JP6954397B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Pachinko game machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, a pachinko gaming machine is provided with a dish storage section on the front portion of the game machine for storing game balls given to the player, and the game balls stored in the dish storage section are guided to the game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration in which an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit are provided as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the excess game balls in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means operates. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the winning combination.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2009-261415

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary that the gaming is preferably performed, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of preferably performing a game.

The invention according to claim 1 in order to solve the above problems includes a predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball and a predetermined detection means.
A game value-adding means that is electrically connected to the predetermined detection means and executes a process for adding a game value to the game.
A process execution means that is electrically connected to the game value-adding means and executes a predetermined process,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The game value-adding means is
A first reference information storage means that stores reference information that is information used in the process for imparting the game value and is information that is referred to for the detection of the predetermined detection means.
The reference stored in the first reference information storage means after the predetermined supply of power to the game machine is started and before the execution of the predetermined process for advancing the game is started. A first transmission means for transmitting a reference information signal corresponding to the information to the processing execution means, and
A second transmission means that transmits a predetermined information signal based on the ball entry information, which is information acquired based on the detection by the predetermined detection means, to the processing execution means.
A means for transmitting a predetermined transition signal to the processing execution means when the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state in a situation where the game is being performed, and a means for transmitting the predetermined transition signal to the processing execution means.
A means for executing a process for externally outputting a specific signal to the outside of the gaming machine when the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state in a situation where a game is being played.
With
The processing execution means is
A second reference information storage means for storing reference information corresponding to the reference information signal transmitted from the game value-adding means, and a second reference information storage means.
An execution means that executes the predetermined process based on the predetermined information signal transmitted from the second transmission means and the reference information stored in the second reference information storage means.
A processing result information storage means for storing processing result information which is information on the processing result of the predetermined processing by the execution means, and a processing result information storage means.
When the predetermined transition signal is received, the means for storing the corresponding information and
A means for erasing the processing result information stored in the processing result information storage means and a means for erasing the processing result information stored in the processing result information storage means when a predetermined opportunity occurs based on a predetermined operation.
Equipped with a,
The execution means executes the predetermined process when a predetermined execution trigger other than the execution instruction from the game value adding means occurs.
The gaming machine is provided with a power supply means for supplying operating power to the game value-adding means.
The power supply means supplies operating power to the processing execution means.
The game value-adding means is a main control means for controlling the progress of the game.
The processing execution means is an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.
The predetermined process is a process corresponding to the state of the game machine and is different from the process of paying out the game ball .

According to the present invention, it is possible to make the game suitable.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko machine in 1st Embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the main structure of a pachinko machine by disassembling. It is a front view which shows the structure of the game board. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the composition concerning the discharge of the game ball which flowed down the game area. It is a front view of the main control device. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the contents of various counters used for a winning or failing lottery. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating various tables stored in the main ROM. It is a flowchart which shows the main process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure special electric control process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the special figure variation start processing executed by the main CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration in which the detection result of the ball entry detection sensor is input to the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the ball entry detection process executed by the main CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the payout control device and various devices communicating with the payout control device. It is a flowchart which shows the timer interrupt processing executed by the payout side CPU. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure of the management IC. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of management side I / F. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the correspondence memory. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory. It is a flowchart which shows the recognition process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management process which is executed by the management side CPU. It is a time chart which shows how the information of the correspondence relation between the 1st to 15th buffers and a signal type is stored in the correspondence relation memory (a) to (d). It is a flowchart which shows the management output process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. (A) to (e) are time charts showing how history information is stored in the history memory. It is a flowchart which shows the output process of the setting value update signal executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display output processing which is executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display process which is executed by the management side CPU. (A) It is a flowchart which shows the data output process executed by the main CPU, and (b) is the flowchart which shows the external output process which is executed by the management CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating various tables stored in the main side ROM in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the separate storage memory in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the monitoring process of a repetitive change executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the monitoring process of the repetitive change executed by the main CPU in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU in 5th Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory in 6th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory in 7th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the history memory in 8th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the setting update recognition processing executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the history setting process executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display output processing which is executed by the management side CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the configuration of the input port of the management side I / F in 9th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the recognition process which is executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management process which is executed by the management side CPU. It is a time chart which shows a mode that the information of the correspondence relation between the 1st to 12th buffers and a signal type is stored in the correspondence relation memory (a) to (h). It is a block diagram for demonstrating the structure of the signal path which transmits the detection result of each ball entry detection sensor in tenth embodiment to a main CPU and a management IC. It is a front view of the main control device in eleventh embodiment. It is a block diagram for demonstrating the electric structure for performing various displays in the 1st to 4th notification display devices based on the control of MPU. It is a flowchart which shows the display process which is executed by the management side CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process executed by the main CPU. (A) It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the 1st to 4th notification display devices when the management result of a game history is displayed, and (b) when the setting state of a pachinko machine is changed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the 1st to 4th notification display devices. (A) to (h) is a time chart showing how the first to fourth notification display devices are in the display state. (A) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the first notification display device in the twelfth embodiment, and (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the second notification display device. The first notification display device when displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices and when displaying that the setting state of the pachinko machine can be changed. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display content of the 2nd notification display device. It is a flowchart which shows the setting value update process executed by the main CPU. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the structure of the abnormality display area in 13th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality setting process executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the abnormality display processing executed by the main CPU. It is a flowchart which shows the management output process which is executed by the main CPU in 14th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process which is executed by the main CPU in another form.

<First Embodiment>
Hereinafter, a first embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as “pachinko machine”), which is a type of gaming machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the pachinko machine 10, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the main configurations of the pachinko machine 10 in an exploded manner. In FIG. 2, for convenience, the configuration of the pachinko machine 10 in the game area PA is omitted.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 forming an outer shell of the pachinko machine 10 and a game machine main body 12 rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 in the forward direction. Have. The outer frame 11 is formed by connecting wooden plates on all four sides and has a rectangular frame shape. The pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall by attaching and fixing the outer frame 11 to the island equipment. The outer frame 11 is not an indispensable configuration in the pachinko machine 10, and the outer frame 11 may be provided in the island equipment of the game hall.

As shown in FIG. 2, the gaming machine main body 12 includes an inner frame 13, a front door frame 14 arranged in front of the inner frame 13, and a back pack unit 15 arranged behind the inner frame 13. ing. The inner frame 13 of the gaming machine main body 12 is rotatably supported by the outer frame 11. Specifically, the inner frame 13 can rotate forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view.

The front door frame 14 is rotatably supported by the inner frame 13, and is rotatable forward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side in front view. Further, the back pack unit 15 is rotatably supported on the inner frame 13, and can be rotated rearward with the left side as the rotation base end side and the right side as the rotation tip side when viewed from the front.

The gaming machine main body 12 is provided with a locking device at its rotating tip, and has a function of locking the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 so as not to be openable. It has a function of locking the door frame 14 so that it cannot be opened with respect to the inner frame 13. Each of these locked states is released by performing an unlocking operation using the unlocking key on the cylinder lock 17 provided exposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

The inner frame 13 is mainly composed of a resin base 21 having an outer shape substantially the same as that of the outer frame 11. A substantially elliptical window hole 23 is formed in the central portion of the resin base 21. A game board 24 is detachably attached to the resin base 21. The game board 24 is made of plywood, and the game area PA formed on the front surface of the game board 24 is exposed to the front side of the inner frame 13 through the window hole 23 of the resin base 21.

Here, the configuration of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board 24.

An inner rail portion 25 and an outer rail portion 26 are attached to the game board 24 so as to partition a part of the outer edge of the game area PA, and the guiding means is provided by the inner rail portion 25 and the outer rail portion 26. The guide rail is configured as. The game ball launched from the game ball launch mechanism 27 (see FIG. 2) attached below the window hole 23 in the resin base 21 is guided to the upper part of the game area PA by the guide rail.

Incidentally, the game ball launch mechanism 27 has a launch rail 27a extending toward the guide rail, a ball feeding device 27b for supplying the game ball stored in the upper plate 55a described later onto the launch rail 27a, and the launch rail 27a. It is provided with a solenoid 27c, which is an electric actuator that launches the game ball supplied to the guide rail toward the guide rail. The solenoid 27c is driven and controlled by the rotation operation of the launch operation device (or operation handle) 28 provided on the front door frame 14, and the game ball is launched.

The game board 24 is formed with a plurality of large and small openings penetrating in the front-rear direction. Each opening is provided with a general winning opening 31, a special electric winning device 32, a first operating port 33, a second operating port 34, a through gate 35, a variable display unit 36, a special drawing unit 37, a normal drawing unit 38, and the like. ing. A total of four general winning openings 31 are provided, and one each is provided for the others.

Even if a ball enters the through gate 35, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when a ball enters the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Specifically, regarding the number of prize balls, when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 or when one game ball enters the second operating port 34. Is executed to pay out one prize ball, and when one game ball is entered into the general winning opening 31, 10 prize balls are paid out to the special electric winning device 32. When one of the game balls is entered, 15 prize balls are paid out.

The number of prize balls is arbitrary. For example, the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 may be smaller than that in the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is the first operating port. The number of prize balls may be larger than 33.

In addition, an out opening 24a is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 24, and game balls that do not enter various winning openings or the like are discharged from the game area PA through the out opening 24a. Further, on the game board 24, a large number of nails 24b are planted in order to appropriately disperse and adjust the falling direction of the game ball, and various members such as a windmill are arranged.

Here, the entry ball means that the game ball passes through the predetermined opening, and not only the mode in which the game ball is discharged from the game area PA after passing through the opening, but also from the game area PA after passing through the opening. A mode in which the flow of the game area PA is continued without being discharged is also included. However, in the following description, in order to clearly distinguish the ball from entering the game ball into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through gate 35 The entry of a game ball into the game is also referred to as a prize.

The first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are unitized as an operating port device and installed on the game board 24. Both the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are opened upward. Further, both operating ports 33 and 34 are arranged in the vertical direction so that the first operating port 33 faces upward. The second operating port 34 is provided with a universal electric accessory 34a as a guide piece composed of a pair of left and right movable pieces. In the closed state of the general electric accessory 34a, the game ball cannot win a prize in the second operating port 34, and when the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state, it becomes possible to win a prize in the second operating port 34.

A through gate 35 is provided on the upstream side of the second operating port 34 in the flow direction of the game ball. The through gate 35 has a through hole (not shown) penetrating in the vertical direction, and the game ball winning the through gate 35 flows down the game area PA after winning. As a result, the game ball that has won the through gate 35 can win the second operating port 34.

Based on the winning of the through gate 35, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is switched from the closed state to the open state. Specifically, an internal lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the through gate 35, and a normal drawing display of the normal drawing unit 38 provided in the lower right corner, which is an area where the game ball does not pass in the game area PA. The variable display of the pattern is performed in the part 38a. Then, when the result of the internal lottery is the winning of the electric service opening, the stop result corresponding to the result is displayed, and the variable display of the general map display unit 38a is completed, the state shifts to the general electric opening state. In the open state of the general electric power, the general electric accessory 34a is in the open state in a predetermined mode.

The cathode ray display unit 38a is composed of a segment display device in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix displays. In addition, as the pattern to be variablely displayed on the general map display unit 38a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are variablely displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are variablely displayed. A configuration in which multiple types of colors are switched and displayed can be considered.

In the normal drawing unit 38, a normal drawing holding display unit 38b is provided at a position adjacent to the normal drawing display unit 38a. The maximum number of game balls that have won a prize in the through gate 35 is held up to four, and the number of held balls is displayed by lighting the general drawing hold display unit 38b.

A winning lottery is performed triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. Then, the lottery result is clarified through the display effect in the symbol display device 41 of the special figure unit 37 and the variable display unit 36.

More specifically, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display unit 37a. The display area of the special figure display unit 37a is narrower than the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. In the special figure display unit 37a, a winning lottery is performed triggered by a prize in the first operating port 33 or a winning in the second operating port 34, so that a variable display or a predetermined display of the pattern is performed. Then, the result corresponding to the lottery result is displayed. The special figure display unit 37a is composed of a segment display in which a plurality of segment light emitting units are arranged in a predetermined manner, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the liquid crystal display device and the organic EL display device are not limited thereto. , CRT or other types of display devices such as dot matrix displays. Further, as the pattern displayed on the special figure display unit 37a, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of symbols are displayed, a configuration in which a plurality of types of characters are displayed, or a configuration in which a plurality of types of colors are displayed. Is displayed.

In the special figure unit 37, a special figure holding display unit 37b is provided at a position adjacent to the special figure display unit 37a. The number of winning game balls in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is reserved up to four, and the reserved number is displayed by lighting the special figure reservation display unit 37b.

Regarding the symbol display device 41 In detail, the symbol display device 41 is configured as a liquid crystal display device provided with a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by a display control device described later. The symbol display device 41 is not limited to the liquid crystal display device, and may be another display device having a display screen such as a plasma display device, an organic EL display device, or a CRT, and is a dot matrix display device. You may.

In the symbol display device 41, when the special symbol display unit 37a performs a variable display or a predetermined display of the symbol based on the winning of the first operating port 33 or the winning of the second operating port 34, the symbol is displayed accordingly. A variable display or a predetermined display is performed. For example, on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, three symbol rows of upper, middle, and lower rows are set as a plurality of display areas, and the numbers "1" to "9" are added to each symbol row. The symbols are scrolled and displayed in ascending or descending order. In this scroll display, the scroll display in all the symbol rows is started first, the scroll display is switched to the standby display in the order of the upper symbol row → the lower symbol row → the middle symbol row, and finally a predetermined value is specified in each symbol row. It ends with the symbol still displayed. Then, in the game round in which the game result is a big hit result, a predetermined combination of symbols is stopped and displayed on the effective line preset on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41. Specifically, the same odd-numbered symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the most advantageous jackpot result described later is obtained, and the same even-numbered symbol combination is stopped and displayed when the low-probability jackpot result described later is obtained. If the result is a low-winning high-accuracy jackpot, the combination of symbols that are not the same, but if the result is not a low-winning high-accuracy jackpot, the combination of symbols that is not stopped is displayed as a stop.

