JP6788274B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

In a conventional game machine, when a grant condition is satisfied by a game using a game medium, a predetermined number of game media are generally given to the player as a prize.

Among such game machines, there is a game machine that displays information indicating a set value (theoretical value) of the game machine performance on a display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP-A-2016-116888

However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that the actual performance of the gaming machine cannot be grasped.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of grasping the actual performance of the gaming machine.

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention controls any of a plurality of gaming states in a gaming machine that grants a predetermined number of gaming media to a player as a prize when the granting condition is satisfied by the game using the gaming medium. The game state control means, the total number of game media used for the game in all the game states, the number of game media used for the game in the predetermined game state, and the given to the player in the predetermined game state. Switching between the media number accumulating means for accumulating the number of granted game media and the game section switching to a new game section each time the total number of used game media accumulated by the media number accumulating means reaches the section update value. The means, the game information calculation means for calculating specific game information based on the number of used game media accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media in one game section, and the number of granted game media, and the game information calculation means are calculated. The game information display means for displaying the specific game information on a predetermined display means is provided, and the game information display means displays the specific game information in the current game section when the display switching time elapses . When the specific game information in the past game section is displayed and the specific game information is switched to a new game section while the specific game information in the current game section is displayed, the display is currently displayed until the display switching time elapses. It is characterized in that the specific game information is displayed as the specific game information in the current game section .

According to the present invention, it is possible to grasp the actual performance of the gaming machine.

It is a front view of a game machine. It is a perspective view of the lower part of a glass frame. It is a perspective view of the back side of a game machine. It is an exploded perspective view of the main control unit. It is a perspective view which shows the positional relationship of various elements constituting a main control device. It is a figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows the memory map of the main control part. It is a figure which shows the dump list of the memory area in the main control part. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the game area and the performance area in a main control part. It is a figure which shows an example of a jackpot determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table for a non-time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time saving game state. It is a figure which shows an example of the preliminary determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the big prize opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the game state setting table. It is a figure which shows an example of various storage areas of a game work area. It is a figure which shows the main process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the initial setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the modification of the initial setting process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interrupt processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st start port detection switch input process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure special electric control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure variation pattern determination processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol variation processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol stop processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the jackpot game end processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the game ball counting process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the performance display processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st game section display information setting processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 2nd game section display information setting processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the display information setting process after the 3rd game section in a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of the numerical display data determination table. It is a figure which shows the display information of the performance indicator in each game section. It is a figure which shows the display example 1 of the performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the display example 2 of the performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the display example 3 of a performance indicator. It is a figure which shows the display example 4 of a performance indicator.

(First Embodiment)
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Composition of game machine)
First, the configuration of the game machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 2 is an example of a partial perspective view of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Further, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back surface side of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

The game machine 1 includes an outer frame 2, a game board mounting frame 3 rotatably supported by the outer frame 2, and a glass frame 4 rotatably supported by the game board mounting frame 3. A game board 5 is provided in which a game area 5a through which a game ball (game medium) flows down is formed.

The outer frame 2 has a decorative plate 2b attached to the lower front surface of a rectangular base frame 2a whose central portion opens in the front-rear direction, and is a fixing member (for example, a nail, a stopper, etc.) to the island equipment of a game store. ) Is fixed.

The game board mounting frame 3 is detachably connected to the outer frame 2 via the first hinge mechanism portion 6 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the first hinge mechanism portion 6 as a fulcrum. Has been done. Therefore, when the game board mounting frame 3 is rotated with respect to the outer frame 2 like a door, the back surface side of the game board mounting frame 3 is exposed to the front, so that various devices provided on the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 are exposed. It is possible to perform maintenance etc.

The glass frame 4 is detachably connected to the game board mounting frame 3 via the second hinge mechanism portion 7 on one end side in the horizontal direction, and is rotatably supported with the second hinge mechanism portion 7 as a fulcrum. There is. Therefore, when the glass frame 4 is rotated with respect to the game board mounting frame 3 like a door, the game area 5a of the game board 5 and the front portion of the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed.

An opening 8 (window portion) that opens in the front-rear direction is formed in a substantially central portion near the upper part of the glass frame 4, and a transparent member 8a (glass plate, acrylic plate, etc.) is formed so as to close the opening 8 from the rear. Is attached, and the game area 5a can be visually recognized through the opening 8 and the transparent member 8a.

Around the opening 8 of the glass frame 4, a sound output device 9 composed of a speaker, a frame lighting device 10 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and a payout device 95, which will be described later, pay out based on the establishment of the granting conditions. An upper plate 11 for storing a plurality of game balls such as a game ball, and a lower plate 12 for receiving and storing a game ball that has flowed into an overflowing ball flow path described later without being able to fit in the upper plate 11. A launch operation device 13 that can be operated to launch a ball is provided.

The audio output device 9 is provided at two locations above the glass frame 4 at intervals, and outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), etc. to produce sound (music, voice). It has become like. Further, a plurality of frame lighting devices 10 are provided around the opening 8, and the lighting effect is performed by changing the light irradiation direction and the emission color of each lamp (LED). Further, the frame lighting device 10 includes a notification LED 10a that is controlled to light / blink when the glass frame 4 is opened or a payout abnormality in which the game ball cannot be paid out from the payout device 95 occurs.

In the upper plate 11, the bottom surface of the storage portion 11a of the game ball is inclined downward toward the direction side (right direction) of the launch operation device 13, and the ball feed solenoid 11b is provided at the end of the downward inclination. .. When the game balls stored in the storage portion 11a of the upper plate 11 flow down and reach the ball feed solenoid 11b, the game balls are sent out one by one toward the game board mounting frame 3 side by the operation of the ball feed solenoid 11b.

Further, in the portion on the front side of the center of the upper plate 11, an effect button device 16 and a selection button device 18 (FIGS. 1 or 2) that function as input devices for performing determination operations and selection operations related to various effects described later. See) are provided side by side.

The effect button device 16 has an effect button 17 capable of performing a determination operation (operation input), an effect button detection switch 17a for detecting the operation of the effect button 17, and the effect button 17 in a normal state and a normal state. A button drive motor 17b for changing to a protruding state located above, a button vibration motor 17c (acting part) for changing the effect button 17 to a normal state and a vibrating state vibrating in a predetermined mode, and A button light emitting LED 17d (light emitting unit) for changing the effect button 17 into a light emitting state and a light emitting state that emits light in a predetermined mode is provided, and a player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1. ..

The selection button device 18 includes a cross key 19 (up button 191A, left button 192A, down button 193A, right button 194A) capable of performing operations such as selection operation, and a cross for detecting the operation of the cross key 19. A key detection switch 19a (see FIG. 6) is provided so that the player can input predetermined information to the game machine 1.

Further, a lending operation unit 20 capable of lending a game ball and returning a storage medium such as a card storing a balance is provided in a portion on the right side of the upper plate 11. When the lending button 20a of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the game ball is lent out by subtracting the balance stored in the storage medium accepted by the ball lending machine (not shown) attached to the game machine 1. When the return button 20b of the lending operation unit 20 is operated, the storage medium is returned from the ball lending machine (not shown).

An overflow ball flow path (not shown) for accepting a game ball that does not fit in the upper plate 11 and guiding the game ball to the lower plate 12 is formed between the upper plate 11 and the lower plate 12. Further, a full detection switch 32a (see FIG. 6) for detecting that the game ball is full in the lower plate 12 is provided in the middle of the overflow ball flow path, and the fullness detection switch 32a detects the fullness of the lower plate 12. During this period, the payout of the game ball by the payout device 95, which will be described later, is stopped.

The launch operation device 13 is a touch sensor that detects that the base 14 fixed to the glass frame 4, the launch handle 15 rotatably provided on the base 14, and the player's hand are touching the launch handle 15. A firing volume 15b (see FIG. 6) including a 15a (see FIG. 6) and a variable resistor whose resistance value changes depending on the rotation angle of the firing handle 15 is provided. When the touch sensor 15a detects that the player's hand is touching the firing handle 15, the ball feed solenoid 11b is activated to feed the game balls one by one.

The game board mounting frame 3 includes a game board mounting portion for mounting the game board 5, a launching device 26 (see FIG. 6) for firing the game ball toward the game area 5a, the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board mounting frame 3. A locking mechanism 27 for locking the glass frame 4 in the closed state and an opening detection switch 31a (see FIG. 6) for detecting the opening (opening / closing) of the glass frame 4 are provided.

The game board mounting portion 25 is formed in a concave chamber shape with a front opening at substantially the center near the upper part of the game board mounting frame 3, and the game board 5 can be stored from the front. An opening that opens in the front-rear direction is provided in the inner part of the concave chamber of the game board mounting portion 25, and various devices and the like provided on the back surface side of the game board 5 are provided behind the game machine 1 through this opening. Face.

The launching device 26 includes a launching member for launching the game ball, a launching solenoid 28b (see FIG. 6) for driving the launching member, and launching from the launching member toward the lower left portion of the game board. A rail and a stopper for stopping the game ball at the launch position at the lower end of the inclination of the launch rail are provided. Then, when the game ball sent out by the ball feed solenoid 11b (see FIG. 6) is received at the launch position, the game ball is launched toward the game area 5a by the operation of the launch member.

The lock mechanism 27 is provided on the right side of the game board mounting portion 25, and the front end portion of the cylinder in which the keyhole is formed is exposed to the front side of the glass frame 4. Then, when a dedicated key is inserted into the keyhole of the cylinder and rotated in one direction, the lock of the game board mounting frame 3 is released and the game board mounting frame 3 can be opened and closed, and when rotated in the other direction, the glass frame The lock of 4 is released and the glass frame 4 can be opened and closed.

A curved inner rail 35 and an outer rail 36 are provided at positions near the outer edge of the game board 5, and a game area 5a in which a game ball can flow down to a portion surrounded by the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36. Is formed. Further, between the inner rail 35 and the outer rail 36, a launch ball guide path 38 for guiding the game ball launched by the launch device 26 to the upstream portion of the game area 5a is formed. Further, an out port 39 for guiding the flowing game ball to the outside of the game area (collection part of the game board mounting frame 3) is formed in the most downstream part of the game area 5a.

At the substantially center of the game area 5a, a frame-shaped decorative frame 40 that regulates the entry of the game ball into the so-called center case is provided, and the game area 5a is launched by the first firing force by the decorative frame 40. It is divided into a left game area where the game ball flows down and a right game area where the game ball launched by the second launch force stronger than the first launch force flows down, and the left game area and the right game area. Is adapted to communicate below the decorative frame 40.

On the left side of the decorative frame 40, a warp device 41 for introducing a game ball flowing down the left game area into the decorative frame 40 is provided, and at the lower part of the decorative frame 40, the inside of the decorative frame 40 is provided by the warp device 41. There is provided a stage portion 42 that rolls the game ball introduced in the above and causes it to flow down below the decorative frame 40.

Below the left side of the decorative frame 40, three general winning openings 43 through which game balls can always win (winning balls) are provided at intervals, and below the right side of the decorative frame 40, the game One general winning opening 43 is provided so that the ball can always win (win). When the game balls that have been won (winned) in the general winning opening 43 are detected by the general winning opening detection switch 43a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number (for example, 5) of game balls are paid out by the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). ) Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball (adding game value).

Below the stage portion 42, a first starting port 45 (starting winning area of the first special symbol) in which a game ball can always win (winning) is provided, and the first starting port 45 wins (wins). When the game balls (balls) are detected by the first start port detection switch 45a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number of game balls (for example, three) are ejected from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3) as prize balls on the upper plate 11. It is supposed to be paid out to. In addition, the right to perform a special game determination (big hit determination) as to whether or not to execute a special game (here, a jackpot game) is granted (special figure determination information described later is stored).

Below the decorative frame 40 and diagonally below the right of the first starting port 45, it is impossible or impossible to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning in the collision detection described later). A variable starting portion 46 is provided that can convert from a difficult closed state to a winning game ball or an easily opened state.

The upper surface of the variable starting portion 46 is inclined downward in the left-right direction (left side in FIG. 1) to become a flow path for the game ball, and the movable member 48 that can move in the front-rear direction and directly below the movable member 48. A second starting port 47 (starting winning area of the second special symbol) that opens upward, and a second starting port detection switch 47a (FIG. 6) that detects a game ball that has won (winned) in the second starting port 47. (See) and moving the movable member 48 forward (winning restricted position) to convert the second starting port 47 to the closed state, and moving the movable member 48 backward (winning allowed position). A second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b (see FIG. 6) for converting the second starting port 47 into an open state is provided.

Then, when a game ball wins a prize in the second start port 47 which is opened during the auxiliary game described later and the game ball is detected by the second start port detection switch 47a (see FIG. 6), a predetermined number of the game balls are obtained. Game balls (for example, two) are paid out from the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3) to the upper plate 11 as prize balls. In addition, the right to determine whether or not to execute the special game (here, the jackpot game) is granted (the special figure determination information described later is stored).

In the right game area on the right side of the decorative frame 40, a normal map gate 44 (normal map starting area) through which a game ball can always pass is provided. When the game ball that has passed through the normal gate 44 is detected by the gate detection switch 44a, the prize ball is not given, but the right to perform the auxiliary game determination (hit determination) as to whether or not to execute the auxiliary game is available. It is given (the general map judgment information described later is stored).

Downstream of the Fuzu Gate 44, it is possible or easy to open a game ball from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (a big hit was won in a special game judgment). A first variable winning section 49 that can be converted into a state is provided.

The first variable winning portion 49 has a first large winning opening opening / closing member 51 that can move in the front-rear direction as well as a flow path for the game ball by inclining the upper surface downward in the left-right direction (left side in the figure). The first prize opening 50 (winning area) that opens upward just below the opening / closing member 51 of the first prize opening, and the first prize that detects the game ball that has won (winned) in the first prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 50a and the first large winning opening opening / closing member 51 toward the front (winning restriction position), the first large winning opening 50 is converted to the closed state, and the first large winning opening opening / closing member 51 A first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b (see FIG. 6) is provided for converting the first large winning opening 50 into an open state by moving the first special winning opening 50 toward the rear (permissible winning position).

Then, when the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 moves from the winning regulation position to the winning position during the jackpot game, the first winning opening 50 is converted into an open state, and the upper surface of the first winning opening opening / closing member 51 is pressed. The game ball that has flowed down or the game ball that has reached the first large winning opening 50 wins the first large winning opening 50. Then, when the game balls that have won the first prize opening 50 are detected by the first prize opening detection switch 50a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are paid out by the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

Downstream of the first variable winning unit 49, it is possible or easy to win a game ball from a closed state where it is impossible or difficult to win a game ball (winning ball) based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (winning a big hit in a special game judgment). A second variable winning section 52 that can be converted into an open state is provided.

The second variable winning portion 52 has a second large winning opening opening / closing member 54 that can move in the front-rear direction as well as a flow path for the game ball by inclining the upper surface downward in the left-right direction (right side in the figure). The second prize opening 53 (winning area) that opens upward just below the opening / closing member 54 of the second prize opening, and the second prize that detects the game ball that has won (winned) in the second prize opening. By moving the mouth detection switch 53a and the second special winning opening opening / closing member 54 toward the front (winning restriction position), the second special winning opening 53 is converted to the closed state, and the second special winning opening opening / closing member 54 A second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b (see FIG. 6) is provided for converting the second large winning opening 53 into an open state by moving the second special winning opening 53 toward the rear (permissible winning position).

Then, when the second prize opening opening / closing member 54 moves from the winning regulation position to the winning allowable position during the jackpot game, the second winning opening 53 is converted to the open state, and the upper surface of the second winning opening opening / closing member 54 is pressed. The flowing game ball or the game ball that has reached the second large winning opening 53 wins the second large winning opening 53. Then, when the game balls that have won the second prize opening 53 are detected by the second prize opening detection switch 53a, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15) are paid out by the payout device 95 (see FIG. 3). Is paid out to the upper plate 11 as a prize ball.

Then, the game ball launched into the left game area flows down as it is along the outer edge of the decorative frame 40, or flows into the warp device 41 and then flows down through the stage portion 42, and is provided below the decorative frame 40. A prize is won in any of the three general winning openings 43 and the first starting opening 45, or the game flows into the out opening 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43, the Fuzu gate 44, the first variable winning section 49 (first large winning opening 50) and the second variable winning section 52 (second large winning opening 53) provided in the right game area are won ( There is no passing).

In addition, the game balls launched into the right game area include a general winning opening 43, a normal drawing gate 44, a variable starting section 46 (second starting opening 47), a first variable winning section 49 (first large winning opening 50), and the like. Either a prize is won in any of the second variable winning units 52 (second large winning opening 53), or the game flows into the out opening 39. Therefore, the general winning opening 43 and the first starting opening 45 provided in the left game area are not won.

On the back side of the game board 5, there are a general winning opening 43, a first starting opening 45, a second starting opening 47, a game ball that has won the first big winning opening 50 and the second big winning opening 53, and an out opening 39. An out-ball flow path is provided which receives out-balls made of inflowing game balls and allows them to flow down while collecting them, and an out-ball detection switch 57a (see FIG. 6) is provided at the most downstream portion of the out-ball flow path. The game ball that has flowed down the out-ball flow path and is detected by the out-ball detection switch 57a is discharged to the outside (island equipment) of the game machine 1 from the discharge port on the back surface side of the game machine 1.

On the outside of the game area 5a, a symbol display device including a first special symbol display 60, a second special symbol display 61, and a normal symbol display 62, a first special symbol hold indicator 63, and a second special symbol hold are held. A hold display device consisting of a display device 64 and a normal symbol hold display 65, a round number display 66 that displays the number of rounds when a jackpot game (special game) described later is executed, and a jackpot game (special game) described later. ) A right-handed display 67 is provided to prompt the player to launch the game ball toward the right game area during the middle or high-probability game state.

The first special symbol display 60 is for displaying (notifying) the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the first special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 45. It is a variable display, and the second special symbol display 61 displays the result of a special game determination (big hit determination of the second special symbol) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47. It is a variable display for (notifying), and the normal symbol display 62 determines the result of the auxiliary game determination (normal symbol hit determination) performed based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal symbol gate 44. It is a variable display for displaying (notifying).

The special game judgment is special figure judgment information (random value for jackpot judgment, random value for special symbol judgment, reach judgment) when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. It corresponds to acquiring a random number value, a random value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern, etc.) and determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game based on the acquired special figure determination information.

Then, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45, the first special symbol display 60 performs a variable display of the first special symbol, and the determination result is shown after a lapse of a predetermined time. The stop display of the first special symbol (notifying) is performed. Further, when a special game determination is made based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47, the second special symbol display 61 performs a variable display of the second special symbol, and the determination result is shown after a lapse of a predetermined time. The stop display of the second special symbol (notifying) is performed.

