and the denominator of the probability that a big hit with a high probability of special figure is derived (when the numerator is 1), The lottery value is set to be constant (1:2.5 in the present embodiment) regardless of the set value to be set, and the constant ratio means that the denominator of the jackpot probability (the numerator is 1). The ratio of the integer part of the (case) is rounded down, rounded up, or rounded off after the decimal point. That is, the lottery value may be set such that the ratio of the denominator of the former probability and the denominator of the latter probability is substantially constant regardless of the set value to be set.

The special figure stop symbol lottery means 132 reads the random number for special figure stop symbol lottery, and uses the read random number and the lottery table for special figure stop symbol lottery when the big hit is derived by the special figure hit determination means 131. The stop symbol of the special map is decided by lottery.
FIG. 8C shows a lottery table for special symbol 1 stop symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99. Therefore, in Toku-zu 1, when the big hit is derived, the symbol A stops with a probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values) and the probability of 50/100 (same for all setting values). It is decided as a design.
Here, in the design A, the number of times (the number of rounds (R number)) that the special electric accessory 65 is released for a sufficient time (approximately 9 balls are won) during the big hit game is 9, and the big hit After the game is finished, the special figure high probability and the normal figure high probability are symbols (hereinafter, may be referred to as "probability variation symbol", and the jackpot related to the symbol may be referred to as "probability variation jackpot"). On the other hand, the symbol B has a number of rounds of 8, and is a special symbol low probability after the jackpot game is over, and a normal symbol high probability (details will be described later) (hereinafter, may be referred to as a “normal symbol”). May be referred to as "normal big hit"). Therefore, the symbol A is a symbol more advantageous than the symbol B in both the number of rounds and the special figure lottery state thereafter.

FIG. 8(d) shows a lottery table for special figure 2 stopped symbol lottery, and the range of random numbers used in the lottery is 0 to 99 as in the special figure 1 stopped symbol lottery. Therefore, in the special figure 1, when the big hit is derived, it becomes a symbol a with a probability of 65/100 (same for all setting values) and a symbol b with a probability of 35/100 (same for all setting values). ..
Here, the symbol a, the number of rounds is 16, and the special variation high probability after the big hit game is a certainty variation pattern that becomes high accuracy, and the symbol b is the number of rounds 8, after the big hit game is over. It is a normal pattern with low accuracy and high accuracy. Therefore, it can be said that the symbol a is more advantageous than the symbol b.

As described above, in this embodiment, the probability that each stop symbol is derived is constant regardless of the set value in both the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, which is an advantage of the special figure stop symbol lottery. The degree does not change depending on the set value to be set.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 1 (50/100) and the ratio of the special figure high probability after the big hit game according to Toku-zu 2 (65/100). ) Is different (the symbol variation of Toku-zu 2 is more advantageous than the symbol variation of Toku-zu 1). Although details are omitted, the difference is that when the game ball passes through a specific area provided in the special winning opening 55 during the big hit game, a special figure high accuracy is provided after the big hit game ends, It is realized by changing whether or not to provide a round (in the present embodiment, the ninth round) that facilitates passage, depending on the stop symbol of the special figure.

Further, the special figure stop symbol lottery means 132, when the big hit is not derived by the special figure hit determination means, the symbol C when the special figure 1 is a small hit, the symbol D when the special figure 1 is out, and the special figure. When 2 is out, the symbol c is uniformly determined as a stop symbol.

The special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 133 is provided with a plurality of kinds of special figure fluctuation pattern lottery tables to be referred to when determining the special figure fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time), and the current special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state (details will be described later) Based on the result of the lottery of the special map right/wrong judgment means 131, one special figure variation pattern lottery table for determining the special figure variation pattern of this time is selected, and the selected special figure variation pattern lottery table and the special figure are selected. One special figure fluctuation pattern is determined using the fluctuation pattern random number and random number.
In the present embodiment, similar to the special figure stop symbol lottery described above, if the special figure variation pattern derivation state and the lottery result of the special figure validity determination means 131 are the same, each special figure variation pattern is derived. Is constant regardless of the set value to be set.
Further, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving unit 133 generates an effect control command (fluctuation start command) including the decided special figure fluctuation pattern, and stores the command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

The universal figure lottery means 135, like the special figure lottery means 130, reads out the earliest operation hold information of the operation hold information held in the main information storage means 160 when the symbols of the common figure are not changing. , The universal figure propriety judgment for judging whether the general figure is valid or not is executed by using the read random number, and the general electric auditors object 61 is controlled to be in the open state according to the general figure propriety determination, so that the general figure is won. In this case, a universal figure stop symbol lottery for determining a stop symbol of a universal figure by lottery and a universal figure variation pattern lottery for determining a variation pattern (variation time) of a universal figure by lottery are executed.
More specifically, in the universal figure acceptance judgment, a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a high probability (sometimes abbreviated as “universal figure high accuracy”) and a state in which the universal figure lottery state has a low probability (“the universal figure Although it is abbreviated as "Low Probability"), the drawing of the lottery table is omitted, but in the present embodiment, in the high accuracy of the universal figure, the probability of 65535/65536 (the same for all setting values) is the universal figure. It becomes a hit, while the remaining probability of 1/65536 causes a deviation, while the low probability of a normal figure causes a probability of 1/65536 (same for all set values) to become a normal figure, and a remaining probability of 65535/65536 causes a deviation. Becomes It should be noted that, in the case of the low accuracy of the general figure, the normal figure may not be hit (the shift may occur in the case of 65536/65536).

In the universal figure stop symbol lottery, similar to the special symbol stop symbol lottery, a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure stop symbol lottery is selected from a plurality of types of stop symbols having different patterns in which the normal electric accessory 61 is released. One stop symbol is determined by the lottery used. In addition, when there is a discrepancy in the determination of whether or not the universal figure is valid, the stop symbols are uniformly determined as in the case of the special figures 1 and 2.

Also, in the universal figure fluctuation pattern lottery, as in the special figure variation pattern lottery, one general figure variation is carried out by a lottery using a lottery table (not shown) for the universal figure variation pattern lottery The pattern is determined.

In this way, it can be said that the high probability of the universal figure has a higher probability of deriving the universal figure hit than the low probability of the universal figure, and is more advantageous than the low probability of the universal figure.
In addition, when the RAM clearing process described later is executed, the normal figure low accuracy is set.
In addition, in the present embodiment, the probability that each lottery result is derived in any of the lottery related to public figures (general figure validity determination, universal figure stop symbol lottery, and universal figure variation pattern lottery) is constant regardless of the set value. Therefore, the advantage of the lottery on the universal figure does not change depending on the set value to be set.

Note that, as described above, the present embodiment is configured such that the greater the set value that is set, the higher the advantage of the special figure validity determination, and the higher the set value that is set, the higher the advantage. However, it is not limited to the special figure right or wrong judgment, but is set by providing a setting difference for at least one lottery (or judgment) of special figure stop symbol lottery, general figure right/wrong determination, and universal figure stop symbol lottery The larger the set value, the higher the advantage (the advantage degree varies depending on the set value to be set). That is, it is sufficient that the degree of advantage regarding the awarding of prize balls is different depending on the set value to be set.

Therefore, it can be said that the gaming machine 10 is set with one of the setting values of a plurality of stages, and the degree of advantage regarding awarding of a prize ball is different depending on the set value.

The big hit game control means 140, when the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a big hit, determines the demo time related to the big hit start demonstration and the demo time related to the big hit end demo according to the decided big hit design.
In addition, when the big hit starts, the big hit game control means 140 generates an effect control command (big hit start command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit start demonstration, and stores it in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and ends the big hit. Occasionally, an effect control command (big hit end command) including a demonstration time related to the big hit end demo is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In addition, the big hit game control means 140 also determines the time for the small hit start demonstration and the demo time for the small hit end demo in the same manner when the result of the special drawing win/loss lottery is the small hit, and at the start of the small hit, A production control command (small hit start command) including a demo time related to the small hit start demonstration is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160, and when the small hit ends, the demonstration time related to the small hit end demo. A production control command (small hit end command) including is generated and stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.
In this embodiment, the demo time for the big hit start demo and the demo time for the big hit end demo are the same.

