JP6796333B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine.

There are known game machines that can change the winning probability setting for jackpot winning / failing judgment. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game machine in which a key switch mechanism used for changing a winning probability setting for determining whether a jackpot is won or not is provided on the back surface of a game control device. In this game machine, the winning probability setting of the jackpot winning / failing determination is changed every time the key inserted into the insertion slot of the key switch mechanism is rotated, and the winning probability is obtained when the state in which the key is not rotated continues for a predetermined time. The setting is confirmed.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2004-222778

In the above-mentioned conventional game machine, the winning probability setting is not determined by a specific operation by the administrator. Therefore, if the key inserted into the insertion slot of the key switch mechanism is unintentionally rotated before the winning probability setting is confirmed, the winning probability different from the winning probability set by the administrator is set. There is a risk of On the other hand, when the operating means for determining the winning probability setting is separately provided, the number of operating means provided in the gaming machine increases, and the structure of the gaming machine becomes complicated.

An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine capable of reliably setting a jackpot probability while simplifying the structure.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 includes a main control device that mainly controls the game, a main control RAM that is provided in the main control device and temporarily stores data necessary for controlling the game, and the main control RAM. A RAM clear switch as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the control RAM, and a win / fail judgment when the game ball enters the starting port where the game ball can enter. a determining means, and the probability setting unit for setting a jackpot probability of big hit in the spruce determination, the probability storage unit for storing a plurality of jackpot probability pattern set to the probability setting unit, wherein the RAM clear switch , An operating means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM, an operating means operated when determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit, and the probability storage unit. It also serves as an operating means operated when selecting one of the jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit from the plurality of jackpot probability patterns stored in .

The gaming machine according to claim 2 includes a main control device that mainly controls the game, a main control RAM that is provided in the main control device and temporarily stores data necessary for controlling the game, and the main control RAM. A RAM clear switch as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the control RAM, and a win / fail judgment when the game ball enters the starting port where the game ball can enter. A determination means, a probability setting unit that sets a jackpot probability of a jackpot in the hit / fail determination, a probability storage unit that stores a plurality of jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit, and a probability storage unit that stores the jackpot probability patterns. The RAM clear switch and the selection switch include a selection switch as an operation means operated when selecting one of the jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit from the plurality of jackpot probability patterns. , Simultaneously operated when determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit.

According to the game machine according to claim 1, a RAM clear switch as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM initializes the game information stored in the main control RAM. The operation means operated at the time of conversion, the operation means operated at the time of determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit , and the probability setting unit from a plurality of jackpot probability patterns stored in the probability storage unit. Since the game machine also serves as an operation means operated when selecting one jackpot probability pattern to be set , the structure of the gaming machine can be simplified. Further, since the manager of the game machine determines the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit by operating the RAM clear switch, the jackpot probability pattern can be surely set.

According to the game machine according to claim 2 , a RAM clear switch as an operation means operated when initializing game information stored in the main control RAM, and one jackpot probability set in the probability setting unit. The selection switch as the operation means operated when selecting the pattern also serves as the operation means operated when determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit. Therefore, the structure of the gaming machine can be simplified. Further, since the manager of the game machine determines the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting means by simultaneously operating the RAM clear switch and the selection switch, the jackpot probability pattern can be surely set.

It is a front view of the game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view of a game board. It is a rear view of a game machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a game machine. It is a table which shows the jackpot probability pattern table. It is a flowchart which shows the main routine executed by a main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the winning confirmation process executed in the main routine. FIG. 1 is a flowchart 1 showing a pass / fail determination process executed in the main routine. FIG. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a pass / fail determination process executed in the main routine. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a pass / fail determination process executed in the main routine. It is the flowchart 1 which shows the special game process which is executed in the hit / fail determination process. 2 is a flowchart 2 showing a special game process executed in the pass / fail determination process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a special game process executed in the pass / fail determination process. FIG. 4 is a flowchart 4 showing a special game process executed in the pass / fail determination process. It is a flowchart which shows the power-off generation process executed by the main control device. It is a flowchart which shows the process at power-on which is executed by the main control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the probability setting process which is executed in the power-on process. FIG. 3 is a flowchart 3 showing a RAM initialization process executed in the power-on process. It is a flowchart which shows the probability setting process 2 in the 1st modification. It is a flowchart which shows the probability setting process 3 in the 2nd modification. It is a flowchart which shows the probability setting process 4 in the 3rd modification.

Hereinafter, each embodiment to which the gaming machine according to the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the appearance configuration of the game machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3.

As shown in FIG. 1, the game machine 1 holds each part of the configuration by an outer frame 2 forming a vertically long fixed outer shell holding frame. The outer frame 2 is provided with a front frame 3 and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 3) connected via hinges 11 provided at upper and lower positions on the left side. The front frame 3 and the inner frame 4 are closed and locked to the outer frame 2 by the cylinder lock 12. The inner frame 4 is opened by inserting a predetermined key into the cylinder lock 12 and operating the key clockwise, while closing the inner frame 4 by operating the key counterclockwise.

A plate glass 31 is fitted in the front frame 3, and a game board 5 (see FIG. 2) detachably held by the inner frame 4 is provided on the back side of the plate glass 31. Speakers 32 that output game sounds are provided at the left and right sides of the upper portion of the front frame 3. Further, the front frame 3 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 33 that emit light according to the game state and LEDs that notify the abnormality of the game.

An upper plate 34 and a lower plate 35 are integrally formed on the lower half of the front frame 3. The prize balls that have entered the various winning openings provided in the game board 5 are paid out to the upper plate 34, and the lower plate 35 receives the prize balls that overflow from the upper plate 34. Then, the player operates the ball pulling lever (not shown) provided on the lower plate 35 to move the game balls collected on the lower plate 35 to a separate box (dollar box) provided in the game store. be able to.

A launch handle 36 is provided on the right side of the lower plate 35. When the launch handle 36 is operated clockwise, the game ball supplied from the upper plate 34 is launched toward the game area 50 (see FIG. 2). Further, at the central position of the upper plate 34, an effect button 37 that can be operated by the player and a jog dial 38 provided so as to surround the outer circumference of the effect button 37 are provided.

The game machine 1 is a so-called CR machine, and a CR unit 70 for reading and writing a prepaid card is provided at a position adjacent to the left side of the game machine 1. Further, on the right side of the upper plate 34, a lending button 71, a settlement button 72, and a balance indicator 73 are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is formed with a substantially circular game area 50 surrounded by an outer rail 51 and an inner rail 52, and a large center case 53 is provided at the center of the game area 50. It is installed. The center case 53 is provided with an LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54 in the central portion, and a warp opening, a work gutter (game ball passage), a stage, etc. similar to those of the well-known center case are provided around the LCD panel. Be done. Further, on the right side of the center case 53, a normal drawing start port 55 is provided. The normal figure start port 55 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and when the game ball passes through the normal figure start port 55, a hit / fail determination of a normal symbol is performed.

Further, a first special drawing start port 56 that opens upward is provided at a position below the center of the center case 53 in the left-right direction. The first special figure start port 56 is a start port through which a game ball can always enter, and the game machine 1 has a first special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start port 56. Execute the pass / fail judgment. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first special symbol start port 56, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a hold memory of the first special symbol. In addition, in this embodiment, the maximum value of the reserved storage number of the 1st special symbol is 4 in each case.

The first special figure start port 56 is provided at a position above the exit of the right game ball passage forming the lower right half of the game area 50. The game ball can enter the first special figure start port 56 from the game ball passage on the left side of the game area 50 and the center case 53.

Further, below the first special drawing starting port 56, a general electric accessory 57 and a second special drawing starting port 58 are provided. The general electric accessory 57 is an electric accessory that can be opened and closed, and when the general electric accessory 57 is closed, the game ball cannot enter the second special figure start port 58. On the other hand, if a hit is made in the hit / fail judgment of the normal symbol, the general electric accessory 57 is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball can enter the second special symbol start port 58. Then, the game machine 1 executes a hit / fail determination of the second special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the second special symbol start port 58. Specifically, when a game ball enters the second special symbol start port 58, a plurality of types of random numbers are extracted, and the extracted random numbers are stored as a hold memory of the second special symbol. In this embodiment, the maximum number of reserved storages for the second special symbol is four.