The first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61 are each composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs of the corresponding indicators blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of each special symbol. Then, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (big hit mode, loss mode) indicating the result of the special game determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, "big hit" means a state in which it is decided to execute a big hit game (special game) in the special game determination. The "big hit game" is a round game in which the big winning opening (first big winning opening 50, second big winning opening 53) is converted from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined mode a predetermined number of times (for example) with an interval. It refers to a gaming state that is advantageous for a player who is likely to win a prize ball by a player who performs the game over (2, 16 times, etc.).

The maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time of the large winning openings (first large winning opening 50, second large winning opening 53) in each round game are predetermined, but before the maximum opening number and maximum opening time are reached. Even so, when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 9 balls) are won (winned) in the large winning opening, one round game is completed. In the present embodiment, any one of a plurality of types of jackpot games (special game states) having different degrees of advantage to the player can be generated.

Auxiliary game judgment is the normal figure judgment information (random value for hit judgment, random value for normal symbol judgment, random value for normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment, etc.) based on the passage (entry) of the game ball to the normal figure gate 44. Is acquired, and it corresponds to determining whether or not to execute the auxiliary game based on the acquired general map determination information. When the auxiliary game determination is performed, the normal symbol display 62 performs a variable display of the normal symbol, and after a predetermined time elapses, a stop display of the normal symbol indicating (notifying) the determination result is performed.

The ordinary symbol display 62 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and the LEDs blink at predetermined intervals or in order in the variable display of the ordinary symbol. Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the LED is turned on in a mode (hit mode or loss mode) indicating the result of the auxiliary game determination.

In addition, in this embodiment, "hit" means a state in which it is decided to execute an auxiliary game (hit game) in the auxiliary game determination. The "auxiliary game" refers to a game state in which the second starting port 47 is opened in a predetermined mode.

Although the maximum number of times of opening and the maximum opening time of the second starting port 47 in the auxiliary game (hit game) are predetermined, the second starting port 47 is used even before the maximum number of opening times and the maximum opening time are reached. When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) are won (winning), the auxiliary game (winning game) ends. That is, the "auxiliary game" is in a game state in which the start condition of the variable display of the second special symbol is easily satisfied. In this embodiment, a plurality of types of auxiliary games (winning games) having different degrees of advantage to the player are provided.

The first special symbol hold indicator 63 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special figure determination information (first special symbol hold) stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45. This is for displaying the number of 1st special figure reservations, and is lit or blinking in an manner indicating the number of 1st special figure reservations. In addition, although the first special figure hold is stored up to four, it may be less than four or more.

The second special symbol hold indicator 64 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of special figure determination information (second special symbol hold) stored when a game ball wins (wins) in the second starting port 47. This is for displaying the number of second special figure reservations, and is lit or blinking in an manner indicating the number of second special figure reservations. It should be noted that the maximum number of the second special figure hold is stored up to four, but the number may be less than or more than four, or the second special figure hold may not be stored. Good.

The normal symbol hold indicator 65 is composed of a plurality of LEDs, and is the number of normal figure hold numbers that is stored when a game ball wins (passes) at the normal figure gate 44. Is for displaying, and lights or blinks in a manner indicating the number of reserved figures. It should be noted that although the maximum number of hold of the normal figure is stored up to four, the number of hold of the normal figure may be less than or more than four, or the hold of the normal figure may not be stored.

The first special symbol display 60 and / or the second special symbol display 61 can also be configured by a 7-segment LED. For example, if you win the big hit lottery of a special symbol, "3" or "7" will be stopped and displayed, and if it is lost, "-" will be stopped and displayed. It is advisable to repeat turning off and "-".

A first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display is provided in the inner part of the effect space 40a defined inside the decorative frame 40, and is the lower part of the effect space 40a to display the first image. A second image display device 71 (sub-liquid crystal) composed of a liquid crystal display having a size and a display area smaller than that of the first image display device 70 is provided in front of the device 70, and is provided above the effect space 40a. A movable effect device 73 for executing the motion effect is provided, and a variation notification LED 59 for notifying the execution state of the variation display of the special symbol is provided on the right side of the effect space 40a.

The first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 perform various effect displays according to the progress of the game. As the effect display, a customer waiting effect performed while the variable display of the special symbol is not executed, a variable effect accompanied by the variable display of the effect symbol 70a performed during the execution of the variable display of the special symbol, and a jackpot game are being executed. There is a big hit production etc. performed in.

Further, the second image display device 71 can perform a movement effect by moving the second image display device 71 by a liquid crystal movable device (not shown) composed of a solenoid, a motor, or the like during execution of the variation effect on the first image display device 70. It has become.

Specifically, a standby position (first position) located near the end (downward) of the first image display device 70 and an effect position (second position) located near the center (upper) of the first image display device 70. The movement effect is performed by moving (raising, descending) in the vertical direction to and from the position). The movement direction of the second image display device 71 (sub liquid crystal) may be the left-right direction or the front-back direction, or the movement effect may be performed by operating the effect button 17.

In the display unit (effective display area) of the first image display device 70 (main liquid crystal), a variable display area for displaying three effect symbols 70a (left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol) and execution of variable effect A mode display area or the like indicating the effect mode according to the above is formed.

The effect symbol 70a is composed of, for example, symbols indicating numbers from "1" to "8", and is a variable display of the special symbol executed by the first special symbol display 60 and the second special symbol display 61. The variable display is started in response to the start of, and the stop display is performed in response to the stop of the variable display of the special symbol. As the effect symbol 70a, a symbol indicating an alphabet such as "A" to "F" may be used.

In the stop display of the effect symbol 70a, the effect symbol 70a is stopped for a predetermined time in a predetermined mode (loss mode, jackpot mode) indicating the result of the special game determination (big hit determination). The jackpot mode (special result mode) is a combination of the same effect symbols 70a such as "777", and the loss mode is another mode.

The mode of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a is scrolling in the vertical direction, but it may be scrolling in the horizontal direction, or it may be switched or rotated (rotated) on the spot. Good.

Further, during the variable display (variable effect) of the effect symbol 70a, various effect images such as a background image and a character, a movie, and the like are displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image according to the result of the special game determination. By displaying it on the device 71, the player's expectation that the jackpot game (special game) is executed is increased.

The first image display device 70 has a first hold icon display area 70C (first hold area) for displaying a number of first hold icons (first hold display) corresponding to the first special figure hold number (U1). ), The second hold icon display area 70D (second hold area) for displaying the number of second hold icons (second hold display) corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2), and the special figure hold. The icon display area 70E (digestion hold area) and the like for displaying the icon (digestion hold display) indicating that the variation effect executed by subtracting the number is being executed are formed.

The first reserved icon display area 70C is the first display unit 70C1 (first area), the second display unit 70C2 (second area), and the third display unit 70C3 (third area) from the side closer to the icon display area 70E. , 4th display unit 70C4 (4th area), and 1st display unit 70C1 to 4th display unit 70C4 have a number of 1st hold corresponding to the 1st special figure hold number (U1). The icon is displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70C1 first displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold storage in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed, and the second display unit 70C2 displays the second. The first hold icon indicating the first hold memory for which the variation display of the first special symbol is executed is displayed, and the third display unit 70C3 displays the variation display of the first special symbol for the third time. The first hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the fourth display unit 70C4 displays the first hold icon indicating the first hold memory in which the variable display of the first special symbol is executed fourth.

The second hold icon display area 70D includes a first display unit 70D1 (first area), a second display unit 70D2 (second area), a third display unit 70D3 (third area), and a fourth display unit 70D4 (from the left side). The first display unit 70D1 to the fourth display unit 70D4 are partitioned in the form of a fourth area), and a number of second hold icons corresponding to the second special figure hold number (U2) are displayed.

Specifically, the first display unit 70D1 first displays the second hold icon indicating the second hold storage in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed, and the second display unit 70D2 displays the second. The second hold icon indicating the second hold memory is displayed on the third display unit 70D3, and the second special symbol variation display is executed third on the third display unit 70D3. The second hold icon indicating the hold memory is displayed, and the fourth display unit 70D4 displays the second hold icon indicating the second hold memory in which the variable display of the second special symbol is executed fourth.

The icon display area 70E is formed directly above the pedestal image for clearly distinguishing it from the first hold icon display area 70C and the second hold icon display area 70D, and rides on or floats on the pedestal image. The icon is displayed as shown.

Specifically, the first hold icons displayed in the first hold icon display area 70C are moved one by one toward the icon display area 70E with the start of the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a). By moving (shifting) and moving (shifting) the first hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70C1 to the icon display area 70E, the icon becomes the icon, and the variable display of the first special symbol (effect symbol 70a) is displayed. The icon disappears (erases) at the end of.

In addition, the second hold icon displayed in the second hold icon display area 70D moves (shifts) one by one toward the icon display area 70E with the start of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol 70a). ), The second hold icon displayed on the first display unit 70D1 becomes the icon by moving (shifting) to the icon display area 70E, and at the end of the variable display of the second special symbol (effect symbol 70a). The icon disappears (erases). The icon may be extinguished in the middle of the variable display of the special symbol (effect symbol 70a).

In the embodiment of the present invention, the first image display device 70 is used to display the variation of the effect symbol 70a, but the second image display device 71 may be used to display the variation of the effect symbol. Both the image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 may perform variable display of the effect symbol 70a.

The movable effect device 73 has a first movable member 73a and a second movable member 73b that can be operated, and the first movable member 73a and the first movable member 73a during execution of the variable display of the effect symbol 70a executed by the first image display device 70. By causing the second movable member 73b to perform a predetermined operation, it is possible to execute the operation effect. Further, the first movable member 73a and the second movable member 73b are provided with a panel lighting device 74 having a plurality of decorative LEDs, and can emit light in a predetermined mode during the execution of the operation effect. ..

Specifically, the first movable member 73a is located at a standby position (first position) located near the end (upper side) of the first image display device 70 and closer to the center (lower side) of the first image display device 70. It is designed to move (rise, fall) to and from the position of the effect position (second position). The second movable member 73b is adapted to move between a standby position (first position) that covers a part of the front of the first movable member 73a and an effect position that recedes from the front of the first movable member 73a. ..

The fluctuation notification LED 59 is composed of a full-color LED, and is provided with a first fluctuation notification LED 59a corresponding to the first special symbol and a second fluctuation notification LED 59b corresponding to the second special symbol. The first variation notification LED 59a starts a color change (variation display of the first special symbol) in response to the start of the variation display of the first special symbol, and colors in response to the stop of the variation display of the first special symbol. By stopping the change (variation display of the first special symbol), it is notified whether or not the first special symbol is variable display. The second variation notification LED 59b starts a color change (variation display of the second special symbol) in response to the start of the variation display of the second special symbol, and colors in response to the stop of the variation display of the second special symbol. By stopping the change (variation display of the second special symbol), it is notified whether or not the second special symbol is variable display.

In addition, the result of the variation display (special game determination) of the first special symbol is notified by the combination of the stopped display effect symbol 70a and the first special symbol, and the combination of the stop display effect symbol 70a and the second special symbol is performed. The result of the variation display (special game range) of the second special symbol may be notified by. In addition, the result of the variation display (special game determination) of the first special symbol is notified only by the first special symbol that is stopped and displayed, and the variation display (special game determination) of the second special symbol is notified only by the second special symbol that is stopped and displayed. ) May be notified.

Further, instead of displaying the fluctuation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol by the first fluctuation notification LED 59a or the second fluctuation notification LED 59b, the first special symbol or the second special symbol is displayed on the first image display device 70 or the first image display device 70 or the second special symbol. 2 The image display device 71 may be used for variable display.

On the back side of the game board mounting frame 3 and the game board 5, a game supplied from a payout device 95 for paying out game balls based on the establishment of predetermined payout conditions (prize balls, ball lending), island equipment, etc. In response to a game ball storage unit 96 that stores balls and supplies them to the payout device 95, a main control device 110A that incorporates a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress of the game, and a payout control command from the main control board 110. A payout control device 120A having a built-in payout control board 120 that controls the payout device 95, and an effect control device 130A having a built-in effect control board 130 that controls the effect in response to an effect control command from the main control board 110. , Power supply device 160A with built-in power supply board 160 that supplies power supply voltage to various control devices, game information for outputting game information (game signal) to the outside of the game machine (information collecting device such as a hall computer) An output terminal plate 90 or the like is provided.

Further, an opening / closing door type cover member 23 is provided so that the left and right other sides open and close in the left and right directions around a rotation axis set on one side on the left and right so as to cover the upper part of the main control device and the entire effect control device from the rear. In the effect control device 130A, the volume of the effect sound output from the sound output device 9 so as to be covered by the cover member 23, an image display device, and various lighting devices (frame lighting device 10, panel lighting device 74). A changeover switch 22 is provided for switching the adjustment mode related to the adjustment of the brightness of the above.

(Configuration of main controller)
Next, the configuration of the main control device 110A that controls the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the main control device 110A.

The main control device 110A includes a main control board 110 on which various electronic components are mounted, a transparent resin board case for accommodating the main control board 110 inside, and a sealing seal for restricting the opening of the board case. The 104 and the transparent resin seal cover member 105 attached to the substrate case so as to cover the seal seal 104 are provided.

On the front surface side of the main control board 110, a main control unit 110 m composed of a one-chip microcomputer for controlling a game, an RWM clear switch 111a for inputting a signal for clearing the stored contents of the main RAM 110c of the main control unit 110 m, A performance display 112 or the like for displaying performance information that makes it possible to grasp the actual performance of the game machine is mounted.

The performance display 112 is for displaying the normal base value, which is the base value in the normal game state described later, as performance information, and is composed of four 7-segment displays (112a to 112d) having a decimal point DP. ing. Then, the identification segment for displaying the information that enables the type (data type) of the performance information to be identified is configured by the 7-segment displays 112a and 112b, and the numerical value of the performance information can be identified by the 7-segment displays 112c and 112d. A numerical segment for displaying the information to be used is configured.

The "normal base value" is to be given in the game to the game value amount used in the game (the number of outs, which is the number of game balls fired into or discharged from the game area). It is the ratio (ratio) of the amount of game value (the number of game balls to be paid out to the player), and is "(the number of payouts during the normal game state / the number of payouts during the normal game state / during the normal game state). It is calculated by the formula of "normal medium out number) x 100" which is the out number of.

The substrate case has a concave lower case member 101 in which the portion facing the back surface side of the main control board 110 is open, and a concave upper case member 102 in which the portion facing the front surface side of the main control board 110 is open. The lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 are closed to form a storage space for accommodating the main control board 110.

At the end of the board case, a sealing portion for sealing the board case with the lower case member 101 and the upper case member 102 in a state of accommodating the main control board 110 closed, and a lower case member 101. A sticking portion for sticking the sealing seal 104 is provided straddling the upper case member 102.

The sealing portion is composed of a lower fixing portion 101a provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper fixing portion 102a provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower fixing portion 101a. Then, the substrate case is sealed by screwing a one-way screw whose rotation in the removal direction is restricted from the upper fixing portion 102a to the lower fixing portion 101a.

The sticking portion is composed of a lower sticking portion 101b provided on the lower case member 101 and an upper sticking portion 102b provided on the upper case member 102 so as to correspond to the lower sticking portion 101b. Then, the substrate case is sealed by sticking the sealing sticker 104 across the lower sticking portion 101b and the upper sticking portion 102b.

The seal cover member 105 is formed in a concave chamber shape with one side open. Then, the seal seal 104 is protected by attaching the seal seal 104 to the substrate case so as to include the affixed portion in which the seal seal 104 is attached.

On the upper surface of the upper case member 102, a model name sticker 106 on which the model name (model name) of the game machine 1 is printed and a control number sticker 107 on which the control number of the main control board 110 is printed are arranged side by side. It is pasted in the state. Further, an operating member 108 for pressing (ON) the actuator of the RWM clear switch 111a is loosely fitted at a position corresponding to the RWM clear switch 111a. Then, when the operating member 108 is pressed, the RWM clear switch 111a is turned on.

(Positional relationship of various elements)
Next, the positional relationship of various elements constituting the main control device 110A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the positional relationship of various elements constituting the main control device 110A.

The model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107 are located above the step portion formed in the lower portion of the upper case member 102 in the left-right direction, and are arranged horizontally near the center of the upper case member 102 in the lateral direction. It is pasted like this. Therefore, it is possible to easily check the printed contents.

The main control unit 110m composed of a one-chip microcomputer is located in the center of the main control board 110 near the upper side, and is displaced upward so as not to overlap the model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107. It is mounted with the printed surface on which the product name etc. is printed facing upward. Therefore, the main control unit 110m is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107, and the printed surface can be easily confirmed from the upper side of the substrate case.

The performance indicator 112 is mounted side by side on the right side of the main control board 110 near the upper side and at positions shifted to the right and upward so as not to overlap the model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107 in the front-rear direction. Has been done. Therefore, the performance indicator 112 is not restricted (shielded) by the model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107, and the displayed contents can be easily confirmed.

In the sealing seal 104, the portion attached to the upper surface (surface) of the attachment portion formed by the upper attachment portion 102b is closer to the main control board 110 than the model name seal 106 and the control number seal 107 (with the upper surface of the upper case member 102). (Between the upper surface of the performance indicator 112), and the portion attached to the lower surface (bottom surface) of the attachment portion formed by the lower attachment portion 101b is located below (back side) of the performance indicator 112. doing.

As the performance display 112, a performance display unit in which a circuit unit including four 7-segment displays and a board is unitized may be mounted on the main control board. Even in that case, it is desirable to stagger the arrangement so that the model name sticker 106 and the control number sticker 107 do not overlap (shield) the visibility.

(Overall block diagram of the game machine)
Next, a control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described with reference to the entire block diagram of the game machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 6 is an overall block diagram of the game machine 1.

The control configuration of the present embodiment includes a main control board 110 that comprehensively controls the progress (basic operation) of the game, and a payout control that controls the payout of the game ball based on the reception of the payout control command from the main control board 110. The board 120, the effect control board 130 that controls the effect related to the game based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the power supply board that supplies power to the main control board 110, the payout control board 120, and the effect control board 130. It has 160.

The communication between the main control board 110 and the payout control board 120 is configured so that commands can be transmitted and received in both directions, and the communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 130 is controlled by the effect control board 110. It is configured so that commands can be sent to the board 130 in only one direction.

The main control board 110 is a main control unit as a one-chip microcomputer provided with a main CPU 110a for performing arithmetic processing, a main ROM 110b in which a game control program and the like are stored, a main RAM 110c serving as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like. It has 110m.