The symbol display control means 145 causes the special symbol 1 to be variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 91 according to the special symbol fluctuation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol 1, and is determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the variable time. The special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with the stopped design. Similarly, according to the special figure variation pattern (variation time) of the second special symbol, the special symbol 2 is variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 92, and the stop determined by the special symbol stop symbol lottery after the lapse of the variation time. The special figure 2 is stopped and displayed by the design.
In addition, the symbol display control means 145 has a special figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) related to the display of the special figure 1 and the special figure 2, and when the special figure is stopped and displayed. (At the timing when the value of the special figure game timer becomes “0”), an effect control command (variation stop command) for requesting the fixed display of the decorative symbol is generated, and the command is sent to the main information storage means 160. Store in the storage area.

Further, the symbol display control means 145 causes the ordinary symbol display device 93 to variably display the ordinary symbol in accordance with the regular symbol variation pattern (variation time) of the regular symbol, and after the lapse of the variable period, the regular symbol is stopped by the regular symbol stop symbol lottery. The stop display is displayed with the determined stop design.
The symbol display control means 145 has a universal figure game timer for managing the time (variation time, stop display time) relating to the display of the regular figure.

When the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a big hit, the electric accessory controlling unit 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 65. Release according to the release pattern corresponding to the stop design. In the big hit game, one opening/closing operation of the special electric auditors product 65 is regarded as one round game, and the round game is continuously executed for a specified number of rounds (16R, 9R, 8R in this example). is there.

Further, when the result of the special drawing winning/non-drawing lottery is a small hit, the electric accessory controlling unit 150 outputs a control signal to the special electric accessory solenoid 66 after the special drawing is stopped to display the special electric accessory 65. Open for a short period (0.05 seconds).

Further, when the electric figure accessory control means 150 wins the universal figure winning/disapproving lottery, it outputs a control signal to the ordinary electric auditors article solenoid 62 to cause the ordinary electric auditors article 61 to follow the opening pattern corresponding to the stop symbol of the ordinary figure. Let it open.

The game state control means 155 controls the special figure lottery state. Specifically, as described above, the game state control means 155 sets the special figure low probability at the start of the big hit game, regardless of the symbols related to the big hit, and the special figure low probability at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit. And, at the end of the big hit game related to the probability variation big hit, the special figure high accuracy.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the universal figure lottery state. Specifically, the game state control means 155, at the start of the big hit, regardless of the symbol related to the big hit, the normal figure is low accuracy, and at the end of the big hit game related to the normal big hit, until the symbol fluctuation is performed 100 times. Figure high accuracy (general figure low accuracy after 100 times of symbol changes), at the end of the big hit related to probability variation big hit, until the next big hit game start (for example, a finite number of times sufficient to derive the big hit) (Including the case of setting 5000 times, for example) In addition, the state of the special figure low accuracy and the general figure high accuracy may be referred to as low accuracy time saving.

Further, the game state control means 155 controls the above-mentioned special figure fluctuation pattern derivation state. Specifically, the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state is roughly divided into the special figure fluctuation pattern deriving state A that corresponds to the special figure low accuracy and general figure low accuracy, and the special figure low accuracy and general figure high accuracy correspondence There is a variation pattern derivation state B and a special figure variation pattern derivation state C that corresponds to the special figure high accuracy and general figure high accuracy, and the special figure lottery state and special figure variation corresponding to the general figure lottery state except during the big hit game. The pattern derivation state is set.

Further, when the special figure lottery state, the general figure lottery state, and the special figure variation pattern derivation state are updated, the game state control means 155 includes an effect control command (game state designation command) including each state after the update. Is generated and the command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160.

As described above, the main information storage unit 160 is a unit that temporarily stores the data read by each unit, the data derived by the calculation by each unit, or the like in the corresponding storage area.

The main error control means 165 monitors the input information of the I/O port 104 and determines whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. When it is determined that there is an error state, the effect control command (error command) including the error information is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.
Note that the main error control unit 165 causes the payout control board 400 to restrict the launch of a game ball when an error state of high importance, such as an error state detected by a magnetic sensor (not shown), is set. Alternatively, processing other than storing the error command in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160 may be executed.

When the effect control command is stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160, the main command management unit 170 sends the effect control command to the first sub control board 200.
In addition, as a general rule, each effect control command is transmitted in the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160.

The power recovery process executing means 175 includes a return state setting means 176, a setting changing means 177, a setting confirming means 178, and a game possible state shifting means 179.

The recovery state setting means 176 determines the recovery state at the time of power recovery, whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of power failure immediately before the power recovery, and the mode and mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. A return state setting process is executed which is set based on the combination of the modes of the RAM clear switch 43 when the power is turned on. The return state set by the process includes a game stopped state, a setting change state, a setting confirmation state, and a game possible state (with or without RAM clearing process). Yes, the details of the process will be described later.

Therefore, the gaming machine 10 is provided with a return state setting means (return state setting means 176) for setting a return state after power recovery, and the return state setting means sets the return state as a changeable setting value. In other words, it is possible to set a change state, a setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed, and a game possible state in which the game can proceed.

The setting changing unit 177 executes a setting changing process that enables the setting value to be changed when the setting changing state is set. The details of the process will be described later.

The setting confirmation unit 178 executes a setting confirmation process that enables confirmation of the set value when the setting confirmation state is set. The details of the process will be described later.

The game possible state transition means 179 executes the game possible state transition processing when the game possible state is set. The details of the process will be described later.

The power interruption process executing unit 180 executes the power interruption process based on the reception of the power interruption signal from the power supply control board 500.
Specifically, for the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area different from the area related to the base value), the checksum of the area is derived, and the complement of the checksum is backed up for the game of the RAM 103. A process of storing in the information area and a process of turning on a backup flag indicating that the power interruption processing for the area is executed (a backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the game of the RAM 103) are executed. Further, for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, similarly to the area related to the game in the RAM 103, the checksum of the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is derived, and the complement of the checksum is calculated as the base value of the RAM 103. The backup flag is stored in the backup information area according to the above, and the backup flag indicating that the power interruption processing for the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is performed is turned on (the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the base value of the RAM 103). ) Perform the process.

As shown in FIG. 7, the first sub control board 200 has a sub random number generating means 210, a normal effect control means 220, a sub error control means 230, a lamp control means 240, a movable accessory control means 250, a sub information storage means 260, and a sub information storage means 260. Also, the sub command management means 270 is provided, and these means functionally represent those realized by the respective control configurations on the first sub control board 200 described with reference to FIG.
The sub-information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is. Further, the effect control command transmitted from the main command management means 170 is stored in the received command storage area of the sub information storage means 260 by the sub command management means 270.

The sub-random number generator 210 can generate a random number (software random number) updated by the CPU 201 in a program process, and acquires the random number at the timing when each lottery (details described later) is executed by the normal effect control unit 220.

Normal effect control means 220, effect mode control means 221, effect route determination means 222, sub-holding control means 223, prefetch effect control means 224, effect content determination means 225, decorative symbol control means 226, and jackpot effect control means 227. Prepare

When the game state designation command is transmitted, the effect mode control unit 221 controls the effect mode transition in a manner consistent with the special figure variation pattern derivation state managed on the main control board 100 side.
The effect modes in the present embodiment are roughly classified into a normal mode, a low-probability short-time mode, and a probability variation mode. The pattern derivation state C corresponds to the low-probability time saving mode.

When the advance determination command is transmitted, the effect route determination means 222 responds to the symbol variation that has been suspended this time, based on the result of the preliminary determination (in this embodiment, the special figure variation pattern) included in the command. Determine (set) the performance route.
The production route is a production from the start to the end of the symbol variation, and defines the process of the production for notifying the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the symbol variation, and the production executed in the symbol variation. The content will be determined according to the effect route corresponding to the symbol variation.