In the symbol display device 41, not only the display effect triggered by winning a prize in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, but also the display effect in the open / close execution mode that shifts after winning is performed. It is said. Further, based on the winning of any of the operating ports 33 and 34, the display is started on the special figure display unit 37a and the symbol display device 41, and the game times 1 until the predetermined result is displayed and ended. Corresponds to times. Further, the mode of variable display of symbols in the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above, and is arbitrary, such as the number of symbol rows, the direction of variable display of symbols in the symbol row, the number of symbols in each symbol row, and the like. Can be changed as appropriate. Further, the pattern to be variablely displayed by the symbol display device 41 is not limited to the above-mentioned symbol, and for example, only numbers may be variablely displayed as the symbol.

If a big hit is won in the winning lottery based on the winning of the first operating port 33 or the winning of the second operating port 34, the mode shifts to the opening / closing execution mode in which the special electric winning device 32 can be won. The special electric winning device 32 includes a large winning opening (not shown) leading to the back side of the game board 24, and also includes an opening / closing door 32a for opening and closing the large winning opening. The opening / closing door 32a is arranged in either the closed state or the open state. Specifically, the opening / closing door 32a is normally in a closed state in which the game ball cannot win a prize, and is switched to an open state in which the game ball can win a prize when the transition to the opening / closing execution mode is won in the internal lottery. It has become. By the way, the open / close execution mode is a mode in which the mode shifts when a hit result is obtained. It should be noted that, although it is not impossible to win a prize in the closed state, it may be configured in a state in which it is more difficult for the prize to occur than in the open state.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration relating to discharge of a game ball that has flowed down the game area PA.

As described above, the game ball that has entered any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a is discharged from the game area PA. In other words, the game ball launched from the game ball launching mechanism 27 and flowing into the game area PA is any one of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a. By entering the ball, it will be discharged from the game area PA. A game ball that has entered any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a is guided to the back side of the game board 24.

On the back surface of the game board 24, discharge passage portions 42 to 48 are formed corresponding to each of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a. .. The game balls that have flowed into the discharge passages 42 to 48 are guided to the lower end of the game board 24 on the back side of the game board 24 by flowing down the flowed discharge passages 42 to 48, and become a discharge ball recovery part (not shown). Will be collected. Then, the game balls collected by the discharge ball collection unit are discharged to the ball circulation device of the island facility where the pachinko machine 10 is installed in the game hall.

Various detection sensors 42a to 48a for detecting the game ball are provided in the discharge passage portions 42 to 48. The discharge passage portions 42 to 48 and the detection sensors 42a to 48a will be described below. Since four general winning openings 31 are provided as described above, discharge passage portions 42 to 44 exist corresponding to each of the four general winning openings 31. In this case, one detection sensor 42a, one for each of the first discharge passage portion 42 corresponding to the leftmost general winning opening 31 and the second discharge passage portion 43 corresponding to the general winning opening 31 adjacent to the right. 43a is provided. Specifically, the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the first discharge passage portion 42, and the detection range is provided in the middle position of the second discharge passage portion 43. The second winning opening detection sensor 43a is provided so as to exist. The game ball that has entered the leftmost general winning opening 31 is detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a on the way through the first discharge passage portion 42, and the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 31 to the right of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. The ball is detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a on the way through the second discharge passage portion 43. Further, a third discharge passage portion 44 formed so as to join the two general winning openings 31 on the right side at an intermediate position is provided. The third discharge passage portion 44 has an inlet side region corresponding to each of the two general winning openings 31, and has one outlet side region when the inlet side regions merge in the middle. doing. The third winning opening detection sensor 44a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the outlet side region in the third discharge passage portion 44. The game ball that has entered any of the two general winning openings 31 on the right side is detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a on the way through the third discharge passage portion 44.

The fourth discharge passage portion 45 exists corresponding to the special electric winning device 32. The special electric power detection sensor 45a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the fourth discharge passage portion 45, and the game ball that has entered the special electric power winning device 32 is on the way through the fourth discharge passage portion 45. It is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. A fifth discharge passage portion 46 exists corresponding to the first operating port 33. The first operating port detection sensor 46a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the fifth discharging passage portion 46, and the game ball that has entered the first operating port 33 presses the fifth discharging passage portion 46. It is detected by the first operating port detection sensor 46a on the way. A sixth discharge passage portion 47 exists corresponding to the second operating port 34. The second operating port detection sensor 47a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the sixth discharging passage portion 47, and the game ball that has entered the second operating port 34 uses the sixth discharging passage portion 47. It is detected by the second operating port detection sensor 47a on the way. The seventh discharge passage portion 48 exists corresponding to the out port 24a. The out port detection sensor 48a is provided so that the detection range exists in the middle position of the seventh discharge passage portion 48, and the game ball that has entered the out port 24a is on the way through the seventh discharge passage portion 48. It is detected by the out port detection sensor 48a.

The game ball that is the target of detection by any one of the various detection sensors 42a to 48a is not the target of detection by the other detection sensors 42a to 48a. Further, a gate detection sensor 49a is also provided for the through gate 35, and a game ball passing through the through gate 35 while flowing down the game area PA is detected by the gate detection sensor 49a.

Electromagnetic induction type proximity sensors are used as the various detection sensors 42a to 49a, but any sensor can be used as long as the game balls can be individually detected. Further, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a are electrically connected to the main control device 60 described later, and the detection results of the various detection sensors 42a to 49a are output to the main control device 60. Specifically, the various detection sensors 42a to 49a output a LOW level signal when the game ball is not detected, and output a HI level signal when the game ball is detected. The relationship is not limited to this, and the relationship between HI and LOW may be reversed.

As shown in FIG. 2, the front door frame 14 is provided so as to cover the entire front surface side of the inner frame 13 formed by attaching the game board 24 having the above configuration to the resin base 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the front door frame 14 is formed with a window portion 51 so that almost the entire area of the game area PA can be visually recognized from the front. The window portion 51 has a substantially elliptical shape, and the window panel 52 is fitted therein. The window panel 52 is formed colorless and transparent by glass, but is not limited to this, and may be formed colorless and transparent by synthetic resin, and the gaming area PA is formed from the front of the pachinko machine 10 through the window panel 52. It may be formed to be colored and transparent as long as it is visible.

A display light emitting unit 53 is provided above the window unit 51. Further, a pair of left and right speaker units 54 for outputting sound effects and the like according to the game state are provided. Further, below the window portion 51, an upper bulging portion 55 bulging toward the front side and a lower bulging portion 56 are vertically arranged side by side. An upper plate 55a that opens upward is provided inside the upper bulging portion 55, and a lower plate 56a that also opens upward is provided inside the lower bulging portion 56. The upper plate 55a has a function of temporarily storing the game balls paid out from the payout device described later and guiding them to the game ball launching mechanism 27 side while arranging them in a row. Further, the lower plate 56a has a function of storing excess game balls in the upper plate 55a.

Next, the configuration on the back side of the gaming machine main body 12 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, a main control device 60 that controls the main control of the game is mounted on the back surface of the inner frame 13 (specifically, the game board 24). FIG. 5 is a front view of the main control device 60.

As shown in FIG. 5, the main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 housed in a board box 60a. The MPU 62 is mounted on the element mounting surface, which is one plate surface of the main control board 61. The substrate box 60a is transparently formed so that the MPU 62 housed in the substrate box 60a can be visually recognized from the outside of the substrate box 60a. Although the substrate box 60a is formed to be colorless and transparent, it may be formed to be colored and transparent as long as the MPU 62 housed in the substrate box 60a can be visually observed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. The main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10 in the board box 60a. Therefore, by opening the gaming machine main body 12 to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 to expose the back surface of the resin base 21, the facing wall portion 60b of the substrate box 60a can be visually observed. The MPU 62 can be visually observed through the facing wall portion 60b.

The substrate box 60a is formed by combining a plurality of case bodies 60c in the front-rear direction, and the plurality of case bodies 60c prevent the case bodies 60c from being separated and traces of the case bodies 60c when they are separated. A joint portion 60e is provided for leaving the above. A plurality of connecting portions 60e are arranged side by side on one side of the substantially rectangular parallelepiped substrate box 60a. As a result, even if the part of the connecting portion 60e is broken to separate the case body 60c in a state where the separation of the case body 60c is prevented by using a part of the connecting portion 60e, another coupling is subsequently performed. By putting the portion 60e in the coupled state, it is possible to prevent the case body 60c from being separated again. Further, when the case body 60c is separated, the joint portion 60e is destroyed and its trace remains, so that it is possible to grasp whether or not the case body 60c is illegally separated by visually checking the joint portion 60e. It will be possible. Further, a sealing sticker 60f is attached to the side of the substrate box 60a opposite to the side on which the connecting portions 60e are arranged side by side so as to straddle the boundary between the case bodies 60c. When the seal seal 60f is peeled off, an adhesive layer remains on the case body 60c. As a result, when the sealing seal 60f is peeled off when the case body 60c is separated, it is possible to leave a trace thereof.

In the main control device 60 having the above configuration, the main control board 61 is owned by the manager of the game hall in order to give an opportunity to change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the range of "setting 1" to "setting 6". A setting key insertion unit 68a in which a setting key is inserted and turned on, an update button 68b operated to sequentially change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after an ON operation on the setting key insertion unit 68a, and a main control device. A reset button 68c operated to clear the data of the main RAM 65 provided in the MPU 62 of the 60, and the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c for notifying the management result of the game history. , Are provided. Further, the MPU 62 mounted on the main control board 61 is connected to the connection terminal of the external device in order to read the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 by the external device. A reading terminal 68d for the purpose is provided. The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not limited to the six stages of "setting 1" to "setting 6", and is arbitrary as long as there are a plurality of stages.

The setting key insertion unit 68a, the update button 68b, the reset button 68c, the reading terminal 68d (that is, the MPU 62), and the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are all provided on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61. ing. Further, the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the facing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a as described above, but the setting key insertion section 68a, the update button 68b, the reset button 68c, and the reading terminal 68d face each other. Not covered by wall 60b. That is, the facing wall portion 60b has a region facing each of the setting key insertion portion 68a, the update button 68b, the reset button 68c, and the reading terminal 68d as individual openings. As a result, the setting key can be inserted into the setting key insertion unit 68a without the need to open the board box 60a, the update button 68b can be pressed, and the reset button 68c is pressed. It is possible to connect the connection terminal of the external device to the reading terminal 68d.

By inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion unit 68a and rotating the setting key in a predetermined direction, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on. By starting the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 in that state (that is, by starting the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60), it is possible to change the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It becomes a changeable state. Then, each time the update button 68b is pressed once in this state, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed step by step in ascending order in the range of "setting 1" to "setting 6". If the update button 68b is operated in the state of "setting 6", it is updated to "setting 1". Further, the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off by rotating the setting key inserted in the setting key insertion unit 68a in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction from the ON operation position to return to the initial position. Become. When the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off, the changeable state ends, and the game can be played in the state of the set value at that time. That is, the set value cannot be changed even if the update button 68b is operated after the changeable state ends.

The ON operation for the setting key insertion unit 68a is valid only when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 is started). Therefore, even if the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 performs an ON operation on the setting key insertion unit 68a after the processing at the start of supplying the operating power is completed, the set value cannot be changed.

The setting state of the pachinko machine 10 determines the advantage per unit time in the pachinko machine 10, and the larger n of "setting n" (n is an integer of "1" to "6"), the larger the value (that is, the setting). (The higher the value), the higher the advantage. Although the details will be described later, there are a low probability mode in which the winning probability is relatively low and a high probability mode in which the winning probability is relatively high as a winning / losing lottery mode for determining the winning probability of the jackpot result. The higher the probability, the higher the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode. On the other hand, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode is constant regardless of the set value.

The reset button 68c is operated to clear the data of the main RAM 65 as described above, but in order to generate the clearing of the data, the operating power is supplied to the pachinko machine 10 while the reset button 68c is pressed. (That is, it is necessary to start supplying the operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60). The ON operation for the reset button 68c is valid only when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 starts (that is, when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 of the main controller 60 starts). Therefore, even if the reset button 68c is pressed after the processing at the start of supplying the operating power in the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 is completed, the data in the main RAM 65 cannot be cleared.

As described above, the reading terminal 68d is connected to the connection terminal of the external device in order to read the management result of the game history or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 by the external device. In order to perform external output to the pachinko machine 10, it is necessary to start supplying operating power to the pachinko machine 10 with the connection terminal of the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d (that is, the operation of the main control device 60 to the MPU 62). It is necessary to start supplying power). The connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is valid only when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 starts (that is, when the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 starts). Therefore, even if the external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d after the processing at the start of supplying the operating power in the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 is completed, the external output to the external device is not performed.

The first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are all segment display devices in which seven LED display segments are arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a single multicolor light emitting type is used. It may be a light emitting body, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. The first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are all installed so that their display surfaces face the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the facing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a provides. It is covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparently formed, the display surfaces of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c housed in the substrate box 60a are visually observed from the outside of the substrate box 60a. It becomes possible. Further, as described above, the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, when the game machine main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third notifications are sent through the facing wall portion 60b. It is possible to visually check the display surfaces of the display devices 69a to 69c.