The input / output ports of the main control unit 110 m include a general winning port detection switch 43a, a gate detection switch 44a, a first start port detection switch 45a, a second start port detection switch 47a, a second start port opening / closing solenoid 48b, and a first large one. Winning opening detection switch 50a, 1st winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, 2nd winning opening detection switch 53a, 2nd winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b, magnetic detection sensor 55a, radio wave detection sensor 56a, out ball detection switch 57a, first 1 special symbol display 60, 2nd special symbol display 61, normal symbol display 62, 1st special symbol hold indicator 63, 2nd special symbol hold indicator 64, normal symbol hold indicator 65, round number indicator 66, a right-handed display 67, a game information output terminal board 90, an RWM clear switch 111a, a performance display 112, a payout control board 120, and an effect control board 130 are connected.

The main CPU 110a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the game control program stored in the main ROM 110b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the game while utilizing the main RAM 110c as a work area. As a result, control processing according to detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, detection sensors, etc.), control processing for controlling various output devices (solenoids, indicators, etc.), and transmission / reception of various control commands are performed. Control processing, control processing for transmitting game information to the outside of the game machine (hall computer, etc.) via the game information output terminal plate 90, and the like are performed.

The payout control board 120 includes a payout control unit 121 that drives the payout device 95 to control the payout of the game ball, and a launch control unit 122 that drives the launch device 26 to control the launch of the game ball.

The payout control unit 121 includes a payout CPU 121a that performs arithmetic processing, a payout ROM 121b in which a payout program and the like are stored, a payout RAM 121c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, an input / output port, and the like.

To the input / output port of the payout control unit 121, an open detection switch 31a, a full detection switch 32a, a payout ball detection switch 95a for detecting a game ball to be paid out from the payout device 95, and a game ball to be paid out from the payout device 95. The payout motor 95b and the game ball storage unit 96 are connected to a ball presence detection switch 96a for detecting that the game balls are stored.

The payout CPU 121a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the payout control program stored in the payout ROM 121b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the payout of the game ball while utilizing the payout RAM 121c as a work area. As a result, control processing for paying out the game ball from the payout device 95 in response to the payout control command from the main control board 110, control processing for transmitting a command based on the result of the arithmetic processing to the main control board 110, and the like are performed. Do.

The launch control unit 122 includes a control circuit (not shown), an input / output port, and the like.
A ball feed solenoid 11b, a touch sensor 15a, a firing volume 15b, a firing solenoid 28b, and the like are connected to the input / output port of the firing control unit 122.

When the launch control unit 122 detects that the player's hand is touching the launch handle 15 by the touch signal input from the touch sensor 15a, the launch control unit 122 allows the ball feed solenoid 11b and the launch solenoid 28b to be energized and launches. When it is detected that the rotation angle of the launch handle 15 has changed due to the detection signal from the volume 15b, the ball feed solenoid 11b is driven and the launch solenoid has a launch strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 15. 28b is driven to launch a game ball (99.9 pieces / minute).

The effect control board 130 displays an image based on the effect control unit 130 m that comprehensively controls the progress of the effect based on the reception of the effect control command from the main control board 110, and the effect control command 130 m from the effect control unit 130 m. A display control unit 140 that controls audio output, and a lamp control unit 150 that controls various light emitting members (LEDs, etc.) and various drive sources (motors, etc.) based on the reception of effect control commands from the effect control unit 130 m. It has.

The effect control unit 130 m includes a sub CPU 130a that performs arithmetic processing, a sub ROM 130b that stores an effect control program, a sub RAM 130c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and an input / output port.

An effect button detection switch 17a and a cross key detection switch 19a are connected to the input / output port of the effect control unit 130 m.

The sub CPU 130a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the effect control program stored in the sub ROM 130b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the sub RAM 130c as a work area. As a result, the control process for determining the effect mode of the variable effect, the control process for transmitting the effect control command based on the determination result to the display control unit 140, and the detection signals from various input devices (detection switches, etc.) Control processing, control processing for controlling various output devices (lighting devices, motors, etc.), etc.

The display control unit 140 receives a command from the effect control unit 130m to control the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 to display a predetermined image, or the sound output device 9 to display a predetermined sound. And control to output sound.

The display control unit 140 is a control unit 141 that comprehensively controls image display and audio output based on the reception of the effect control command from the effect control unit 130m, and a display control command (display list) from the overall control unit 141. An image control unit 145 that controls the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 based on reception, and a voice control unit 148 that controls the voice output device 9 based on reception of a voice control command from the overall control unit 141. It has.

The integrated control unit 141 is connected to the integrated CPU 141a that performs arithmetic processing, the integrated ROM 141b that stores the integrated control program, the integrated RAM 141c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, and the image control unit 145 and the voice control unit 148. It has an output port.

The integrated CPU 141a receives the operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out the integrated control program stored in the integrated ROM 141b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the production while utilizing the integrated RAM 141c as a work area. As a result, a control process and an audio output device for generating a display control command (display list) for instructing an effect image to be displayed on the first image display device 70 and the second image display device 71 and transmitting the display control command 140 Control processing and the like for generating a voice control command instructing the effect sound to be output from 9 and transmitting it to the voice control unit 148 are performed.

The lamp control unit 150 includes a lamp CPU 150a that performs arithmetic processing, a lamp ROM 150b that stores a lamp control program, a lamp RAM 150c that serves as a work area during arithmetic processing, a frame lighting device 10, a button drive motor 17b, and a button vibration motor. It includes a 17c, a button light emitting LED 17d, and an input / output port.

A frame lighting device 10, a button drive motor 17b, a button vibration motor 17c, a button light emitting LED 17d, a movable effect device 73, and a panel lighting device 74 are connected to the input / output ports of the lamp control unit 150.

The lamp CPU 150a receives an operation clock from the crystal oscillator, reads out a lamp control program stored in the lamp ROM 150b, and performs arithmetic processing related to the effect while utilizing the lamp RAM 150c as a work area. As a result, control processing of the frame lighting device 10, the button drive motor 17b, the button vibration motor 17c, the button light emitting LED 17d, the movable effect device 73, and the panel lighting device 74 is performed.

The power supply board 160 generates a main power supply (operating power supply) necessary for the operation of the game machine from a power supply supplied from the outside of the game machine, and uses the main power supply as the game machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, It is supplied to the effect control board 130 and various electronic components (corresponding to the power supply means). The power supply board 160 includes a power failure detection circuit 162 that detects whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 based on the occurrence of the power failure (power failure). A backup power supply circuit 163 for supplying backup power to the main control board 110 when the power is cut off (power failure) is provided.

Further, the power supply board 160 is for switching between an ON state in which the main power is supplied to the game machine 1 (main control board 110, payout control board 120, effect control board 130, and various electronic components) and an OFF state in which the main power is stopped. The power switch is provided so that it can be operated by a clerk of the game store, and when the power switch is turned on, the main power supply is started and the operation of the game machine 1 is started. The supply of backup power to the main control board 110 is maintained even when the power switch is OFF.

The power failure detection circuit 162 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the game machine 1, and outputs a power failure detection signal to the main control board 110 when the power supply voltage becomes equal to or lower than a predetermined value. More specifically, the main CPU 110a whose power failure detection signal is at a high level is in an operable state, and when the power failure detection signal is at a low level, the main CPU 110a is in an operation stopped state.

The backup power supply circuit 163 includes a capacitor that stores electricity when the gaming machine is energized, and when a power failure (power failure) occurs, the backup power supply voltage stored in the capacitor is applied to the main RAM 110c of the main control board 110. Supply. As a result, the stored contents of the main RAM 110c and the payout RAM 121c are retained even when the power is cut off (power failure), and the control state of the game is changed to the state before the power cut (power failure) after the recovery from the power failure (power failure). It can be restored. Note that the backup power supply may be supplied to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130.

(Explanation of game status)
Next, the game state when the game progresses will be described. In the present embodiment, the state relating to the special game determination (big hit determination) has a "low probability gaming state" and a "high probability gaming state", and the state relating to the movable member 48 of the second starting port 47 is a "non-time saving game". It has a "state" and a "time saving game state". Therefore, in this embodiment,
(1) The "low-probability non-time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and a non-time-saving game state,
(2) "Low-probability time-saving game state", which is a low-probability game state and time-saving game state,
(3) A "high-probability time-saving game state", which is a high-probability game state and a time-saving game state, is provided.

The initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to a "low probability non-time saving gaming state", and this gaming state will be referred to as a "normal gaming state" in the present embodiment. In addition, the gaming state during the jackpot game is also set to the "low probability non-time saving gaming state", but the gaming state is different from the normal gaming state.

Here, the "low probability gaming state" is the winning probability of a jackpot in a special game determination (big hit determination) performed on the condition that a game ball enters the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47. Refers to a gaming state in which is set as low as about 1/300.

On the other hand, the "high-probability gaming state" means a gaming state in which the winning probability of the jackpot is set as high as about 1/60, which is more advantageous to the player than the low-probability gaming state. The transition from the low-probability gaming state to the high-probability gaming state is performed after the jackpot game is completed.

In addition, in the "non-time saving game state", the winning probability of winning is set as low as 1/16 in the auxiliary game judgment (hit judgment) performed on the condition that the game ball has passed through the normal map gate 44, which is normal. It refers to a gaming state in which the average time of the variation display of the symbol is set to about 30 seconds, and the opening time of the second starting port 47 is set to 0.2 seconds when a hit is won.

On the other hand, in the "time saving game state", the winning probability is set as high as 15/16, the average time of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is set to about 3 seconds, and the winning is won. 2 The opening time of the starting port 47 is set to 5 seconds, which means a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in which the consumption of the gaming ball is suppressed as compared with the non-time saving gaming state. The transition from the non-time-saving game state to the time-saving game state is performed after the jackpot game is completed.

In addition, in this embodiment, the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery are more advantageous in the "time-saving game state" than in the "non-time-saving game state". Although it is set, only one of the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting port 47, and the winning probability of the winning lottery may be set to be advantageous.

(Memory map of main control unit)
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a memory map of a memory area including a main ROM 110b and a main RAM 110c of a main control unit 110m.

The memory area of the main control unit 110m includes a memory area (8000H to FFFFH) allocated to the main ROM 110b and a memory area (0000H to 7FFFH) allocated to the main RAM 110c.

The memory area of the main ROM 110b is a game ROM area (8000H to 9FFFH) in which programs and data related to the progress of the game are stored, and a performance ROM area (A000H) in which programs and data related to the performance display of the game machine are stored. ~ A52EH), an unused area (A52FH ~ A6FFH) of 16 bytes or more in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and a ROM comment area (A700H ~) in which data such as a program title and version are stored. A77FH), a vector table area (A780H to A7A7H) in which the start address and the like of the timer interrupt processing described later are set, and an HW parameter area (A7A8H to) in which parameters such as the start address and the end address of the access prohibited area are set. A7FFFH) are arranged in order.

The game ROM area includes a game program area (8000H to 8BDCH) in which a program related to the progress of the game is stored, and a first unused area (8BDDH to 8FFFH) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored. ), The game data area (9000H to 9996H) in which data related to the progress of the game is stored, and the second unused area (9977H to 9FFFH) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored. Have been placed.

The performance ROM area is a performance program area (A000H to A437H) in which a program related to the performance display of the game machine is stored, and an unused area (A438H to A47FH) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored. The performance data areas (A480H to A52EH) in which the data related to the performance display of the game machine are stored are arranged in this order.

The memory area of the main RAM 110c is a game RWM area (0000H to 018FH) used as a work (work area) when executing a game program, and a performance RWM area used as a work (work area) when executing a performance program. (0190H to 01FFH) are arranged in order.

The game RWM area includes a game work area (0000H to 0128H) used as a work by the game program, a first unused area (0129H to 0171H) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored. A game stack area (0172H to 017FH) for temporarily saving the data being processed by the game program, and a second unused area (0180H to 018FH) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored. ) Are arranged in order.

The performance RWM area includes a performance work area (0190H to 01E8H) used by the performance program as a work, an unused area (01E9H to 01EAH) in which access is prohibited and "0" is stored, and a performance program. The performance stack areas (01EBH to 01FFH) for temporarily saving the data being processed are arranged in order.

(Dump list in RWM area)
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a dump list when the contents of the memory area of the main control unit 110 m are output to a printer or a display. In FIG. 8, a plurality of areas surrounded by squares are unused areas in which "0" is stored.

In the game RWM area, an unused area in which "0" is stored is set over 73 bytes or more between the game work area (0000H to 0128H) and the game stack area (0172H to 017FH). .. Therefore, a boundary line separating the game work area and the game stack area is formed by the unused area, and the game work area and the game stack area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to identify (recognize).

In the performance RWM area, an unused area in which "0" is stored is set over 2 bytes between the performance work area (0190H to 01E8H) and the performance stack area (01EBH to 01FFH). Therefore, a boundary separating the performance work area and the performance stack area is formed by the unused area, and the performance work area and the performance stack area can be easily distinguished in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to (recognize).

Further, the unused area in which "0" is stored after the game stack area (0172H to 017FH) is set from 0180H to 16 bytes, which is a multiple of 16, and the performance work area (0172H to 017FH) is followed by the performance work area (0172H to 017FH). 0190H to 01E8H) is set from 0190H, which is a multiple of 16. Therefore, a boundary line separating the game RWM area and the performance RWM area is formed by the unused area, and the game RWM area and the performance RWM area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to identify (recognize).

In the game ROM area, an unused area in which "0" is stored is set over 1059 bytes between the game program area (8000H to 8BDCH) and the game data area (9000H to 9966H). Therefore, a boundary line separating the game program area and the game data area is formed by the unused area, and the game program area and the game data area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to identify (recognize).

In the performance ROM area, an unused area in which "0" is stored is set over 72 bytes between the performance program area (A000H to A437H) and the performance data area (A480H to A52EH). Therefore, a boundary separating the performance program area and the performance data area is formed by the unused area, and the performance program area and the performance data area can be easily distinguished in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to (recognize).

Further, an unused area in which "0" is stored is set over 1673 bytes after the game data area (9000H to 9996H), and the performance program area is a multiple of 16 after this unused area from A000H. It is set. Therefore, a boundary line separating the game ROM area and the performance ROM area is formed by the unused area, and the game ROM area and the performance ROM area can be easily separated in the debugging work and inspection of the game machine 1. It becomes possible to identify (recognize).

In the game ROM area and the performance ROM area, an unused area of 16 bytes or more is provided between the program area and the data area. However, this unused area may be 16 bytes or less, or the program area. It is not necessary to provide an unused area between the data area and the data area.

Further, although an unused area is provided at the end of the game ROM area, this unused area is not provided in the game ROM area, but is provided at the beginning of the performance ROM area (before the performance program area). An unused area may be provided, or between the game ROM area and the performance ROM area so as not to belong to the game ROM area and the performance ROM area (between the game data area and the performance program area). May be provided with an unused area.

Further, in the game RWM area and the performance RWM area, an unused area of a predetermined byte is provided between the work area and the stack area, but this unused area may be 16 bytes or more, or 16 bytes. It may be as follows, and an unused area may not be provided between the data area and the stack area.

Further, although an unused area is provided at the end of the game RWM area, this unused area is not provided in the game RWM area, but is provided at the beginning of the performance RWM area (before the performance work area). An unused area may be provided, and between the game RWM area and the performance RWM area so as not to belong to the game RWM area and the performance RWM area (between the game stack area and the performance work area). May be provided with an unused area.

(Relationship between game area and performance area)
FIG. 9 shows a game area (game ROM area, game RWM area) for performing processing based on the game program, and a performance area (performance ROM area, performance RWM area) for performing processing based on the performance program. It is a figure which shows the relationship with.

As shown in FIG. 9A, when the main CPU 110a performs processing based on the game program, it basically refers to the game data area and uses the game RWM area as a work for the game. The contents of the RWM area are referenced and updated. In addition, when performing processing based on a performance program, basically, the performance data area is referred to, and the contents of the performance RWM area are referred to and updated while using the performance RWM area as a work. ing.

However, in the process based on the game program, the contents of the performance RWM area cannot be updated, but can be referred to. Further, in the process based on the performance program, the contents of the game RWM area cannot be updated, but can be referred to.

Then, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the processing based on the performance program is performed, the performance program is called after the flag register is saved in the game RWM area in the processing based on the game program for performance. The flag register is returned from the game RWM area immediately after the process based on the program is executed and the process based on the performance program is completed and the program is returned to the game program.

Immediately after the start of the performance program, the stack pointer of the game stack area is saved in the performance RWM area, and then the stack pointer of the performance stack area is set, and all the registers used in the game program are used in the performance RWM area. All the registers used in the game program are returned from the performance RWM area immediately before the end of the performance program, and the stack pointer in the game stack area is returned.

By doing so, it is possible to protect the data used by the game program when performing processing based on the performance program, and inconvenience occurs when returning from the performance program to the game program. There will be no such thing.

Next, the details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110b will be described with reference to FIGS. 10 to 16.

(Big hit judgment table)
FIG. 10A is a jackpot determination table for the first special symbol referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the first starting port 45. Reference numeral 10 (b) is a jackpot determination table for the second special symbol referred to in the special game determination (big hit determination) performed based on the winning (winning) of the game ball to the second starting port 47.

As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the jackpot determination table is associated with the probability game state when the jackpot determination is performed, the random value for jackpot determination, and the determination result of the jackpot determination. ing.

The main CPU 110a referred to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10A or the jackpot determination table for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10B, and acquired the current stochastic gaming state. Based on the jackpot determination random value, it is determined whether the jackpot is "big hit" or "missing".

For example, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol shown in FIG. 10B, in the low probability gaming state, the two jackpot determination random values "7" and "8" are "big hits". In the high-probability gaming state, 10 jackpot determination random values of "7" to "16" are determined to be "big hits". Therefore, the random value for jackpot determination other than the jackpot determination is determined to be "missing".

In the present embodiment, the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the high-probability gaming state is about five times the probability of being determined as a jackpot in the low-probability gaming state, but it is determined to be a jackpot. The probability of being performed is not limited to 5 times, and if the value is 10 times or less, it may be set to an arbitrary value such as 3 times or 8 times.

(Special symbol judgment table)
FIG. 11A is a special symbol determination table for a jackpot that is referred to when determining a stop symbol of a special symbol when it is determined to be a jackpot, and FIG. 11B is a special symbol determination table when it is determined to be lost. Stopping the symbol This is a special symbol determination table for loss that is referred to when determining the symbol.

As shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, in the special symbol determination table, the type of the special symbol for determining the stop symbol, the random value for the special symbol determination, the determination result of the special symbol determination, and the determination result of the special symbol determination are displayed. The stop special symbol data indicating this determination result is associated with the special symbol designation command indicating the determination result of the special symbol determination.

The special symbols "01" and "04" are jackpot special symbols for executing the first jackpot game in which 16 round games are executed, and the special symbols "02" and "05" are 16 rounds. It is a jackpot special symbol that executes the second jackpot game in which the game is executed, and "03" is a jackpot special symbol that executes the third jackpot game in which the two round games are executed. Further, the special symbols "00" and "10" are lost special symbols in which the jackpot game is not executed.

In the embodiment of the present invention, one lost special symbol is associated with each of the first special symbol and the second special symbol, but at least one of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is associated with a plurality of lost special symbols. A special symbol may be associated with the symbol.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special symbol determination table shown in any one of FIGS. 11 (a) to 11 (b), and sets the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol for determining the stop symbol and the random value for determining the special symbol. The type, stop special symbol data, and special symbol designation command are determined, and the special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table)
FIG. 12 is a special symbol variation pattern determination table for the non-time-saving gaming state, which is referred to when determining the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-time-saving gaming state, and FIG. 13 shows determination of the variation pattern of the special symbol in the non-time-saving gaming state. It is a special figure variation pattern determination table for a time-saving game state that is sometimes referred to.

As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in each special symbol variation pattern determination table, the type of the special symbol for which the variation is displayed, the determination result of the jackpot determination, the determination result of the special symbol (stop special symbol data), and Reach judgment random number value, first special figure hold number (U1) or second special figure hold number (U2), special figure fluctuation pattern judgment random value, special figure fluctuation pattern as judgment result, special symbol The fluctuation time of is associated with the special figure fluctuation pattern specification command indicating the special figure fluctuation pattern.

Therefore, it can be said that the "special symbol fluctuation pattern" can specify at least the type of the special symbol, the determination result of the jackpot determination, and the fluctuation time of the special symbol. Also, if the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is a loss, the reach judgment random value is referred to, but in the case of a big hit, reach occurs except in special cases, so the reach judgment random value is not referred to. Has been done.

In the special figure fluctuation pattern judgment table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, when the judgment result of the jackpot judgment is lost, the number of special figure reservations (the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations) increases. , The fluctuation pattern is determined so that the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened.

The main CPU 110a refers to the special figure fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 or 13, and determines the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determination result (stop special figure data), the reach determination random value, and the first special figure hold. Based on the number (U1) or the second special figure hold number (U2), and the random value for determining the special figure fluctuation pattern, the special figure fluctuation pattern, the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the special figure fluctuation pattern designation command are determined, and the special figure is determined. The variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

Further, in the effect control board 130, as will be described later, the content (effect mode) of the variation effect is determined based on the special figure variation pattern (variation pattern designation command), and therefore, FIGS. In the rightmost column of each special figure pattern determination table shown in (1), the effect contents that can be executed by the variable effect are described as a reference.

As the effect contents shown in the fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 12 or 13, "normal variation", "shortening variation", "long variation", and "ultra-shortening variation" are three effect symbols 70a at high speed. It means that it fluctuates and stops without reaching, the normal fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the long fluctuation, and the shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the normal fluctuation. The ultra-shortened fluctuation ends in a shorter fluctuation time than the shortened fluctuation.

Further, "reach" means that the player is expected to perform a jackpot game in which a part of the combination of the effect symbols 70a for notifying the jackpot is temporarily stopped and the other effect symbols 70a fluctuate. It means a variation mode to be caused. For example, when a combination of three effect symbols 70a of "777" is set as a combination of effect symbols 70a for notifying a jackpot (big hit result mode), the same effect symbol 70a is "7" in the left side region and the right side region. Refers to a mode in which the remaining effect symbols 70a are fluctuating in the central region after being temporarily stopped at.

In addition, "temporary stop" means that the effect symbol 70a sways slightly or the effect symbol 70a is slightly deformed to make the player appear as if the effect symbol 70a is stopped (completely stopped). (Not).

Further, "normal reach" means a reach in which the same effect symbol 70a is temporarily stopped in the left side area and the right side area, and the remaining one effect symbol 70a fluctuates in the center area, and the reach with the lowest expectation of a big hit. It has become. In this embodiment, the "normal reach" does not make a big hit, but the "normal reach" may make a big hit.

In addition, "SP reach" is performed after the normal reach, and is a super reach with a higher expectation of a big hit than the normal reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and a special effect that makes the player expect that the jackpot game is executed using almost the entire display area of the image display device. It is supposed to do.

In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach that is performed after the super reach and has a higher expectation of a big hit than the super reach. For example, the three effect symbols 70a are reduced and moved to the corners of the image display device, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special effect rather than "SP reach".

In addition, "full rotation reach" is a reach that is a big hit. For example, all three effect symbols 70a are the same and fluctuate at a low speed in a state of being aligned, and almost the entire display area of the image display device is used to perform a special effect than "SPSP reach".

The first feature of the special figure variation pattern determination table shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 is that the special figure variation pattern is determined in the time-saving game state rather than the special figure variation pattern is determined in the non-time-saving gaming state. The point is that it is easier to determine a relatively short fluctuation time (the average fluctuation time is shorter). Therefore, it is possible to change the fluctuation time of the special symbol between the non-time-saving game state and the time-saving game state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(Preliminary judgment table)
FIG. 14A is a first reference in the preliminary determination of determining the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 before the variable display of the first special symbol is executed. It is a pre-judgment table for a special symbol, and FIG. 14 (b) shows the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 before the variable display of the second special symbol is executed. It is a figure which shows the pre-determination table for the 2nd special symbol which is referred in the pre-determination of determination.

As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), the game state, the random value for jackpot determination, the random value for special symbol determination, the random value for reach determination, and the special figure are displayed in the preliminary determination table. A random value for determining a variation pattern, a special figure schedule variation pattern as a determination result, and a start opening winning designation command indicating a special figure schedule variation pattern are associated with each other.

In the preliminary judgment of the special symbol judgment information, it is possible to judge whether it is a "big hit" or "miss" by the random value for big hit judgment, and it is possible to judge the type of special symbol by the random value for special symbol judgment, and the reach judgment. Since the type of special figure scheduled fluctuation pattern to be executed can be determined in advance by the random value for judgment and the random value for special figure fluctuation pattern, whether or not it is a big hit from the start opening prize designation command, the type of special symbol, and the special figure It is possible to identify the scheduled fluctuation pattern.

The main CPU 110a refers to the preliminary determination table shown in FIG. 14A or FIG. 14B, and refers to a random value for jackpot determination, a random value for special symbol determination, a random value for reach determination, and a random value for determining a special figure fluctuation pattern. Based on the numerical values, the special figure schedule fluctuation pattern and the start opening prize designation command are determined, and the start opening prize designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130.

(Large winning opening opening mode judgment table)
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing a big winning opening opening mode determination table for changing the state of the first big winning opening 50 or the second big winning opening 53 in the big hit game.

As shown in FIG. 15, in the large winning opening opening mode determination table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the type of the large winning opening to be opened, the maximum number of round games in the big hit game, and the large winning opening in one round game are displayed. For the maximum number of winnings, the opening time from the start of the jackpot game to the execution of the first round game, the maximum number of opening of the big winning opening in each round game, and one opening of each round game. The opening time of the big winning opening, the closing interval time for closing the big winning opening after the end of the round game, and the ending time from the end of the final round game to the end of the big hit game are associated with each other.

When the stop special figure data is "01", the main CPU 110a executes the first big hit game, and when the stop special figure data is "02", the main CPU 110a is more advantageous to the player than the first big hit game. When the two jackpot games are executed and the stop special figure data is "03", the third jackpot game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the second jackpot game, is executed.

(Game status setting table)
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of a game state setting table for setting a game state after the jackpot game is completed. In the game state setting table, the stop special figure data of the special symbol, the winning state data indicating the game state at the time of winning the jackpot, the time-saving game flag indicating the time-saving game state, and the time-saving game state can be executed. The time saving number (J) indicating the number of fluctuation displays, the high-probability game flag indicating the high-probability gaming state, and the high-probability number (X) indicating the number of fluctuation displays that can be executed in the high-probability gaming state. It is associated.

Here, the "winning state data" is information indicating the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot. The gaming state is composed of a combination of a non-short-time gaming state, a short-time gaming state, a low-probability gaming state, and a high-probability gaming state.

The main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16, and based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data, the time saving game flag, the time saving number of times (J), the high probability game flag, and the high The number of probabilities (X) is determined.

When the high probability game state is set, the high probability number (X) may be set to 50,000 times, but in the high probability game state, the jackpot winning probability is 1/60. Since the next jackpot winning is substantially confirmed, the second jackpot game and the third jackpot game are jackpot games in which the next jackpot game is confirmed.

The first feature of the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16 is that even if the same stop special figure data is used, the time saving game flag is set and the time saving number of times is set based on the winning state data (the game state at the time of winning the big hit). There is a point that (J) may be different.

Specifically, in the case of the stop special figure data 01 (special symbol 01), "00H" indicating a low probability non-time saving game state is stored as the winning state data for the time saving game flag and the time saving number of times (J). If so, the time saving game flag is not set at the end of the jackpot game, and the time saving number (J) is set to 0 times. On the other hand, if "01H" indicating a low probability time saving game state and "02H" indicating a high probability time saving game state are stored as winning state data, the time saving game flag is set at the end of the jackpot game. , Set the time reduction number (J) to 100 times. As a result, the number of time reductions (J) can be changed according to the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot, and the player can be made interested in the gaming state at the time of winning the jackpot.

(Various storage areas for gaming work areas)
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing various storage areas set in the game work area of the main RAM 110c. Specifically, FIG. 17A is a special diagram in which special figure determination information acquired when a game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 and / or the second starting port 47 is stored. It is a figure which shows the determination information storage area, FIG. 17 (b) is a figure which shows the structure of each storage part of the special figure determination information storage area, and FIG. 17 (c) is a figure which a game ball is at a normal figure gate 44. It is a normal map determination information storage area in which the normal map determination information acquired when passing through is stored, and FIG. 17 (d) is a diagram showing the configuration of each storage unit of the normal map determination information storage area.

As shown in FIG. 17A, the special figure determination information storage area stores the special figure determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 45. The area, the second special figure judgment information reserved storage area in which the special figure judgment information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 47 is stored, and the special figure judgment information during the variable display are stored. It is divided into a special figure determination information storage area, and the first special figure determination information reservation storage area and the second special figure determination information reservation storage area are each divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit.

The first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area are the first display unit 70C1 and the second display of the first reservation icon display area 70C. It corresponds to the unit 70C2, the third display unit 70C3, and the fourth display unit 70C4, respectively. Further, the first storage unit, the second storage unit, the third storage unit, and the fourth storage unit of the second special symbol reservation storage area are the first display unit 70D1 and the second display unit 70D2 of the second reservation icon display area 70D. Corresponds to the third display unit 70D3 and the fourth display unit 70D4, respectively.

Then, the number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the first special figure determination information storage area becomes the first special figure reservation number (U1), and these special figure determinations are made. The number of first hold icons corresponding to the information will be displayed on the first display units 70C1 to the fourth display units 70C4 of the first hold icon display area 70C. Further, the number of special figure determination information (holding information) stored in the first to fourth storage units of the second special figure determination information becomes the second special figure reservation number (U2), and corresponds to these determination information. The number of hold icons will be displayed on the first display units 70D1 to the fourth display units 70D4 of the second hold icon display area 70D.

Further, the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, corresponds to the icon display area 70E. Then, the icon corresponding to the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit is displayed in the icon display area 70E.

As shown in FIG. 17B, each storage unit has a jackpot determination random number storage area for storing a jackpot determination random number value and a special symbol determination random number storage for storing a special symbol determination random number value. It is divided into an area, a reach determination random number storage area for storing a reach determination random number value, and a special figure variation pattern determination random number storage area for storing a special figure variation pattern determination random number value.

Then, when the game ball wins (wins) in the first starting port 45 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the special figure determination information is not stored most in the first special figure determination information reservation storage area. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit having a small number. Further, when the game ball enters the second starting port 47 and the special figure determination information is acquired, the number of the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is the smallest in which the special figure determination information is not stored. The acquired special figure determination information is stored in the storage unit.

When the start condition of the variation display of the first special symbol is satisfied, the 0th storage unit, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is stored in the first storage unit of the first special figure determination information reservation storage area. The determination information is shifted and will be referred to for executing the variable display of the first special symbol. Further, when the start condition of the variation display of the second special symbol is satisfied, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area is shifted, and the variation display of the second special symbol is performed. Will be referenced to perform.

As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the normal map determination information storage area varies from the normal map determination information storage area in which the normal map determination information acquired based on the passage of the game ball to the normal map gate 44 is stored. It is divided into a normal map determination information storage area in which display is being executed, and the normal map determination information reservation storage area is divided into a first storage unit to a fourth storage unit, respectively. In addition, the number of the normal figure determination information stored in the 1st storage part to the 4th storage part of the normal figure determination information hold storage area becomes the normal figure hold number.

As shown in FIG. 17D, each storage unit has a hit determination random number storage area for storing a hit determination random number value and a normal symbol determination random number storage for storing a normal symbol determination random number value. It is divided into an area and a random number storage area for determining a normal map variation pattern for storing a random number value for determining a normal map variation pattern.

Then, when the game ball passes through the Fuzu gate 44 and the Fuzu determination information is acquired, it is acquired in the storage unit having the smallest number in the Fuzu determination information reservation storage area where the Fuzu determination information is not stored. The normal map judgment information is stored.

In the 0th storage unit, which is the normal figure judgment information execution storage area, when the start condition of the variable display of the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal figure judgment information stored in the first storage unit of the normal figure judgment information hold storage area shifts. Will be referenced to perform variable display of the normal symbol.

Next, the progress of the game in the game machine 1 will be described with reference to a flowchart. In the following description, the processing that is not clearly stated to be the processing based on the performance program shall be the processing based on the game program.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the main processing on the main control board 110.

When the power supply voltage is supplied from the power supply board 160, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

First, the main CPU 110a performs the initial setting process in step S10. Specifically, processing for starting control of the game is performed based on the game program. The details of the initial setting process will be described later.

In step S20, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol determination random value and the reach determination random value, and in step S30, the jackpot determination initial random value, the special symbol determination initial random value, the hit determination initial random value, The initial random number value for normal symbol determination is updated.

The main CPU 110a determines whether or not a power failure (power failure) has occurred in step S40. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a power failure detection signal has been input from the power failure detection circuit of the power supply board 160, and if a power failure has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S20 and a power failure occurs. If so, the process proceeds to step S41.

In step S41, the main CPU 110a sets interrupt prohibition for prohibiting timer interruption, and in step S42, performs a process of clearing the output port. As a result, the output state of the output port is initialized, and the operations of various indicators and various drive sources (motor, solenoid) are stopped.

In step S43, the main CPU 110a calculates the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and also calculates the checksum (second abnormality determination data) with reference to the performance RWM area. , Save in the game RWM area (game work area). By doing so, it is possible to determine the data abnormality in the RWM area by the checksum at the next power-on.

In step S44, the main CPU 110a saves a backup flag indicating that the data in the RWM area is backed up (power recovery) in the game RWM area (game work area), and prohibits RAM access in step S45. And wait until the power supply voltage supply is completely cut off.

(Initial setting process of main control board)
The initial setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing an initial setting process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a prohibits all interrupts in step S10-1, performs initial CPU settings such as internal register settings in step S10-2, and waits for startup of another board in step S10-3. Perform processing. Specifically, the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130 are waited for one second so as not to miss a command from the main control board 110.

In step S10-4, the main CPU 110a permits access to the RWM area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S10-5, whether or not a backup flag indicating that the power is restored is saved in the RWM area of the main RAM 110c. To judge. If the backup flag is saved, the process is moved to step S10-6 as if the power was restored, and if the backup flag is not saved, it is assumed that the power is turned on for the first time in step S10-18. Move the process.

The main CPU 110a calculates the checksum (abnormality determination data) of each RWM area in step S10-6. Specifically, the checksum of the game RWM area (first abnormality determination data) is calculated, and the checksum of the performance RWM area (second abnormality determination data) is calculated.

In step S10-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (second abnormality determination data) of the performance RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the performance RWM area saved in the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area calculated this time match. If the checksum is normal (match), the data in the performance RWM area is assumed to be normal, and the process is moved to step S10-11. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the performance RWM area is processed. Assuming that the data in the above is abnormal, the process is moved to step S10-8.

In step S10-8, the main CPU 110a performs a performance program call time process. Specifically, after prohibiting interrupts, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and a process for calling a predetermined performance program by a CALL instruction is performed.

In step S10-9, the main CPU 110a performs a performance RWM area clearing process (performance program). Specifically, all the areas of the performance RWM area are cleared (initialized) to 0 without saving the stack pointer of the game stack area, and processing such as setting of the performance RWM area at the time of turning on the power is performed. As a result, the display control of the performance information using the performance display 112 is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the performance RWM area before the power is turned off is not inherited.

In step S10-10, the main CPU 110a performs the game program return processing. Specifically, the process for returning the flag register from the game RWM area, permitting interruption, and returning to the game program is performed.

In step S10-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the game RWM area saved in the game RWM area and the checksum of the game RWM area calculated this time match. If the checksum is normal (match), the processing is moved to step S10-12 assuming that the data in the game RWM area is normal, and if the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the game RWM area is Assuming that the data in the above is abnormal, the process is moved to step S10-21.

In step S10-12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the RWM clear switch 111a is ON. If the RWM clear switch 111a is ON, the process is moved to step S10-21 assuming that the process at power-on is performed, and if the RWM clear switch 111a is not ON, the process at power recovery is performed. The process is transferred to step S10-13 as what is to be done.

In step S10-13, the main CPU 110a clears the backup flag and checksum (checksum of the game RWM area, checksum of the performance RWM area) saved in the game RWM area to 0, and at the time of power restoration. Set the RWM area for games. As a result, the progress state (control state) of the game is restored (recovered) to the state before the power was turned off, so that the game can be restarted from the state before the power was turned off.

In step S10-14, the main CPU 110a performs device setting processing around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S10-15, the main CPU 110a sets a power restoration designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been restored and the game state before the occurrence of a power failure in the transmission data storage area for production of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the power restoration designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 performs a process for executing the power restoration notification.

The "power restoration notification" is to display a power restoration screen (image) indicating that the power has been restored on the image display device, or to output a power restoration notification sound indicating that the power has been restored from the audio output device 9. It is to be.