When the hold command is received, the sub-hold control means 223, based on the information of the special figure 1 hold counter and the special figure 2 hold counter included in the command, holds display area (not shown) of the main display section 81. ), the effect data for displaying the number of holding images corresponding to the special figure 1 holding counter and the number of holding images corresponding to the special figure 2 holding counter are set.
In addition, the hold image is an image that is a target of the hold prefetching effect that changes into various modes that suggest the degree of advantage such as the expectation of the big hit game.

When the pre-determination command is transmitted, the pre-reading effect control unit 224 determines the content of the pre-reading effect based on the result of the pre-determination included in the command.
The prefetching effect is the degree of expectation for the result of the special symbol validity judgment in the pattern variation of the prefetching target, or the symbol variation of the prefetching target, over the one or more symbol variations before the design variation of the prefetching target is started. It is an effect that suggests the content of the effect to be executed.

When the variation start command is transmitted, the effect content determination unit 225 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the present symbol change according to the effect route already determined by the effect route determination unit 222.
More specifically, the effect route determination unit 222 sets the content (effect pattern) of the effect to be executed at each stage of the determined effect route by lottery or the like using the effect pattern lottery table corresponding to the effect route. decide. By doing so, it is possible to change the content of the effect (which is executed in accordance with) according to the determined effect route, and it is possible to give a connection to the effect in one symbol variation. Further, even when the same effect route is determined, the effect to be executed can be diversified.

The decorative symbol control means 226, when the fluctuation start command is transmitted, based on the effect contents etc. decided by the effect content deciding means 225, the final combination of the decorative symbols (left symbol/middle symbol/ Determine the right pattern). In the following description, the final stop of the decorative design may be simply expressed as the stop of the decorative design unless otherwise specified.
The decorative design in the present embodiment includes "1 design" imitating the number "1", "2 design" imitating the number "2", "3 design" imitating the number "3", and numerical "4 design" imitating "4", "5 design" imitating the number "5", "6 design" imitating the number "6", and "7 design" imitating the number "7" In the following description, "1 symbol", "3 symbol", "5 symbol", "7 symbol" are collectively referred to as "odd symbol", and "2 symbol", "4 symbol", "6 symbol" The "design" may be generically called "even design".

Further, the decorative symbol control means 226 determines the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped in association with the stop symbol of the special symbol. Specifically, the symbol A and the symbol a are associated with an odd number of symbol symbols (for example, "1 symbol"-"1 symbol"-"1 symbol"), and the symbol B and the symbol a are even symbol symbols ( For example, "2 symbols"-"2 symbols"-"2 symbols") are associated with each other, and patterns C, D, and c are associated with variegated patterns (combination of symbols without any symbol alignment).
In addition, in order to make the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped correspond to the stop symbol of the special figure, it is not always necessary to have the above correspondence, for example, to make the symbol a correspond to an even number of symbols. If the combination of decorative patterns to be stopped is not expected to be high, in some cases (ratio lower than the above-mentioned corresponding ratio), adopt a combination of decorative patterns different from the above-mentioned corresponding relationship. However, even in such a case, it can be said that the combination of the decorative symbols to be stopped corresponds to the stop symbol of the special figure.

When the big hit start command is transmitted, the big hit effect control means 227 determines the contents of the big hit effect that informs that the big hit game is being played, based on the information included in the command. In the big hit production, there are a start demonstration effect for notifying the start of the big hit game, a round effect for notifying that the round game is in progress, and an end demonstration effect for notifying the end of the big hit game.

The normal effect control means 220 reads the effect data of each device corresponding to the effect at the execution timing of each effect, according to the effect content determined by the above-mentioned means included in the first sub-control board 200. If the read effect data includes effect data related to images and sounds, an image control command related to images and sounds is generated based on the effect data, and the commands are stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage unit 260. To store.

When the error command is transmitted, the sub error control means 230 determines an error effect pattern and reads effect data for executing the error effect according to the error effect pattern.
The sub error control means 230 independently determines (independently of the main error control means 165) whether or not the gaming machine 10 is in an error state, and executes the error effect when it is determined that the gaming machine 10 is in an error state. The effect data may be read, and as the error state, for example, there is a right hitting error state that is determined based on the number of winnings of the gate 63 when the normal figure is low.

The lamp control unit 240 holds lamp control data for controlling lighting of the effect lamp 35, and when the effect data read by the normal effect control unit 220 includes effect data corresponding to the effect lamp 35. Reads the lamp control data based on the effect data, and transmits the read lamp control data to the effect lamp 35.

The movable accessory control means 250 holds movable control data for controlling the movement of the movable decorative body 22 and the sub-display section 82, and the movable accessory is added to the effect data read by the normal effect control means 220. If there is corresponding effect data, the movable control data is read based on the effect data, and the read movable control data is transmitted to the movable decorative body 22 and the sub display unit 82.

As described above, the sub-information storage unit 260 temporarily stores the data read by the unit included in the first sub-control board 200, the data derived by the calculation in the unit, and the like in the corresponding storage areas. Is a means to do.

The sub command management unit 270 receives the effect control command transmitted from the main control board 100, stores the received effect command in the received command storage area of the sub information storage unit 260, and stores the transmitted command in the sub information storage unit 260. When the image control command is stored in the area, the image control command is transmitted to the second sub control board 300. In addition, as a general rule, each image control command is transmitted according to the order stored in the transmission command storage area of the sub-information storage unit 260.

<Regarding Mode of Setting Key Switch 42 and Mode of RAM Clear Switch 43>
Next, before explaining the details of the above-mentioned return state setting processing, a combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a combination pattern of the mode of the setting key switch 42 and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43.

First, each of the setting key switch 42 and the RAM clear switch 43 includes a displacement portion (not shown) that is displaced from one position to the other position, and a sensor (not shown) that detects the displacement portion at any position. The CPU 101 of the main control board 100 can recognize the mode of each switch based on the detection result of the sensor.

When operating the setting key switch 42, it is necessary to insert the setting key 600 into the setting key switch 42 as shown in FIGS. 9A to 9D. More specifically, the setting key switch 42 is in a state in which the setting key 600 shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B is inserted (hereinafter, the setting key switch 42 may be expressed as “OFF”, This state is irrespective of whether the setting key 600 is inserted or not), and as shown in FIGS. 9C and 9D, the setting key switch is rotated 90 degrees clockwise toward the insertion surface. 42 is in an operated state (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “setting key switch 42 is ON”).
The setting key switch 42 can hold the displacement portion at each of the OFF position and the ON position without external force.
Further, the setting key 600 cannot be removed while the setting key switch 42 is ON.

Further, the RAM clear switch 43 can be operated by pressing the upper surface of the switch. More specifically, in the states shown in FIG. 9A and FIG. 9C (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “RAM clear switch 43 is OFF”), FIG. 9B and FIG. As shown in (), by pressing the upper surface of the switch, the RAM clear switch 43 is operated (hereinafter, it may be expressed as “RAM clear switch 43 is ON”).
The RAM clear switch 43 urges and holds the displacing portion in the OFF position. Therefore, the RAM clear switch 43 can hold the displacement portion without the external force at the OFF position, and cannot hold the displacement portion without the external force at the ON position. It has become.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first operation means (setting key switch 42) is changed from one position of the first position (OFF position) and the second position (ON position) to the other. A first displacing portion that is displaceable to a position is provided, and the first displacing portion is held at each of the first position and the second position without requiring an external force. The means (RAM clear switch 43) includes a second displacement portion that can be displaced from one of the third position (OFF position) and the fourth position (ON position) to the other position. In other words, it can be said that the second displacing portion is urged and held at the third position.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the RAM clear switch 43 can hold the displacement portion without an external force at a position in the OFF state, while it can be displaced without an external force at the position in the ON state. However, like the setting key switch 42, the RAM clear switch 43 may be configured to be able to hold the displacement portion without requiring external force at the position where the RAM clear switch 43 is turned on. ..