On the display surface of the first notification display device 69a, not only the numbers "0" to "9" but also various characters including alphabetic characters are displayed. On the other hand, the numbers "0" to "9" are displayed on the second notification display device 69b and the third notification display device 69c. The management result of the game history is notified by using the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the content of this notification will be described in detail later. Further, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, a value corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. The value corresponding to the set value may be displayed on the first notification display device 69a, or may be displayed on the second notification display device 69b. Further, the set value before the changeable state is displayed on the notification display device of one of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the current set value is the first to third notification. The display device may be configured to be displayed on another notification display device among the display devices 69a to 69c.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 15 is installed so as to cover the back side of the inner frame 13 including the main control device 60. The back pack unit 15 includes a back pack 72 formed of a transparent synthetic resin, and a payout mechanism unit 73 and a control device collecting unit 74 are attached to the back pack 72.

The payout mechanism unit 73 includes a tank 75 in which game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall are sequentially replenished, and a payout device 76 for paying out the game balls stored in the tank 75. The game ball paid out from the payout device 76 is discharged to the upper plate 55a or the lower plate 56a through the payout passage provided on the downstream side of the payout device 76. The payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with, for example, a back pack board having a power switch for turning on and off the power supply while supplying a main power supply of 24 volts AC.

The control device collective unit 74 generates and outputs predetermined electric power required by the payout control device 77 having a function of controlling the payout device 76 and various control devices, and is accompanied by the operation of the launch operation device 28 by the player. It is equipped with a power supply / launch control device 78 that controls the launch of the game ball. The payout control device 77 and the power supply / launch control device 78 are arranged so as to be stacked in the front-rear direction so that the payout control device 77 is behind the pachinko machine 10.

<Electrical configuration of pachinko machine 10>
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10.

The main control device 60 includes a main control board 61 that controls the main control of the game, and a power failure monitoring board 67 that monitors the power supply. The MPU 62 is mounted on the main control board 61. In addition to the main CPU 63, which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit, the MPU 62 includes a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66. In addition to the above elements, the MPU 62 has a built-in interrupt circuit, timer circuit, data input / output circuit, various counter circuits as a random number generator, and the like.

The main ROM 64 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as NOR type flash memory and NAND type flash memory, and is used as read-only. The main ROM 64 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the main CPU 63.

The main RAM 65 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The main RAM 65 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the main ROM 64 when compared with the same data capacity. The main RAM 65 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the main ROM 64.

The management IC 66 is a management device that manages the game history based on the information supplied from the main CPU 63. Although the details will be described later, the management IC 66 grasps the entry history of the game ball into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the out port 24a. The frequency of entering balls into the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating opening 33, and the second operating opening 34 is grasped according to the grasped ball entering history. In addition, the management IC 66 grasps the frequency of occurrence of the open / close execution mode and the high frequency support mode, which will be described later.

The MPU 62 is provided with an input port and an output port, respectively. A power failure monitoring board 67 and a payout control device 77 provided in the main control device 60 are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. A power supply / emission control device 78 having a function of supplying operating power is connected to the power failure monitoring board 67, and operating power is supplied to the MPU 62 via the power failure monitoring board 67.

Various sensors such as ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are connected to the input side of the MPU 62. As described above, the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a include the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, the special electric detection sensor 45a, and the first operating port detection. A sensor 46a, a second operating port detection sensor 47a, an out port detection sensor 48a, and a gate detection sensor 49a are included. Based on the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the main CPU 63 makes a ball entry determination to each ball entry unit. Further, in the main CPU 63, various lottery is executed based on the winning of the first operating port 33, and various lottery is executed based on the winning of the second operating port 34.

On the input side of the MPU 62, a setting key insertion portion 68a, an update button 68b, and a reset button 68c provided on the main control board 61 are provided. The setting key insertion unit 68a is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether the setting key insertion unit 68a is located at the ON operation position or the OFF operation position. Then, the main CPU 63 specifies whether the setting key insertion unit 68a is located at the ON operation position or the OFF operation position based on the detection result from the sensor. The update button 68b is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not the update button 68b is pressed. Then, the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not the update button 68b is pressed based on the detection result from the sensor. The reset button 68c is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed. Then, the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed based on the detection result from the sensor.

A power failure monitoring board 67, a payout control device 77, and a voice emission control device 81 are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. The payout control device 77 outputs, for example, a prize ball command based on the fact that the game ball has entered the prize ball corresponding entry unit corresponding to the payout of the game ball in the above-mentioned entry unit. NS. Various commands such as a variation command, a type command, and an opening command are output to the voice emission control device 81.

On the output side of the MPU 62, there is a drive unit 32b for special electric power that opens and closes the opening / closing door 32a of the special electric winning device 32, and a drive unit 34b for general electric power that opens and closes the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34. The drawing unit 37 and the drawing unit 38 are connected. Incidentally, the special figure unit 37 is provided with a special figure display unit 37a and a special figure hold display unit 37b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Similarly, the normal drawing unit 38 is provided with a normal drawing display unit 38a and a normal drawing holding display unit 38b, all of which are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Various driver circuits are provided on the main control board 61, and the MPU 62 executes drive control of various drive units and various display units through the driver circuits.

That is, in the open / close execution mode, the drive control of the special electric drive unit 32b is executed by the main CPU 63 so that the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed. Further, when the open state of the utility accessory 34a is won, the drive control of the drive unit 34b for the utility is executed by the main CPU 63 so that the utility accessory 34a is opened and closed. Further, at each game round, the display control of the special figure display unit 37a is executed by the main CPU 63. Further, when the lottery result of whether or not to open the general electric accessory 34a is clearly indicated, the display control of the general drawing display unit 38a is executed by the main CPU 63. Further, when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, or when the variable display is started in the special figure display unit 37a, the display control of the special figure holding display unit 37b is performed in the main CPU 63. Is executed, and when a prize is generated in the through gate 35, or when the variable display is started in the normal figure display unit 38a, the display control of the normal figure hold display unit 38b is executed in the main CPU 63.

The first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are connected to the output side of the MPU 62. Further, the management result of the game history in the management IC 66 is notified through the display on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Further, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the current set value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. In this case, the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b are displayed and controlled by the management IC 66 and not displayed by the main CPU 63, whereas the third notification display device 69c is displayed by the main CPU 63. The display is controlled and the display is controlled by the management IC 66. For the display of the third notification display device 69c, the display control by the main CPU 63 has priority over the display control by the management IC 66.

However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display control of the third notification display device 69c may be controlled by the management IC 66 and not by the main CPU 63. In this case, when the current set value is displayed on the third notification display device 69c when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the main CPU 63 instructs the management IC 66 to display the set value. good.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 68d. The reading terminal 68d is provided with a sensor (not shown), and the sensor detects whether or not a connection terminal of an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d. Then, the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not the connection terminal of the external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d based on the detection result from the sensor. When an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d, the management result of the game history in the management IC 66 or the information (program and data) stored in the main ROM 64 is output to the external device.

The power failure monitoring board 67 relays between the main control board 61 and the power supply / emission control device 78, and monitors the DC stable 24 volt voltage, which is the maximum voltage output from the power supply / emission control device 78. The payout control device 77 controls the payout of prize balls and rental balls by the payout device 76 based on the prize ball command received from the main control device 60.

The power supply / launch control device 78 is connected to, for example, a commercial power supply (external power supply) in a game hall or the like. Then, based on the external power supplied from the commercial power source, the operating power required for each of the main control board 61, the payout control device 77, and the like is generated, and the generated operating power is supplied. By the way, the power supply / emission control device 78 is provided with a power supply unit for power failure such as a backup capacitor, and even when the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is in the OFF state, the power supply unit for power failure is mainly used. Power for storing and holding is supplied to the main RAM 65 of the control device 60 and the payout control device 77. Further, the power supply / launch control device 78 is responsible for launch control of the game ball launch mechanism 27, and the game ball launch mechanism 27 is driven when predetermined launch conditions are met. Further, the payout mechanism unit 73 is provided with a power switch as described above, and when the power switch is turned on, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, and the power switch is turned off. As a result, the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped.

The voice emission control device 81 drives and controls the display light emission unit 53 and the speaker unit 54 provided on the front door frame 14 based on various commands received from the main control device 60, and also controls the display control device 82. Is. The display control device 82 executes the display control of the symbol display device 41 based on the command received from the voice emission control device 81.

<Electrical configuration for performing various lottery on the main CPU 63>
Next, an electrical configuration for performing various lottery by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

The main CPU 63 uses various counter information during the game to perform a big hit generation lottery, a setting of the display of the special figure display unit 37a, a setting of the symbol display of the symbol display device 41, a setting of the display of the normal figure display unit 38a, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the hit random number counter C1 used for the lottery for hit occurrence, the jackpot type counter C2 used for determining the jackpot type, and the symbol display device 41 are displaced and fluctuate. The reach random number counter C3 used for the reach generation lottery, the random number initial value counter CINI used for setting the initial value of the hit random number counter C1, and the display duration in the special figure display unit 37a and the symbol display device 41 are determined. The variable type counter CS is used. Further, the general electric accessory opening counter C4 used for the lottery as to whether or not the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is set to the general electric accessory open state is used. The counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 are provided in various counter areas 65b of the main RAM 65.

Each of the counters C1 to C3, CINI, CS, and C4 is a loop counter in which 1 is added to the previous value each time the counter is updated, and the counter returns to "0" after reaching the maximum value. Each counter is updated at short intervals. Information corresponding to the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is provided in the main RAM 65 as an acquisition information storage means when a prize is generated in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. It is stored in the reserved storage area 65a.

The hold storage area 65a includes a hold area RE and an execution area AE. The holding area RE includes a first holding area RE1, a second holding area RE2, a third holding area RE3, and a fourth holding area RE4, and is used in the winning history of the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34. At the same time, the combination of the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 is stored as the hold information in any of the hold areas RE1 to RE4.

In this case, in the first holding area RE1 to the fourth holding area RE4, when the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 is awarded a plurality of times in succession, the first holding area RE1 → the second Each numerical information is stored in the order of the holding area RE2 → the third holding area RE3 → the fourth holding area RE4 in chronological order. By providing the four holding areas RE1 to RE4 in this way, up to four winning histories of the game balls in the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34 can be held and stored. ..

The number that can be stored on hold is not limited to 4, and may be any other number such as 2, 3, or 5 or more, or may be a single number.

The execution area AE is an area for moving each numerical information stored in the first holding area RE1 of the holding area RE when starting the variable display of the special figure display unit 37a, and is the start of one game. At that time, a hit / fail judgment is performed based on various numerical information stored in the execution area AE.

Each of the above counters will be described in detail.

First, the general electric utility opening counter C4 will be described. The general electric accessory opening counter C4 is configured to, for example, add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 250 and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The general electric accessory opening counter C4 is periodically updated, and is stored in the general electric holding area 65c of the main RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the through gate 35. Then, at a predetermined timing, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to control the utility accessory 34a to the open state according to the value of the stored utility accessory opening counter C4.

In the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of support modes are set so that the modes of support by the general electric accessory 34a are different from each other. Specifically, in the support mode, the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is opened per unit time when compared in the situation where the game ball is continuously launched in the game area PA in the same manner. A high-frequency support mode and a low-frequency support mode are set so that the frequency of states is relatively high or low.

In the high-frequency support mode and the low-frequency support mode, the probability of winning the general-purpose open state in the general-purpose open lottery using the general-purpose accessory release counter C4 is the same (for example, both are 4/5). In the high frequency support mode, the number of times the general electric accessory 34a is opened when the general electric power open state is won is set more than in the low frequency support mode, and one opening time is set longer. Has been done. In this case, in the high-frequency support mode, when the general electric power open state is won and the general electric accessory 34a is opened multiple times, from the end of one open state to the start of the next open state. The closing time is set shorter than the one-time opening time. Furthermore, in the high-frequency support mode, as compared with the low-frequency support mode, the minimum secured time is secured for the next public power opening lottery after one public power opening lottery is performed (that is, the general drawing). The duration of one display on the display unit 38a) is set short.

As described above, in the high frequency support mode, the probability that the second operating port 34 is won is higher than in the low frequency support mode. In other words, in the low frequency support mode, the probability of winning the first operating port 33 is higher than that of the second operating port 34, but in the high frequency support mode, the second operation is higher than the first operating port 33. The probability that a prize will be given to the mouth 34 increases. Then, when a prize is won in the second operating port 34, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the high frequency support mode, the player plays a game while not reducing the number of balls held so much. It can be carried out.

The configuration for increasing the frequency of the high-frequency support mode to be in the open state per unit time is higher than that of the low-frequency support mode. It may be configured to increase the probability of winning the open state. In addition, the reserved time secured for the next public electric opening lottery after one public electric opening lottery is performed (for example, is executed on the general drawing display unit 38a based on the winning of the through gate 35). In a configuration in which multiple types of variable display times are prepared, the high-frequency support mode is set so that a shorter reservation time is easier to select or the average reservation time is shorter than the low-frequency support mode. May be good. Furthermore, the number of times of opening is increased, the opening time is lengthened, and the securing time secured for the next public power opening lottery after one public power opening lottery is held is shortened. The advantage of the high frequency support mode over the low frequency support mode may be enhanced by applying any one of the conditions or any combination of the conditions of shortening the average time and increasing the winning probability.