Note that the power recovery designation command may not include the information indicating the current gaming state, and the game status designation command indicating the current gaming status may be transmitted before or after the power recovery designation command is transmitted.

In step S10-16, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol storage designation command indicating the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of special figure reservations, and the first hold icon and the second hold icon are displayed on the image display device. Processing for displaying will be performed.

In step S10-17, the main CPU 110a sets a normal symbol storage designation command indicating the number of reserved symbols (G) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the normal symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 can grasp the number of normal symbol storages.

In step S10-18, the main CPU 110a performs a performance program call time process. Specifically, after prohibiting interrupts, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and a process for calling a predetermined performance program by a CALL instruction is performed.

In step S10-19, the main CPU 110a performs a performance RWM area clearing process (performance program). Specifically, all the areas of the performance RWM area are cleared (initialized) to 0 without saving the stack pointer of the game stack area, and processing such as setting of the performance RWM area at the time of turning on the power is performed. As a result, the display control of the performance information using the performance display 112 is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the performance RWM area before the power is turned off is not inherited.

In step S10-20, the main CPU 110a performs the game program return processing. Specifically, the process for returning the flag register from the game RWM area, permitting interruption, and returning to the game program is performed.

In step S10-21, the main CPU 110a clears (initializes) all areas of the game RWM area to 0, and sets the game RWM area when the power is turned on. By this process, the progress state (control state) of the game is initialized to the initial state, and the data in the game RWM area before the power is turned off is not inherited.

In step S10-22, the main CPU 110a performs device setting processing around the CPU. Specifically, the output setting to the payout control board 120 and the effect control board 130, the setting of the CTC (Counter Timer Circuit) to be used, the interrupt timer (4 milliseconds) of the CTC to be used, and the like are set.

In step S10-23, the main CPU 110a sets a power-on designation command indicating that the control state of the game has been initialized (RAM cleared) in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S20. .. As a result, the power-on designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the effect control board 130 performs a process for executing the power-on notification.

The "power-on notification" is an RWM that displays the initial screen (background image and the effect pattern of "123") at the time of power-on on the image display device, or indicates that the main RAM 110c has been initialized from the audio output device 9. It is to output a clear notification sound (“RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound).

The main CPU 110a activates the CTC for generating the timer interrupt in step S10-24, permits all interrupts in step S10-25, and ends the initial setting process this time.

In this way, when the power is turned on for the first time without the backup flag, the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared (initialized) to 0, so that the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared (initialized) when the power is turned on for the first time. Even if abnormal data is saved in the area, control based on the abnormal data is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the game machine.

If the checksum of the game RWM area is not normal but the checksum of the performance RWM area is normal, the game RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialization) without clearing the performance RWM area to 0 (initialization). Since it is initialized), control based on abnormal data saved in the game RWM area is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the game machine. ..

If the checksum of the game RWM area is normal but the checksum of the performance RWM area is not normal, the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialization) without clearing the game RWM area to 0 (initialization). Since the checksum is performed), the control based on the abnormal data saved in the performance RWM area is not executed, and it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as unstable operation of the game machine. ..

Even if the checksum of the RWM area for games and the checksum of the RWM area for performance are normal, if the RWM clear switch 111a is ON (operated), the RWM area for games is cleared to 0 (operated). Since it is initialized), it is possible to initialize the progress state (control state) of the game at the convenience of the game hall side while leaving the data saved in the performance RWM area, and it is possible to improve convenience. Become.

(Modified example of initial setting process)
A modified example of the initial setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a modified example of the initial setting process on the main control board 110.

Here, the same processing as the initial setting processing shown in FIG. 19 will be described with the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted, and only different processes will be described with different reference numerals. Specifically, the parts of steps S10-7 to S10-11 of the initial setting process of FIG. 19 are different only in the parts of steps S10-7A and S10-8A.

In step S10-7A, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (first abnormality determination data) of the game RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the game RWM area saved in the game RWM area and the checksum of the game RWM area calculated this time match. If the checksum is normal (match), the process is moved to step S10-8A assuming that the data in the RWM area for games is normal, and if the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), it is for games. Assuming that the data in the RWM region is abnormal, the process is moved to step S10-18.

In step S10-8A, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the checksum (second abnormality determination data) of the performance RWM area is normal. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the checksum of the performance RWM area saved in the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area calculated this time match. If the checksum is normal (match), the data in the performance RWM area is assumed to be normal, and the process is moved to step S10-12. If the checksum is abnormal (mismatch), the performance RWM area is processed. Assuming that the data in the above is abnormal, the process is moved to step S10-18.

According to this modification, if at least one of the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area is not normal, both the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialization). Therefore, when the power is restored, the control based on the abnormal data saved in at least one of the game RWM area and the performance RWM area is not executed, and the operation of the game machine becomes unstable. It is possible to prevent it from occurring.

In the initial setting process of the present embodiment and the present modification, the checksum of the game RWM area and the checksum of the performance RWM area are calculated or calculated by the game program when the power is turned off or turned on. The checksum is saved in the game RWM area, but the checksum in the game RWM area is calculated by the game program and saved in the game RWM area, and the performance RWM area The checksum may be calculated by the performance program and saved in the performance RWM area.

Further, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and the present modification, the checksum of the RWM area for games and the checksum of the RWM area for performance are calculated separately when the power is turned off or turned on. However, the game RWM area and the performance RWM area may be collectively calculated by one checksum and saved in the game RWM area by the game program, or the game RWM area and the performance RWM area may be saved by the performance program. One checksum may be calculated together with the performance RWM area and saved in the performance RWM area.

In this case, if the checksum is saved in the game RWM area, the checksum abnormality determination in the initial setting process is performed by the game program, and if the checksum is saved in the performance RWM area, the initial setting process is performed. The checksum abnormality judgment in the setting process should be performed by the performance program.

Further, in the initial setting processing of the present embodiment and the present modification, the abnormality determination of the RWM area is performed by the checksum of the RWM area, but the exclusive OR of the RWM area is calculated to be 0. An abnormality determination in the RWM region may be performed based on the RWM parity adjustment data.

Even in this case, the RWM parity adjustment data in the game RWM area and the RWM parity adjustment data in the performance RWM area may be calculated separately, or the game RWM area and the performance RWM area may be collectively 1 One RWM parity adjustment data may be calculated.

Further, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and the present modification, only the game RWM area is 0-cleared (initialized), and only the performance RWM area is 0-cleared (initialized). The initial screen and the RWM clear notification sound are the same as when the RWM area for performance and the RWM area for performance are cleared to 0 (initialized), but the initial screen and the RWM clear notification sound may be different (the initial screen and the RWM clear notification sound may be different). However, the volume of the RWM clear notification sound is the same).

In this case, when only the game RWM area is cleared (initialized) to 0, the initial screen (background image and the effect pattern of "123") at the time of turning on the power is displayed on the image display device, and the sound output device is displayed. It is advisable to output the first RWM clear notification sound ("Game RWM has been cleared" + buzzer sound) from the 9th.

Further, when only the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialization), if the customer is waiting before the power is turned off, the image display device is displayed with the initial screen (background image and "357") at the time of power restoration. The design) is displayed, and the second RWM clear notification sound (“Performance RWM has been cleared” + buzzer sound) is output from the audio output device 9, and if the power is not turned off before the customer is waiting, the image is displayed. It is preferable to display the power restoration screen (dark background image and text image of "power restoration") on the display device and output the second RWM clear notification sound from the audio output device 9.

When the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0 (initialized), the initial screen (background image and the effect pattern of "123") at the time of turning on the power is displayed on the image display device, and the image display device is displayed. It is preferable to output the third RWM clear notification sound (“all RWM areas have been cleared” + buzzer sound) from the voice output device 9.

Further, in the initial setting process of the present embodiment and the present modification, the signal is not output from the game information output terminal plate 90 when the RWM area is cleared (initialized) to 0 when the power is turned on. When the RWM area is cleared at the time of closing, a security signal may be output from a predetermined output terminal of the game information output terminal plate 90 for a predetermined period (for example, 1 second).

In this case, it is common regardless of whether the game RWM area is cleared to 0, the performance RWM area is cleared to 0, or the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0. A security signal may be output from the output terminal of.

Further, when the game RWM area is cleared to 0, a security signal is output from the first output terminal, and when the performance RWM area is cleared to 0, a security signal is output from the second output terminal. However, when the game RWM area and the performance RWM area are cleared to 0, the security signal may be output from the first output terminal and the second output terminal.

(Timer interrupt processing on the main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a timer interrupt process on the main control board 110. This timer interrupt process is executed by inputting clock pulses at predetermined cycles (4 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register in the stack area in step S100, and performs the time control process in step S110. Specifically, processing is performed to update various timer counters such as the stop time of a special symbol and the opening time of a special electric accessory.

The main CPU 110a performs the specific random number value update process in step S120. Specifically, update of random number value for jackpot judgment, random number value for special symbol judgment, random number value for special figure fluctuation pattern judgment, random number value for hit judgment, random number value for normal symbol judgment, random number value for normal figure fluctuation pattern judgment Specifically, each random number value and random number counter are added by +1 and updated. If the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one round), the random number counter is returned to 0, and when the random number counter returns to the initial value of the round, it corresponds. The initial random number value to be set is set as a new lap initial value, and the random number value is newly updated.

The main CPU 110a performs the initial random number value update process in step S130. Specifically, as in step S30, the process of updating the initial random value for jackpot determination, the initial random number value for special symbol determination, the initial random number value for hit determination, and the initial random number value for determining ordinary symbols is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the input control process in step S200. Specifically, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first winning opening detection switch 50a, the second winning opening detection switch 53a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, and the gate detection switch 44a. It is determined whether or not there is an input to various switches such as, and if there is an input, a process of setting predetermined data is performed. The details of the input control process will be described later.

In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs the special figure special electric control process. Specifically, the determination of the special symbol determination information acquired based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 45 or the second starting port 47, the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol, and the large winning opening. Processing such as opening / closing (first prize opening 50, second prize 53) and setting the game state is performed. The details of the special figure special electric control process will be described later.

In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs the normal drawing control processing. Specifically, processing such as determination of the acquired normal map determination information based on the passage of the game ball to the normal map gate 44, variation display of the normal symbol, opening / closing of the second starting port 47 (auxiliary game), and the like is performed.

The main CPU 110a performs the payout control process in step S500. Specifically, the process for transmitting the payout number designation command corresponding to the various winning openings to the payout control board 120 is performed with reference to various prize ball counters stored in the main RAM 110c. As a result, the payout control board 120 executes the process for paying out the prize balls from the payout device 95.

The main CPU 110a performs the abnormality determination process in step S600. Specifically, based on the input signals from the magnetic detection sensor 55a and the radio wave detection sensor 56a, it is determined that a magnetic error or a radio wave error has occurred, and a magnetic error designation command or a radio wave error designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130. Perform the processing for. As a result, the effect control board 130 executes a process for notifying an error.

The main CPU 110a performs the data creation process in step S700. Specifically, external output data (game information) output from the game information output terminal plate 90, start port opening / closing data output to the second starting port opening / closing solenoid 48b, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b, second large winning Large prize opening / closing data output to the mouth opening / closing solenoid 54b, special symbol display data output to the first special symbol display 60, second special symbol display 61, normal symbol display data output to the normal symbol display 62, first 1 Performs a process of creating data such as special symbol hold display data to be output to the special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64, and normal symbol hold display data to be output to the normal symbol hold indicator 65.

The main CPU 110a performs an output control process in step S800. Specifically, port output processing for outputting signals such as external output data, start opening opening / closing data, and large winning opening opening / closing data created in step S700, special symbol display data, normal symbol display data, and special symbol hold display. Display output processing to output signals such as data and normal symbol hold display data, payout command transmission processing to send commands set in the payout transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the payout control board 120, and payout command transmission processing of the main RAM 110c. A process of executing an effect command transmission process of transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area to the payout control board 120 or the effect control board 130 is performed.

In step S820, the main CPU 110a performs a performance program call time process. Specifically, after disabling interrupts, the flag register is saved in the game RWM area, and processing is performed to call the target performance program by the CALL instruction.

In step S840, the main CPU 110a performs a game ball counting process (performance program). Specifically, the number of payouts (the number of payout balls) to be paid out by winning the game balls to various winning openings and the number of outs (the number of out balls fired into the game area) discharged from the game area 5a. ) Is performed. The details of the game ball counting process will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs a performance display process (performance program) in step S860. Specifically, performance information is calculated from the number of payouts (number of payout balls) and the number of outs (number of out balls) counted in the game ball counting process and displayed on the performance display 112. The details of the performance display processing will be described later.

In step S880, the main CPU 110a performs the game program return processing. Specifically, the process for returning the flag register from the game RWM area, permitting interruption, and returning to the game program is performed.

In step S900, the main CPU 110a returns the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a, and ends the timer interrupt process this time.

(Input control processing of the main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing an input control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a performs the general winning opening detection switch input process in step S210. Specifically, for determining whether the detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general winning opening 43, and paying out the winning ball from the payout device 95. Perform processing.

In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening detection switch input process. Specifically, the detection signal is input from the first prize opening detection switch 50a or the second prize opening detection switch 53a, that is, the game ball wins the first prize opening 50 or the second prize opening 53. It is determined whether or not the prize ball has been paid out, and a process for paying out the prize ball from the payout device 95 is performed.

In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs the first start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether the detection signal is input from the first start port detection switch 45a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the first start port 45, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information. The details of the first start port detection switch input process will be described later.

In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs the second start port detection switch input process. Specifically, it is determined whether the detection signal is input from the second start port detection switch 47a, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the second start port 47, and the prize ball is paid out from the payout device 95. In addition to performing the processing for acquiring and storing the special figure determination information.

The main CPU 110a performs the gate detection switch input process in step S250. Specifically, a process for determining whether a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 44a, that is, whether or not the game ball has passed through the normal map gate 44, and acquiring and storing the normal map determination information. I do.

(First start port detection switch input process on the main control board)
The first start port detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 23. FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a first start port detection switch input process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a determines in step S230-1 whether or not the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input. When the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is input, the process shifts to step S230-2, and when the detection signal from the first start port detection switch 45a is not input, the present first 1 Start port detection switch input processing is completed.

In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding and updating data indicating three prize balls to the three prize ball counter used for the three prize balls, and in step S230-3, determining a special figure. Information (random value for jackpot judgment, random value for special symbol judgment, random value for reach judgment, random value for judgment of special figure fluctuation pattern) is acquired.

In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reserved first special figures (U1) is less than 4. If the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is less than 4, the process is transferred to step S230-5, and if the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is not less than 4, the first start port of this time. The detection switch input process ends.

In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding "1" to the first special figure hold number (U1) and updating (U1 ← U1 + 1), and in step S230-6, the first special figure hold number. The first special symbol storage designation command corresponding to (U1) is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the first special symbol storage designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the number of first hold icons corresponding to the first special symbol hold number (U1) is displayed on the image display device.

In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a searches for vacant storage units in order from the first storage unit in the first special figure determination information storage area, and the vacant storage units are acquired in step S230-3. The figure judgment information is stored.

In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current non-time saving gaming state is in progress. If it is in the non-time-saving game state, the process is transferred to step S230-9, and if it is not in the non-time-saving game state, the first start port detection switch input process is terminated.

The main CPU 110a performs the first pre-determination process in step S230-9. In this first pre-judgment process, the pre-judgment table shown in FIG. 14 is referred to, and the special figure judgment information acquired this time is pre-judged before the variation display of the first special symbol is performed, and the result of the pre-judgment (special). The first start port winning designation command for notifying the effect control board 130 of the planned variation pattern) is generated.

In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets the first start port winning designation command generated in step S230-9 in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c.

As a result, the first start opening prize information can be transmitted to the effect control board 130 as the first start port prize designation command, and the sub CPU 130a of the effect control board 130 that has received the first start port prize designation command is first started. Pre-reading notice (continuous notice effect, icon change effect) that expects the jackpot game to be executed over one or more variable displays before the variable display of the first special symbol corresponding to the mouth prize designation command is started. ) Can be executed.

As for the second start port detection switch input process, the same process as the first start port detection switch input process is performed. Therefore, the first start port detection switch 45a, three prize ball counters, and the number of the first special figure reserved. (U1), 1st special figure judgment information reservation storage area, non-time saving game state, 1st pre-judgment processing, 1st start opening winning designation command part, 2nd starting opening detection switch 47a, 2 prize ball counters, It may be read as the second special figure hold number (U2), the second special figure determination information hold storage area, the time saving game state, the second pre-judgment process, and the second start opening winning designation command.

In the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of reserved second special figures (U2) is "4", but it may be larger or smaller than this. Further, the upper limit of the number of reserved second special figures may be smaller than the upper limit of the number of reserved special figures. Further, the second reserved storage itself may be eliminated by storing the special figure determination information only in the 0th storage unit of the second special figure determination information storage area.

(Special figure special electric control processing of main control board)
The special figure special electric control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 24. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a special figure special electric control process on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a loads the value of the special figure special electric processing data in step S301, refers to the branch destination address from the special figure special electric processing data loaded in step S302, and is special if the special figure special electric processing data = 0. The process is transferred to the symbol storage determination process (step S310), the process is transferred to the special symbol variation process (step S320) if the special symbol special electric processing data = 1, and the special symbol stop process if the special symbol special electric processing data = 2. The process is transferred to (step S330), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 3, the process is transferred to the jackpot game processing (step S340), and if the special figure special electric processing data = 4, the jackpot game end process (step S350) is performed. When the processing is transferred and each processing is executed, the special figure special electric control processing this time is completed. The details of each process will be described later.

Since this "special figure special electric processing data" is set as necessary in each subroutine of the special figure special electric control processing as described later, the subroutines necessary for the game are appropriately processed. ..

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of the main control board)
The special symbol memory determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 25. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a special symbol storage determination process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special symbol is being displayed in a variable manner. If the variation display of the special symbol is in progress, the current special symbol memory determination process is terminated, and if the variation display of the special symbol is not in progress, the process is moved to step S310-2.

In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special figure reservation number (U2) is 1 or more. If the number of 2nd special figure reservations (U2) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-3, and if the number of 2nd special figure reservations (U2) is not 1 or more, the process is performed in step S310-4. To move.

In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts “1” from the second special figure hold number (U2) and updates it, and in step S310-6, it corresponds to the second special figure hold number (U2) after subtraction. The special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the process for updating the display of the icon are performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, in the second special figure determination information storage area. The stored data is shifted, and the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special figure determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area. Further, the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit of the second special figure determination information reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure judgment information used in the previous game that has been played is deleted.