FIG. 9A shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. Although details will be described later, for example, when power is restored, there is no abnormality during power recovery (details will be described later), and the state at the time of the last power failure (state at the time of power failure corresponding to the power recovery) ) Is in the playable state, the RAM clear process is not executed, and the playable state is set as the return state.

FIG. 9B shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. Although details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, and when the state at the time of the last power failure was the playable state, the RAM clear processing is executed, In addition, the playable state is set as the return state.

FIG. 9C shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF. Although details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, and if the state at the time of the last power interruption was the game-enabled state, the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. Is set.

FIG. 9D shows a state in which the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. Although details will be described later, for example, when the power is restored, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, and if the state at the time of the last power failure was the game-enabled state, the setting change state is set as the return state. Is set.

As described above, the return state set in this embodiment is determined by the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery. The details of the relationship between the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery and the set recovery state will be described later.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first mode (setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), the second mode (setting key switch 42 is ON, and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), the third mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), and the fourth mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF). It can be said that each is specified by a combination of the position of the first displacement portion and the position of the second displacement portion.

<Return status setting processing and processing according to the set return status>
Next, details of the return state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a flow of the return state setting process.

First, in the first step S101, a RAM abnormality check is executed.
In the RAM abnormality check, it is checked whether or not there is an abnormality in each of the game area of the RAM 103 and the base value area of the RAM 103. Specifically, it is determined whether the backup flag is stored in the backup information area related to the target area (whether the backup flag is ON), and if the backup flag is stored (the relevant When the backup flag is ON), the checksum of the target area and the complement stored in the backup information area related to the area is derived, and when the calculation result is 0, the checksum is targeted. It is determined that the area is normal, and otherwise the target area is abnormal.
In the description of the present embodiment, unless otherwise specified, the abnormality in the RAM 103 means that the area related to the game of the RAM 103 has abnormality.

In step S103, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S105.

In step S105, it is determined whether or not the set value is in the normal range (1 to 3), and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S107, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. move on.

In step S107, it is determined whether or not the last power-off state is the game stopped state. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109, and if the condition is not satisfied, the step S111 is performed. Proceed to.

In step S109, an abnormal state in which a return state is set when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, or the state when the power is cut off immediately before is the game stopped state) The hour return state setting process is executed, and the return state setting process ends. The details of the abnormal state recovery state setting process will be described later.

In step S111, it is determined whether or not the state immediately before the power failure is the setting change state. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S113, and if the condition is not satisfied, the step S115. Proceed to.

In step S113, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery (when there is no abnormality in the RAM 103, the set value is normal, and the state at the time of the last power failure is not the game stop state), and the state at the time of the last power failure is set. The return state setting process in the setting change state for setting the return state in the changed state is executed, and the return state setting process is ended. The details of the return state setting process in the setting change state will be described later.

In step S115, it is determined whether or not the state immediately before the power failure is the setting confirmation state. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S117, and if the condition is not satisfied, the step S119 is performed. Proceed to.

In step S117, a return state setting process in a setting confirmation state is performed to set a return state when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the return state setting process is executed. finish. Details of the setting confirmation state return state setting process will be described later.

In step S119, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, and the game playable state return state setting process for setting the return state when the state immediately before the power interruption is the game available state is executed, and the return state setting process is executed. finish. The details of the game playable state return state setting process will be described later.

Next, the details of the abnormal state return state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. 11. FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a flow of the recovery state setting process in abnormal state.

In the first step S201, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S203, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213.

In step S203, it is determined whether the middle frame door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S205, and the condition is not satisfied. To proceed to step S213.

In step S205, it is determined whether or not the setting key is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S207, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S213.

In step S207, it is determined whether or not the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S209, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S211. ..

In step S209, the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared (initialized).
Thus, in the present embodiment, when there is an abnormality in the game area of the RAM 103 and there is an abnormality in the base value area of the RAM 103, the RAM 103 is configured to clear the base value area. However, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 (regardless of whether there is an abnormality in the area related to the game of the RAM 103), the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared. Good.
Further, the determination as to whether or not there is an abnormality in the base value area of the RAM 103 may be performed immediately before step S209.

In step S211, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the abnormal state return state setting process ends.

In step S213, "E1" indicating that the game is stopped due to an abnormality in the RAM 103 is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S215, a game stop state is set, and execution of subsequent processing is stopped.

In this way, when there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, the game stop state is set except when the setting change state is set.

Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the details of the return state setting process in the setting change state will be described. Note that FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting change state return state setting processing.

In the first step S301, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S303, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309.

In step S303, it is determined whether or not the middle frame door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in an open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S305, and the condition is not satisfied. If so, the process proceeds to step S309.

In step S305, it is determined whether the setting key is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S307, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S309.

In step S307, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the setting change state is ended.

In step S309, "E2" indicating that the game is stopped due to something other than an abnormality in the RAM 103 is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S311, the game stop state is set, and execution of subsequent processing is stopped.

In this way, similarly to the case where there is an abnormality at the time of power recovery, when the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state, the game stop state is set except when the setting change state is set. It will be.

Next, the details of the setting confirmation state return state setting process will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a flow of a return state setting process in the setting confirmation state.

In the first step S401, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S403, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S415.

In step S403, it is determined whether or not the middle frame door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is open). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S405, and if the condition is not satisfied. If so, the process proceeds to step S409.

In step S405, it is determined whether or not the setting key is ON, the process proceeds to step S407 if the condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S409 if the condition is not satisfied.

In step S407, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the return state setting process in the setting confirmation state ends.

In step S409, the security signal is turned on.
The security signal is a type of signal output from an external terminal board (not shown) provided in the gaming machine 10 toward a device (data display machine or hall computer) outside the gaming machine. Including the following description, turning on the security signal means starting the output of the security signal, and turning off the security signal means ending the output of the security signal.

In step S411, a part of the area related to the game in the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.
In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the RAM clear processing is to clear a part of the game area of the RAM 103 (the area excluding the area related to the set value), as in step S411. Point to.

In step S413, the game-enabled state is set, and the setting confirmation state return state setting process is ended. In addition, when the game available state is set, the game available state transition process described below is executed, and then the game available state is entered.

In step S415, it is determined whether the middle frame door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S417, and the condition is not satisfied. In that case, the process proceeds to step S413.

In step S417, it is determined whether the setting key switch 42 is ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S419, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S413.

In step S419, the setting confirmation state is set, and the setting confirmation state return state setting process ends.

In this way, assuming that there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, if the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, one of the setting change state, the playable state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, details of the game playable state return state setting process will be described. Note that FIG. 14 is a diagram showing a flow of the game playable state return state setting processing.

In the first step S501, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S503, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S515.

In step S503, it is determined whether or not the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame is in the open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S505, and the condition is not satisfied. If so, the process proceeds to step S509.

In step S505, it is determined whether or not the setting key is ON, the process proceeds to step S507 if the condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S509 if the condition is not satisfied.

In step S507, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the game available state return state setting process ends.

In step S509, the security signal is turned on.

In step S511, a part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (the area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.

In step S513, the game enabled state is set, and the game enabled state return state setting process ends. In addition, when the game available state is set, the game available state transition process described below is executed, and then the game available state is entered.

In step S515, it is determined whether or not the middle frame door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S517, and the condition is not satisfied. In that case, the process proceeds to step S513.

In step S517, it is determined whether the setting key switch 42 is ON, and if the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S519, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S513.

In step S519, the setting confirmation state is set, and the game state return state setting process ends.

In this way, assuming that there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, if the state at the time of the last power interruption is the playable state, one of the setting change state, the playable state, and the setting confirmation state is set. The Rukoto.

Further, in the present embodiment, there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, and the return state setting process (game state return state setting process) executed when the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game possible state is The process is the same as the restoration state setting process (setting confirmation state restoration state setting process) executed when there is no abnormality at the time of powering and the state immediately before the power interruption is the setting confirmation state.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the setting change state and the setting confirmation state can be set only when the power is restored. Therefore, it is possible to stabilize the game control.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, setting of the setting confirmation state is permitted at the time of power recovery, while setting of the setting confirmation state is prohibited at times other than the power recovery.