Here, as described above, the pachinko machine 10 has the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6", but whichever the opening frequency and opening mode of the general electric accessory 34a in the low frequency support mode The set values are the same, and the opening frequency and opening mode of the pachinko machine 34a in the high frequency support mode are the same regardless of the set values. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for at least one of the low-frequency support mode and the high-frequency support mode, at least one of the opening frequency and the opening mode of the general electric accessory 34a varies depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It may be configured. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the utility accessory 34a in the low frequency support mode. In the low frequency support mode, the second operation when the utility accessory 34a is opened once. The configuration may be such that the probability of the game ball entering the mouth 34 is high. Further, the higher the set value, the higher the frequency of opening the utility accessory 34a in the high-frequency support mode. In the high-frequency support mode, the utility accessory 34a is opened once. The configuration may be such that the probability of the game ball entering the operating port 34 is high.

Next, the hit random number counter C1 will be described. The hit random number counter C1 is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 599, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In particular, when the hit random number counter C1 makes one round, the value of the random number initial value counter CINI at that time is read as the initial value of the hit random number counter C1. The random number initial value counter CINI is a loop counter similar to the hit random number counter C1 (value = 0 to 599). The winning random number counter C1 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 65a of the main RAM 65 at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34.

The value of the random number that wins the jackpot is stored in the main ROM 64 as a winning / failing table. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 64. As the hit / fail table, the low probability hit / fail tables 64a to 64f for the low probability mode and the high probability hit / miss table 64 g for the high probability mode are stored.

The low accuracy / rejection tables 64a to 64f are provided so as to correspond one-to-one with the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". That is, the low accuracy table 64a for setting 1 that is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1" and the setting that is referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 2". The low accuracy table 64b for setting 2 and the low accuracy table 64c for setting 3 referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3", and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4". The low accuracy table 64d for setting 4 referred to in the case of, the low accuracy table 64e for setting 5 referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 5", and the pachinko machine 10 There is a low accuracy table 64f for setting 6 that is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 6".

These low probability / rejection tables 64a to 64f are set so that the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the jackpot result. Specifically, when the low accuracy table 64a for setting 1 is referred to, a big hit result is obtained at about 1/320, and when the low accuracy table 64b for setting 2 is referred to, about 1/310. When the low accuracy table 64c for setting 3 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/300, and when the low accuracy table 64d for setting 4 is referred to, about 1/290. When the low accuracy table 64e for setting 5 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/280, and when the low accuracy table 64f for setting 6 is referred to, about 1/270. Will result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high setting value, a big hit result is likely to occur in the low probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

On the other hand, only one type of the high-accuracy accuracy table 64g is provided so as to be common in any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". The high probability winning / failing table 64g is set so that the winning probability of the jackpot result is higher than that of the low probability winning / failing tables 64a to 64f in any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". Specifically, when the high accuracy table 64g is referred to, a big hit result is obtained at about 1/30. This makes it possible to make the high-probability mode more advantageous than the low-probability mode regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. In addition, even if the setting state is the lowest, "setting 1", it is possible to increase the probability of a big hit result by setting the high probability mode as compared with the low probability mode of "setting 6", which is the highest setting state. Will be. Further, in the high probability mode, it is possible to prevent the advantages or disadvantages due to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from occurring, and the storage capacity for storing 64 g of the high probability accuracy table in advance in the main ROM 64 is suppressed. It becomes possible.

The jackpot type counter C2 is configured to add 1 in order within the range of 0 to 29 and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The jackpot type counter C2 is periodically updated, and is stored in the hold storage area 65a at the timing when the game ball wins the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34.

In this pachinko machine 10, a plurality of jackpot results are set. These plurality of jackpot results are (1) an mode of opening / closing control of the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode, (2) a lottery mode in the winning / failing lottery means after the opening / closing execution mode ends, and (3) a third after the opening / closing execution mode ends. A plurality of jackpot results are set by providing differences in the three conditions of the support mode in the general electric accessory 34a of the two operating ports 34.

The mode of opening / closing control of the special electric winning device 32 in the opening / closing execution mode is high so that the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is relatively high or low. Frequent winning mode and low frequency winning mode are set. Specifically, in either the high-frequency winning mode or the low-frequency winning mode, the game is executed up to a predetermined number of round games.

A round game is a game that continues until either a predetermined upper limit duration elapses or a predetermined upper limit number of game balls wins a special electric winning device 32. That is. Further, the number of round games in the open / close execution mode triggered by the jackpot result is the same as the fixed number of rounds regardless of the type of jackpot result triggered by the transition. Specifically, the maximum number of round games is set to 15 rounds regardless of which jackpot result is obtained.

Further, in the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of one-time opening mode of the special electric winning device 32 are set with different opening durations from the opening to the closing of the special electric winning device 32. Specifically, a long-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 29 sec, which is a long time, and a short-time mode in which the opening duration is set to 0.06 sec, which is shorter than the long time, are set. Has been done.

In the pachinko machine 10, when the launch operation device 28 is operated by the player, the game ball launch mechanism 27 is drive-controlled so that one game ball is launched toward the game area PA every 0.6 sec. Will be done. In addition, the maximum number of end conditions for round games is set to nine. Then, in the long-time mode of the above-mentioned opening modes, the opening duration is set to be longer than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game. On the other hand, in the short-time mode, the opening duration is set to be shorter than the product of the firing cycle of the game ball and one round game, and more specifically, the opening duration is shorter than the firing cycle of the game ball. Therefore, when the opening is performed once in the long-time mode, it is expected that the special electric winning device 32 will be awarded the maximum number of prizes in one round game, and 1 in the short-time mode. When the number of times is opened, it is expected that no prize will be generated for the special electric winning device 32, or even if a prize is generated, the number will be about one.

In the high-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game in a long-time mode. On the other hand, in the low-frequency winning mode, the special electric winning device 32 is opened once in each round game in a short-time mode.

The number of times the special electric winning device 32 is opened and closed in the high-frequency winning mode and the low-frequency winning mode, the number of round games, the opening duration for one opening, and the upper limit number in one round game are those in the high-frequency winning mode. Is not limited to the above values and is arbitrary as long as the frequency of winning the special electric winning device 32 from the start to the end of the opening / closing execution mode is higher than that of the low frequency winning mode. Is.

The distribution destination of the jackpot result with respect to the jackpot type counter C2 is stored in the main ROM 64 as the distribution table 64h as shown in FIG. Then, in the distribution table 64h, a low probability jackpot result, a low winning high probability jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result are set as distribution destinations of the jackpot result when the jackpot result is obtained.

The low-probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the low-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. However, this high-frequency support mode shifts to the low-frequency support mode when the number of games reaches the end reference number (specifically, 100 times) after the transition.

The low winning high probability jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the opening / closing execution mode becomes the low frequency winning mode, and after the opening / closing execution mode ends, the winning / failing lottery mode becomes the high probability mode and the support mode becomes the high frequency support mode. be. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

The most advantageous jackpot result is a jackpot result in which the open / close execution mode becomes the high-frequency winning mode, and after the open / close execution mode ends, the winning / losing lottery mode becomes the high-probability mode and the support mode becomes the high-frequency support mode. These high-probability mode and high-frequency support mode continue until the lottery result in the winning / losing lottery becomes a big hit state and the state shifts to the big hit state.

In relation to each of the above game states, the normal game state is not an open / close execution mode, but a state in which the winning / failing lottery mode is a low probability mode and the support mode is a low frequency support mode. Further, as a game result, a configuration in which a low winning high probability jackpot result is not set may be used. Further, in the open / close execution mode in the low winning high probability jackpot result, the number of round games may be smaller than that in the case of the low probability jackpot result and the most advantageous jackpot result.

In the distribution table 64h, among the values of the jackpot type counter C2 of "0 to 29", "0 to 9" corresponds to the low accuracy jackpot result, and "10 to 14" corresponds to the low winning high accuracy jackpot result. Corresponding, "15-29" corresponds to the most advantageous jackpot result.

Only one type of distribution table 64h is provided so as to be common in any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage due to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the distribution mode of the jackpot result, and a storage capacity for storing the distribution table 64h in the main ROM 64 in advance. Can be suppressed.

In addition, the distribution mode of the jackpot result may be different depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. For example, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being distributed to the most advantageous jackpot result, or the higher the set value, the higher the probability of being distributed to the most advantageous jackpot result or the low winning high probability jackpot result. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of entering the high probability mode after the jackpot result is obtained. In addition, the higher the setting value, the lower the probability of being distributed to the low winning high probability jackpot result. It may be configured so that it can be distributed to the jackpot results. In this case, the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the open / close execution mode of the high frequency winning mode will occur.

Next, the reach random number counter C3 will be described. The reach random number counter C3 is configured to be added one by one in order within the range of 0 to 238, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. In the pachinko machine 10, an expected effect is set as a kind of display effect in the symbol display device 41. The expected effect is a symbol display device 41 that includes a symbol display device 41 capable of displaying variable symbols, and in a gaming machine in which a final stop result is given as a result of a game that results in a predetermined jackpot. This is a display state for making the player think that the variable display state is likely to be the result of the above-mentioned grant correspondence before the stop result is derived and displayed after the variable display of the symbol in the above is started. Specifically, regarding the grant correspondence result, the combination of symbols with the same number on any of the effective lines is stopped and displayed.

Two types of expected effects are set: a reach display and a notice display for expecting the occurrence of the reach display and the occurrence of the grant response result in the stage before the reach display occurs.

In the reach display, a combination of reach symbols is displayed by stopping and displaying a part of the symbol rows among the plurality of symbol rows displayed on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, and the remaining symbol rows are displayed in that state. A display state in which the symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row is included. In addition, while the combination of reach symbols is displayed as described above, the remaining symbol rows are displayed in a variable manner, and a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on the background screen to produce a reach effect. , A combination of reach symbols is reduced or hidden, and then a predetermined character or the like is displayed as a moving image on substantially the entire display surface 41a to perform a reach effect.

In the notice display, after the variable display of the symbol is started on the display surface 41a of the symbol display device 41, the symbol is variablely displayed in all the symbol rows, or a plurality of symbol rows. In the situation where the symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the symbol row of, the mode in which the character is displayed separately from the symbols on the symbol row is included. In addition, the background screen has a predetermined mode different from the previous mode, and the symbol on the symbol string has a predetermined mode different from the previous mode. Such a notice display may occur in any of the game times when the reach display is performed and when the reach display is not performed, but the case where the reach display is performed is higher than the case where the reach display is not performed. It is set to occur with probability.

The reach display is executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3 in the game times when the combination of the same symbols is finally stopped and displayed. Further, in the game times corresponding to the jackpot result in which the combination of the same symbols is not stopped and displayed, the game is not executed regardless of the value of the reach random number counter C3. Further, in the game round corresponding to the deviation result, it is executed when the reach random number counter C3 acquired at a predetermined timing by referring to the reach table stored in the main ROM 64 corresponds to the occurrence of the reach display. ..

On the other hand, the determination as to whether or not to display the notice is not performed by the main control device 60, but by the voice emission control device 81. In this case, in the voice emission control device 81, the notice display is more likely to occur in the game times corresponding to any of the jackpot results than in the game times corresponding to the missed result, and the notice display having a low appearance rate is displayed. A lottery process for displaying a notice is executed so as to satisfy at least one of the conditions that are likely to occur. By the way, this lottery result is reflected when the effect for the game round is executed on the symbol display device 41.

Here, the probability that the reach display will occur in the game times that result in the deviation is the same regardless of the setting state of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent the advantage or disadvantage due to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from occurring with respect to the probability that the reach display will occur in the game times that result in the deviation. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability that the reach display will occur in the game times that results in deviation.

Next, the variable type counter CS will be described. The variation type counter CS is configured to be incremented by 1 in order within the range of 0 to 198, and return to "0" after reaching the maximum value. The variation type counter CS is used in the main CPU 63 to determine the display duration on the special symbol display unit 37a and the symbol display duration on the symbol display device 41. The variation type counter CS is updated once each time the timer interrupt process described later is executed, and is repeatedly updated even within the remaining time until the next timer interrupt process is executed. Then, the buffer value of the variation type counter CS is acquired when the variation display is started in the special symbol display unit 37a and when the variation pattern is determined by the symbol display device 41 at the start of the symbol variation.

<About the processing configuration of the main CPU 63>
Next, each process executed to advance the game on the main CPU 63 will be described. The processing of the main CPU 63 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on and a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in this embodiment, at a cycle of 4 msec).

<Main processing>
First, the main process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the power-on wait process is executed (step S101). In the power-on wait process, for example, the process waits without proceeding to the next process until a predetermined time for waiting (specifically, 1 sec) elapses after the main process is started. During the execution period of the power-on wait process, the operation start and initial setting of the symbol display device 41 are completed. After that, access to the main RAM 65 is permitted (step S102).

After that, it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on (step S103). When the setting key insertion unit 68a is not turned on (step S103: NO), it is determined whether or not the reset button 68c is pressed (step S104). When the reset button 68c is pressed (step S104: YES), each area of the main RAM 65 is "" except for the area in which the information of the set value indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main RAM 65. "0" is cleared (step S105). That is, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while pressing the reset button 68c without turning on the setting key insertion unit 68a, the information of the set value is operated to the pachinko machine 10. The clearing process of the main RAM 65 is executed while maintaining the state before the power supply is stopped. This makes it possible to initialize other areas of the main RAM 65 without requiring a change in the set value.