Further, a large winning opening 59, which is a special winning device opened and closed by an opening / closing plate during a big hit game, is provided below the second special drawing starting port 58, and the ball entry rate changes in the lower left side of the game area 50. A plurality of ordinary winning openings 60, which are not winning openings, are provided. Then, at the bottom of the game area 50, the game balls that have not entered the various start ports and various winning openings described above are taken in, and the game balls are discharged from the game area 50 to the back surface side of the game board 5. Is provided.

At the lower right end of the game board 5, the first special symbol display device 62A for displaying the variation and confirmation of the first special symbol, the second special symbol display device 62B for displaying the variation and confirmation of the second special symbol, Ordinary symbol display device 62C that displays fluctuations and confirmations of ordinary symbols, first special symbol holding number display device 63A that displays the number of reserved storage of the first special symbol, second that displays the number of reserved storage of the second special symbol A special figure hold number display device 63B and a normal figure hold number display device 63C for displaying the number of hold storages of ordinary symbols are provided, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inner frame 4 is provided with a ball tank 41, a tank rail 42, and a payout unit 43, and the payout unit 43 is provided with a payout device (not shown) for paying out game balls. Game balls are stored in the ball tank 41, and when the game balls enter the various winning openings provided in the game board 5, the payout device pays out a predetermined number of game balls (prize balls) from the ball tank 41. The paid-out game ball is paid out to the upper plate 34 via the tank rail 42. The payout device also pays out the ball for rent based on the operation of the lending button 71. An external connection terminal plate 161 for sending a signal indicating a game state or a game result to the hall computer HC (see FIG. 4) is provided on the right side of the ball tank 41.

Further, on the back side of the game machine 1, a main control device 100, a payout control device 110, a sub-integrated control device 120, an effect symbol control device 130, a launch control device 140 (see FIG. 4), and a power supply board 150 are provided. The main control device 100, the sub integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 are provided on the game board 5, while the payout control device 110, the launch control device 140, and the power supply board 150 are provided on the inner frame 4. The launch control device 140 is provided on the back side of the payout control device 110 shown in FIG.

Further, on the back side of the game machine 1, a RAM clear switch 171, a probability setting switch 172, a selection switch 173, and a set value display device 174 are provided. The RAM clear switch 171 is mainly used when clearing game information or the like stored in the RAM of the main control device 100. The probability setting switch 172 is a key switch mechanism that turns ON by rotating the key inserted in the keyhole in one direction, and is used when setting a jackpot probability pattern described later. The selection switch 173 is a switch operated when selecting a jackpot probability pattern, and the set value display device 174 displays a pattern number corresponding to the selected jackpot probability pattern.

Next, the electrical configuration of the game machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that FIG. 4 omits the illustration of a so-called relay board and a power supply board 150 (see FIG. 3) that merely relay signals. The main control device 100, the payout control device 110, the sub integrated control device 120, and the effect symbol control device 130 all include a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Each CPU starts a program consisting of a main routine and a subroutine mounted on the ROM based on an interrupt signal having a 2 ms cycle or a 4 ms cycle, and executes various controls. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the launch control device 140 is not provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, etc., but the launch control device 140 may be provided with the CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.

As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical configuration of the game machine 1 is mainly composed of a main control device 100 that controls the game. The main control device 100 includes a front frame opening SW201 for detecting whether or not the front frame 3 (see FIG. 1) is open via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162, and an inner frame 4 (see FIG. 3). The inner frame opening SW202 that detects whether or not is open is connected. Then, the front frame opening SW201 and the inner frame opening SW202 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

Further, the main control device 100 has a first starting port SW203 and a second special drawing starting port SW203 for detecting entry into the first special drawing starting port 56 (see FIG. 2) via the game board relay terminal plate 163. Second start port SW204 for detecting entry into 58 (see FIG. 2), normal start opening SW205 for detecting entry into the normal figure start port 55 (see FIG. 2), normal winning opening 60 (see FIG. 2). ) Is connected to the normal winning opening SW206 for detecting the entry into the large winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2), and the count SW207 for counting the number of balls entering the large winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2). Then, the first start port SW203, the second start port SW204, the normal drawing start port SW205, the normal winning port SW206, and the count SW207 output their respective detection signals to the main control device 100.

The main control device 100 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on various detection signals and the like, and outputs them to the payout control device 110 and the sub-integrated control device 120. Further, the main control device 100 includes a first special figure display device 62A, a first special figure hold number display device 63A, a second special figure display device 62B, and a second special figure display device 62A connected via a symbol display device relay terminal plate 164. It controls the lighting of the figure hold number display device 63B, the normal symbol display device 62C, and the normal figure hold number display device 63C.

Further, the main control device 100 drives the large winning opening solenoid 208 via the game board relay terminal plate 163 to control the opening and closing of the large winning opening 59 (see FIG. 2) and drives the universal electric accessory solenoid 209. Then, the opening / closing control of the solenoid accessory 57 (see FIG. 2) is performed.

The output signal from the main control device 100 is output to the test signal terminal, and the signal for management such as symbol variation and jackpot is passed through the back wiring relay terminal plate 162 and the external connection terminal plate 161 to the hall computer HC. Will be sent to.

Then, the program executed by the main control device 100 is stored in the ROM 101 (hereinafter referred to as "main control ROM 101") provided in the main control device 100. Further, in the RAM 102 provided in the main control device 100 (hereinafter referred to as "main control RAM 102"), game information and the like required when the main control device 100 controls the game are temporarily stored. ..

Here, the main control ROM 101 includes a probability storage unit 103. The probability storage unit 103 stores a jackpot probability pattern table 104 including a plurality of jackpot probability patterns used in the winning / failing determination and probability pattern numbers associated with each jackpot probability pattern.

Further, the main control RAM 102 includes a probability setting unit 105. In the probability setting unit 105, one jackpot probability pattern selected from a plurality of jackpot probability patterns included in the jackpot probability pattern table 104 is set. Then, the main control device 100 makes a winning / failing determination based on the set jackpot probability pattern. The administrator of the game machine 1 operates the RAM clear switch 171 and the probability setting switch 172 and the selection switch 173 when setting the jackpot probability pattern. Then, the operation signals of the RAM clear switch 171 and the probability setting switch 172 and the selection switch 173 are input to the main control device 100.

Here, the jackpot probability pattern table 104 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the jackpot probability pattern table 104 includes four patterns of jackpot probability patterns having different winning probabilities in the jackpot winning / failing determination. That is, the game machine 1 can change the winning probability in the jackpot winning / failing determination by changing the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105.

Further, pattern numbers 1 to 4 are assigned to each of the four jackpot probability patterns. In the jackpot probability pattern of pattern number 1, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is set to 1/200, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is set to 1/20. In the jackpot probability pattern of pattern number 2, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is set to 1/250, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is set to 1/25. In the jackpot probability pattern of pattern number 3, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is set to 1/285, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is set to 1/28.5. In the jackpot probability pattern of pattern number 4, the jackpot probability in the low probability state is set to 1/400, and the jackpot probability in the high probability state is set to 1/30.

Next, a method of setting the jackpot probability pattern will be described. In the game machine 1, the jackpot probability pattern can be set (reset) when the power is turned on. Specifically, the administrator of the game machine 1 inserts the key into the probability setting switch 172 with the power of the game machine 1 turned off, and turns on the power with the key rotated in one direction. At this time, the game information and the like stored in the main control RAM 102 are cleared.

Then, when the power of the game machine 1 is turned on, the pattern number "1" is blinking and displayed on the set value display device 174. The pattern number flashing and displayed on the set value display device 174 at this time may be the pattern number set in the probability setting unit 105 immediately before the game machine 1 is turned off. Further, in this case, the set value display device 174 does not have to blink the pattern number.

The pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 is incremented by 1 each time the selection switch 173 is pressed. That is, when the selection switch 173 is pressed once when the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 is "1", "2" is displayed on the set value display device 174. Similarly, when the selection switch 173 is pressed once when the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 is "2", "3" is displayed on the set value display device 174 and the set value display device 174 displays "3". When the selection switch 173 is pressed once when the displayed pattern number is "3", "4" is displayed on the set value display device 174. Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed once when the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 is "4", "1" is displayed on the set value display device 174.

When the administrator of the game machine 1 presses the RAM clear switch 171 while the pattern number of the jackpot probability pattern to be set is blinking and displayed on the set value display device 174, the blinking display is switched to the constant display and the pattern number is displayed. The jackpot probability pattern corresponding to is set in the probability setting unit 105.

Returning to FIG. 4, the explanation will be continued. The payout control device 110 is connected to the main control device 100 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 111 in response to a command sent from the main control device 100 to pay out the game ball. Further, the payout control device 110 is connected to the ball-out SW211 that detects that the ball tank 41 (see FIG. 3) is empty via the back wiring relay terminal plate 162. Further, a payout SW212 for detecting that the game ball has been paid out is connected to the payout control device 110 via the payout relay terminal plate 165. Further, a full SW213 for detecting that the lower plate 35 is full is connected to the payout control device 110. The out-of-ball SW211, the payout SW212, and the full SW213 output their respective detection signals to the payout control device 110.

When the present invention is adopted for an enclosed game machine or the like that circulates the game balls enclosed in the machine to play a game, the payout control device 110 (in the case of the enclosed game machine, the game balls are paid out) from the main control device 100. Is not performed, so it is preferable to refer to it as a frame control device). In this case, the gaming machine can be configured to be less likely to be tampered with.

Further, the payout control device 110 is bidirectionally connected to the CR unit 70 and the integration display device 112 via the CR unit terminal plate 166. Then, the ball lending SW214 for detecting that the game ball lending request operation has been performed and the settlement SW215 for detecting that the settlement request operation has been performed are connected to the integration display device 112. The payout control device 110 receives the operation signal output from the ball lending SW214 and the settlement SW215 to the integration display device 112, and transmits / receives data to / from the CR unit 70. Further, the payout control device 110 drives the payout motor 111 in response to the game ball lending request signal to pay out the lending balls and controls the balance display of the prepaid card inserted in the CR unit 70.

The sub-integrated control device 120 is connected to the main control device 100 via the effect relay terminal plate 167, and enables communication from the main control device 100 to the sub-integrated control device 120. A button operation detection SW221 for detecting the operation of the effect button 37 (see FIG. 1) and a jog dial operation signal SW222 for detecting the operation of the jog dial 38 (see FIG. 1) are connected to the sub-integrated control device 120. The button operation detection SW221 and the jog dial 38 input their respective detection signals to the sub-integrated control device 120.

Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 controls the output of audio by driving the speaker 32, and also controls the lighting and extinguishing of various LEDs including the frame-side decorative lamp 33 and the lamps. Further, the sub-integrated control device 120 is provided with a volume control SW 121 for adjusting the volume output from the speaker 32. The sub-integrated control device 120 controls the volume output from the speaker 32 based on the operation signal input from the volume control SW 121.

The effect symbol control device 130 is connected to the sub-integrated control device 120 so as to be capable of bidirectional communication. The sub-integrated control device 120 transmits to the effect symbol control device 130 a command regarding a pseudo effect for displaying a character or the like and a display mode of a pseudo symbol of a special figure. On the other hand, the effect symbol control device 130 displays a pseudo effect symbol corresponding to a command sent from the sub-integrated control device 120 on the LCD panel of the effect symbol display device 54.

The launch control device 140 is connected to the payout control device 110 and enables communication from the payout control device 110 to the launch control device 140. The launch control device 140 controls the launch motor 141 based on a command sent from the main control device 100 via the payout control device 110 and a rotation signal of the launch handle 36 to launch and stop the launch of the game ball.

Further, the launch control device 140 is connected to a launch stop SW241 provided on the launch handle 36 and a touch SW242 for detecting that the player is in contact with the launch handle 36. When the touch SW242 detects the contact of the firing handle 36 by the player, the touch SW242 inputs a detection signal to the firing control device 140. Then, the launch control device 140 launches the game ball when the detection signal is input from the touch SW242. On the other hand, the launch stop SW241 inputs a detection signal to the launch control device 140 when there is an operation by the player. Then, when the detection signal is input from the launch stop SW241, the launch control device 140 stops the launch of the game ball even when the detection signal is input from the touch SW242.

The power supply board 150 generates a backup power supply by a backup power supply generation circuit having a capacitor, and the backup power supply is supplied to the main control RAM 102 of the main control device 100. Therefore, the main control device 100 can back up the main control RAM 102. That is, even after the power supply to the game machine 1 is stopped, the main control device 100 can hold the contents of the main control RAM 102 immediately before the power supply is stopped, for example, the gaming state of the game machine 1.

Here, returning to FIG. 2, the operation of the game machine 1 will be described. When the game ball enters the normal drawing start port 55, the game machine 1 extracts a random number value for a normal symbol and makes a hit / fail judgment based on the extracted random number value. Then, if the result of the hit / fail judgment is a hit, the game machine 1 displays the hit / fail judgment on the normal symbol display device 62C and drives the solenoid accessory solenoid 209 to open the utility accessory 57. , The second special drawing start port 58 is in a state where a game ball can enter. In the game machine 1, the opening time of the second special figure start port 58 for each time is set to 0.1 seconds in the normal state and 2.2 seconds in the time saving state which is advantageous for the player.

When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56, the game machine 1 extracts a plurality of kinds of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the first special symbol. A predetermined number of the extracted random number values are stored as the reserved storage of the first special symbol. The game machine 1 makes a winning / failing determination based on a random number value stored on hold. Then, the game machine 1 starts the symbol variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 62A, and also starts the symbol variation of the pseudo-effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol in the effect symbol display device 54.

Similarly, when the game ball enters the second special symbol start port 58, the game machine 1 extracts a plurality of types of random numbers related to the hit / fail determination of the second special symbol. A predetermined number of the extracted random value is stored as a hold storage of the second special symbol. The game machine 1 makes a winning / failing determination based on the hold-stored random number value of the second special symbol. Then, the game machine 1 starts the symbol variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 62B, and also starts the symbol variation of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the second special symbol in the effect symbol display device 54.

In the following, the effect symbol display device 54 will mainly describe the symbol variation and the final display of the pseudo effect symbol corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol.

The hit / fail judgment of the first special figure and the second special figure is performed with priority given to the hit / miss judgment of the second special figure regardless of the order of entry into the first special figure start port 56 and the second special figure start port 58. Specifically, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure, the validity judgment of the first special figure is made after the fluctuation of the second special figure has stopped and there is no hold memory of the second special figure. Do.

When a big hit is obtained in the hit / fail judgment of either the first special figure or the second special figure (special symbol), the game machine 1 determines the jackpot symbol and displays the jackpot symbol on the effect symbol display device 54. The variable display and the confirmation display of are performed, and the jackpot game (special game) is started. The game machine 1 opens and closes the big prize opening 59 as a big hit game. Specifically, in the big hit game, when a predetermined time has passed since the big winning opening 59 was opened, or when the number of game balls entered in the big winning opening 59 reaches a predetermined number (9 in the number of the present embodiments). At that time, a round game is performed a predetermined number of times, in which a series of operations of closing the large winning opening 59 is set as one round.

Then, the game machine 1 shifts to a high probability state (probability change state) which is advantageous to the player after the big hit game. The high probability state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a big hit in the hit / fail determination of the first special figure and the second special figure is set higher than the normal state (low probability state). In addition to this, in the high probability state, the opening time of the general electric accessory 57, which is opened when the normal symbol is hit, is extended as compared with the normal state.