On the other hand, in step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of reserved first special figures (U1) is 1 or more. If the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is 1 or more, the process is transferred to step S310-5, and if the number of 1st special figure reservations (U1) is not 1 or more, the process is performed in step S319-1. To move.

The main CPU 110a updates by subtracting "1" from the first special figure hold number (U1) in step S310-5, and in step S310-6, the special figure corresponding to the subtracted first special figure hold number (U1). The symbol storage designation command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special symbol memory designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the hold icon displayed on the image display device and the process for updating the display of the icon are performed.

In step S310-7, the main CPU 110a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S310-8, stores it in the first special symbol hold storage area. The shift processing of the generated data is performed, and the special figure determination information stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the previous storage unit.

For example, the special symbol determination information stored in the fourth storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the third storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area. Further, the special symbol determination information stored in the first storage unit of the first special symbol reservation storage area is shifted to the 0th storage unit, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area, and is stored in the 0th storage unit. The special figure judgment information used in the previous game is deleted.

In addition, with the shift processing of the special figure determination information in step S310-8, the special symbol hold display data indicating the first special figure hold number (U1) and the second special figure hold number (U2) after subtraction is displayed in the main RAM 110c. Set in the specified area of. As a result, the display contents of the first special symbol hold indicator 63 and the second special symbol hold indicator 64 are updated.

Further, in the present embodiment, in steps S310-2 to S310-8, the second special figure determination information reserved storage area is prioritized over the first special figure determination information reserved storage area and shifted (the second special figure reserved number is set to the second. (1 Subtraction is prioritized over the number of special figure reservations), but the first special figure judgment information reservation storage area or the second special figure judgment information reservation storage area is set in the order in which the game balls enter the starting port. It may be shifted (the number of the first special figure reserved and the number of the second special figure reserved are subtracted in the order of winning), or the first special figure determination information reserved storage area is prioritized over the second special figure determination information reserved storage area. (The number of reserved first special figures may be subtracted in preference to the number of reserved second special figures).

In step S311, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a big hit and the stop special figure data of the special symbol based on the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage unit which is the special figure determination information execution storage area. Execute the jackpot judgment process. The details of the jackpot determination process will be described later.

In step S312, the main CPU 110a sets a special symbol designation command corresponding to the type of the special symbol determined in the jackpot determination process in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, a special symbol designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for determining the effect symbol 70a to be stopped and displayed as a result of the variation effect is performed.

In step S313, the main CPU 110a determines the variation pattern (variation time) of the special symbol based on the special symbol determination information stored in the 0th storage area, which is the special symbol determination information execution storage area. I do. The details of the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process will be described later.

In step S314, the main CPU 110a sets a special figure variation pattern designation command corresponding to the type of the special figure variation pattern determined in the special figure variation pattern determination process in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect performed during the variation display of the special symbol, is performed.

In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time (counter value) of the special symbol corresponding to the type of the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S316. , Start the variable display of special symbols. As a result, LED lighting data for executing the variation display of the special symbol is created in the data creation process of step S700, and the created lighting data is output in the output control process of step S800. The special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 will perform variable display of the special symbol.

In step S317, the main CPU 110a clears the customer waiting state flag for ending the customer waiting state, sets "1" in the special figure special electric processing data in step S318, and ends the current special symbol memory determination process. To do.

In step S319-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the customer waiting state flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the customer waiting state is set. If the customer waiting state flag is set, the special symbol memory determination process this time is terminated, and if the customer waiting state flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S319-2. In addition, the customer waiting state means a state in which the variable display of the special symbol and the special game (big hit game) are not executed, but the requirement includes the variable display of the normal symbol and the auxiliary game not being executed. You may.

In step S319-2, the main CPU 110a sets a customer waiting state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S319-3, a customer waiting state designation command indicating that the customer is in the customer waiting state is used to produce the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area, and the special symbol storage determination process this time is completed. As a result, the customer waiting state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and a process for executing the customer waiting effect for encouraging the player to play the game is performed.

(Big hit judgment process of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 26. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing a jackpot determination process on the main control board 110.

In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a selects the jackpot determination table for the special symbol shown in FIG. Specifically, if the special figure determination information stored in the 0th storage area, which is the special figure determination information execution storage area, is shifted from the first special figure determination information reservation storage area, FIG. 10A ) Is selected, and if the table is shifted from the second special symbol determination information reservation storage area, the jackpot for the second special symbol shown in FIG. 10 (b) is selected. Select the judgment table.

In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a collates the current probability game state and the random value for jackpot determination with the jackpot determination table to determine whether or not the jackpot has been won. If the jackpot is won, the process is transferred to step S311-3, and if the jackpot is not won, the process is transferred to step S311-4.

In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a sets the winning state data (any of 00H to 02H) according to the current gaming state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S311-4, FIG. 11 (a). ) Is selected, and the process is moved to step S311-6.

In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a selects the special symbol determination table for loss shown in FIG. 11B, and shifts the process to step S311-6.

In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a collates the type of special symbol (first special symbol, second special symbol) and the random value for special symbol determination for which the jackpot determination (lottery) is to be performed with the special symbol determination table. Then, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed as a result of the variation display executed by the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61 is determined.

In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a sets the stop special symbol data corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S311-6 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and ends the current jackpot determination process.

(Special figure fluctuation pattern determination processing of the main control board)
The special figure variation pattern determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 27. FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing a special figure variation pattern determination process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S313-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current non-time saving game state is present. If it is in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S313-2, and if it is not in the non-time saving game state, the process is transferred to step S313-3.

In step S313-2, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the non-time saving gaming state shown in FIG. 12, and shifts the process to step S311-4.

In step S313-3, the main CPU 110a selects the special figure variation pattern determination table for the time-saving gaming state shown in FIG. 13, and shifts the process to step S310-7-4.

In step S313-4, the main CPU 110a collates the determination result of the jackpot determination, the type of the special symbol, the random value for the reach determination, and the random value for the special figure variation pattern determination with the special figure variation pattern determination table, and the special figure variation. Determine the pattern.

The main CPU 110a sets the fluctuation time corresponding to the special figure fluctuation pattern determined in step S313-5 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the special figure variation corresponding to the determined fluctuation pattern in step S313-6. The pattern specification command is set in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the special figure fluctuation pattern determination process this time is completed. As a result, the special figure variation pattern designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for determining the variation effect pattern, which is the effect mode of the variation effect, is performed.

(Special symbol variation processing of the main control board)
The special symbol variation processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 28. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing a special symbol variation process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S315 has elapsed. When the fluctuation time has elapsed, the process is shifted to step S320-2 to stop the variation display of the special symbol, and when the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the variation display of the special symbol is continued. This special symbol change processing is completed.

In step S320-2, the main CPU 110a sets the data for stopping and displaying the special symbol corresponding to the stop special symbol data in a predetermined processing area of the main RAM 110c, and stops and displays the special symbol. As a result, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 60 or the second special symbol display 61, and the player is notified of the jackpot determination result.

In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command corresponding to the stop special figure data set in the main RAM 110c in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the symbol confirmation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for stopping and displaying the variation display of the effect symbol 70a is performed.

In step S320-4, the main CPU 110a sets the stop time (for example, 0.5 seconds) of the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and in step S320-5, sets "2" to the special figure special electric processing data. Set and finish this special symbol change processing.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 29. FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a special symbol stop process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop time of the special symbol set in step S320-4 has elapsed. When the stop time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S330-2, and when the stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is terminated in order to continue the stop display of the special symbol.

In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a performs the time saving game end determination process. Specifically, when the time saving game flag indicating that the time saving game state is set is set in the main RAM 110c, the time saving number (J) stored in the main RAM 110c is subtracted by 1, and the time saving number is "0". If is, the process is terminated after shifting to the non-time-saving game state by clearing the time-saving game flag.

In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a performs the high-probability game end determination process. Specifically, when the high-probability game flag indicating that the main RAM 110c is in the high-probability gaming state is set, the high-probability number of times (X) stored in the main RAM 110c is subtracted by 1 to obtain the high-probability number of times. When (X) is "0", the high-probability game flag is cleared to shift to the low-probability game state, and then the process ends.

In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a sets the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state in the production transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. As a result, the game state designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for updating the game state grasped by the effect control board 130 and updating the effect mode is performed.

In step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the stop-displayed special symbol is a jackpot special symbol. If it is a jackpot special symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-6, and if it is not a jackpot special symbol, the process is transferred to step S330-11.

In step S330-6, the main CPU 110a prepares to set "3" in the special figure special electric processing data and shift the processing to the jackpot game processing, and in step S330-7, the time saving game flag stored in the main RAM 110c. , High probability game flag, time saving number of times (J) and high probability number of times (X) are cleared to shift to the low probability non-time saving game state.

In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start preparation setting process. Specifically, the type of jackpot game corresponding to the stop special figure data is determined from the jackpot opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 15, and the control data corresponding to the type of jackpot game is specified.

In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets an opening designation command according to the type of jackpot game in the transmission data storage area for production, and in step S330-10, sets the opening time according to the type of jackpot game in the main RAM 110c. Set in a predetermined area and end the special symbol stop processing this time. As a result, the opening designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for executing the opening effect of the jackpot game is performed.

In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a sets "0" in the special symbol special electric processing data, prepares to move the process to the special symbol storage determination process, and ends the special symbol stop process this time.

(Big hit game processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 30 is a flowchart showing a jackpot game process on the main control board 110.

First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening is currently in progress. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is "0". If it is currently in the opening, the process is transferred to step S340-2, and if it is not currently in the opening, the process is transferred to step S340-6.

In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the opening time set in step S330-10 has elapsed. It is determined that the opening time has passed. When the opening time has elapsed, the process is transferred to step S340-3. If the opening time has not passed, the jackpot game process this time is terminated.

The main CPU 110a performs the jackpot start setting process in step S340-3. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c and stored. Here, since the round game has not been performed even once, the number of round games (R) becomes "1".

In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs the large winning opening opening process. Specifically, "1" is added to the number of times of opening (K) stored in the main RAM 110c to update. Further, in order to open the first special winning opening opening / closing member 51 or the second special winning opening opening / closing member 54, energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. At the same time, the opening time of the first special winning opening 50 or the second special winning opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of round games (R) and the number of opening (K).

In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a performs a round designation command transmission determination process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not K = 1, and if K = 1, a round designation command corresponding to the number of round games (R) is set in the production transmission data storage area. As a result, the round designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and processing for executing the round game effect according to the number of rounds is performed.

In step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending is currently in progress. The ending referred to here is a process after all the preset round games are completed. Therefore, if it is currently ending, the process is transferred to step S340-18, and if it is not currently ending, the process is transferred to step S340-7.

In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the large winning opening is closed. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the energization data for energizing the first special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second special winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b is set. As a result, if it is determined that the large winning opening is closed, the process is transferred to step S340-8, and if it is determined that the large winning opening is not closed, the process is transferred to step S340-9.

In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the closing time of the large winning opening set in step S340-10, which will be described later, has elapsed. If the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game process of this time is completed in order to maintain the closure of the big winning opening, and if the closing time has passed, the big winning opening is opened in step S340-4. Move the process.

In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the large winning opening is satisfied. Specifically, whether or not the number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C), which is the number of balls entered in the large winning opening, has reached the specified number (9), or once in the number of openings (K). It is determined whether or not the opening time has passed. If the "opening end condition" is satisfied, the process is moved to step S340-10, and if the "opening end condition" is not satisfied, the current jackpot game process is ended.

In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a large winning opening closing process. Specifically, energization data for energizing the first prize opening opening / closing solenoid 51b or the second winning opening opening / closing solenoid 54b in order to close the first prize opening opening / closing member 51 or the second winning opening opening / closing member 54. Is cleared, and the closing time of the first special winning opening 50 or the second special winning opening 53 is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the current number of round games (R) and opening number (K).

In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not one round game has been completed. When one round game is completed, the process is moved to step S340-12, and when one round game is not completed, the current jackpot game process is ended.

The main CPU 110a performs the round data initialization process in step S340-12. Specifically, the number of times of opening (K) stored in the main RAM 110c is cleared, and the number of balls entered in the large winning opening (C) is cleared. However, the number of round games (R) is not cleared.

In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c is the maximum value. If the number of round games (R) is the maximum value, the process is transferred to step S340-15, and if the number of round games (R) is not the maximum value, the process is transferred to step S340-14.

In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c and stores the game, and ends the current jackpot game process.

In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a clears the number of round games (R) stored in the main RAM 110c, and in step S340-16, sets the ending designation command in the transmission data storage area for production, and steps S340-. In 17, the ending time according to the type of the jackpot game is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c, and the current jackpot game process is completed. As a result, the ending designation command is transmitted to the effect control board 130, and the process for executing the ending effect is performed.

In step S340-18, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the ending time set in step S340-17 has elapsed. When the ending time has elapsed, in step S340-19, set "4" in the special figure special electric processing data and prepare to move to the jackpot game end processing, and if the ending time has not elapsed, this time. The jackpot game process of is finished.

(Main control board jackpot game end processing)
The jackpot game end process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 31. FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the jackpot game end process on the main control board 110.

In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads the stop special figure data and the winning state data stored in the main RAM 110c.

In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16 and performs a process of whether or not to set the high probability flag based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. For example, if the stop special figure data is "02", a high probability flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c.

In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a sets a high probability number (X) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data with reference to the game state setting table shown in FIG. To do. For example, if the stop special figure data is "02", 50,000 times are set as the high probability number (X).

In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16 and performs a process of whether or not to set the time saving game flag based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. For example, when the stop special figure data is "01", the time saving game flag is not set if the winning state data is 00H, but the time saving game flag is set if the winning state data is 01H or 02H.

In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the game state setting table shown in FIG. 16 and sets the time reduction number (J) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 110c based on the stop special figure data and the winning state data. .. For example, when the stop special figure data is "01", if the winning state data is 00H, 0 times is set as the time saving number (J), and if the winning state data is 01H or 02H, the time saving number (J). Set 100 times as.

In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a sets a game state designation command corresponding to the game state corresponding to the high probability flag and the time saving game flag in the transmission data storage area for production, and in step S350-7, special figure special electric processing. The data is set to 0 to prepare for the special symbol memory determination process, and the current jackpot game end process is completed.

(Game ball counting process on the main control board)
The game ball counting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 32. FIG. 32 is a flowchart showing a game ball counting process (performance program) on the main control board 110.

First, the main CPU 110a saves the game stack pointer to the performance RWM area in step S841, sets the performance stack pointer in step S842, and saves the register to the performance RWM area in step S843.

In step S844, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current gaming state is in progress. If the player is in the normal game state, the process is transferred to step S845 to count the number of payouts in the normal game state, and if the player is not in the normal game state, the number of payouts in the normal game is not counted. As a result, the process is transferred to step S853.

In step S845, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the general winning opening detection switch 43a. If the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that the game ball has not won in the general winning opening 43, and the process is moved to step S847. If the detection signal is input, the game ball is moved to the general winning opening 43. In step S846, "5", which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the general winning opening 43, is added to the normal medium payout number counter for counting the number of normal medium payouts. It should be noted that the normal payout counter is set in the performance RWM area.

In step S847, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first special winning opening detection switch 50a or the second special winning opening detection switch 53a. If the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that the game ball has not won in the big winning opening, and the process is moved to step S849. If the detection signal is input, the game ball wins in the big winning opening. As a result, in step S848, "15", which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the large winning opening, is added to the normal medium payout number counter.

The number of payouts (number of prize balls) when a game ball wins in the first large prize opening 50 is 15, and the number of payouts (number of prize balls) when a game ball wins in the second large prize opening 50 is set. The number of payouts corresponding to each major winning opening may be different, such as 10 pieces. In that case, when the detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 50a, "15", which is the number of payouts (number of winning balls) corresponding to the first large winning opening 50, is displayed in the normal medium payout number counter. When the addition is performed and a detection signal is input from the second large winning opening detection switch 53a, "10", which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the second large winning opening 53, is added to the normal medium payout number counter. Good.

In step S849, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the first start port detection switch 45a. If the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that the game ball has not won a prize in the first start port 45, and the process is transferred to step S851. If the detection signal is input, the game ball is transferred to the first start port 45. Assuming that the game ball has won a prize, in step S850, "3", which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the first starting port 45, is added to the normal medium payout number counter.

In step S851, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the second start port detection switch 47a. If the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that the game ball has not won a prize in the second start port 47, and the process is transferred to step S853. If the detection signal is input, the process is transferred to the second start port 47. Assuming that the game ball has won a prize, in step S852, "2", which is the number of payouts (number of prize balls) corresponding to the second starting port 47, is added to the normal medium payout number counter.

In step S853, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal has been input from the out-ball detection switch 57a. When the detection signal is not input, it is assumed that there is no out ball which is a game ball discharged from the game area 5a, and when the current game ball counting process is finished and the detection signal is input, it is assumed that there is no out ball. Assuming that there was an out ball, in step S854, "1" is added to the total out number counter for counting the out ball (total out number) in all the gaming states. The total out number counter is set in the performance RWM area.

In step S855, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the current gaming state is in the normal gaming state. If it is not in the normal game state, the current game ball counting process is finished, and if it is in the normal game state, the number of outs in the normal game state (the number of outs in the normal game) is counted. "1" is added to the counter to end the game ball counting process this time. The normal medium out number counter is set in the performance RWM area.

In this way, since the number of normal payouts, the number of normal medium outs, and the total number of outs are counted, it is possible to calculate the performance information of the game machine (for example, the normal base value), and the actual performance of the game machine. It is possible to use it for the calculation of performance information for grasping (evaluating).

In addition, even if a game ball wins in the large winning opening during the normal game state, "15", which is the number of payouts (number of winning balls) corresponding to the large winning opening, is added to the normal medium payout counter. However, if a game ball wins a prize in the large winning opening during the normal game state, the payout number may not be added to the normal payout number counter.

In addition, in the case of a game machine in which the large winning opening is opened by a small hit game that is more disadvantageous than the big hit game during the normal game state, the number of normal medium payouts when the game ball wins the large winning opening during the small hit game. When the number of payouts is added to the counter and a game ball wins a prize in the big prize opening except during a small hit game (for example, an illegal prize occurs in which the game ball wins in the big prize opening when the big prize opening is not open) The number of payouts may not be added to the number of medium payout counters.

The "small hit game" is determined to be a small hit winning (corresponding to a special losing winning different from the normal losing winning) that is not a big hit in the big hit judgment process (special game judgment), and is executed on the special symbol display. It is executed after the special symbol, which is a small hit mode as a result of the variable display of the special symbol, is stopped and displayed, and the first big prize opening 50 or the second big winning opening 53 is in a more disadvantageous manner than the big hit game. Open. In addition, unlike the big hit game, the game state does not change based on (caused by) the execution of the small hit game.