When the reset button 68c is not pressed (step S104: NO), it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set to "1" (step S106). The power failure flag is provided in the main RAM 65, and when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped and the predetermined power failure process is normally executed, the power failure flag is set to "1". Will be set. When the power failure flag is set to "1", it is determined whether or not the checksum calculation result matches the checksum saved when the power is cut off, that is, the validity of the stored data is determined (step S107). .. When the process of step S105 is executed, or when an affirmative determination is made in step S107, it is determined whether or not the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is normal by checking the main RAM 65 (step S108). Specifically, when the set value is any one of "setting 1" to "setting 6", it is determined to be normal, and when it is "0" or 7 or more, it is determined to be abnormal.

If a negative determination is made in any of steps S106 to S108, the operation prohibition process is executed. In the operation prohibition process, an infinite loop occurs after the error notification process for notifying the hall manager or the like of the occurrence of an error is executed (step S109). The operation prohibition process is released by executing the all clear process (step S117) described later.

If an affirmative determination is made in all of steps S106 to S108, the power-on setting process is executed (step S110). In the power-on setting process, a predetermined area of the main RAM 65 such as initialization of the power failure flag is set as an initial value, and a command corresponding to the current gaming state is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. Further, after the process of step S110 is executed, the recognition process for causing the management IC 66 to recognize various information (step S111) and various data are output to the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d of the MPU 62. Data output processing for this purpose is executed (step S112). Details of these recognition processes and data output processes will be described later.

The main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt process, but the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited at the stage when the main process is started. The state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited is released at the timing before the process of step S112 is completed and the process of step S113 is executed, and the execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted. As a result, when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the data output processing in step S112 is completed, and the timer interrupt processing is not executed until the stage before the processing in step S113 is started. Therefore, until the situation is reached, the main CPU 63 does not start the process for advancing the game.

After that, the process proceeds to the residual processing of steps S113 to S116. That is, although the main CPU 63 is configured to periodically execute the timer interrupt processing, a residual time is generated between the timer interrupt processing of 1 and the next timer interrupt processing. This residual time varies depending on the processing completion time of each timer interrupt process, but the residual process of steps S113 to S116 is repeatedly executed by utilizing the irregular time. In this respect, it can be said that the residual processing in steps S113 to S116 is an irregular process that is executed irregularly.

In the residual processing, first, in step S113, interrupt prohibition is set in order to prohibit the occurrence of timer interrupt processing. In the following step S114, the random number initial value update process for updating the random number initial value counter CINI is executed, and in step S115, the variation counter update process for updating the variation type counter CS is executed. In these update processes, the current numerical information is read from the corresponding counter of the main RAM 65, a process of adding 1 to the read numerical information is executed, and then a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value exceeds the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S116, the interrupt enable setting for switching from the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is prohibited to the state in which the occurrence of the timer interrupt process is permitted is set. When the process of step S116 is executed, the process returns to step S113, and the processes of steps S113 to S116 are repeated.

On the other hand, when the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned ON (step S103: YES), the main RAM 65 includes the area in which the setting value information indicating the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set in the main RAM 65. Clear all areas to "0" (step S117). That is, when the operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, all the areas of the main RAM 65 are cleared to "0" even if the reset button 68c is not pressed. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to this, and even if an operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, if the reset button 68c is not pressed, the entire main RAM 65 is used. The clearing process may be executed when the operation for changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed and the reset button 68c is pressed without executing the clearing process.

After that, the set value update process is executed in step S118, the set value update signal output process is executed in step S119, and then the process proceeds to step S110. The setting value update process will be described below. The output processing of the set value update signal will be described in detail later. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the set value update process.

First, "1" is set in the set value counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S201). The set value counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify which set value the set state of the pachinko machine 10 is. By setting "1" in the set value counter, when the set value update process is executed, the set value becomes "setting 1" regardless of the set values up to that point.

After that, the display start processing of the set value is executed (step S202). In the display start processing of the set value, the display control of the third notification display device 69c is performed so that the number “1” corresponding to “setting 1” is displayed. When changing the set value, the manager of the game hall can grasp the current setting state of the pachinko machine 10 by checking the third notification display device 69c.

After that, on condition that the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S203: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S204). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S204, the process returns to step S203, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off.

When the update button 68b is pressed once (step S204: YES), the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S205). When the value of the set value counter after 1 addition exceeds "6" (step S206: YES), "1" is set in the set value counter (step S207). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, it is updated to the set value one step higher, and when the update button 68b is pressed once in the situation of "setting 6", it is set to "setting 1". I will be back.

When a negative determination is made in step S206, or when the process of step S207 is executed, the display update process of the set value is executed (step S208). In the display update process of the set value, the display control of the third notification display device 69c is performed so that the number corresponding to the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is displayed. By checking the third notification display device 69c, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after pressing the update button 68b.

After executing the process of step S208, the process returns to step S203, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S203: NO), the processes after step S204 are executed again. When the OFF operation is performed (step S203: YES), the display end processing of the set value is executed (step S209). In the set value display end process, the display of the set value on the third notification display device 69c is ended.

<Timer interrupt processing>
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is executed periodically (for example, in a cycle of 4 milliseconds).

First, the power failure information storage process is executed (step S301). In the power failure information storage process, it is monitored whether or not a power failure signal corresponding to the occurrence of a power failure is received from the power failure monitoring board 67, and if the occurrence of a power failure is identified, an infinite loop occurs after executing the power failure process. Become. In the power failure processing, "1" is set in the power failure flag of the main RAM 65, a checksum is calculated, and the calculated checksum is saved.

After that, the lottery random number update process is executed (step S302). In the lottery random number update process, the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the universal utility release counter C4 are updated. Specifically, the current numerical information was sequentially read from the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, the reach random number counter C3, and the universal utility release counter C4, and the read numerical information was added by 1 to each of them. Later, a process of overwriting the read source counter is executed. In this case, when the counter value exceeds the maximum value, it is cleared to "0" respectively. After that, in step S303, the random number initial value update process is executed in the same manner as in step S114, and in step S304, the fluctuation counter update process is executed in the same manner as in step S115.

After that, a fraud detection process for monitoring whether or not a predetermined event set as a monitoring target for fraud has occurred is executed (step S305). In the fraud detection process, the occurrence of a plurality of types of events is monitored, and by confirming that a predetermined event has occurred, "1" is set in the game stop flag provided in the main RAM 65. In the following step S306, it is determined whether or not the progress of the game is stopped by determining whether or not "1" is set in the game stop flag. If a negative determination is made in step S306, the processes after step S307 are executed.

In step S307, the port output process is executed. In the port output process, when the output information is set in the previous timer interrupt process, the process for outputting the output corresponding to the output information to the various drive units 32b and 34b is executed. For example, when the information to switch the special electric winning device 32 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 32b for the special electric is started, and when the information to switch to the closed state is set. Stops the output of the drive signal. Further, when the information for switching the utility accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 to the open state is set, the output of the drive signal to the drive unit 34b for the utility should be started and the state should be switched to the closed state. If the information is set, the output of the drive signal is stopped.

After that, the reading process is executed (step S308). In the reading process, signals other than the power failure signal and the winning signal are read, and the read information is stored for use in future processing.

After that, the ball entry detection process is executed (step S309). In the ball entry detection process, the signals received from the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are read, and based on the read result, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operating port 33 are read. , The presence or absence of a ball entering the second operating port 34 and the through gate 35 is specified. The details of the ball entry detection process will be described later.

After that, a timer update process for collectively updating the numerical information of a plurality of types of timer counters provided in the main RAM 65 is executed (step S310). In this case, the timer counters that are updated by subtracting the stored numerical information are aggregated and handled, but both the subtraction type timer counter update and the addition type timer counter update are aggregated. It may be configured.

After that, a launch control process for controlling the launch of the game ball is executed (step S311). In a situation where the firing operation to the firing operation device 28 is continued, one game ball is launched every 0.6 sec, which is a predetermined firing cycle. In the following step S312, as the input state monitoring process, based on the information read in the reading process of step S308, the disconnection confirmation of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a and the opening confirmation of the gaming machine main body 12 and the front door frame 14 are confirmed. I do.

After that, the special figure special electric control process for performing the execution control of the game times and the execution control of the open / close execution mode is executed (step S313). The special figure special electric control process will be described in detail later.

After that, the Fuzu Fuden control process is executed (step S314). In the Fuzu Fuden control process, when a prize has been won in the through gate 35, a process for acquiring the hold information on the Fuzu side is executed, and the hold information on the Fuzu side is stored. In addition, a release determination is made for the held information, and a process for performing an effect for a general drawing is executed with the release determination as an opportunity. Further, based on the result of the opening determination, a process of opening and closing the general electric accessory 34a of the second operating port 34 is executed. In this case, if the support mode is the low frequency support mode, the corresponding process is executed, and if the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the corresponding process is executed. Further, in the case of the open / close execution mode, even if the support mode immediately before that is the high frequency support mode, the low frequency support mode is set.

In the following step S315, based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S313 and S314, the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease in the number of reserved information related to the special figure display unit 37a on the special figure hold display unit 37b is set. , Set the output information for reflecting the increase / decrease number of the hold information related to the normal figure display unit 38a in the normal figure hold display unit 38b. Further, in step S315, the output information for updating the display contents of the special figure display unit 37a is set based on the processing results of the immediately preceding steps S313 and S314, and the display contents of the normal figure display unit 38a are set. Set the output information to be updated.

After that, the contents of the command and the signal received from the payout control device 77 are confirmed, and the payout state reception process for performing the process corresponding to the check result is executed (step S316). In addition, a payout output process for setting the prize ball command as an output target is executed (step S317). Further, the external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed (step S318). After that, the management output process for outputting the information corresponding to the entry result of the game ball in the game area PA to the management IC 66 is executed (step S319). The details of the management output processing will be described later.

Next, the special figure special electric control process of step S313 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the pending information acquisition process is executed (step S401). In the hold information acquisition process, it is determined whether or not a prize has been generated in the first operation port 33 or the second operation port 34, and if a prize has been generated, the number of holds in the hold storage area 65a is the upper limit. It is determined whether or not it is less than the value (“4” in the present embodiment). If the number of holdings is less than the upper limit, the number of holdings is added by 1, and the numerical information of the hit random number counter C1, the jackpot type counter C2, and the reach random number counter C3 updated in the previous step S302 is used for holding. It is stored in the first holding area of the free holding areas RE1 to RE4 of the area RE. When the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 are winning at the same time, the process for acquiring the hold information is performed within the range in which the hold information acquisition process is executed once. Run multiple times. Further, when a new acquisition of the hold information is performed, a corresponding acquisition command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. When the voice emission control device 81 receives the command, the voice emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of hold information on the symbol display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the increase in the hold information.

After that, the information of the special figure special electric counter provided in the main RAM 65 is read (step S402), and the special figure special electric address table provided in the main ROM 64 is read (step S403). Then, the start address corresponding to the information of the special figure special electric counter is acquired from the special figure special electric address table (step S404), and the process jumps to the process indicated by the acquired start address among the processes of steps S406 to S412 (step S405). ). The special figure special electric counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to grasp which of the various processes of steps S406 to S412 should be executed, and the special figure special electric address table is the special figure special electric counter. Corresponding to the numerical information, the start address of the program for executing the processes of steps S406 to S412 is set.

In step S406, the special figure variation start process is executed. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special figure fluctuation start processing.

In the special figure fluctuation start process, the data setting process is executed on condition that the number of hold information stored in the hold area RE is 1 or more (step S501: YES) (step S502). In the data setting process, the number of holds is first subtracted by 1, and the data stored in the first hold area RE1 of the hold area RE is moved to the execution area AE. After that, the process of shifting the data stored in each of the holding areas RE1 to RE4 of the holding area RE is executed. This data shift process is a process of shifting the data stored in the first reserved area RE1 to the fourth reserved area RE4 in order to the lower area side. Specifically, the second reserved area RE2 → the first reserved area RE1 , 3rd holding area RE3 → 2nd holding area RE2, 4th holding area RE4 → 3rd holding area RE3, etc. After shifting the data in each area, the 4th holding area RE4 is cleared to “0”. At this time, a shift command for recognizing that the data in the hold area has been shifted is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. When the voice emission control device 81 receives the command, the voice emission control device 81 updates the display of the image indicating the number of hold information on the symbol display device 41 to the display content corresponding to the decrease of the hold information.

After executing the data setting process, the pass / fail table is read from the main ROM 64 (step S503). Specifically, the current winning / failing lottery mode is grasped by first reading the information indicating the winning / failing lottery mode of the main RAM 65. In the high probability mode, the high probability accuracy table 64g is read from the main ROM 64. On the other hand, in the low probability mode, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is grasped by reading the value of the setting value counter of the main RAM 65. Then, the low accuracy / rejection tables 64a to 64f corresponding to the grasped set value are read from the main ROM 64.

After that, the pass / fail determination process is executed with reference to the pass / fail tables 64a to 64 g read in step S503 (step S504). In the hit / fail determination process, among the information stored in the execution area AE, the hit / fail determination information, that is, the numerical information related to the hit random number counter C1, is the jackpot numerical information set in the hit / miss tables 64a to 64g read in step S503. To determine if it matches.

If the result of the hit / fail determination process is the jackpot winning result (step S505: YES), the distribution determination process is executed (step S506). In the distribution determination process, among the information stored in the execution area AE, the information for distribution determination, that is, the numerical information related to the jackpot type counter C2 is read out. Then, with reference to the distribution table 64h provided in the main ROM 64, it is specified which jackpot result corresponds to the numerical information related to the read jackpot type counter C2. Specifically, it is specified which of the low probability jackpot result, the low winning high probability jackpot result, and the most advantageous jackpot result corresponds to.