Next, the details of the setting change process executed when the setting change state is set will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting change process.

In the first step S601, it is determined whether or not the set value is within the normal range (1 to 3). If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S605, and if the condition is not satisfied, the step is performed. Proceed to S603.

In step S603, 1 is set as the set value.
In this embodiment, even if the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the process is not executed if the set value is within the normal range, but if the RAM 103 has an abnormality, the process may be executed. Good.

In step S605, the security signal is turned on.

In step S607, the setting change command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160).
The command is a command for informing the first sub-control board 200 that the setting is being changed using the main display 81 and the speaker 33.

In step S609, the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S611, it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch 43 is turned from OFF to ON. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S613, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S615.
In the determination, whether or not the setting key switch 42 is ON may be added, and if both conditions are satisfied, the process may proceed to step S613.

In step S613, the set value is updated. Specifically, 1 is added to the current set value, and when the set value exceeds 3, the set value is set to 1.
When the set value is updated (added), the set value displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is also updated.

In step S615, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch 42 is turned from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S617, and if the condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S611.

In step S617, the displayed set value is hidden.

In step S619, a part of the game-related area of the RAM 103 (area excluding the area related to the set value) is cleared.

In step S621, the game-enabled state is set, and the setting change process ends. In addition, when the game available state is set, the game available state transition process described below is executed, and then the game available state is entered.

As described above, in this embodiment, the setting set when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (more accurately, when the RAM clear switch 43 is ON and the setting key switch is ON). In the changed state, the set value is changed (added) each time the RAM clear switch 43 is operated (the RAM clear switch 43 is turned from OFF to ON). Therefore, when the setting value cannot be changed due to the failure of the RAM clear switch 43, the setting change state itself can be prevented from being set.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the second displacement portion (displacement portion of the RAM clear switch 43) is displaced from the third position (OFF position) to the fourth position (ON position) in the setting change state. In other words, each time the setting is performed, the set value is updated according to a predetermined order.

Next, the details of the setting confirmation processing executed when the setting confirmation state is set will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a flow of the setting confirmation processing.

In the first step S701, the security signal is turned on.

In step S703, the setting confirmation command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage unit 160).
The command is a command for informing the first sub-control board 200 that the setting is being confirmed using the main display 81 and the speaker 33.

In step S705, the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In step S707, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is changed from ON to OFF. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S709, and if the condition is not satisfied, the determination in step S707 is performed again. To execute.

In step S709, the set value is hidden.

In step S711, a game-enabled state is set, and the setting confirmation process is ended. In addition, when the game available state is set, the game available state transition process described below is executed, and then the game available state is entered.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in the setting confirmation state, when the setting key switch changes from ON to OFF, the state is ended, and by doing so, the setting confirmation state is set again. In this case, it is possible to make it difficult to end the setting confirmation state by mistake.

Next, with reference to FIG. 17, details of the game available state transition processing executed when the game available state is set will be described. Note that FIG. 17 is a diagram showing a flow of the game possible state transition processing.

In the first step S801, it is determined whether or not the security signal is ON, the process proceeds to step S803 if the condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S805 if the condition is not satisfied.

In step S803, the security signal is turned off.
In the present embodiment, the security signal is turned off without considering the elapsed time from turning on the security signal. However, the security signal should not be turned off until a certain time has passed after turning on the security signal. Alternatively, in this case, the next process (step S805) may not be executed until the time elapses after the security signal is turned on.

In step S805, the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. The display mode of the base value on the main control board monitor 97 will be described later.

In step S807, the device is initialized.
Specifically, for sending a launch permission command for permitting launch of a game ball to the payout control board 400, setting a state in which entry into each winning opening is valid, and activating the random number circuit 105. Executes processing such as data setting.

In step S809, the state return command is transmitted (stored in the transmission command storage area of the main information storage means 160), and the game available state transition processing ends.
In addition, the command is a command for informing the first sub-control board 200 that the game can be progressed by the main control board 100. The command includes the state at the time of the last power interruption, and the game can be played. The information includes whether or not there is a return state before the state is set, and information that can specify the type of the return state.

Next, the display mode of the main control board monitor 97 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 18 is a diagram showing a display mode of the main control board monitor 97 for each state.
As shown in FIG. 18, the main control board monitor 97 is composed of four 7-segment displays (hereinafter, sometimes abbreviated as “7-segment”) arranged continuously in the lateral direction, and each of the 7-segment displays A dot-shaped LED is provided at the lower right of the. When displaying each information, each information is displayed right-justified.

More specifically, the current set value is displayed using the rightmost 7-segment, and the type of the game stopped state is displayed using the right-most 7-segment and the second 7-segment from the right. Regarding the display of the base value, "bL." indicating that it is the display of the base value is displayed at the bottom right 7-segment, the second 7-segment from the left, and the lower-right dot of the second 7-segment from the left. The LED-shaped LED is used to display the derived base value using the rightmost 7-segment and the second 7-segment from the right. When the base value exceeds 100, "bL.99." is displayed.
Unless otherwise specified, the “display of the base value” in the present embodiment is a display indicating that it is the display of the base value (display of “bL.”) and the display of the base value itself. It means to do.

Here, the display that can specify the current setting value and the display that can specify the type of the game stopped state are not limited to the modes in the present embodiment, and various modes can be adopted as long as they are different modes Good.
Further, as described above, in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state, the set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and in the game stop state, the type of the game stop state is displayed on the main control board monitor 97, and each display is Although the displayed period matches the period in which the corresponding return state is set, it may be displayed in a part of the period in which the corresponding return state is set.

Although not described in the above description of the base value, from the first power-on (including the case where the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is cleared) until the number of out balls reaches 300 (the number of out balls is 0 to 0). In the range of 299), "bL.---" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97 (the base value itself is not displayed), and when the number of out balls is in the range of 300 to 60,000, the main control board monitor 97 displays the real time. The base value is displayed, and “bL.” blinks in any range. On the other hand, in the range where the number of out balls is 60001 or later, the base value derived in the front section is displayed as described above, and in the range, “bL.” is constantly lit (not blinking). Therefore, it is possible to recognize whether or not the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 has been cleared depending on whether or not the display of the base value is constantly lit (blinking) or whether or not the base value is displayed.
When "bL." is blinked, 7-segment indicating the integer part of the base value may be blinked, but it is preferable that 7-segment is always lit.
Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to identify by blinking or not. However, any method can be adopted as long as it is a method that can be identified by a difference in lighting mode including presence or absence of blinking, such as changing a lighting color. May be.

Further, the threshold value of the number of out balls that defines the period for displaying "bL.---" after the first power-on is not limited to 300, but the number of out balls that defines one section for deriving the base value (in the present embodiment, , 60000), whichever is less than 10%.
The number of out-balls that defines one section for deriving the base value is not limited to 60,000, but is 60000 (the number of balls launched per business day at a launch speed of about 100 per minute (100 x 60 (min) x 10 (hours )), any value may be adopted.

Further, in the present embodiment, the base value is displayed immediately after the set value displayed in the setting change state and the setting confirmation state is hidden (with a time period that cannot be recognized by the player). Alternatively, the display of the base value may be started after a certain amount of time that the player can recognize after hiding the set value. Note that the base value once displayed will continue to be displayed until the power failure occurs.

<Regarding the state of the game machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state>
As described above, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery including the return state in the present embodiment is whether or not there is an abnormality in the RAM 103, the state at the time of the last power failure, and the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery. And the state of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery, and the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power recovery. In the following description, these conditions and the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery will be summarized and described using the tables shown in FIGS. 19 to 22.
FIG. 19 shows the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is an error at the time of power recovery (when there is an error in the RAM 103, when the set value is not normal, or when the last power-off state is the game stopped state). FIG. 20 is a table in which the states are organized, and FIG. 20 is a table in which the states of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power restoration when there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the setting change state FIG. 21 is a table summarizing the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, and FIG. It is a table in which the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when there is no abnormality at times and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the game-enabled state is arranged.
In the flow described above, the modes and states are referred to in the order of the mode of the RAM clear switch 43, the state of the middle frame door sensor 76, and the mode of the setting key switch 42, but the relationships shown in the table described later can be satisfied. For example, any order may be adopted without being limited to the order.