The jackpot symbols of the first special figure and the second special figure include a probable variation symbol and a non-probability variation symbol. Then, the game machine 1 shifts to the high probability state when the jackpot game with the probability variation symbol ends, and shifts to the normal state when the jackpot game with the non-probability variation symbol ends. Then, after the transition from the big hit with the non-probable variable symbol to the big hit game, until the symbol fluctuation reaches the specified number of times (for example, 100 times), the fluctuation of the first special symbol, the second special symbol, and the normal symbol The time is shortened, and the opening time of the second special figure start port 58 is extended. Further, in the game machine 1, in the high probability state, the fluctuation time of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the ordinary symbol is shortened as in the time saving state.

Next, the main routine executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the main routine is composed of the main processing (S1 to S12) and the initial processing (S13), and is started by an interrupt signal having a period of 2 ms or 4 ms.

The main routine first determines whether or not it is a normal interrupt (S1). In the process of S1, when the process executed by the CPU shifts to the main process, it is determined whether or not the value of the predetermined area of the main control RAM 102 is a predetermined value, and whether or not the normal process is executed. To judge. In most cases, it is determined that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt in the processing of S1 when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the main control RAM 102 is different from the predetermined value.

If it is determined in the process of S1 that the interrupt is not a normal interrupt (S1: No), the main routine executes the initial setting (S13). The processing of S13 is, for example, writing a predetermined value to a predetermined area of the main control RAM 102, setting each initial value to the work area of the main control RAM 102 such as using the first special figure, the second special figure, and the normal figure as the initial symbols. Write, etc. Further, a numerical value for determining whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt is written to the main control RAM 102 as a part of the processing of S13.

On the other hand, when it is determined in the process of S1 that the interrupt is normal (S1: Yes), the main routine executes the initial value random number update process (S2). The process of S2 is an increment process of adding 1 to the initial value random number used in the lottery of the first special figure and the second special figure. For example, the possible value of the initial value random number is "0 to 3999", and the game machine 1 returns the initial value random number to "0" when the initial value random number before the processing of S2 is "39999".

After the processing of S2, the main routine executes the update processing of the random number for determining the jackpot, which is the random number value for determining the validity of the first special figure and the second special figure (S3). The process of S3 is an increment process of adding 1 to the jackpot determination random number used in the lottery of the first special figure and the second special figure. The first value of the random number for determining the jackpot is the value set in the process of S1. That is, the possible value of the jackpot determination random number is "0 to 3999", and the number of possible jackpot determination random numbers is 4000.

Therefore, when the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is "1", the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/200, so the number of jackpot numbers is 20, which is a high probability state. Since the probability of becoming a big hit is 1/20, the number of numerical values that become a big hit is 200.

Similarly, when the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is "2", the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/250, so the number of jackpot numbers is 16, which is a high probability. Since the probability of becoming a big hit in the state is 1/25, the number of numerical values that become a big hit is 160. Further, when the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is "3", the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/285, so the number of jackpot numbers is 14, which is a high probability state. Since the probability of becoming a big hit is 1 / 28.5, the number of numerical values that become a big hit is 140. When the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is "4", the probability of a jackpot in the normal state is 1/300, so the number of jackpot numbers is 13, which is a high probability state. Since the probability of becoming a big hit is 1/30, the number of numerical values that become a big hit is 133.

After the processing of S3, the main routine executes the update processing of the random numbers for determining the jackpot symbol of the first special figure and the second special figure (S4). The process of S4 is a counter that adds "1" to the random number for determining the jackpot symbol used in the lottery of the first special figure and the second special figure. The value that can be taken by the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is 100 from "0 to 99", and the processing of S4 is the jackpot when the value of the random number for determining the jackpot symbol before the processing of S4 is "99". The value of the random number for determining the symbol is returned to "0".

The probability variation inrush rate of this embodiment is 65%. For example, if the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is "0 to 64", it is a probability variation jackpot. In this case, from the end of the jackpot game until the set probability variation number M (100 times in this embodiment) becomes 0, the game state becomes a high probability state, and the opening time of the general electric accessory is extended. To. Then, when the probability variation number M becomes 0, the gaming state shifts from the high probability state to the normal state, and the extension of the opening time of the utility object ends. On the other hand, if the random number for determining the jackpot symbol is "65-99", it is usually a jackpot. In this case, from the end of the jackpot game to the end of the set time saving number N (100 times in the present embodiment), the game state becomes the normal state, and the opening time of the general electric character is extended. Then, when the time reduction number N becomes 0, the extension of the opening time of the general electric utility is completed.

After the processing of S4, the main routine executes the update processing of the random number for determining the hit of the normal symbol (S5). The process of S5 is a counter that adds "1" to the hit determination random number. The value that can be taken by the hit determination random number is 997 from "0 to 996", and the processing of S5 is for hit determination when the value of the hit determination random number before the processing of S5 is "996". The value of the random number is returned to "0". Further, in the present embodiment, among the random numbers for determining the hit, the value determined to be a hit in the normal state is 200 of "31 to 230", and the value determined to be a hit in the high probability state is "31 to 828". 798 pieces.

After the processing of S5, the main routine executes the update processing of the reach determination random numbers regarding the reach of the first special figure and the second special figure (S6). The process of S6 is a counter that adds "1" to the reach determination random number used in the lottery of the first special figure and the second special figure. The reach determination random numbers can take 229 values from "0 to 228", and the processing of S6 is for reach determination when the value of the reach determination random numbers before the processing of S6 is "228". The value of the random number is returned to "0".

After the processing of S6, the main routine executes the update processing of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern regarding the fluctuation patterns of the first special figure and the second special figure (S7). The process of S7 is a counter that adds "1" to the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern used in the lottery of the first special figure and the second special figure. The value that can be taken by the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern is 1021 from "0 to 1020", and the processing of S7 changes when the value of the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern before the processing of S7 is "1021". The value of the random number for pattern determination is returned to "0".

Subsequently, the main routine executes the winning confirmation process after the process of S7 (S8). The processing of S8 is to confirm the entry of the game ball into the first special figure start port 56 and the second special figure start port 58, to confirm the passage of the game ball to the normal figure start port 55, and to confirm the passage of the game ball to the large winning opening 59. Confirmation of ball entry, input processing to various switches connected to the main control device 100, and the like are executed. When the game machine 1 determines that the game ball has entered the first special figure start port 56 or the second special figure start port 58 based on the processing of S8, the jackpot determination random number, the jackpot symbol determination random number, and the fluctuation pattern Acquires and stores a random number for determination and a random number for reach determination. When the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56 and the number of reserved memories of the first special symbol is the maximum, or when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 58. When the number of reserved storages of the second special symbol is the maximum, these random numbers are not acquired and stored.

The main routine executes a hit / fail determination process after the process of S8 (S9). In the processing of S9, a hit / fail determination corresponding to each of the first special figure, the second special figure, and the ordinary symbol, a symbol change process, a special game process, and the like associated with the hit / fail determination are executed.

Subsequently, after the processing of S9, the main control device 100 includes a payout control device 110, a sub-integrated control device 120, an effect symbol control device 130, a launch control device 140, a large winning opening solenoid 208, and a general prize opening solenoid 208 according to the progress of the game. Each output process for the electric accessory solenoid 209 and the like is executed (S10). For example, in the processing of S10, it is determined that the game ball has entered each winning opening (first special drawing starting port 56, second special drawing starting opening 58, large winning opening 59, normal winning opening 60) in the processing of S8. When it is detected, a process of transmitting a signal including the prize ball data to the payout control device 110 is executed in order to pay out the number of prize balls according to the winning opening. Further, in the process of S10, an error signal is sent to the effect symbol control device 130 in order to output the voice data corresponding to the game state to the sub-integrated control device 120 and to notify that an abnormality has occurred in the game machine 1. Performs output processing, etc.