After that, the stop result setting process for the jackpot result is executed (step S507). Specifically, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is obtained from the stop result table for the jackpot result stored in advance in the main ROM 64. It is specified, and the specified information is written to the main RAM 65. In the stop result table for the jackpot result, information on the mode of the pattern to be stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 37a is set differently for each type of jackpot result.

After that, the flag setting process corresponding to the distribution determination result is executed (step S508). Specifically, the main RAM 65 is provided with a flag corresponding to each type of jackpot result, and in step S508, among the flags corresponding to each type of jackpot result, the distribution determination process of step S506 is performed. Set "1" to the flag corresponding to the result.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S505 that the result is not the jackpot winning result, the stop result setting process for the loss result is executed (step S509). Specifically, the information on the mode of the pattern to be finally stopped and displayed on the special figure display unit 37a in the game round related to the start of this fluctuation is stored in advance in the main ROM 64 from the stop result table for the deviation result. It is specified, and the specified information is written to the main RAM 65. The information on the mode of the pattern selected in this case is different from the information on the mode of the pattern selected in the case of the jackpot result.

After executing any of the processes of step S508 and step S509, the process of grasping the duration of the game times is executed (step S510). In such processing, the numerical information of the variable type counter CS is acquired. In addition, it is determined whether or not the reach display is generated by the symbol display device 41 in this game round. Specifically, when the game times related to the start of the fluctuation this time are the low probability jackpot result or the most advantageous jackpot result, it is determined that the reach display occurs. Further, if it is not the result of any big hit and the numerical information related to the reach random number counter C3 stored in the execution area AE is the numerical information corresponding to the reach occurrence, it is determined that the reach display occurs.

When it is determined that the reach display will occur, the duration of the game times corresponding to the numerical information of the current variation type counter CS is acquired by referring to the reach generation duration table stored in the main ROM 64. .. On the other hand, when it is determined that the reach display does not occur, the continuation of the game times corresponding to the numerical information of the variation type counter CS this time is referred to by referring to the reach non-occurrence duration table stored in the main ROM 64. Get the period. Incidentally, the duration of the game times that can be acquired by referring to the reach non-occurrence duration table is different from the duration of the game times that can be acquired by referring to the reach generation duration table.

The duration of the game times when the reach does not occur is set so that the larger the number of hold information stored in the hold area RE, the shorter the duration of the game times. Also, in the situation where the support mode is the high frequency support mode, the duration of the shorter game times is selected as compared with the case where the number of pending information is the same as in the situation where the support mode is the low frequency support mode. A duration table for non-reach is set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the duration of the game may not change depending on the number of reserved information and the support mode, and the above relationship may be reversed. Furthermore, the above configuration may be applied to the duration of the game times when the reach occurs. Further, in the case of various jackpot results, the duration table may be set individually for each of the case of the out-of-reach case and the case of the out-of-reach non-occurrence case. In this case, the duration of the game is distributed according to the result of each game.

After that, the information on the duration of the game times acquired in step S510 is set in the special figure special electric timer counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S511). The update of the numerical information set in the special figure special electric timer counter is executed in the timer update process (step S310). By the way, as an effect for the game round, the variable display of the pattern on the special symbol display unit 37a and the variable display of the symbol on the symbol display device 41 are performed, and when each of these variable displays is completed, the game round is performed. The final stop is displayed over the final stop period (for example, 0.5 sec) in the state where the stop result of is displayed (in the symbol display device 41, a state in which a predetermined combination of symbols is waiting on the effective line). In this case, the duration of the game times acquired in step S510 is the total time for one game.

After that, the variation command and the type command are transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S512). The variable command includes information on the duration of the game. Here, as described above, the duration of the game times acquired by referring to the reach non-occurrence duration table is different from the duration of the game times acquired by referring to the reach generation duration table. Even if the variation command does not include information on the presence or absence of reach occurrence, the voice emission control device 81 can specify the presence or absence of reach occurrence from the information on the duration of the game times. In this respect, it can be said that the variable command contains information indicating whether or not reach has occurred. Note that the variable command may include information that directly indicates whether or not reach has occurred. In addition, the type command includes information on the game result.

When the voice emission control device 81 receives the variation command and the type command from the main CPU 63, the display light emission unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the symbol display device 41 execute the effect for game rotation. In this case, the effect for the game round is performed in a manner corresponding to the contents of the variable command and the type command. Further, in the symbol display device 41, a variable display of symbols is performed as an effect for the game round, and when the effect for the game round is completed, a combination of symbols corresponding to the results of the hit / miss determination process and the distribution determination process is performed. Stop is displayed.

After that, the variable display of the pattern on the special figure display unit 37a is started (step S513). Then, the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 (step S514). In this case, since the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "0" when the special figure fluctuation start processing is executed, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is "1". After that, "1" is set in the 11th output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S515). The eleventh output flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that the game round has been started should be executed for the management IC 66.

Returning to the description of the special figure special electric control process (FIG. 52), in step S407, the special figure changing process is executed. In the special figure changing process, it is determined whether or not the timing is before the final stop display during the duration of the game round, and if it is before the final stop display, the display mode of the pattern on the special figure display unit 37a is ruled. Execute the process to change the target. When it is time to display the final stop, by adding 1 to the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special figure changing process to the special figure fixing process. Update to one. In the present embodiment, the final stop command is not transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the voice emission control device 81.

In step S408, the process during the determination of the special figure is executed. In the process of determining the special figure, the display mode of the pattern on the special figure display unit 37a is set to the display mode corresponding to the lottery result of the current game. Further, in the process during the determination of the special figure, it is determined whether or not the final stop period has elapsed, and if the period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs. If the transition to the open / close execution mode does not occur, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is cleared to "0". When the transition to the open / close execution mode occurs, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1, so that the numerical information of the counter is changed from the one corresponding to the special figure confirmation processing to the one corresponding to the special electric start processing. Update.

In step S409, the special electric power start process is executed. In the special electric power start processing, if the processing for starting the opening period in the opening / closing execution mode of this time has not been executed yet, the setting processing of the opening period is executed. Further, the opening command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. Upon receiving the opening command, the voice emission control device 81 causes the display / light emission unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the symbol display device 41 to execute the opening effect. If the opening period has elapsed, the start process for starting the first round game is executed. In the start processing, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and the end condition of the round game is set. When setting this end condition, the upper limit duration when the special electric winning device 32 is kept in the open state in the first round game of this time is set, and the special electric winning device 32 can be won in the first round game of this time. The upper limit number of game balls is set in the winning number counter provided in the main RAM 65.

In step S410, the processing during the opening of the special electric power is executed. In the processing during the opening of the special electric power, it is determined whether or not the end condition of the round game is satisfied. If the end condition is satisfied, the special electric winning device 32 is closed. Then, if the round game ended this time is not the round game of the last execution time, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is added by 1 to change the numerical information of the counter from the one corresponding to the special electric opening processing to the special electric closing processing. If the round game that ended this time is the round game of the last execution time, the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter is added by 2 to correspond to the processing while the special electric is open. Update from the one corresponding to the special train end processing.

In step S411, the process during closing of the special electric train is executed. In the special electric closing processing, it is determined whether or not the interval period between round games has elapsed. The interval period is set when the previous round game ends. When the interval period has elapsed, the special electric winning device 32 is opened and the end condition of the round game is set. Then, by subtracting 1 from the numerical information of the special figure special electric counter, the numerical information of the counter is updated from the one corresponding to the special electric closing processing to the one corresponding to the special electric opening processing.

In step S412, the special electric power termination process is executed. In the special electric power termination process, if the process for starting the ending period in the opening / closing execution mode of this time has not been executed yet, the ending period (for example, 5 sec) is set and the ending command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81. Upon receiving the ending command, the voice emission control device 81 causes the display / light emission unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the symbol display device 41 to execute the ending effect. When the ending period has elapsed, each of the winning / failing lottery mode and the support mode after the end of the opening / closing execution mode is set to the mode corresponding to the jackpot result that triggered the start of the opening / closing execution mode this time.

Next, the main CPU 63, based on the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the through. A configuration for specifying whether or not a game ball has entered the gate 35 will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration in which the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a are input to the main CPU 63.

The main CPU 63 is provided with an input port 63a. The input port 63a is configured as an 8-bit parallel interface so that eight types of signals can be handled at the same time. An area in which information of "0" or "1" is stored according to the voltage of each signal is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with each terminal. That is, the 0th bit D0 to the 7th bit D7 are provided as the area. Further, more than eight types of signals are input to the input port 63a, but in order to limit the targets to be input at the same time to eight types, the signal group to be input to the input port 63a depends on the driver IC. It can be switched through switching control.

In the ball entry detection process (step S309) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the signal group to be input to the input port 63a is set to the signal group from the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. In the situation where such a setting is made, the 0th bit D0 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and the first bit D1 corresponds to the detection signal from the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. The second bit D2 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and the third bit D3 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the special electric detection sensor 45a. , The fourth bit D4 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the first actuating port detection sensor 46a, and the fifth bit D5 stores the information corresponding to the detection signal from the second actuating port detection sensor 47a. The 6-bit D6 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the out-port detection sensor 48a, and the 7-bit D7 stores information corresponding to the detection signal from the gate detection sensor 49a.

When each of the above-mentioned ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a does not detect the passage of the game ball, it outputs a LOW level signal indicating that the detection is not being performed as a detection signal, and detects the passage of the game ball. In the case, an HI level signal indicating that detection is being performed is output as a detection signal. Then, the input port 63a stores the information of "0" for the corresponding bit when the LOW level signal is received, and "1" for the corresponding bit when the HI level signal is received. Store information about. That is, in the situation where the passage of the game ball is not detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the information of "0" corresponding to the information indicating that the corresponding bit is not detected is stored, and the passage of the game ball is performed. In the detected situation, the information of "1" corresponding to the information indicating that the bit is being detected is stored for the corresponding bit.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a ball entry detection process executed in step S309 of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 0th bit D0 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is displayed by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S601: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the first output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S602), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S603). .. The first output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag. The 10-prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times to execute the payout of 10 game balls. When the value of the counter for 10 prize balls is 1 or more, the 10 prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and the 10 prize balls are output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the 10 prize ball counter is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 10 prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that 10 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the first bit D1 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S604: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the second output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S605), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S606). .. The second output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the second bit D2 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is displayed by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S607: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the third output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S608), and the value of the 10 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S609). .. The third output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the third bit D3 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is displayed by the special electric detection sensor 45a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S610: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the special electric winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S611), and "1" is set in the fourth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S612). The value of the 15 prize ball counters provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S613). The special electric winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the special electric winning device 32 in the round game in the open / close execution mode. In the special figure special electric control process (step S313) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), by confirming that "1" is set in the special electric winning flag, one game ball is inserted into the special electric winning device 32. It is specified that a ball has been generated, and the remaining number of balls that can be entered into the special electric winning device 32 in the round game is subtracted by 1. When the process of subtracting 1 from the number of balls that can be entered is executed, the special electric winning flag is cleared to "0". The fourth output flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a should be executed for the management IC 66. .. The 15 prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times the 15 game balls should be paid out. When the value of the counter for 15 prize balls is 1 or more, the 15 prize ball commands are output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and the 15 prize balls are output to the payout control device 77. When the command is output once, the value of the 15 prize ball counters is subtracted by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives the 15 prize ball commands, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that 15 game balls are paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 4th bit D4 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one operation port detection sensor 46a is used. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S614: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the first operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S615), and "1" is set in the fifth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S616). Further, the value of the one prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S617). The first operation winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the first operation port 33. In the special figure special electric control process (step S313) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), it is stored in the hold area RE of the hold storage area 65a by confirming that "1" is set in the first operation winning flag. The process of newly storing the pending information is executed on condition that the number of pending information being held is less than the upper limit of four. When it is confirmed that "1" is set in the first operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control process (step S313) and the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the first operation winning flag is cleared to "0". do. The fifth output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the first operation port detection sensor 46a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag. The one prize ball counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of times one game ball should be paid out. When the value of the counter for one prize ball is 1 or more, the one prize ball command is output to the payout control device 77 in the payout output process of step S317 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), and one prize ball is output. When the command is output once, the value of one prize ball counter is decremented by 1. When the payout control device 77 receives one prize ball command, the payout control device 77 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that one game ball is paid out.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the fifth bit D5 has been switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one piece is used by the second operation port detection sensor 47a. It is determined that the game ball has been detected (step S618: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the second operation winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S619), and "1" is set in the sixth output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S620). Further, the value of the one prize ball counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S621). The second operation winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the second operation port 34. In the special figure special electric control process (step S313) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), it is stored in the hold area RE of the hold storage area 65a by confirming that "1" is set in the second operation winning flag. The process of newly storing the pending information is executed on condition that the number of pending information being held is less than the upper limit of four. When it is confirmed that "1" is set in the second operation winning flag in the special electric special electric control process (step S313) and the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed, the second operation winning flag is cleared to "0". do. The sixth output flag is for the main CPU 63 to specify that the information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the second operating port detection sensor 47a should be executed for the management IC 66. It is a flag.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 6th bit D6 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is used by the out-port detection sensor 48a. Is detected (step S622: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the seventh output flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S623). The seventh output flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that information output indicating that one game ball has been detected by the out port detection sensor 48a should be executed for the management IC 66. be.