(Performance display processing of main control board)
The performance display processing of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 33. FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the performance display processing (performance program) on the main control board 110.

In the present embodiment, the state in which the power is supplied to the game machine 1 is divided into a plurality of game sections, and the performance information for grasping (evaluating) the actual performance of the game machine is displayed. Therefore, first, the game section will be described.

The game section is divided by the total number of outs, and the total number of outs counted from the first power-on or from 0 clear (initialization) of the performance RWM area due to a data abnormality is 200. Is the first game section, and after the first game section, the game section is switched every 60,000 total outs, and the second game section, the third game section, the fourth game section ... It becomes N game section.

First, in step S861, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the section counter for counting the number of game sections is the first game section value (0) indicating that it is the first game section. To do. If it is the first game section value, it is assumed that the current is the first game section, and the process is moved to step S862. If it is not the first game section value, the current is the game section after the second game section. As an example, the process is transferred to step S863. The section counter is set in the performance RWM area.

In step S862, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the total number of outs indicated by the total out number counter is equal to or greater than the first section update value (200). If it is equal to or more than the first section update value, the processing is transferred to step S865 as the game section is updated, and if it is not equal to or more than the first section update value, the game section is not updated and step S867. Move the process to.

In step S863, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the total number of outs indicated by the total out number counter is equal to or greater than the second section update value (60,000). If it is equal to or more than the second section update value, the processing is transferred to step S864 as the game section is updated, and if it is not equal to or more than the second section update value, the game section is not updated and step S867. Move the process to.

In step S864, the main CPU 110a saves the numerical display data saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area in the previous display data storage area of the performance RWM area. This numerical display data shows the latest normal base value displayed most recently on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112.

In step S8865, the main CPU 110a updates the game section by adding "1" to the section counter, and in step S866, clears the above-mentioned total number of outs, normal payout number, and normal middle out number to 0. , Performs processing for shifting to the next game section.

In step S867, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display switching time counter for determining whether or not to switch the performance information displayed on the performance display 112 is the display switching value (0). If it is a display switching value, the processing is transferred to step S868 as the performance information displayed on the performance display 112 is switched. If it is not a display switching value, the performance information displayed on the performance display 112 is displayed. The process is transferred to step S873 as if it is not switched. The display switching time counter is set in the performance RWM area.

In step S868, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the above-mentioned section counter is the first game section value (0). If it is the first game section value (it is the first game section), the process is transferred to step S869, and if it is not the first game section value (it is after the second game section), the process is performed in step S870. Move.

In step S869, the main CPU 110a performs the first game section display information setting process, and shifts the process to step S873. Specifically, a setting is made to display performance information such as a normal base value calculated from the number of normal middle outs and the number of normal middle payouts in the first game section on the performance display 112. The details of the first game section display information setting process will be described later.

In step S870, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the section counter is the second game section value (1). If it is the second game section value (it is the second game section), the process is transferred to step S871, and if it is not the second game section value (it is after the third game section), the process is performed in step S872. Move.

The main CPU 110a performs the second game section display information setting process in step S871 and shifts the process to step S873. Specifically, the normal middle out number calculated from the normal middle out number and the normal middle payout number in the second game section. Settings are made to display performance information such as the base value on the performance display 112. The details of the second game section display information setting process will be described later.

In step S872, the main CPU 110a performs the display information setting process after the third game section, and shifts the process to step S873. Specifically, the performance display 112 is set to display performance information such as a normal base value calculated from the number of normal middle outs and the number of normal middle payouts in the game section after the third game section. The details of the display information setting process after the third game section will be described later.

The main CPU 110a performs the performance display output process in step S873. Specifically, a process for displaying the performance information set in step S869, step S871, and step S872 on the performance display 112 is performed.

In step S874, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the above-mentioned display switching time counter, and in step S875, determines whether or not the display switching time counter is larger than the upper limit value (5 seconds). If it is not larger than the upper limit value, it is assumed that the time for switching the display of the performance display 112 has not elapsed, and the process is moved to step S877. If it is larger than the upper limit value, it is displayed on the performance display 112. In step S876, the display switching time counter is cleared (initialized) to 0, assuming that the time for switching the performance information has elapsed.

In step S877, the main CPU 110a restores the register saved in the performance RWM area in step S843, and in step S878 returns the game stack pointer saved in the performance RWM area in step S784, and this time performance display processing. To finish.

In this way, the game section is updated according to the total number of outs, and performance information such as the normal base value calculated from the number of normal outs and the number of normal payouts for each game section is displayed on the performance display 112. .. Therefore, it is possible to provide information for appropriately grasping (evaluating) the actual performance of the game machine.

(First game section display information setting process of the main control board)
The first game section display information setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 34. FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing the first game section display information setting process (performance program) on the main control board 110.

First, in step S869-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the base value this time. If the display is switched to the base value this time, the process is moved to step S869-2, and if the display is not switched to the base value this time (the display is switched to the previous base value), the process is moved to step S869-3. Move the process.

The "current base value" is the real-time (measuring, updating) normal base value in the current game section, and the "previous base value" is the game section immediately before the current game section. It is a normal base value for which measurement (update) has been completed.

In step S869-2, the main CPU 110a includes identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating that it is the base value this time on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance display 112, and the performance display 112. The blinking display information of the base value initial display data this time, which consists of special display data for displaying predetermined special information indicating that it is not the calculation result of the normal base value in the numerical segment (112c, 112d), is displayed in the performance RWM area. It is set in the output data area of, and the first game section display information setting process of this time is completed.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the first game section display information setting process, and this time the base value. The initial display data will be displayed blinking on the performance display 112. Specifically, "bL." Is blinked on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and "---" is lit on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. To.

In step S869-3, the main CPU 110a includes identification display data for displaying the second identification information indicating that it is the previous base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and the identification display data of the performance indicator 112. The blinking display information of the previous base value initial display data consisting of the special display data for displaying the above-mentioned special information in the numerical segments (112c, 112d) is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and this time the first The game section display information setting process is terminated.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the first game section display information setting process, and the previous base value. The initial display data will be displayed blinking on the performance display 112. Specifically, "B6." Is blinked and displayed on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and "---" is lit and displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. To.

In this way, in the first game section, which is affected by the operation check in the pre-shipment inspection of the game machine (operation check of the detection switch of various winning openings and the out ball detection switch by launching and maintaining the game ball), the payout is made. The initial display data is displayed without counting the number or the number of outs and usually without calculating the base value. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load and avoid the inconvenience that the actual performance of the game machine is misunderstood by displaying the unreliable normal base value (performance information).

(Second game section display information setting process of the main control board)
The second game section display information setting process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 35. FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing a second game section display information setting process (performance program) on the main control board 110.

In step S871-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the base value this time. If the display is switched to the base value this time, the process is moved to step S871-2, and if the display is not switched to the base value this time, (display switching to the previous base value) is performed in step S871-. Move the process to 9.

In step S871-2, the main CPU 110a calculates the real-time (latest) normal base value in the current game section from the normal medium payout number indicated by the normal medium payout number counter and the normal medium out number indicated by the normal medium out number counter. Then, in step S871-3, the calculated normal base value is rounded off to the first decimal place.

In step S871-4, the main CPU 110a determines the numerical display data to be displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112 with reference to the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, and determines the numerical display data to be displayed in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112. At -5, the numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area. The details of the numerical display data determination table will be described later.

Whether or not the main CPU 110a is a blinking value (0 to 5999) indicating in step S871-6 that the number of normal medium-outs has not reached a sufficient quantity (low credibility) to calculate the normal base value. Is determined. If it is a blinking value, the process is transferred to step S871-7, and if it is not a blinking value, the process is transferred to step S871-8.

In step S871-7, the main CPU 110a has the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating that it is the base value this time on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance display 112, and the identification display data in step S871-4. The blinking display information of the current base value display data including the determined numerical display data is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the second game section display information setting process of this time is completed.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and this time the base value. The display data will be displayed blinking on the performance display 112, and it will be possible to grasp the current base value (normal base value of the current game section) in a state where the number of outs is insufficient during normal times. Specifically, "bL." Is displayed blinking on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and corresponds to the normal base value calculated on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, "30") is lit and displayed.

In step S871-8, the main CPU 110a includes the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating that the base value is present, and the numerical display data determined in step S871-4. The lighting display information of is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the second game section display information setting process of this time is completed.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and this time the base value. The display data will be lit and displayed on the performance display 112, and it will be possible to grasp the current base value (normal base value of the current game section) in a state where the number of outs during normal times is sufficient. Specifically, "bL." Is lit and displayed on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and corresponds to the normal base value calculated on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, "30") is lit and displayed.

In step S871-9, the main CPU 110a displays the identification display data for displaying the second identification information indicating that the value is the previous base value on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance display 112, and the above-mentioned special information. The blinking display information of the previous base value initial display data including the special display data for display is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the second game section display information setting process of this time is completed.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the second game section display information setting process, and the previous base value. The initial display data will be displayed blinking on the performance display 112. Specifically, "B6." Is blinked and displayed on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and "---" is lit and displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. To.

In this way, in the second game section, the normal base value is calculated from the number of normal payouts and the number of normal outs currently being counted, and the value obtained by rounding off the normal base value is displayed as the base value this time. ing. Therefore, it is possible to display a highly credible normal base value excluding the influence of the pre-shipment inspection of the game machine, and it is possible to accurately notify the actual performance of the game machine.

(Display information setting process after the third game section of the main control board)
The display information setting process after the third game section of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. 36. FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing a display information setting process (performance program) after the third game section on the main control board 110.

First, in step S872-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the display is switched to the base value this time. If the display is switched to the base value this time, the process is moved to step S872-2, and if the display is not switched to the base value this time, (display switching to the previous base value) is performed in step S872-. Move the process to 9.

In step S872-2, the main CPU 110a calculates the real-time (latest) normal base value in the current game section from the normal medium payout number indicated by the normal medium payout number counter and the normal medium out number indicated by the normal medium out number counter. Then, in step S872-3, the calculated normal base value is rounded off to the first decimal place.

In step S872-4, the main CPU 110a determines the numerical display data to be displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112 with reference to the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37, and determines the numerical display data to be displayed in the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112. At -5, the numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area of the performance RWM area. The details of the numerical display data determination table will be described later.

In step S872-6, is the main CPU 110a a blinking value (0 to 5999) indicating that the number of normal medium outs indicated by the normal medium out number counter has not reached a sufficient quantity for calculating the normal base value? Judge whether or not. If it is a blinking value, the process is transferred to step S872-7, and if it is not a blinking value, the process is transferred to step S872-8.

In step S872-7, the main CPU 110a includes the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating that it is the base value this time on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance display 112, and the identification display data in step S872-4. The blinking display information of the base value display data consisting of the determined numerical display data is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the display information setting process is completed after the third game section of this time.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and this time the base value. Is displayed blinking on the performance display 112. It is possible to grasp the current base value (normal base value of the current game section) in a state where the number of outs during normal times is insufficient. Specifically, "bL." Is displayed blinking on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and corresponds to the normal base value calculated on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, "30") is lit and displayed.

In step S872-8, the main CPU 110a includes the identification display data for displaying the first identification information indicating that the base value is present, and the numerical display data determined in step S872-4. The lighting display information of is set in the output data area of the performance RWM area, and the display information setting process is completed after the third game section of this time.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and this time the base value. The display data will be lit and displayed on the performance display 112, and it will be possible to grasp the current base value (normal base value of the current game section) in a state where the number of outs during normal times is sufficient. Specifically, "bL." Is lit and displayed on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and corresponds to the normal base value calculated on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. A two-digit numerical value (for example, "30") is lit and displayed.

In step S872-9, the main CPU 110a acquires numerical display data from the previously displayed data storage area of the performance RWM area, and in step S872-10, the previous base value is set in the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance display 112. The lighting display information of the previous base value display data consisting of the identification display data for displaying the second identification information indicating that the data is displayed and the numerical display data acquired in step S872-9 is the output data area of the performance RWM area. Is set to, and the display information setting process is completed after the third game section this time.

As a result, the data set in the output data area of the performance RWM area is output to the performance indicator 112 by the performance indicator output process of step S873 executed after the third game section display information setting process, and the previous base value. The display data will be lit and displayed on the performance display 112, and it will be possible to grasp the previous base value (normal base value of the previous game section). Specifically, "B6." Is blinked and displayed on the identification segment (112a, 112b) of the performance indicator 112, and "---" is lit and displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance indicator 112. To.

In this way, in the game section after the third game section, the normal base value calculated from the number of normal payouts and the number of normal outs currently being counted, the number of normal payouts counted in the previous game section, and the number of normal payouts counted in the previous game section and The normal base value calculated from the number of normal middle outs is displayed alternately. Therefore, it is possible to compare the normal base values in the two most recent game sections, confirm the actual performance of the game machine, and grasp the possibility that a fraudulent act has been performed.

(Numerical display data determination table)
FIG. 37 is a numerical display data determination table that is stored in the performance ROM area and is referred to when determining the numerical display data (normal base value) to be displayed on the numerical segment (112c, 112d) of the performance display 112. It is a figure which shows.

As shown in FIG. 37, in the numerical display data determination table, the number of normal middle outs in the current game section, the normal base value consisting of rounded integers, and the determined numerical display data are associated with each other. , The data type is listed for reference.

For example, a case where the numerical display data is determined using the numerical display data determination table of FIG. 37 will be described. When the number of normal middle outs in the current game section is 1 or more and the normal base value is 10, the performance indicator "10" is determined as the numerical display data displayed in the numerical segment of 112.

The first feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that when the base value is usually less than 10, the numerical display data does not become a one-digit value, but "0" is placed in the tens place. The point is that it is the numerical display data to be displayed. By doing so, it is possible to effectively use the two 7-segments as the numerical segment to make the display easy to understand.

The second feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that when the number of normal medium outs is "0", regardless of the normal base value (even if the number of normal medium payouts is "0"). As the numerical display data, there is a point that specific data using the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display "99." is determined. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the normal base value is abnormal (unreliable).

The third feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that when the base value is usually 100 or more, the decimal point DP of the 7-segment display "99." is uniformly used as the numerical display data. The point is that the specific data that was used is determined. By doing so, it becomes possible to easily grasp that the abnormal normal base value exceeds "100".

The fourth feature of the numerical display data determination table shown in FIG. 37 is that the numerical display data determined when the number of normal medium outs is "0" and when the normal base value is 100 or more is the same. Can be mentioned. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the types of numerical display data as specific data and to make it easier to grasp that it is an abnormal normal base value.

In the present embodiment, when the total number of outs counted from the start of one game section becomes the second section update value (60,000) and one game section ends, it is saved in the latest display data storage area. The numerical display data that has been displayed is saved in the previously displayed data storage area, but the normal base value that was calculated and rounded off when displaying the base value this time is saved in the latest display data storage area. When one game section ends, the normal base value saved in the latest display data storage area is saved in the previously displayed data storage area, and when the previous base value is displayed, the previously displayed data storage area is calculated and displayed numerically. The data may be determined and displayed on the performance indicator 112.

Also, when one game section ends, a new normal base value is calculated and rounded off, and the data is saved in the previously displayed data storage area, and the previously displayed data storage area is referred to when displaying the previous base value. Then, the numerical display data may be determined and displayed on the performance display 112. By doing so, the latest normal base value at the end of the game section can be displayed as the previous base value, and highly credible data can be displayed in appropriately grasping (evaluating) the performance of the game machine. It becomes possible.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the display switching to the base value is performed this time when the display switching time (5 seconds) has elapsed (that is, every 10 seconds), the normal base value is calculated and rounded off. Numerical display data is saved in the latest display data storage area, but the numerical display data determined by calculating and rounding the normal base value each time the display switching time elapses is saved in the latest display data storage area. The numerical display data determined by calculating and rounding the normal base value every time the performance display process is executed (4 ms) may be saved in the latest display data storage area.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball counting process and the performance display process are executed as the performance program, but the game ball counting process is executed as the game program, while the performance display process is executed as the performance program. You may do it. Further, among the game ball counting processes, the process related to counting the number of payouts is executed as a game program (for example, in the input control process), while the process related to counting the number of outs is executed as a performance program. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game balls that have won the general winning opening 43, the first starting opening 45, the second starting opening 47, the first major winning opening 50, and the second major winning opening 53 by the out ball detection switch 57a. Further, although the out ball composed of the game ball that has flowed into the out port 39 is detected, only the game ball that has flowed into the out port may be detected by the out ball detection switch 57a. In that case, the out ball detection switch 57a, the general winning opening detection switch 43a, the first starting opening detection switch 45a, the second starting opening detection switch 47a, the first major winning opening detection switch 50a, the second major winning opening detection switch. Every time the game ball is detected by 53a, the number of outs (total number of outs, normal number of outs) may be added by one.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of normal medium outs is "0", the specific data "99." is determined as the numerical display data regardless of the presence or absence of the normal medium payout number. , Specific data "99." is determined when there is a normal medium payout number but the normal medium out number is "0", and special data "00" is determined when the normal medium payout number and the normal medium out number are "0". "." May be determined.

(Display information of performance display)
The display information of the performance indicator 112 in each game section will be described with reference to FIG. 38. In the table of display information of FIG. 38, the type of the game section, the type of display data displayed on the performance display 112, and the display content of the performance display 112 are associated with each other, and the normal base value is used as a reference. Whether or not there is a calculation is described.

In the first game section, the normal base value is not calculated, and the predetermined current base value initial display data and the predetermined previous base value initial display data are alternately generated in a predetermined cycle (every 5 seconds). It is supposed to be displayed.

When displaying the base value initial display data this time, "bL." Is blinked and displayed on the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "---" is lit and displayed on the identification segment. When the initial display data of the base value is displayed last time, "b6." Is blinked and displayed on the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "---" is lit and displayed on the identification segment.

In the second game section, the normal base value is calculated, and the current base value display data showing the calculation result of the normal base value in the current game section and the predetermined previous base value initial display data are in a predetermined cycle. It is designed to be displayed alternately (every 5 seconds).

When the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, "bL." Is blinked in the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "00" to "99" are displayed in the identification segment. , "99." is lit and displayed. Further, when the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance display 112 is lit with "bL.".

When the previous base value initial display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, "b6." Is blinked in the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "---" is displayed in the identification segment. It is lit and displayed. Further, when the previous base value initial display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance display 112 becomes a blinking display of "b6.".

In the game section after the third game section, the normal base value is calculated, the current base value display data showing the calculation result of the normal base value in the current game section, and the calculation result of the normal base value in the previous game section. The previous base value display data indicating is displayed alternately at a predetermined cycle (every 5 seconds).