In FIG. 19A, when there is an abnormality in the RAM 103 and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power recovery is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state) (the state at the time of the last power failure is irrelevant. , "Case 1"), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
Specifically, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 19A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and "E1" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 1, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 19A), and in case 1, the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 19A), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 is set. "E1" is displayed.
On the other hand, in case 1, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 19A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.

In FIG. 19B, when the RAM 103 has an abnormality and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power recovery is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed) (the state at the time of the last power failure is irrelevant. , "Case 2"), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
More specifically, in case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 19B), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game stop state is set as the return state, and "E1" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 2, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 19B), and in case 2, the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 19B), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 is set. "E1" is displayed.
In case 2, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 19B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and "E1" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 20A, there is no abnormality upon power restoration (the RAM 103 is normal), the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state, and the middle frame door sensor 76 at power restoration is ON ( The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the middle frame 17 is in the open state (hereinafter, referred to as “case 3”) is shown.
Specifically, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 20A), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game stop state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 20A), and in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is ON. If the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 20A), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 is set. "E2" is displayed.
On the other hand, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 20A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.

Thus, in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 20A), and in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF. And, when the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 20A), that is, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the playable state and the middle. When the frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), the game stop state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game playable state from being set when the setting change state is not completed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 20), the game stopped state is set as the return state. .. Therefore, even if the power is restored at an unexpected timing (power recovery, etc.) and the operation of the RAM clear switch is substantially difficult, the game stopped state can be set.

In FIG. 20B, there is no abnormality at power restoration, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power restoration is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed). The state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in the case of (hereinafter, referred to as “case 4”) is shown.
More specifically, in case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 20B), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game stop state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 4, the setting key switch 42 is off and the RAM clear switch 43 is on (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 20B), and in case 4, the setting key switch 42 is on. If yes and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 20B), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stop state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor 97 is set. "E2" is displayed.
In case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 20B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the process returns. The game stop state is set as the state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

In FIG. 21A, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power interruption is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power restoration is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state). In the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 5”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
More specifically, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game-enabled state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 21A), the RAM clear processing is executed and the game is returned to the game state. The enabled state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the state is set as the return state. The confirmation state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 21A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.

As described above, in the present embodiment, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 21A), it is set as the return state. The change status is set. Therefore, the flow from the setting confirmation state to the setting change state can be made smooth.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) further has the first mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery after the power failure is the setting confirmation state. In the fifth case of the mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON), it can be said that the setting change state is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 21A), the setting confirmation state is set as the return state. Is set. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) further has a second mode in which the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state and the operation means at the time of power recovery against the power failure. In the sixth case of the mode (the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF), it can be said that the setting confirmation state is set.

Further, in the present embodiment, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 21A), the RAM clear processing is executed. Instead, the playable state is set as the return state, but in this case, the first sub-control board 200, the error notification using at least one of the effect lamp 35, the speaker 33, and the effect display device 80. May be executed. By doing so, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of unauthorized setting confirmation.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) further has a setting confirmation state when the power is cut off, and a fourth mode of the operation means when the power is restored to the power cut. In the seventh case of the mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF), the game-enabled state is set, and in the seventh case, the RAM clear process is executed. Without being played, the game-enabled state is set, and the notification control means (first sub-control board 200) gives a predetermined notification (error notification) when the game-enabled state is set in the seventh case. In other words, it can be executed.

Further, in the gaming machine 10, the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against power failure is the third mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch). In other words, in the eighth case where 43 is ON), the game-enabled state is set, and in the eighth case, the game-enabled state is set after the RAM clear process is executed.

In FIG. 21B, there is no abnormality at power restoration, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 at power restoration is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed). In the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 6”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
More specifically, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 21B), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game-enabled state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 21B), the RAM clear processing is executed and the game is returned to the game state. The enabled state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 21B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. The playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 21B), the RAM clear processing is executed and the game state is set. The playable state is set.

In FIG. 22(a), there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power interruption is a gameable state, and the middle frame opening door sensor 76 at power restoration is ON (the middle frame 17 is in an open state). In the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 7”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
In case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 22A), the RAM clear processing is not executed and the game can be played as a return state. The state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 22A), the RAM clear processing is executed and the game is returned to the game state. The enabled state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 22A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. The setting confirmation state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 7, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 22A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) is in a gameable state when the power is cut off, and the first mode is the mode of the operation means when the power is restored to the power cut ( In the first case where the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 22A), the setting change state is set and the state at the time of power failure is set. Is a game-enabled state, and the second mode in which the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against power interruption is the second mode (setting key switch 42 is ON and RAM clear switch 43 is OFF) (Fig. In the lower left pattern of 22(a), the setting confirmation state is set, the state at the time of power interruption is the playable state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery against the power interruption is the third mode (setting key). In the third case in which the switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the upper right pattern of FIG. 22A, the game enable state is set, and the state when the power is cut off is the game enable state. And a fourth mode in which the mode of the operating means upon power recovery against power interruption is the fourth mode (the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF) (FIG. 22(a)). The upper left pattern) is for setting the playable state. In the third case, the playable state is set after the RAM clear processing is executed, while in the fourth case, In other words, the game-enabled state is set without executing the RAM clear process.
By doing so, it is possible to select the recovery state at the time of power recovery according to the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery, and to make the selection smooth.

Further, in all cases including the case 7, the return state corresponding to the combination of the mode of the setting key switch 42 at the time of power recovery and the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at the time of power recovery is limited to the correspondence relationship of the present embodiment. However, as in the present embodiment, by making the return state in which the RAM clear process is executed correspond to the combination including at least the RAM clear switch 43 being ON, the occurrence of the erroneous RAM clear process is prevented. Can be suppressed.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the first mode (setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON) and the third mode (setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is In other words, each of the (ON) is specified by a combination including at least that the second displacement portion (displacement portion of the RAM clear switch 43) is at the fourth position (ON position).

Similarly, as in the present embodiment, the setting confirmation process may be associated with a combination including at least the setting key switch 42 being ON.

In FIG. 22B, there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power interruption is the gameable state, and the middle frame opening door sensor 76 at the time of power restoration is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state). In the case (hereinafter, referred to as “case 8”), the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery is shown.
In case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 22B), the RAM clear processing is not executed and the game can be played as a return state. The state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 22B), the RAM clear processing is executed and the game is returned to the game state. The enabled state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 22B), the RAM clear process is not executed and the return state is set. The playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 22B), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The playable state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.

As described above, in this embodiment, when there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery and the state at the time of the last power interruption is the playable state, the state of the middle frame opening door sensor 76 (the open/close state of the middle frame 17) The reset status that is set depends on the.
In particular, in case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON, the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is open), the setting is performed. While setting the change state, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, when the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is in the closed state), Set the playable state. Further, in case 8, if the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the game can be played regardless of the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (open/closed state of the middle frame 17). Set the state.
By doing so, the setting of the inappropriate setting change state is prohibited, while the inappropriate RAM clearing process is allowed, the operability of the RAM clearing process can be improved while preventing the illegal setting change. ..

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, the return state setting means (return state setting means 176) is the first case, and the opening/closing body (middle frame 17) is opened at the time of power recovery (FIG. 22 ( In the lower right pattern of a), the setting change state is set, which is the first case and the opening/closing body is closed at the time of power recovery (the lower right pattern of FIG. 22B). In the third case (the upper right pattern of FIG. 22(a), the upper right pattern of FIG. 22(b)), whether or not the opening/closing body is opened at the time of power recovery is set. Regardless of this, it can be said that the game enable state is set.