When it is confirmed that the situation in which the information of "0" is stored in the 7th bit D7 is switched to the situation in which the information of "1" is stored, one game ball is displayed by the gate detection sensor 49a. It is determined that it has been detected (step S624: YES). In this case, "1" is set in the gate winning flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S625). The gate winning flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that one game ball has entered the through gate 35. By confirming that "1" is set in the gate winning flag in the normal power control process (step S314) of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11), the normal power storage in the normal power holding area 65c is confirmed. On condition that the number of pending information on the side is less than 4, which is the upper limit, the process of storing the numerical information of the current general-purpose utility release counter C4 in the general-purpose holding area 65c as the holding information on the normal drawing side. To execute. It is confirmed that "1" is set in the gate winning flag in the Fuzu Fuden control process (step S314), and the gate winning flag is cleared to "0" when the process corresponding to the confirmation is executed.

Since the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11) is activated at a cycle of 4 msec as described above, when one game ball detection sensor 42a to 49a starts detecting one game ball, the ball entry detection sensor 42a to 49a. In the situation where the detection sensors 42a to 49a continue to detect the one game ball, the main CPU 63 identifies that one game ball is detected by the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. Will be done. Therefore, it is sufficient that one of the first to seventh output flags is provided.

Next, the processing contents executed by the payout control device 77 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the payout control device 77 and various devices that communicate with the payout control device 77 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The payout control device 77 includes an MPU 91. The MPU 91 includes a payout side ROM 93, a payout side RAM 94, an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data input / output circuit, and the like, in addition to the payout side CPU 92, which is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit.

The payout side ROM 93 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as NOR type flash memory and NAND type flash memory, and is used as read-only. The payout side ROM 93 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the payout side CPU 92.

The payout side RAM 94 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The payout side RAM 94 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the payout side ROM 93 when compared with the same data capacity. The payout side RAM 94 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the payout side ROM 93.

The payout side CPU 92 can perform bidirectional communication with the main side CPU 63. When the payout side CPU 92 receives the prize ball command from the main side CPU 63, the payout side CPU 92 drives and controls the payout device 76 so that the number of game balls corresponding to the prize ball command is paid out. Further, the payout side CPU 92 monitors whether or not the game ball can be paid out normally, and if it is determined that the game ball cannot be paid out normally, the payout side RAM 94 is set. The payout device 76 is stopped even in the situation where the information on the number of unpaid prize balls is stored. Further, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a payout restriction command indicating that the payout cannot be normally performed in this way to the main side CPU 63. When the main CPU 63 receives the payout restriction command, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 execute a notification indicating that the game ball cannot be paid out normally. A notification command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 so as to be performed. As a state in which it is not possible to pay out the game balls normally, there are a state in which the lower plate 56a is full with the game balls, a state in which the tank 75 is not replenished with the game balls, and a payout device 76. There are an abnormal payout state in which the machine does not operate normally, a main body open state in which the game machine main body 12 is released from the outer frame 11, and a front door open state in which the front door frame 14 is released from the inner frame 13. ..

A full tank detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the payout device 76 to the lower plate 56a, and the detection result of the full tank detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the game ball is in a full tank state when the game ball is continuously detected by the full tank detection sensor, and the state in which the game ball is continuously detected by the full tank detection sensor is released. In the case, it is specified that the full tank state is released.

A ball non-detection sensor (not shown) is provided in the middle of the game ball passage leading from the tank 75 to the payout device 76, and the detection result of the ball non-detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the game ball is in a ballless state when the ball non-detection sensor does not continuously detect the game ball, and when the ball non-detection sensor cancels the state in which the game ball is not continuously detected. Identify that the ballless state has been released.

The payout device 76 is provided with a payout detection sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball paid out from the payout device 76, and the detection result of the payout detection sensor is input to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that one game ball has been paid out from the payout device 76 when the game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. Further, the payout side CPU 92 identifies that the payout is in an abnormal state when the payout detection sensor does not continuously detect the game ball even though the payout device 76 is driven and controlled so that the game ball is paid out. , It is specified that the payout abnormal state is canceled when the state in which the game ball is not continuously detected by the payout detection sensor is canceled.

A front door opening sensor 95 is provided on the front surface of the inner frame 13 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input to the payout side CPU 92. In this case, when the front door frame 14 is closed with respect to the inner frame 13, the front door opening sensor 95 transmits a closing detection signal to the payout side CPU 92, and the front door frame 14 is open with respect to the inner frame 13. In this case, the front door opening sensor 95 transmits an opening detection signal to the payout side CPU 92. When the payout side CPU 92 identifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when receiving the closing detection signal from the front door opening sensor 95, and receives the opening detection signal from the front door opening sensor 95. It is specified that the front door frame 14 is in the open state. Further, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a front door opening command to the main side CPU 63 at the timing when the front door frame 14 is specified to be in the open state from the closed state, and specifies that the front door frame 14 is changed from the open state to the closed state. A front door closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63 at the same timing. The main CPU 63 specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the open state when the front door opening command is received, and specifies that the front door frame 14 is in the closed state when the front door closing command is received.

A main body opening sensor 96 is provided on the front surface of the back pack unit 15 (see FIG. 2), and the detection result of the main body opening sensor 96 is input to the payout side CPU 92. In this case, when the gaming machine main body 12 is closed with respect to the outer frame 11, the main body opening sensor 96 transmits a closing detection signal to the payout side CPU 92, and the gaming machine main body 12 is open with respect to the outer frame 11. In some cases, the main body open sensor 96 transmits an open detection signal to the payout side CPU 92. The payout side CPU 92 identifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when receiving the closing detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96, and receives the opening detection signal from the main body opening sensor 96. It is specified that the main body 12 is in the open state. Further, the payout side CPU 92 transmits a main body opening command to the main CPU 63 at the timing when it is specified that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the closed state to the open state, and has specified that the gaming machine main body 12 has changed from the open state to the closed state. A main body closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63 at the timing. The main CPU 63 specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state when the main body opening command is received, and specifies that the gaming machine main body 12 is in the closed state when the main body closing command is received.

The timer interrupt process executed by the payout side CPU 92 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The timer interrupt process is repeatedly activated at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec).

First, the full tank process is executed (step S701). In the full tank processing, as described above, it is specified whether or not the tank is full based on the detection result of the full tank detection sensor, and if the tank is full, the payout of the game ball is stopped. Is executed, and a command indicating that the tank is full is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the full tank state is released, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the full tank state is released is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the ball useless process is executed (step S702). In the ball-free processing, as described above, it is specified whether or not the ball is in a ball-free state based on the detection result of the ball-free detection sensor, and if the ball is in a ball-free state, a process for stopping the payout of the game ball is performed. At the same time as executing the command, a command indicating that the ball is in a state of no sphere is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the ballless state is released, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the ballless state is released is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the payout abnormality monitoring process is executed (step S703). In the payout abnormality monitoring process, as described above, it is specified whether or not the payout abnormality state is present based on the detection result of the payout detection sensor, and if the payout abnormality state is present, the process of stopping the payout of the game ball is executed. At the same time, a command indicating that the payout is abnormal is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the payout abnormal state is canceled, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a command indicating that the payout abnormal state is canceled is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the front door opening monitoring process is executed (step S704). In the front door opening monitoring process, as described above, whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state is specified based on the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95, and if the front door frame 14 is in the open state, A process of stopping the payout of the game ball is executed, and a front door opening command is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the front door frame 14 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a front door closing command is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the main body opening monitoring process is executed (step S705). In the main body open monitoring process, as described above, whether or not the game machine main body 12 is in the open state is specified based on the detection result of the main body open sensor 96, and if the game machine main body 12 is in the open state, the game ball. Is executed, and a main body release command is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, when the game machine main body 12 is closed, a process for enabling the payout of the game ball is executed, and a main body close command is transmitted to the main CPU 63.

After that, the command reading process is executed (step S706). In the command reading process, a process of reading the prize ball command transmitted by the main CPU 63 is executed, and the prize ball command is stored in the payout side RAM 94. Then, after executing the prize ball setting process for adding the number corresponding to the received prize ball command to the unpaid prize ball number information in the payout side RAM 94 (step S707), the game ball is paid out by the payout device 76. The payout control process for controlling the execution of the above is executed (step S708). In the payout control process, when the unpaid prize ball number information stored in the payout side RAM 94 is a value of 1 or more, the payout device 76 is driven and controlled, and one game ball is detected by the payout detection sensor. If so, the value of the prize ball number information is subtracted by 1. Then, when the value of the prize ball number information becomes "0", the drive control of the payout device 76 is stopped. After that, the external information setting process for controlling the start and end of the output of the external signal according to the processing results of the various processes executed in the timer interrupt process this time is executed (step S709).

Next, a configuration for externally outputting information from the pachinko machine 10 to the hall computer HC provided in the game hall will be described.

As shown in FIG. 2, the back pack unit 15 is provided with an external terminal plate 97. The external terminal plate 97 is provided with a large number of external terminals, and is a part of the external terminals in which the plurality of external terminals are electrically connected to the main CPU 63 and some of the external terminals. A plurality of external terminals are electrically connected to the payout side CPU 92. Since each of the main CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 is electrically connected to the external terminal plate 97 in this way, as shown in FIG. 16, the main side CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 externally send information to the hall computer HC. It is possible to output.

One external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the front door opening sensor 95, and one external terminal of the external terminal plate 97 is electrically connected to the main body opening sensor 96. In detail about the configuration of this electrical connection, a signal relay board 98 is provided at an intermediate position of the signal path from the front door opening sensor 95 to the payout side CPU 92. The signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL2 branched from the signal path SL1 from the front door opening sensor 95 toward the payout side CPU 92. The branch path SL2 is connected to an external terminal for opening the front door of the external terminal plate 97. Therefore, the electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the front door opening sensor 95 is input not only to the payout side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the front door of the external terminal plate 97. As a result, it is possible to externally output a signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state to the hall computer HC without the control of the payout side CPU 92.

Regarding the main body open sensor 96 in detail, the signal relay board 98 is provided with a branch path SL4 branched from the signal path SL3 from the main body open sensor 96 toward the payout side CPU 92. Then, the branch path SL4 is connected to an external terminal for opening the main body of the external terminal plate 97. Therefore, the electric signal corresponding to the detection result of the main body opening sensor 96 is input not only to the payout side CPU 92 but also to the external terminal for opening the main body of the external terminal plate 97. As a result, it is possible to externally output a signal indicating whether or not the gaming machine main body 12 is in the open state to the hall computer HC without the control of the payout side CPU 92.

Next, the contents of the information output externally from the main CPU 63 and the payout side CPU 92 to the hall computer HC will be described. First, the contents of the information output externally from the main CPU 63 to the hall computer HC will be described.

The main CPU 63 sets the output of information to each external terminal assigned to the main CPU 63 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S318) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11). As the information output from the main CPU 63 to the external terminal board 97, the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress, the information indicating that the support mode is in the high frequency support mode, and one game round are completed. Information indicating that, and a predetermined number (for example, 100) of game balls are ejected from the game area PA through any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Information indicating that the ball has been discharged, information indicating that the game ball has entered the first operating port 33, and information indicating that the game ball has entered the second operating port 34 are included. ..

The payout side CPU 92 sets the output of information to each external terminal assigned to the payout side CPU 92 on the external terminal board 97 in the external information setting process (step S709) in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 17). The information output from the payout side CPU 92 to the external terminal board 97 includes information indicating that 10 game balls have been paid out.

In the hall computer HC, it is possible to grasp the execution mode of paying out the game ball in the pachinko machine 10 according to various information received from the pachinko machine 10 through the external terminal plate 97. for example,
-The payout rate, which is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out until 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10. Ball rate (hereinafter, this ball output rate is referred to as "B")
-The ball ejection rate in the open / close execution mode-The ball ejection rate in the high-frequency support mode-The number of game times executed until 100 game balls are ejected from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as this ratio. "S")
B-S x "Number of prize balls for winning prizes in the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34"
-The number of game balls entering the first operating port 33 generated before 100 game balls are discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10 (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S1").
-The number of game balls entering the second operating port 34, which was generated before 100 game balls were discharged from the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10, (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "S2").
B- (S1 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + S2 x "Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
-The probability of occurrence of the open / close execution mode per unit game round-The probability of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode per unit game round is calculated. This makes it possible for the hall computer HC to manage the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA of the pachinko machine 10. The number of prize balls is the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the corresponding ball entry portion.

<Structure for managing the winning mode of the game ball>
Next, a configuration for managing the game history using the management IC 66 will be described. First, the electrical configuration of the management IC 66 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

As described above, the MPU 62 of the main control device 60 includes a main CPU 63, a main ROM 64, a main RAM 65, and a management IC 66. In addition to these, the MPU 62 includes an I / F 101 and a reading terminal 68d already described.

The I / F 101 is an interface for transmitting and receiving signals to and from an external device of the MPU 62. The I / F 101 is electrically connected to the main CPU 63 via the internal bus 103. The detection results from the sensors such as the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a and the commands from the payout side CPU 92 are input to the MPU 62 through the input port of the I / F 101, and based on the input detection results and the contents of the commands. As described above, the main CPU 63 executes various processes. Further, when various processes are executed by the main CPU 63 and a signal is output to a device such as a drive unit 32b for special electric power, the signal output is performed through the output port of the I / F 101 and the main side. When a command is output to the payout side CPU 92 and the voice emission control device 81 as a result of executing various processes in the CPU 63, the command output is performed through the output port of the I / F 101.

The management IC 66 includes a management side I / F 111, a management side CPU 112, a management side ROM 113, a management side RAM 114, an RTC 115, a correspondence relationship memory 116, a history memory 117, a calculation result memory 131, and the like. It has. Each of these devices is connected so as to be able to communicate in both directions through an internal bus 66a provided in the management IC 66.