When the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, "bL." Is blinked in the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "00" to "99" are displayed in the identification segment. , "99." is lit and displayed. Further, when the base value display data is displayed this time when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance display 112 is lit with "bL.".

When the previous base value display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 0 to 5999, "b6." Is lit and displayed on the identification segment of the performance display 112, and "00" to "99" are displayed on the identification segment. , "99." is lit and displayed. Further, when the previous base value display data is displayed when the number of outs during normal operation is 6000 or more, the identification segment of the performance display 112 is lit with "b6.".

In addition, the total number of outs is 60,000, which divides the game section after the second game section, but this number of 60,000 is for about one day in a game machine that shoots 100 game balls per minute. It is a number that can guarantee the operating amount of. Therefore, the game section is updated when the game machine operates for about one day.

Next, display examples 1 to 4 of the performance indicator 112 in each game section will be described with reference to FIGS. 39 to 42.

(Display example of performance indicator 1)
A display example 1 of the performance display 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 39. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing a display example of the performance indicator 112 when switching from the first game section to the second game section.

First, when the first game section is started by the first power-on or 0 clear (initialization) of the performance RWM due to a data abnormality, the base value initial display data is displayed on the performance display 112 this time in the first display mode. To. Specifically, the first identification information "bL." Indicates that the identification segment (112a, 112b) is the base value (normal base value of the current game section) this time, and the numerical segment (112c) is displayed in blinking. , 112d), special information “−−” indicating that the calculation result of the base value is not normally displayed is lit.

In addition, the blinking display of the identification segment in the first display mode is a blinking display with a cycle of 0.6 seconds that repeats turning on for 0.3 seconds and turning off for 0.3 seconds, and will appear in the following description. The blinking display of the identification segment in one display mode is also the same.

After that, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance display 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the second identification information "b6." Indicates that the identification segment (112a, 112b) is the previous base value (normal base value of the previous game section) is displayed in blinking, and the numerical segment (112c) is displayed. , 112d), the special information “−−” is lit and displayed.

After that, until the total number of outs from the start of the first game section becomes 200 and the first game section ends, the display of the base value initial display data this time in the first display mode and the previous base value initial display The display of the data in the first display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

Then, when the total number of outs from the start of the first game section reaches 200 during the display of the previous base value initial display data, the first game section ends and the second game section starts, but the display switching time The display of the previous base value initial display data is continued until 5 seconds have elapsed.

After that, when the display switching time elapses, the base value display data (normal base value of the current game section) is displayed on the performance display 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the first identification information "bL." Is blinked and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and the calculation result of the normal base value in the second game section is displayed on the numerical seg (112c, 112d). A certain numerical information "09" is lit and displayed.

Further, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance display 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the second identification information "b6." Is blinked and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and the special information "---" is lit and displayed on the numerical seg (112c, 112d).

After that, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 6000, the display of the base value display data this time in the first display mode and the display of the previous base value initial display data in the first display mode. And will switch alternately every 5 seconds.

(Display example of performance indicator 2)
A display example 2 of the performance display 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 40. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing a display example of the performance indicator 112 when the display mode of the base value is switched this time in the second game section.

First, until the total number of outs in the second game section reaches 6000, the display of the base value display data (normal base value of the current game section) in the first display mode and the previous base value initial display data are the first. It is assumed that the display in one display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

Then, when the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 6000 during the display of the base value display data this time, the switching condition of the display mode of the base value display data this time is satisfied, but the display switching time is 5 The display of the base value display data will continue until the second elapses.

After that, when the display switching time elapses, the previous base value initial display data is displayed on the performance display 112 in the first display mode. Specifically, the second identification information "b6." Indicates that the identification segment (112a, 112b) is the previous base value is blinked, and the numerical segment (112c, 112d) is the normal base value. Special information "---" indicating that it is not a calculation result is lit and displayed.

Further, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the base value is displayed on the performance display 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information "bL." Is lit and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and the calculation result of the normal base value in the second game section is displayed on the numerical seg (112c, 112d). A certain numerical information "29" is lit and displayed.

After that, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 60,000 and the second game section ends, the display of the base value in the second display mode this time and the initial display data of the previous base value The display in the first display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

(Display example of performance indicator 3)
A display example 3 of the performance display 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 41. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing a display example of the performance indicator 112 when switching from the second game section to the third game section.

First, until the total number of outs in the second game section reaches 60,000, the display of the base value (normal base value of the current game section) in the second display mode and the first of the previous base value initial display data. It is assumed that the display in the display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

Then, when the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 60,000 during the display of the initial display data of the base value last time, the second game section ends and the third game section starts, but the display is switched. The display of the previous base value initial display data is continued until the time of 5 seconds elapses.

After that, when the display switching time elapses, the base value is displayed on the performance display 112 in the first display mode this time. Specifically, the first identification information "bL." Is blinked and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and the calculation result of the normal base value in the third game section is displayed on the numerical seg (112c, 112d). A certain numerical information "99." is lit and displayed.

Further, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value (normal base value of the previous game section) is displayed on the performance display 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information "b6." Is lit and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and is finally displayed (calculated) on the numerical seg (112c, 112d) in the second game section. The numerical information "29" is lit and displayed.

After that, until the total number of outs from the start of the third game section reaches 6000, the display of the base value in the first display mode this time and the display of the previous base value in the second display mode are displayed every 5 seconds. Will switch alternately to.

(Display example of performance indicator 4)
A display example 4 of the performance display 112 will be described with reference to FIG. 42. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing a display example of the performance indicator 112 when the display mode of the base value is switched this time in the third game section.

First, until the total number of outs in the third game section reaches 6000, the display of the base value (normal base value of the current game section) in the first display mode and the previous base value (normal of the previous game section) are displayed. It is assumed that the display of the base value) in the second display mode is alternately switched every 5 seconds.

Then, when the total number of outs from the start of the third game section reaches 6000 during the previous display of the base value, the switching condition of the display mode of the base value is satisfied this time, but the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses. Until the last time, the display of the base value is continued.

After that, when the display switching time elapses, the base value is displayed on the performance display 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information "bL." Is lit and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and the calculation result of the normal base value in the third game section is displayed on the numerical seg (112c, 112d). A certain numerical information "35" is lit and displayed.

Further, when the display switching time of 5 seconds elapses, the previous base value is displayed on the performance display 112 in the second display mode. Specifically, the first identification information "b6." Is lit and displayed on the identification seg (112a, 112b), and is finally displayed (calculated) on the numerical seg (112c, 112d) in the second game section. The numerical information "29" is lit and displayed.

After that, until the total number of outs from the start of the second game section reaches 60,000 and the second game section ends, the display of the base value this time in the second display mode and the second display of the previous base value. The display in the mode is switched alternately every 5 seconds.

Note that the case where the game section is switched after the third game section is almost the same as the case where the game section is switched from the second game section to the third game section, and the previous base value displayed before the game section is switched is the previous base. The only difference is that it is the previous base value display data, not the value initial display data, so the description here is omitted.

In this way, even if the game section is switched during the display of the base value this time (initial display data of the base value this time, base value display data this time), the display of the base value this time is continued until the display switching time elapses. , The display of the base value does not end halfway this time due to the switching of the game section, and it becomes easier to recognize the display of the base value this time.

In addition, even if the game section is switched during the display of the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data), the display of the previous base value is continued until the display switching time elapses. By switching the section, the display of the previous base value does not end halfway, and the display of the previous base value becomes easier to recognize.

Further, even if the switching condition of the current base value display mode is satisfied during the display of the current base value (current base value display data) in the first display mode, the first display is performed without immediately switching to the second display mode. Since the display in the mode is maintained, the display of the base value is not difficult to see due to the switching of the display mode, and the display of the base value is easily recognized this time.

In the present embodiment, the first game section is counted from the first power-on or from 0 clear (initialization) of the performance RWM area due to a data abnormality to a total of 200 outs. If it is less than the total number of outs after the two game sections, it may be less than 200, or it may be more than 200.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the performance RWM area is cleared (initialized) to 0 due to a data abnormality, the game starts again from the first game section, but it is assumed that there is no first game section. 2 You may start from the game section.

Further, in the present embodiment, the performance information first displayed on the performance display 112 when the power is turned on for the first time or when the performance RWM area is cleared to 0 (initialization) due to a data abnormality is the base value (base value this time). Although it is the initial display data), it may be the previous base value (previous base value initial display data).

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the game section is switched during the display of the current base value (this time base value initial display data, this time base value display data), the display of the current base value is displayed until the display switching time elapses. Although it is continuing, the base value may be newly calculated and displayed this time when the game section is switched, or the previous base value may be displayed when the game section is switched. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the game section is switched during the display of the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data), the previous base value is displayed until the display switching time elapses. Although it is continuing, the base value may be newly calculated and displayed this time when the game section is switched, or the previous base value may be displayed when the game section is switched. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, even if the switching condition of the current base value display mode is satisfied during the display of the current base value (current base value display data) in the first display mode, the display mode is immediately switched to the second display mode. Instead, the display in the first display mode is maintained, but the display may be switched to the second display mode immediately when the switching condition is satisfied.

Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether or not the game section is switched, the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data) and the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value) (Display data) is displayed alternately, but the normal base value that is displayed first after the game section is switched may always be the base value this time, or it is displayed first after the game section is switched. Normally, the base value may always be the previous base value.

Further, in the present embodiment, the current base value (current base value initial display data, current base value display data) and the previous base value (previous base value initial display data, previous base value display data) are displayed during an interval period (non-display). Although it is displayed alternately without a period), it may be displayed alternately with an interval period of a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) in between.

Further, in the present embodiment, only the normal base value (current base value, previous base value) is displayed on the performance display 112, but it is to be paid out to the player as performance information. Based on the operation of the special electric accessory (1st variable winning section 49, 2nd variable winning section 52) among the game balls (based on the winning of the game ball to the 1st large winning opening 50 and the 2nd large winning opening 53). The ratio of the number of special electric prize balls, which is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out, and the ratio of the special electric accessory and the ordinary electric accessory (variable starting unit 46) among the game balls to be paid out to the player. The ratio of the number of electric prize balls, etc., which is the ratio of the operation (the number of game balls to be paid out based on the winning of the game balls to the second starting port) may be displayed.

In that case, the order of this time base value, previous base value, special electric prize ball number ratio, electric prize ball number ratio, this time base value, previous base value, electric service prize ball number ratio, special electric prize ball number ratio It is preferable to display those having similar data attributes (data types) in succession as in order.

(Contents of the invention described in this embodiment)
Here, in the conventional game machine, when the granting condition is satisfied by the game using the game medium (game ball), a predetermined number of game media are generally given to the player as a prize. Among such game machines, there is a game machine that displays information indicating a set value (theoretical value) of the game machine performance on a display device (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-116888). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that the actual performance of the gaming machine cannot be grasped.

As the first configuration for solving the above problem, when the granting condition (winning of the game ball to various winning openings) is satisfied by the game using the game medium (game ball), a predetermined number of game media are used as a prize. In the game machine given to the player, the game state control means for controlling any of a plurality of game states, the total number of game media used for the game in all the game states (total number of outs), and the predetermined game state. A medium that accumulates the number of game media used for the game (normal medium out number) and the number of granted game media (normal medium payout number) granted to the player in the predetermined game state. The number accumulation means, the game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of game media used accumulated by the medium number accumulation means reaches the section update value (200, 60,000), and the game section switching means in one game section. A game information calculation means that calculates specific game information (normal base value) based on the number of game media used and the number of granted game media accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media, and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means. Is provided with a game information display means for displaying the above on a predetermined display means (performance display 112), and the game information display means includes the specific game information (this time base value) in the current game section and the previous game section. The specific game information (previous base value) in the above is displayed in a predetermined order. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the actual performance of the game machine.

As a second configuration for solving the above problem, when the granting condition (winning of the game ball to various winning openings) is satisfied by the game using the game medium (game ball), a predetermined number of game media are used as a prize. In the game machine given to the player, the game state control means for controlling any of a plurality of game states, the total number of game media used for the game in all the game states (total number of outs), and the predetermined game state. A medium that accumulates the number of game media used for the game (normal medium out number) and the number of granted game media (normal medium payout number) granted to the player in the predetermined game state. The number accumulation means, the game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of game media used accumulated by the medium number accumulation means reaches the section update value (200, 60,000), and the game section switching means in one game section. A game information calculation means that calculates specific game information (normal base value) based on the number of game media used and the number of granted game media accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media, and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means. Is provided with a game information display means for displaying the above on a predetermined display means (performance display 112), and the game information display means is used in the first game section (immediately after the first power-on or immediately after the initialization of the performance RWM). The specific game information is not displayed, but the specific game information in the game section after the first game section is displayed. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the actual performance of the game machine.

As a third configuration for solving the above problem, when the granting condition (winning of the game ball to various winning openings) is satisfied by the game using the game medium (game ball), a predetermined number of game media are used as a prize. In the game machine given to the player, the game state control means for controlling any of a plurality of game states, the total number of game media used for the game in all the game states (total number of outs), and the predetermined game state. A medium that accumulates the number of game media used for the game (normal medium out number) and the number of granted game media (normal medium payout number) granted to the player in the predetermined game state. The number accumulation means, the game section switching means for switching to a new game section every time the total number of game media used accumulated by the medium number accumulation means reaches the section update value (200, 60,000), and the game section switching means in one game section. A game information calculation means that calculates specific game information (normal base value) based on the number of game media used and the number of granted game media accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media, and the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means. Is provided with a game information display means for displaying the above on a predetermined display means (performance display 112), and the game information display means is currently used when displaying the specific game information (this time base value) in the current game section. The display mode is different depending on whether the total number of game media used (total number of outs) accumulated in the game section of the above reaches a predetermined number (6000) and after the predetermined number is reached. By doing so, it becomes possible to grasp the actual performance of the game machine.

Here, in the conventional game machine, it is general that the variable display of the symbol is executed based on the determination result of the determination information as to whether or not to execute the special game advantageous to the player. In such a game machine, the RWM area is referenced and updated by executing the control program stored in the ROM area (see, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-116888). However, the gaming machine described in the above patent document has a problem that if there is an abnormality in the data stored in the RWM area, inconveniences such as unstable operation of the gaming machine occur.

As a first configuration for solving the above problems, a ROM area (main ROM 110b) in which a control program is stored, a reference and update by the control program, and when a backup power is supplied and the power is turned off. Also, an RWM area (main RAM 110c) that holds the stored data, and an initialization means that initializes the data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored. The RWM area is referred to and updated by the first control program, but is not updated by the second control program. The first storage area (game work area, game stack area) and the first A second storage area (performance work area, game stack area) that is referenced and updated by the second control program but is not updated by the first control program, the first storage area, and the second storage area. The initialization means comprises an unused area (memory map 0180H to 0190H) located between the storage area and not referenced and updated by the first control program and the second control program. When abnormal data is stored in the first storage area, the data stored in the first storage area is initialized. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as unstable operation of the game machine.

As a second configuration for solving the above problems, a ROM area (main ROM 110b) in which a control program is stored, a reference and update by the control program, and when a backup power is supplied and the power is turned off. Also, an RWM area (main RAM 110c) that holds the stored data, and an initialization means that initializes the data stored in the RWM area when abnormal data is stored in the RWM area when the power is restored. The RWM area is referred to and updated by the first control program, but is not updated by the second control program. The first storage area (game work area, game stack area) and the first A second storage area (performance work area, game stack area) that is referenced and updated by the second control program but is not updated by the first control program, the first storage area, and the second storage area. The initialization means comprises an unused area (memory map 0180H to 0190H) located between the storage area and not referenced and updated by the first control program and the second control program. When abnormal data is stored in the second storage area, the data stored in the second storage area is initialized. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconveniences such as unstable operation of the game machine.

In the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game changes according to the type of the jackpot game (big hit special symbol) and the gaming state at the time of the jackpot, but all the jackpot games It may be a gaming machine that shifts to a high-accuracy time-shortening gaming state after the end and shifts to a low-accuracy non-time-saving gaming state or a low-accuracy time-saving gaming state when a predetermined number of fluctuation displays are executed.

In addition, when the player shifts to the high-probability game state after all the jackpot games are completed and wins the fall lottery executed at the start of the variable display of the special symbol in the high-probability game state, the high-probability game state is normally terminated. It may be a gaming machine that returns to the gaming state.

In addition, when a game ball passes through a specific area provided inside the big winning opening in a specific round game of a big hit game, the game ball shifts to a high-accuracy time-short game state after the end of the big hit game, and the game ball passes through the specific area. If this is not done, the game machine may be used as a game machine that shifts to a low-probability short-time game state after the jackpot game is completed.

Further, in the game machine 1 of the present embodiment, the variation display of the first special symbol and the variation display of the second special symbol are not executed at the same time (in parallel), and the variation display of the second special symbol is preferentially executed. However, it may be a gaming machine in which the variable display of the first special symbol and the variable display of the second special symbol are executed at the same time (in parallel).

The gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines, but can also be used for rotating cylinder type gaming machines (so-called slot machines). Furthermore, it can also be used for a rock game machine and an arrange ball game machine.

In addition, the embodiments disclosed this time should be considered to be exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 Game machine 5 Game board 44 General drawing gate 45 1st start port 47 2nd start port 50 1st big winning opening 53 2nd big winning opening 70 1st image display device 71 2nd image display device 110 Main control board 110a Main CPU
120 Payout control board 130 Production control board 130a Sub CPU

Claims (2)

When the granting condition is satisfied by the game using the game medium, in the game machine that grants the player a predetermined number of game media as a prize.
A game state control means that controls any of a plurality of game states,
The total number of game media used for the game in all the game states, the number of game media used for the game in the predetermined game state, and the grant to be given to the player in the predetermined game state. A means of accumulating the number of media for accumulating the number of game media, and
A game section switching means for switching to a new game section each time the total number of used game media accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media reaches a section update value.
A game information calculation means that calculates specific game information based on the number of game media used, which is accumulated by the means for accumulating the number of media in one game section, and the number of granted game media.
A game information display means for displaying the specific game information calculated by the game information calculation means on a predetermined display means is provided.
The game information display means
When the display switching time elapses after displaying the specific game information in the current game section, the specific game information in the past game section is displayed .
When the specific game section is switched to a new game section while the specific game information in the current game section is being displayed, the specific game information currently displayed until the display switching time elapses is used as the specific game information in the current game section. A game machine characterized by displaying as . The ROM area where the control program is stored and
An RWM area that is referenced and updated by the control program and that retains the stored data even when the power is turned off by receiving the backup power supply.
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an initialization means capable of initializing the data stored in the RWM area.