Next, the main routine executes fraud monitoring processing after the processing of S10 (S11). The process of S11 is a process of monitoring fraud against the ordinary winning opening 60. For example, in the process of S11, when the number of game balls that have entered the normal winning opening 60 within a predetermined time (for example, 60 seconds) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls), it is determined that there is an illegality. And notify that fact.

Then, the main routine executes the loop processing of the initial random number update processing (S12) within the remaining time until the next interrupt signal is input. The process of S12 is the same as the process of S1.

Next, the winning confirmation process (S8) executed in the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. 7. As shown in FIG. 7, the winning confirmation process (S8) first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first special figure starting port 56 (S101). In the process of S101, if the game ball has not entered the first special figure start port 56 (S101: No), the winning confirmation process (S8) skips to the process of S105. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the first special figure start port 56 (S101: Yes), subsequently, in the winning confirmation process (S8), the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is the maximum (4). Whether or not it is determined (S102).

In the process of S102, if the number of reserved memories of the first special figure is the maximum (S102: Yes), the winning confirmation process (S8) skips to the process of S105. On the other hand, when the number of reserved memory of the first special figure is not the maximum (3 or less) (S102: No), the winning confirmation process (S8) is extracted due to the entry of the ball into the first special figure start port 56. The first special figure extraction random number holding storage process for storing a plurality of random number values (random number for determining jackpot symbol, random number for determining jackpot symbol, random number for reach determination, random number for determining fluctuation pattern, etc.) is executed (S103). .. Subsequently, the winning confirmation process (S8) increases the number of hold storages to be displayed on the first special figure hold number display device 63A by one, and at the same time, the hold storage of the current first special figure for the sub-integrated control device 120. The transmission process of the first special figure hold number command for transmitting the number is performed (S104), and the process proceeds to the process of S105.

The process of S105 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second special figure start port 58. In the process of S105, if the game ball has not entered the second special figure start port 58 (S105: No), the winning confirmation process (S8) ends this process and returns to the main routine. On the other hand, when the game ball enters the second special figure start port 58 (S105: Yes), the winning confirmation process (S8) determines whether or not the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is the maximum. (S106).

In the process of S106, if the number of reserved storages of the second special figure is the maximum (S106: Yes), the winning confirmation process (S8) ends this process and returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the number of reserved memories of the second special figure is not the maximum (S106: No), the winning confirmation process (S8) is a plurality of random number values extracted due to the ball entering the second special figure start port 58. Is executed as the second special figure extraction random number holding storage process (S107). Subsequently, the winning confirmation process (S8) increases the number of reserved storages displayed on the second special figure holding number display device 63B by one, and at the same time, the pending storage of the current second special figure with respect to the sub-integrated control device 120. The second special figure holding number command for transmitting the number is transmitted (S108), this processing is terminated, and the process returns to the main routine.

In the present embodiment, the winning confirmation process (S8) is performed by the first special figure hold number command or the second special figure when the number of hold memories of the first special figure or the hold memory number of the second special figure is the maximum. Figure The case where the hold count command is not sent has been described, but it is not necessarily limited to this. That is, in the winning confirmation process (S8), if it is desired to notify that the ball has entered the first special figure starting port 56 or the second special figure starting port 58 even at the maximum, the number of the first special figure reserved A command or a second special figure hold number command may be transmitted.

Next, the pass / fail determination process (S9) executed in the main routine will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 8 to 10. As shown in FIG. 8, the hit / miss determination process (S9) first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device that operates during the jackpot game is operating (S111). In the process of S111, if the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S111: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines that the jackpot game is in progress, and proceeds to the special game process (S132, see FIG. 11). Transition.

On the other hand, if the accessory continuous operation device is not operating (S111: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) is subsequently performed in the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). It is determined whether or not the figure (second special figure) is changing (S112). Then, if the first special figure (second special figure) is changing (S112: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) is performed in the changing time of the first special figure (second special figure). Is determined (S113). Then, in the hit / fail determination process (S9), when the symbol change time of the first special figure (second special figure) that is changing has elapsed (S113: Yes), the change of the first special figure (second special figure) Is stopped, the confirmation symbol display processing for confirming the display is executed (S114), and the process proceeds to the special game processing (S132). On the other hand, in the hit / fail determination process (S9), if the symbol change time of the first special figure (second special figure) that is changing has not elapsed (S113: No), the process of S114 is skipped and the special game is played. The process proceeds to (S132).

In the process of S112, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not changing (S112: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) is performed by the first special figure display device 62A (second special figure display device 62B). ), It is determined whether or not the definite symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is being displayed (S115). In the processing of S115, if the finalized symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is being displayed (S115: Yes), then the display time of the finalized symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is displayed. Is determined (S116).

Then, if the display time of the confirmed symbol has not elapsed (S116: No), the hit / miss determination process (S9) shifts to the special game process (S132). On the other hand, when the display time of the finalized symbol of the first special symbol (second special symbol) has elapsed (S116: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) sets the finalized symbol display end setting to end the display of the confirmed symbol. (See S211 and FIG. 9).

As shown in FIG. 9, after the processing of S211th, the winning / failing determination processing (S9) determines whether or not the first special figure (second special figure) is a combination that becomes a big hit (S212). In the processing of S212, if the finalized symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is a combination that becomes a big hit (S212: Yes), in the hit / fail determination process (S9), the probability change flag indicating the game state is "1". It is determined whether or not it is (S213). The probability change flag is set to "1" if the game state is a high probability state, and is set to "0" if the game state is a normal state.

If the probability change flag is 1 in the process of S213 (S213: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) sets the probability change flag to “0” (S214). On the other hand, if the probability change flag is 0 (S213: No), the process of S214 is skipped and the process proceeds to the process of S215.

The process of S215 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". The time reduction flag is set to "1" if the game state is in the time reduction, and is set to "0" if the game state is not in the time reduction. In the process of S215, if the time saving flag is 1 (S215: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) sets the time saving flag to "0" (S216). On the other hand, if the time saving flag is 0 (S215: No), the processing of S216 is skipped and the process proceeds to S217.

The process of S217 is a process of starting the operation of the condition device that satisfies the start condition of the jackpot game by confirming and displaying the first special figure (second special figure) that becomes the jackpot. The condition device is a device required for operating the accessory continuous operation device in the jackpot game. Subsequently, the hit / fail determination process (S9) executes a process of starting the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S218). After that, the hit / fail determination process (S9) executes the jackpot start effect process (S219) for transmitting a command for starting the jackpot effect to the sub-integrated control device 120, and shifts to the special game process (S132).

On the other hand, in the processing of S212, if the combination of the first special figure (second special figure) is not a big hit (S212: No), in the hit / fail determination process (S9), whether or not the probability change flag is "1". Is determined (S220). Then, if the probability change flag is "0" (S220: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) shifts to the process of S224.

On the other hand, if the probability variation flag is "1" (S220: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) subtracts 1 from the probability variation number M (S221). After the processing of S221, the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines whether or not the probability variation number M has become 0 (S222), and if the probability variation number M is 0 (S222: Yes), the probability variation flag is set to "0". (S223). On the other hand, if the probability variation number M is not 0 (S222: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) skips the process of S223 and shifts to the process of S224.

The process of S224 determines whether or not the time saving flag is "1". Then, if the time saving flag is "0" (S224: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) shifts to the process of S228. On the other hand, if the time saving flag is "1" (S224: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) subtracts 1 from the time saving number N (S225). After the processing of S225, the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines whether or not the time reduction number N has become 0 (S226), and if the time reduction number N is 0 (S226: Yes), the time reduction flag is set to "0". (S227). On the other hand, if the time reduction number N is not 0 (S226: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) skips the process of S227 and shifts to the process of S228.

The process of S228 is a state designation command transmission process of transmitting a state designation command including information such as a probability change flag and a time reduction flag to the sub-integrated control device 120 and the effect symbol control device 130. Then, after the processing of S228, the winning / failing determination processing (S9) shifts to the special game processing (S132).