In Case 8, when the setting key switch 42 is ON, the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, and the middle frame opening sensor 76 is OFF (the middle frame 17 is closed), the RAM is Clear processing is executed.
By doing so, it is possible to prevent the advantageous state from being maintained when there is a possibility that an illegal setting change is attempted.

Therefore, in the gaming machine 10, in the first case, and when the opening/closing body (middle frame 17) is closed at the time of power recovery (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 22B), the RAM clearing process is performed. In other words, after the game is executed, the playable state is set.

<Modification 1>
Next, referring to FIG. 23, in the above case 3 (there is no abnormality at power recovery, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state, and the middle frame door sensor 76 at power recovery is ON (medium (When the frame 17 is in the open state)) and in the above case 4 (there is no abnormality at the time of power restoration, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state, and the middle frame open door sensor 76 at the time of power restoration is A modification of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in each of the cases of OFF (when the middle frame 17 is in the closed state) will be described.
Note that FIG. 23 is a table in which there are no abnormalities at the time of power recovery, and a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting change state.

FIG. 23A shows a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in Case 3.
Specifically, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 23A), the RAM clear process is executed, The setting change state is set as the return state, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is off and the RAM clear switch 43 is on (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 23A), in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is on. , And the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 23A), and in the case 3, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (FIG. 23). Also in the lower right pattern of (a), the RAM clearing process is executed, the setting change state is set as the return state, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In any of the patterns shown in FIG. 23A, if there is an abnormality in the area related to the base value of the RAM 103, that area is also cleared.

Thus, in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 23A), and in case 3, the setting key switch 42 is OFF. And the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 23A), the setting change state is set as the return state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game playable state from being set when the setting change state is not completed.

In Modification 1, in Case 3, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 23), the setting change state is set as the return state. .. Therefore, the setting change state can be set even when the power is restored (recovery from a power failure, etc.) at an unexpected timing and the operation of the RAM clear switch is substantially difficult.

FIG. 23B shows the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery corresponding to FIG.
Specifically, in case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the upper left pattern in FIG. 23B), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game stop state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Similarly, in case 4, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 23B), in case 4, the setting key switch 42 is ON. , And the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (lower left pattern in FIG. 23B), and in case 4, the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (FIG. 23). Also in the lower right pattern of (b), the RAM clear process is not executed, the game stopped state is set as the return state, and "E2" is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Thus, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery shown in FIG. 23(b) is the same as the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery shown in FIG. 20(b).

<Modification 2>
Next, referring to FIG. 24, in the above-described case 5 (there is no abnormality at power restoration, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame door sensor 76 at power restoration is ON (medium When the frame 17 is in the open state), and in the above case 6 (there is no abnormality at the time of power recovery, the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the middle frame open door sensor 76 at the time of power recovery is A modification of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery in each of the cases of OFF (when the middle frame 17 is in the closed state) will be described.
Note that FIG. 24 is a table in which there are no abnormalities at the time of power recovery, and a modified example of the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery when the state at the time of the last power failure is the setting confirmation state.

FIG. 24A shows a modification of the state of the gaming machine 10 at power recovery in case 5.
More specifically, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is not executed. The setting confirmation state is set as the return state, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the upper right of FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is executed and the game is returned to the game state. The enabled state is set, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the lower left pattern in FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is not executed and the state is set as the return state. The confirmation state is set, and the current set value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
Further, in case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON (the pattern at the lower right of FIG. 24A), the RAM clear process is executed and the return state is set. The setting change state is set, and the current setting value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97. In this case, if the area related to the base value of the RAM 103 is abnormal, the area is also cleared.

In this way, in the modified example 2, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 24A), the game can be played as a return state. A return state different from the state (not limited to the setting confirmation state, as long as it is a return state different from the playable state such as a game stopped state) is set. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game playable state from being set when the setting confirmation state is not completed.

Particularly, in the modified example 2, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 24A), the setting confirmation state is the return state. Is set. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.

In Modification 2, in the case 5, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch is OFF (the pattern at the lower left of FIG. 24A), the setting confirmation state is a reset state. Is set. Therefore, it is possible to smoothly reset the setting confirmation state.

FIG. 24B shows the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery corresponding to FIG.
Specifically, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF (the pattern at the upper left of FIG. 24B), the RAM clear process is not executed. , The game-enabled state is set as the return state, and the base value is displayed on the main control board monitor 97.
In case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is OFF and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the RAM clearing process is executed, the game ready state is set as the return state, and the main control board monitor The base value is displayed at 97.
Further, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is OFF, the RAM clear process is not executed, the game ready state is set as the return state, and the main control board The base value is displayed on the monitor 97.
Further, in case 6, when the setting key switch 42 is ON and the RAM clear switch 43 is ON, the RAM clear process is executed, and the game possible state is set as the game state.
Thus, the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery shown in FIG. 24(b) is the same as the state of the gaming machine 10 at the time of power recovery shown in FIG. 21(b).

<Other modifications>
Modifications not described in the above description will be listed below.
First, in the above-described present embodiment and modification, the recovery state at power recovery is determined by referring to the mode of the RAM clear switch 43 at power recovery. It may be possible to refer to whether the operation time exceeds a specified time (for example, 3 s). By doing this, it is possible to further suppress the occurrence of erroneous RAM clear processing.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the state of the middle frame opening sensor 76 (the open/closed state of the middle frame 17) is referred to when determining the return state at the time of power recovery, but refer to the state. Instead, the return state may be set. In this case, the return state at power recovery may be set uniformly according to the case where the middle frame opening door sensor 76 is ON (the middle frame 17 is in the open state).

Further, the display regarding the performance of the gaming machine displayed on the main control board monitor 97 is not limited to the above-mentioned base value, but the performance (designed value) of the gaming machine such as so-called "character ratio" or "character ratio continuous ratio". Any index may be adopted as long as it is an index for evaluating.

The present invention described above is not limited to the above description, and includes various modifications, improvements and the like as long as the object of the present invention is achieved.

<Appendix>
This embodiment includes the following technical ideas.
(1)
A game ball is shot, and the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening is given by the shot game ball entering the winning opening, and one set value out of a plurality of setting values is set, A gaming machine having a different degree of advantage regarding awarding of prize balls according to the set value set,
Operation means,
And a return state setting means for setting a return state after power recovery,
The return state setting means,
As the return state, it is possible to set a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed, a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed, and a gameable state in which a game can proceed,
In the first case where the state at the time of power failure is the game-enabled state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the first mode, the setting change state is set,
In the second case where the state at the time of power failure is the game playable state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the second mode, the setting confirmation state is set,
In the third case where the state at the time of power interruption is the game possible state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power interruption is the third mode, the game possible state is set,
In the fourth case where the state at the time of power failure is the game-enabled state, and the mode of the operation means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the fourth mode, the game-enabled state is set. Yes,
In the third case, while the playable state is set after the RAM clear processing is executed,
In the fourth case, the playable state is set without executing the RAM clearing process,
The return state setting means further includes
In the fifth case where the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the first mode, the setting change state is set. A gaming machine characterized by being.
(2)
The gaming machine described in (1) above,
The return state setting means further includes
In the sixth case where the state at the time of power interruption is the setting confirmation state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power interruption is the second mode, the setting confirmation state is set. A gaming machine characterized by being.
(3)
The gaming machine according to (1) or (2) above,
Notification means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The return state setting means further includes
In the seventh case where the state at the time of power failure is the setting confirmation state, and the mode of the operating means at the time of power recovery against the power failure is the fourth mode, the game enable state is set. And
In the seventh case, the playable state is set without executing the RAM clear processing,
The notification control means,
In the seventh case, a game machine is characterized in that a predetermined notification is executed when the playable state is set.
(4)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The operating means is
Comprised of a first operating means and a second operating means,
The first operation means,
A first displacing portion that is displaceable from one position of the first position and the second position to the other position;
At each of the first position and the second position, to hold the first displacement portion without requiring an external force,
The second operation means,
A second displacing portion capable of displacing from one position of the third position and the fourth position to the other position,
The second displacement portion is biased and held at a third position,
Each of the first aspect, the second aspect, the third aspect, and the fourth aspect,
It is specified by a combination of the position of the first displacement portion and the position of the second displacement portion,
Each of the first aspect and the third aspect,
A game machine characterized by being specified by a combination including at least that the second displacement portion is at the fourth position.
(5)
The gaming machine described in (4) above,
In the setting change state, each time the second displacement portion is displaced from the third position to the fourth position, the set value is updated in a predetermined order, the gaming machine being characterized in that ..
(6)
The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
A game board is arranged on the front side, and an opening/closing body that can be opened and closed is provided.
The operating means is
It is arranged on the back side of the game board,
The return state setting means further includes
In the first case, and when the opening and closing body is opened at the time of power recovery, while setting the setting change state,
In the first case, and when the opening and closing body is closed at the time of power recovery, the game possible state is set,
In the third case, the game machine is set regardless of whether the opening/closing body is opened at the time of power recovery.
(7)
The gaming machine according to (6) above,
In the first case, and when the opening/closing body is closed at the time of power recovery, the gaming enabled state is set after the RAM clearing process is executed.