Returning to FIG. 8, the description will be continued. In the process of S115, if the finalized symbol of the first special figure (second special figure) is not displayed (S115: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) is whether or not there is a hold memory of the second special figure. Is determined (S117). Then, when there is a hold memory of the second special figure (S117: Yes), the pass / fail determination process (S9) shifts the hold memory of the second special figure (S118), and is the oldest of the second special figures. Judgment of whether the hold memory is correct or not. In addition, in accordance with the processing of S118, the hit / fail determination processing (S9) subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storages in the second special figure. After the process of S118, the pass / fail determination process (S9) shifts to the process of S121 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if there is no hold storage of the second special figure (S117: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines whether or not there is a hold memory of the first special figure (S119). Then, when there is a hold memory of the first special figure (S119: Yes), the pass / fail determination process (S9) shifts the hold memory of the first special figure (S120), and is the oldest of the first special figures. Judgment of whether the hold memory is correct or not. In addition, in accordance with the processing of S120, the hit / fail determination processing (S9) subtracts 1 from the number of reserved storages in the first special figure. After the processing of S120, the hit / fail determination processing (S9) shifts to the processing of S121 shown in FIG. Further, if there is no hold storage of the first special figure (S119: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) shifts to the special game process (S132, see FIG. 11).

As shown in FIG. 10, the process of S121 determines whether or not the probability change flag is "1". If the probability change flag is "1" (S121: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines the hit / fail determination table (probability change table) to be used when the probability is high (probability change is in progress). A hit / fail judgment is made based on the random number (S122). On the other hand, if the probability change flag is "0", the hit / fail determination process (S9) is based on the hit / fail determination table (normal table) used in the normal state (not during the probability change) and the jackpot determination random number. The determination is made (S123).

As a result, if the first special figure (second special figure) is a big hit (S124: Yes), the hit / fail determination process (S9) is based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol (S124: Yes). The jackpot symbol is determined (S125), and the variation pattern is determined based on the random number for determining the variation pattern (S126). After that, the winning / failing determination process (S9) executes a jackpot setting process for acquiring information on the jackpot game (opening time, opening pattern of the jackpot 59, number of rounds, ending time, etc.) based on the jackpot symbol determined in S125. (S127).

On the other hand, if the first special figure (second special figure) is not a big hit (S124: No), the hit / fail determination process (S9) determines the fluctuation pattern based on the random number for determining the fluctuation pattern (S128) and loses. The setting process (S129) is performed.

After the processing of S127 or S129, the hit / fail determination process (S9) executes the hold information transmission process of transmitting the hold storage information including the information indicating the decrease of the hold memory after the jackpot hit / fail judgment to the sub-integrated control device 120 ( S130). After that, the hit / fail determination process (S9) issues a symbol variation start command and a symbol designation command to the sub-integrated control device 120 in order to control the symbol variation start of the first special symbol display device 62A (second special symbol display device 62B). The special figure fluctuation start command transmission process to be transmitted is executed (S131). The symbol change start command and the symbol designation command include the fluctuation pattern of the first special figure (second special figure), the result of determining whether or not the result is correct. After the processing of S131, the winning / failing determination processing (S9) executes a special game processing (S132, see FIG. 11) and ends (returns) this processing.

Next, the special game process (S132) executed in the pass / fail determination process (S9) will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 11 to 14. As shown in FIG. 11, the special game process (S132) first determines whether or not the accessory continuous operation device is operating (S141). Then, if the accessory continuous operation device is not in operation (S141: No), the special game process (S132) determines that the jackpot game is not in progress, ends this process, and returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, in the processing of S141, if the accessory continuous operating device is operating (S141: Yes), the special game processing (S132) determines that the jackpot game is in progress, and subsequently, the big winning opening 59 is opened. It is determined whether or not it is inside (S142). Then, if the big winning opening 59 is not open (S142: Yes), the special game process (S132) shifts to the process of S221 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the process of S221, the special game process (S132) determines whether or not nine game balls have entered the large winning opening 59. If the number of game balls that have entered the large prize opening 59 has not reached nine (S221: No), has the special game process (S132) passed a predetermined time since the large winning opening 59 was opened? Whether or not it is determined (S222). Then, if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the large winning opening 59 was opened (S222: No), the special game process (S132) ends the main process as it is and returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the number of game balls entered in the large winning opening 59 reaches nine (S221: Yes), or when a predetermined time has elapsed after opening the large winning opening 59 (S222: Yes), a special game The process (S132) drives the large winning opening solenoid 208 to close the large winning opening 59 (S223). Subsequently, the special game process (S132) executes the jackpot interval process of transmitting a command for starting the interval effect between the rounds of the jackpot game from the main control device 100 to the sub integrated control device 120 (S224). , Ends this process and returns to the main routine.

Returning to FIG. 11, the description of the special game process (S132) will be continued. In the processing of S142, if the large winning opening 59 is not open (S142: No), the special game processing (S132) is from closing the large winning opening 59 until the opening of the large winning opening 59 is started again. It is determined whether or not the jackpot interval is in progress (during the rounds of the jackpot game) (S143). Then, if it is during the jackpot interval (S143: Yes), the special game process (S132) shifts to the process of S231 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the process of S231, the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the preset jackpot interval time has elapsed. Then, if the jackpot interval time has not elapsed (S231: No), the special game process (S132) ends the main process as it is and returns to the main routine.

On the other hand, when the jackpot interval time has elapsed (S231: Yes), the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the round game completed immediately before is the final round (S232). Then, when the round game completed immediately before is the final round (S232: Yes), the special game process (S132) executes a process for performing the jackpot game end effect (S233), and ends this process. .. On the other hand, in the processing of S232, if the round game completed immediately before is not the final round (S232: No), the special game processing (S132) drives the large winning opening solenoid 208 in order to move to the next round. The large winning opening 59 is opened (S234), and this process is completed.

Returning to FIG. 11, the description of the special game process (S132) will be continued. In the process of S143, if it is not during the jackpot interval (S143: No), the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the end effect of the jackpot game is in progress (S144). Then, if the end effect of the jackpot game is being produced (S144: Yes), the special game process (S132) shifts to the process of S241 shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the process of S241, the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed. Then, if the end effect time of the jackpot game has not elapsed (S241: No), the special game process (S132) ends the main process as it is and shifts to the main routine. On the other hand, when the end effect time of the jackpot game has elapsed (S241: Yes), the special game process (S132) executes the process for stopping the operation of the accessory continuous operation device (S242), and also the condition device. A process for stopping the operation is executed (S243).

After that, the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the current jackpot was a probabilistic jackpot (S244). Then, if the jackpot this time is a probability variation jackpot (S244: Yes), the special game process (S132) sets the probability variation number M to "100" (S245) and sets the probability variation flag to "1" (S. 245). S246). On the other hand, if the current jackpot is not a probabilistic jackpot (S244: No), the special game process (S132) sets the time reduction number N to "100" (S247) and the time reduction flag to "1" (S247). S248).

After the processing of S246 or S248, the special game processing (S132) transmits a jackpot end command from the main control device 100 to the sub integrated control device 120 and the effect symbol control device 130 (S249). After the processing of S249, the special game processing (S132) ends this processing and returns to the main routine.

Returning to FIG. 11, the description will be continued. In the process of S144, if the jackpot effect is not in progress (S144: No), the special game process (S132) determines whether or not the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S145). Then, when the jackpot start effect time has elapsed (S145: Yes), the special game process (S132) executes the jackpot opening process (S146). The process of S146 is a process of starting a round game, opening the large winning opening 59 and starting the first round game. On the other hand, in the special game process (S132), if the jackpot start effect time has not elapsed (S145: No), the process of S146 is skipped and the main process is terminated as it is.

Next, the power failure generation process executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The power off generation process is a non-maskable interrupt process executed when the power is cut off.

As shown in FIG. 15, the power off generation process sets the power off flag to 1 when the power is cut off (S301). Subsequently, the power cutoff generation process calculates and saves the RAM determination (S302), and saves the power cutoff occurrence information (S303). After that, the power cutoff generation process prohibits access to the main control RAM 102 (S304), and continues an infinite loop until the power supply is completely cut off and cannot be executed.

Next, the power-on processing executed by the main control device 100 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The power-on processing is a process executed when the power is turned on.

First, in the power-on processing, the initial processing accompanying the power-on is executed (S401). The process of S401 includes, for example, a process of executing a security check of the CPU, a process of setting the stack pointer to an initial value, and the like. After that, in the power-on processing, the power-off flag is set to 0 (S402), and access to the main control RAM 102 is permitted (S403).

Next, the power-on processing determines whether or not the probability setting switch 172 is ON (S404), and if the probability setting switch 172 is ON (S404: Yes), the power-on processing is the jackpot probability. The process proceeds to the probability setting process (S405) for setting the pattern. On the other hand, if the probability setting switch 172 is OFF (S404: No), the power-on processing determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is ON (S406). Then, if the RAM clear switch 171 is ON (S406: Yes), the power-on processing shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407) that clears the information stored in the RAM.

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 171 is OFF (S406: No), the power-on processing subsequently determines whether or not the power-off occurrence information is normal (S408). Then, the power-on processing shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407) if the power-off occurrence information is not normal (S408: No). On the other hand, if the power off occurrence information is normal (S408: Yes), the power-on processing calculates the RAM determination value (S409), and determines whether or not the calculated RAM determination value is normal. (S410). Specifically, in the process of S410, when the RAM determination value calculated in the process of S409 matches the RAM determination value calculated in the process of S302 (see FIG. 15) of the power failure generation process, the RAM determination value is normal. Judge that there is.

If the RAM determination value is not normal in the processing of S410 (S410: No), the power-on processing shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407). On the other hand, if the RAM determination value is normal (S410: Yes), the power-on processing performs the power restoration processing (S411). The process of S411 includes, for example, a process of clearing the generated information when the power is turned off, a process of transmitting a command for returning to the gaming state when the power is turned off, to the sub-integrated control device 120 and the like. After the processing of S411, the power-on processing performs the interrupt permission setting (S412) and shifts to the main routine.

Next, the probability setting process (S405) executed in the power-on process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 17, the probability setting process (S405) first blinks the pattern number to be displayed on the set value display device 174 (S421). At this time, the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 may always be constant (for example, pattern 1), and is a pattern number corresponding to the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 when the power is turned off. There may be.

Next, the probability setting process (S405) determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed (S422). Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed (S422: Yes), the probability setting process (S405) changes the jackpot probability pattern selected as the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 (S423). , The pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 is changed (S424). That is, in the state where the pattern number is blinking and displayed on the setting value display device 174, the jackpot probability pattern to be selected is changed each time the selection switch 173 is pressed, and the pattern that is blinking and displayed on the setting value display device 174 accordingly. The number is changed. On the other hand, if the selection switch 173 is not pressed (S422: No), the probability setting process (S405) shifts to the process of S425.

The process of S425 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is ON. Then, if the RAM clear switch 171 is ON (S425: Yes), the probability setting process sets the selected jackpot probability pattern in the probability setting unit 105 (S426). That is, the jackpot probability pattern corresponding to the pattern number blinking and displayed on the set value display device 174 when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed is set in the probability setting unit 105, and the blinking pattern number is always displayed. Switch to the display. After the processing of S426, the probability setting processing (S405) returns to the power-on processing and shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407).

On the other hand, if the RAM clear switch 171 is OFF (S425: No), the process returns to the process of S422. That is, the probability setting process (S405) repeatedly executes the processes S422 to S425 until the selection switch 173 or the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed. Then, the probability setting process (S405) changes the selected jackpot probability pattern when the selection switch 173 is pressed, whereas the probability setting of the selected jackpot probability pattern is when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed. It is set in the unit 105 (S426).

Next, the RAM initialization process (S407) will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The RAM initialization process (S407) is a process executed when the stored information of the main control RAM 102 excluding the stored contents of the probability setting unit 105 is initialized. As shown in FIG. 18, the RAM initialization process (S407) first clears the stored information of the main control RAM 102 excluding the stored contents of the probability setting unit 105 (S441). The jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is maintained without being cleared. Subsequently, the RAM initialization process (S407) executes the initial value random number setting process (S442) and initially sets the main control RAM 102 (S443). After that, the RAM initialization process (S407) returns to the power-on process and shifts to the process of S412.

As described above, the game machine 1 sets a jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 by the RAM clear switch 171 as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM 102. It is also used for the operation when confirming. As a result, the game machine 1 can reduce the number of operating means provided in the main control device 100, so that the structure of the game machine 1 can be simplified.

Further, since the administrator of the game machine 1 can determine the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit 105 by operating the RAM clear switch 171, a desired jackpot probability pattern can be set for the probability setting unit 105. Can be set reliably.

Next, a modified example of the probability setting process (S405) will be described. In the above embodiment, when the jackpot probability pattern is selected, the case where the jackpot probability pattern being selected is set in the probability setting unit 105 by pressing the RAM clear switch 171 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the gaming machine 1 can also set the selected jackpot probability pattern in the probability setting unit 105 by another method.

Therefore, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, a modification relating to a method of setting the selected jackpot probability pattern in the probability setting unit 105 will be described with reference to an example. The same parts as those in the first embodiment described above are designated by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted.

First, the probability setting process 2, which is a first modification of the probability setting process, will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The probability setting process 2 is a process executed instead of the probability setting process (S405) executed in the power-on process in the first embodiment. In this first modification, when the selection switch 173 is held down (long-pressed) for a predetermined time, the jackpot probability pattern being selected is set in the probability setting unit 105.

As shown in FIG. 19, the probability setting process 2 first performs a process for blinking the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 (S521). Subsequently, the probability setting process 2 determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed (S522). Then, if the selection switch 173 is not pressed (S522: No), S522 is executed again. That is, the process of S522 is repeatedly executed until the selection switch 173 is pressed. Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed (S522: Yes), it is determined whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed for a predetermined time (long press) (S523).

In the process of S523, the probability setting process 2 shifts to the process of S528 when the selection switch 173 is pressed for a predetermined time (S523: Yes). On the other hand, when the selection switch 173 is not pressed for a predetermined time (S523: No), the probability setting process 2 changes the jackpot probability pattern selected as the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 (S524). , The pattern number to be displayed blinking on the set value display device 174 is changed (S525).

After that, the probability setting process 2 determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed (S526), and if the selection switch 173 is not pressed (S526: No), the process of S526 is executed again. Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed (S526: Yes), the probability setting process 2 determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed for a predetermined time (S527). Then, when the selection switch 173 is not pressed for a predetermined time (S527: No), the probability setting process 2 returns to the process of S524 and performs the process (S524, S525) for changing the selected jackpot probability pattern again. .. On the other hand, the probability setting process 2 shifts to the process of S528 when the selection switch 173 is pressed for a predetermined time (S527: Yes).

The process of S528 is a process executed when the selection switch 173 is pressed for a predetermined time (S523: Yes, S527: Yes), and the jackpot probability pattern being selected is set in the probability setting unit 105. After the processing of S528, the probability setting processing 2 returns to the power-on processing and shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407).

As described above, in the game machine 1 in the first modification, the selection switch 173 as an operation means operated when selecting one jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is set in the probability setting unit 105. It is also used as an operation when determining the jackpot probability pattern. As a result, the game machine 1 can reduce the number of operating means provided in the main control device 100, so that the structure of the game machine 1 can be simplified.

Further, since the administrator of the game machine 1 can determine the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit 105 by operating the selection switch 173, the desired jackpot probability pattern can be set for the probability setting unit 105. It can be set reliably.

Further, the administrator of the game machine 1 only needs to press the selection switch 173 (that is, long pressing is unnecessary) when selecting one jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit 105, whereas the jackpot To determine the probability pattern, press and hold the selection switch 173.