10 Gaming Machine 15 Outer Frame 17 Middle Frame 20 Front Frame 21 Hinge Mechanism 22 Movable Decorative Body 23 Cylinder Lock 25 Transparent Member 27 Upper Ball Receiving Plate 29 Lower Ball Receiving Plate 31 Operation Handle 32 Upper Frame 33 (33a, 33b) Speakers 34a, 34b Left-right frame part 35 (35a, 35b, 35c) Rendering lamp 36 Ball removing mechanism 37 Rendering button 38 (38a, 38b, 38c, 38d) Cursor button 39 Main operation part 39a Ball lending button 39b Return button 40 Power switch 41 Set value Substrate 42 Setting key switch 43 RAM clear switch 44 Setting substrate cover 45 Opening/closing cover 46 Gaming ball tank 47 Tank rail 48 Dispensing unit 49 Dispensing passage 50 Game board 50a Gaming area 51 Outer rail 52 Windmill 53 Inner rail 55 Large prize hole 57 1st Starting port 59 Second starting port 61 Normal electric accessory 62 Normal electric accessory solenoid 63 Gate 65 Special electric accessory 66 Special electric accessory solenoid 67 General winning opening 69 Out opening 70 First starting opening sensor 71 Second starting opening sensor 72 big winning opening sensor 73 general winning opening sensor 74 gate sensor 75 out ball sensor 76 middle frame opening sensor 80 effect display device 81 main display portion 82 sub display portion 82a upper sub display portion 82b left sub display portion 82c right sub display portion 90 symbol display device 91 1st special symbol display device 92 2nd special symbol display device 93 normal symbol display device 94 1st special symbol hold lamp 95 2nd special symbol hold lamp 96 normal symbol hold lamp 97 main control board monitor 100 main control Board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
104 I/O port 105 Random number circuit 109 Main control board case 110 Ball entry determination means 115 Main random number generation means 120 Main hold control means 125 Preliminary determination means 130 Special figure lottery means 131 Special figure appropriateness decision means 132 Special figure stop symbol lottery means 133 special figure fluctuation pattern deriving means 135 general figure lottery means 140 jackpot game control means 145 symbol display control means 150 electric auditors product control means 155 game state control means 160 main information storage means 165 main error control means 170 main command management means 175 recovery Electric power processing execution means 176 Return state setting means 177 Setting change means 178 Setting confirmation means 179 Gaming state transition means 180 Electric power interruption processing execution means 200 First sub-control board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
204 I/O port 209 1st sub control board case 210 Sub random number generation means 220 Normal production control means 221 Production mode control means 222 Production route determination means 223 Sub holding control means 224 Lookahead production control means 225 Production content determination means 226 Decorative pattern Control means 227 Big hit production control means 230 Sub error control means 240 Lamp control means 250 Movable accessory control means 260 Sub information storage means 270 Sub command management means 300 Second sub control board 301 CPU
302 ROM
303 RAM
304 I/O port 309 Second sub control board case 400 Delivery control board 401 CPU
402 ROM
403 RAM
409 Discharge control board case 500 Power supply control board 501 Normal power supply circuit 502 Backup power supply circuit 503 Power failure detection circuit 509 Power supply control board case 600 Setting key X First flow path Y Second flow path

Claims (7)

A game ball is shot, and a number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening is given by the shot game ball entering the winning opening, and one set value is set from a preset number of set values. , A gaming machine in which the degree of advantage for awarding a prize ball is determined according to the set value,
An opening and closing body provided with a game board and configured to be openable and closable,
It has a first displacing portion which is arranged at a position operable when the opening/closing body is in an open state and is displaceable from one position of the first position and the second position to the other position. A first operation means,
It has a second displacing portion which is arranged at a position operable when the opening/closing body is in an open state and which is displaceable from one position of the third position and the fourth position to the other position. A second operation means,
As a return state after power recovery, a setting change state in which the setting value can be newly set, a setting confirmation state in which the setting value that is currently set can be confirmed, a game possible state in which a game can proceed, and a game A return state setting means capable of setting a game stop state in which progress is impossible ,
Equipped with
The return state setting means ,
A state the game state at the time of power interruption, the position is the second position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and said at該復conductive when the second displacement portion wherein the position is the fourth position, when the first is capable of setting the setting change condition,
A state the game state at the time of power interruption, the position is the second position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and said at該復conductive when the second displacement portion The position is the third position , in the second case, it is possible to set the setting confirmation state,
A state the game state at the time of power interruption, the position is the first position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and said at該復conductive when the second displacement portion is a position that the fourth position, when the third is capable of setting the game state after RAM clearing process is performed,
A state the game state at the time of power interruption, the position is the first position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and said at該復conductive when the second displacement portion The position is the third position , in the fourth case, it is possible to set the playable state without executing the RAM clear process ,
A state wherein the setting confirmation state during power interruption, is said first position, said second position of the displacement part at the time of power recovery to said interruption, and said second displacement portion in該復conductive time The position is the fourth position , in the case of the fifth , the setting change state is set,
When the state at the time of power interruption is the setting change state,
The opening/closing body is in an open state, the position of the first displacement portion at the time of power recovery against the power interruption is the second position, and the position of the second displacement portion at the time of power recovery is the The fourth position, in a predetermined case, while setting the setting change state,
When it is different from the predetermined case, the game stop state is set,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The return state setting means further conductive state when disconnection is said setting confirmation state, the position is the second position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and該復The position of the second displacement portion at the time of electric power is the third position , in the sixth case, the setting confirmation state is set ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Notification means,
A notification control means for controlling the notification means,
The return state setting means further a state is the setting confirmation state during power failure, the position is the first position of said first displacement portion when power is restored to said interruption, and該復is the third position position of said second displacement portion during electrodeposition, in the case of the seventh sets the game state,
In the seventh case, the playable state is set without executing the RAM clear processing,
In the seventh case, the notification control means causes a predetermined notification to be executed when the playable state is set .
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
Said first operating means, at respective positions before Symbol first position and said second position, said first displacement portion is held without requiring external forces,
Said second operating means, that holds and urges the pre-Symbol second displacement portion to the third position,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to claim 4,
In the setting change state, each time the second displacement portion is displaced from the third position to the fourth position, the set value is updated according to a predetermined order ,
A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 ,
The return state setting means further includes
In the first case, and when the opening and closing body is opened at the time of power recovery, while setting the setting change state,
In the first case, and when the opening and closing body is closed at the time of power recovery, the game possible state is set,
In the third case, the playable state is set regardless of whether the opening/closing body is opened at the time of power recovery .
A gaming machine characterized by that. The game machine according to claim 6,
In the first case, and when the opening/closing body is closed at the time of power recovery, the game-enabled state is set after the RAM clear processing is executed .
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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