As described above, in the game machine 1, the operation of the selection switch 173 when selecting the jackpot probability pattern and the operation of the selection switch 173 when selecting one jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 are different. In this case, the administrator of the game machine 1 can easily distinguish between the operation for selecting one jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 and the operation for determining the jackpot probability pattern, so that the jackpot probability The pattern can be selected and confirmed reliably.

Next, the probability setting process 3, which is a second modification of the probability setting process, will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The probability setting process 3 is a process executed instead of the probability setting process (S405) in the above embodiment. In the second modification, when the selection switch 173 and the RAM clear switch 171 are pressed at the same time, the jackpot probability pattern being selected is set in the probability setting unit 105.

As shown in FIG. 20, the probability setting process 3 first performs a process for blinking the pattern number displayed on the set value display device 174 (S621). Next, the probability setting process 3 determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed (S622). Then, if the selection switch 173 is not pressed (S622: No), S622 is executed again. That is, the process of S622 is repeatedly executed until the selection switch 173 is pressed. Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed (S622: Yes), the probability setting process 3 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S623).

The probability setting process 3 shifts to the process of S628 when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S623: Yes). On the other hand, when the selection switch 173 is not pressed for a predetermined time (S623: No), the probability setting process 3 changes the jackpot probability pattern selected as the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 (S624). , The pattern number to be displayed blinking on the set value display device 174 is changed (S625).

After that, the probability setting process 3 determines whether or not the selection switch 173 is pressed (S626), and if the selection switch 173 is not pressed (S626: No), the process of S626 is executed again. Then, when the selection switch 173 is pressed (S626: Yes), the probability setting process 3 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time (S627). Then, if the RAM clear switch 171 is not pressed (S627: No), the probability setting process 3 returns to the process of S624, and performs the process (S624, S625) for changing the selected jackpot probability pattern again. On the other hand, the probability setting process 3 shifts to the process of S628 when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S627: Yes).

The process of S628 is a process executed when the selection switch 173 and the RAM clear switch 171 are pressed at the same time (S623: Yes, S627: Yes), and the selected jackpot probability pattern is set in the probability setting unit 105. To do. After the processing of S628, the probability setting processing 3 returns to the power-on processing and shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407).

As described above, the game machine 1 in the second modification is set in the RAM clear switch 171 as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM 102, and the probability setting unit 105. The selection switch 173 as an operation means operated when selecting one jackpot probability pattern is also used for an operation when determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105. Therefore, since the number of operating means provided in the main control device 100 can be reduced in the game machine 1, the structure of the game machine 1 can be simplified.

Further, the administrator of the game machine 1 can determine the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 by simultaneously operating the RAM clear switch and the selection switch. Therefore, the administrator of the game machine 1 can surely set a desired jackpot probability pattern for the probability setting unit 105.

Next, the probability setting process 4, which is a third modification of the probability setting process, will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The probability setting process 4 is a process executed instead of the probability setting process (S405) in the above embodiment. In the third modification, when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (pressed and held) for a predetermined time or longer, the selected jackpot probability pattern is set in the probability setting unit 105. In addition to this, in the third modification, when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (when the pressed time is shorter than the predetermined time), it is selected as the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit 105. The jackpot probability pattern is changed.

As shown in FIG. 21, the probability setting process 4 first performs a process for blinking the pattern number to be displayed on the set value display device 174 (S721). Subsequently, the probability setting process 4 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S722). Then, if the RAM clear switch 171 is not pressed (S722: No), S722 is executed again. That is, the process of S722 is repeatedly executed until the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed. Then, when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S722: Yes), the probability setting process 4 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time or longer (S723).

The probability setting process 4 shifts to the process of S728 when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time (S723: Yes). On the other hand, when the RAM clear switch 171 is not pressed for a predetermined time (S723: No), the probability setting process 4 changes the jackpot probability pattern selected as the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 (S724). At the same time, the pattern number to be displayed blinking on the set value display device 174 is changed (S725).

After that, the probability setting process 4 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S726), and if the RAM clear switch 171 is not pressed (S726: No), the process of S726 is executed again. Then, when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed (S726: Yes), the probability setting process 4 determines whether or not the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time (S727). Then, the probability setting process 4 returns to the process of S724 when the pressed time of the RAM clear switch 171 is less than the predetermined time (S727: No), and is a process for changing the selected jackpot probability pattern (S724, S725) is repeated. On the other hand, the probability setting process 4 shifts to the process of S728 when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time or longer (S727: Yes).

The process of S728 is a process executed when the RAM clear switch 171 is pressed for a predetermined time or longer (S723: Yes, S727: Yes), and the selected jackpot probability pattern is set in the probability setting unit 105. After the processing of S728, the probability setting processing 4 returns to the power-on processing and shifts to the RAM initialization processing (S407).

As described above, in the game machine 1 of the third modification, the jackpot set in the probability setting unit 105 by the RAM clear switch 171 as an operation means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM 102. It is also used for the operation for determining the probability pattern and the operation for selecting one jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105. As a result, the number of operating means provided in the main control device 100 can be reduced in the game machine 1, so that the structure of the game machine 1 can be further simplified.

Further, since the administrator of the game machine 1 can determine the jackpot probability pattern to be set in the probability setting unit 105 by operating the RAM clear switch, the desired jackpot probability pattern is surely set in the probability setting unit 105. can do.

Further, the administrator of the game machine 1 briefly presses the RAM clear switch 171 when changing the selected jackpot probability pattern, and long presses the RAM clear switch 171 when determining the jackpot probability pattern.

As described above, the game machine 1 has different operation contents depending on the operation for changing the selected jackpot probability pattern and the operation for determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105. As a result, the administrator of the game machine 1 can easily distinguish between the operation for changing the selected jackpot probability pattern and the operation for determining the jackpot probability pattern, so that the jackpot probability pattern can be set reliably. be able to.

Although the present invention has been described above based on each of the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to each of the above embodiments, and various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be easily inferred. Further, the numerical values given in the above embodiment are examples, and it is naturally possible to adopt other numerical values. For example, in the present embodiment, the case where the present invention is applied to a game machine in which the jackpot probability fluctuates has been described as an example, but it is naturally possible to apply the present invention to a game machine in which the jackpot probability does not fluctuate.

The above embodiment has described the case where the game information stored in the main control RAM 102 is cleared when the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 is changed, but the present embodiment is not necessarily limited to this. That is, the game machine 1 may have a configuration in which the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit 105 can be changed without clearing the game information stored in the main control RAM 102.

1: Game machine, 100: Main control device, 102: Main control RAM, 103: Probability storage unit, 105: Probability setting unit, 171: RAM clear switch, 173: Selection switch, S124: Win / fail determination means

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The main control device that mainly controls the game,
A main control RAM provided in the main control device and temporarily storing data necessary for controlling a game,
A RAM clear switch as an operating means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM, and
When the game ball enters the starting port where the game ball can enter, the hit / fail judgment means for determining the hit / fail and
A probability setting unit that sets the jackpot probability that will be a jackpot in the hit / fail judgment,
A probability storage unit that stores a plurality of jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit, and a probability storage unit.
With
The RAM clear switch is an operating means operated when initializing game information stored in the main control RAM, an operating means operated when determining the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit, and the like. A gaming machine that also serves as an operating means that is operated when selecting one of the jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit from a plurality of jackpot probability patterns stored in the probability storage unit . The main control device that mainly controls the game ,
A main control RAM provided in the main control device and temporarily storing data necessary for controlling a game,
A RAM clear switch as an operating means operated when initializing the game information stored in the main control RAM, and
When the game ball enters the starting port where the game ball can enter, the hit / fail judgment means for determining the hit / fail and
A probability setting unit that sets the jackpot probability that will be a jackpot in the hit / fail judgment,
A probability storage unit that stores a plurality of jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit, and a probability storage unit.
A selection switch as an operation means operated when selecting one of the jackpot probability patterns set in the probability setting unit from the plurality of jackpot probability patterns stored in the probability storage unit.
With
The RAM clear switch and the selection switch are simultaneously operated when the jackpot probability pattern set in the probability setting unit is determined .

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