The management side I / F 111 receives various signals from the main CPU 63 via the signal path group 118 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62, and also receives the signal path group 119 for unidirectional communication built in the MPU 62. This is an interface for transmitting various signals to the reading terminal 68d via the reading terminal 68d. Various signals from the main CPU 63 are input to the input port of the management side I / F 111, and various signals to the reading terminal 68d are output from the output port of the management side I / F 111. The main CPU 63 is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d via the signal path group 120 for bidirectional communication built in the MPU 62.

The management-side CPU 112 is an arithmetic processing unit including a control unit and an arithmetic unit. The management side ROM 113 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as NOR type flash memory and NAND type flash memory, and is used as read-only. The management side ROM 113 stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the management side CPU 112. The management-side RAM 114 is a memory (that is, volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention of SRAM, DRAM, and the like, and is used for both reading and writing. The management side RAM 114 can be randomly accessed, and the time required for reading is faster than that of the management side ROM 113 when compared with the same data capacity. The management side RAM 114 temporarily stores various data and the like for the execution of the control program stored in the management side ROM 113.

The RTC 115 is a real-time clock that constantly measures the date and time information, and outputs the measured date and time information (hereinafter, also referred to as date and time information) according to the instruction from the management CPU 112. It is a possible configuration. The RTC 115 is provided with a backup power supply, and it is possible to measure the date information and the time information even while the power supply of the pachinko machine 10 is cut off.

The correspondence memory 116 is a memory (that is, a volatile storage means) that requires external power supply for storage retention such as SRAM and DRAM, and is used for both reading and writing. The correspondence memory 116 stores information on the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p. Used for. The details of the contents of the correspondence memory 116 will be described later.

The history memory 117 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as NOR type flash memory and NAND type flash memory, and is used for both reading and writing. The history memory 117 is used to store information regarding the game history received from the main CPU 63 through the management side I / F 111. The details of the contents of the history memory 117 will be described later.

The calculation result memory 131 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as NOR type flash memory and NAND type flash memory, and is used for both reading and writing. The calculation result memory 131 is used to sequentially store various parameters calculated by the management CPU 112 by using the history information stored in the history memory 117. The contents of various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 are sequentially displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and are output to the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d.

Next, the configuration of the input port 121 provided on the management side I / F 111 will be described. FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111.

The input port 121 is provided with a plurality of buffers 122a to 122p. Specifically, the 1st to 16th buffers 122a to 122p are provided. One type of signal can be input to each of the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p through the signal paths 118a to 118p, and each of the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p is an input target signal. When is LOW level, the information of "0" is stored as the first data, and when the signal to be input is the HI level, the information of "1" is stored as the second data. The relationship between these LOW and HI and the first data and the second data may be reversed.

A first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level first signal when a new game ball is not detected by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, and one game is played by the first winning opening detection sensor 42a. When a sphere is detected, a first signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level first signal is input to the first buffer 122a.

A second signal corresponding to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the second buffer 122b. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level second signal when a new game ball is not detected by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and one game is played by the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. When a sphere is detected, a second signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level second signal is input to the second buffer 122b.

A third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level third signal when a new game ball is not detected by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, and one game is played by the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. When a sphere is detected, a third signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level third signal is input to the third buffer 122c.

A fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level fourth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a, and when one game ball is detected by the special electric detection sensor 45a. The HI level fourth signal is output over a specific period of time. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level fourth signal is input to the fourth buffer 122d.

A fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first operating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level fifth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the first operating port detection sensor 46a, and one game is played by the first operating port detection sensor 46a. When a sphere is detected, a fifth signal of HI level is output for a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level fifth signal is input to the fifth buffer 122e.

A sixth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second operating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level sixth signal when a new game ball is not detected by the second operating port detection sensor 47a, and one game is played by the second operating port detection sensor 47a. When a sphere is detected, a HI level sixth signal is output for a specific period of time. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level sixth signal is input to the sixth buffer 122f.

A seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level 7th signal when a new game ball is not detected by the out port detection sensor 48a, and one game ball is detected by the out port detection sensor 48a. In that case, the HI level 7th signal is output over a specific period. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level 7th signal is input to the 7th buffer 122g.

An eighth signal corresponding to whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress is input to the eighth buffer 122h. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 8th signal when it is not in the open / close execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 8th signal when it is in the open / close execution mode.

A ninth signal corresponding to whether or not the high frequency support mode is in progress is input to the ninth buffer 122i. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 9th signal when it is not in the high frequency support mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 9th signal when it is in the high frequency support mode.

A tenth signal corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input to the tenth buffer 122j. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and continues the HI level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is open. And output.

The eleventh signal corresponding to whether or not the game round has been started is input to the eleventh buffer 122k. In this case, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 11th signal until the game round is started, and outputs the HI level 11th signal over a specific period when the game round is started. do. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level 11th signal is input to the 11th buffer 122k.

A set value update signal for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set by the main side CPU 63 is input to the 15th buffer 122o. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level setting value update signal when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not newly set, and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. The HI level set value update signal is maintained for a specific period of time, and a pulse signal is output for a number of minutes corresponding to the newly set set value. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level set value update signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o.

In the 16th buffer 122p, an output instruction signal for causing the management CPU 112 to recognize the opportunity to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 and various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to the reading terminal 68d is transmitted to the 16th buffer 122p. Entered. In this case, the main CPU 63 outputs a LOW level output instruction signal when it is not necessary to output history information, and outputs an HI level output instruction signal over a specific period when it is necessary to output history information. do. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p.

Although the 12th buffer 122l, the 13th buffer 122m, and the 14th buffer 122n can input signals from the main CPU 63, the pachinko machine 10 is blank in which a normal signal is not input. As described above, as the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a larger number of buffers 122a to 122p than the types of signals output from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. The management IC 66 can be diverted to a model different from the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66. Incidentally, signal paths 118a to 118p are formed between the main CPU 63 and each of the 1st to 16th buffers 122a to 122p so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the 1st to 16th buffers 122a to 122p. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the signal paths 118l to 118n may not be formed between the buffers 122l to 122n to be blanked.

It is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the set value update signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o and the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p, and the instruction from the main CPU 63 is received. Instead, the management CPU 112 can specify that the set value update signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o and that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p. On the other hand, what kind of signal is input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals receives an instruction from the main CPU 63. This is specified by the management side CPU 112. The specification of these signal types in the management side CPU 112 will be described in detail later, but when control is started in the main side CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 with the start of supply of the operating power to the MPU 62, the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 This is done by sending a type identification command to. In this case, the information on the types of various signals provided by the type identification command is stored in the correspondence memory 116, and when the management side CPU 112 specifies the types of various signals in a situation where the operating power is supplied. The information stored in the correspondence memory 116 is referred to.

FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the correspondence memory 116. The correspondence-related memory 116 has the first to 14th correspondence-related areas 123a to 123n having a one-to-one correspondence with the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111. It is provided.

In the first correspondence area 123a, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a. Further, in the first correspondence area 123a, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. It is stored. In the second correspondence area 123b, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the second buffer 122b. Further, in the second correspondence area 123b, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. It is stored. In the third correspondence area 123c, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the third buffer 122c. Further, in the third correspondence area 123c, along with the information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used, the information on the number of gaming balls (10) to be paid out when one gaming ball enters the general winning opening 31 is also provided. It is stored.

In the fourth correspondence area 123d, information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the fourth buffer 122d. Further, in the fourth correspondence area 123d, along with the information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is used, the information on the number of game balls (15) to be paid out when one game ball enters the special electric winning device 32 is also provided. It is stored. In the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that the first operating port 33 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the fifth buffer 122e. Further, in the fifth correspondence area 123e, information indicating that the first operating port 33 is provided and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the first operating port 33 (one). ) Is also stored. In the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that the second operating port 34 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the sixth buffer 122f. Further, in the sixth correspondence area 123f, information indicating that the second operating port 34 is provided and information on the number of game balls to be paid out when one game ball enters the second operating port 34 (one). ) Is also stored. In the 7th correspondence area 123g, information indicating that the output port 24a is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the 7th buffer 122g.

In the eighth correspondence area 123h, information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h. In the ninth correspondence area 123i, information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i. In the tenth correspondence area 123j, information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the tenth buffer 122j. In the eleventh correspondence area 123k, information indicating that the game is started is stored as information for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the eleventh buffer 122k.

In the twelfth correspondence area 123l, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the twelfth buffer 122l by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. In the thirteenth correspondence area 123m, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored. In the 14th correspondence area 123n, as information for specifying the type of the signal input to the 14th buffer 122n by the management side CPU 112, information indicating that the blank does not correspond to any of them is stored.

As described above, what kind of signal is input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n can be specified by the management side CPU 112 by receiving an instruction from the main side CPU 63. , The management IC 66 can be diverted to a model different from the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

Further, each time the signals corresponding to the storage of the history information are output to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n, the information for recognizing the signal type is not output, but the signal type is recognized in advance. Information for specifying the type of signal input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n by the management side CPU 112 based on the output information is stored in the correspondence memory 116. It is a configuration. As a result, as compared with the configuration in which the information for recognizing the type of the signal is output to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n each time the signal corresponding to the storage of the history information is output, the signal is mainly output each time. It is possible to suppress the amount of information output from the side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112.

Further, the management side CPU 112 outputs the information for specifying the type of the signal input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n when the supply of the operating power is started. Thereby, in the situation where the game is started by the pachinko machine 10, the type of the signal input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n can be specified by the management side CPU 112.

Further, the information setting that the set value update signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o and the information setting that the output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p are performed at the design stage of the management IC 66. As a result, the 15th buffer 122o and the 16th buffer 122p are used for the set value update signal and the output instruction signal that are surely used not only in the pachinko machine 10 but also in other models of pachinko machines that use the management IC66. It is possible to omit the process for specifying the type of the signal input to. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the processing load of the processing for specifying the type of such a signal.

Next, the history memory 117 of the management IC 66 will be described. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117.

The history memory 117 is provided with a history area 124 for sequentially storing history information. In the history area 124, a plurality of pointer information is set in sequence, and a history information storage area 125 is set in which each pointer information has a one-to-one correspondence. The history information storage area 125 can store a combination of RTC information and correspondence information. In this case, each history information storage area 125 has a data capacity of 2 bytes, and a data capacity of 1 byte is allocated as an area for storing RTC information, and as an area for storing correspondence information. One byte of data capacity is allocated. When it becomes necessary to store correspondence information according to the signal input to the first to fourth buffers 122a to 122n (actually, in the case of the pachinko machine 10, the first to eleventh buffers 122a to 122k). First, the date and time information measured in the current RTC 115 is stored in the area for storing the RTC information in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written in the current state. After that, the correspondence information corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the information storage this time is read from the correspondence areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122n in the correspondence memory 116, and the read correspondence information is read. Is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information currently to be written.

Specifically, regarding the correspondence information stored in the history information storage area 125, signals corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g as described above. Therefore, information corresponding to the types of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g in the correspondence memory 116. More specifically, the information corresponding to the type of the ball entry unit corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the first to seventh correspondence related areas 123a to 123g. In the pachinko machine 10, as described above, since the first to third winning opening detection sensors 42a to 44a all detect the game ball that has entered the general winning opening 31, these first to third winning openings Information indicating that each of the first to third correspondence areas 123a to 123c corresponding to the detection sensors 42a to 44a is a general winning opening 31 is stored. Further, the fourth correspondence area 123d stores information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is used, and the fifth correspondence area 123e stores information indicating that the first operating port 33 is provided. , The sixth correspondence area 123f stores information indicating that it is the second operating port 34, and the seventh correspondence area 123g stores information indicating that it is the out port 24a. When the buffers 122a to 122n that triggered the information storage this time are any of the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g, the information on the type of the ball entry portion corresponding to the buffers 122a to 122g is the first to first. It is read from any of the seventh correspondence areas 123a to 123g, and the read information on the type of the ball entry portion is stored as it is in the area for storing the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125.

On the other hand, the eighth buffer 122h is input with a signal indicating whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode, the ninth buffer 122i is input with a signal indicating whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode, and the tenth buffer 122j is input with a signal indicating whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode. A signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is input, and a signal indicating whether or not the game round is started is input to the 11th buffer 122k. Therefore, the 8th correspondence area 123h stores information indicating that the open / close execution mode is in effect, the 9th correspondence area 123i stores information indicating that the high frequency support mode is in use, and the 10th correspondence area 123i stores information indicating that the mode is in the high frequency support mode. Information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored in 123j, and information indicating that the game is played is stored in the eleventh correspondence area 123k.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 8th signal in the open / close execution mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 8th signal in the open / close execution mode. The side CPU 112 identifies that the open / close execution mode has started when the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, and identifies that the open / close execution mode has ended when the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level. It becomes possible. Then, both when the eighth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level and when the eighth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that. That is, when the 8th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is read from the 8th correspondence area 123h but also the start information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of. Further, when the 8th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information storage area 125 includes not only the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is read from the 8th correspondence area 123h but also the end information. Store in the area for storing the correspondence information of.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 9th signal when it is not in the high frequency support mode, and continuously outputs the HI level 9th signal when it is in the high frequency support mode. , The management CPU 112 identifies that the high frequency support mode is started when the 9th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, and ends the high frequency support mode when the 9th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level. It becomes possible to identify that it has been done. Then, both when the ninth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level and when the ninth signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that. That is, when the 9th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information storage area includes not only the information indicating that the high frequency support mode is read from the 9th correspondence area 123i but also the start information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of 125. Further, when the 9th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information storage area includes not only the information indicating that the high frequency support mode is read from the 9th correspondence area 123i but also the end information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of 125.

As described above, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is closed, and outputs the HI level 10th signal when the front door frame 14 is open. In order to continuously output, the management side CPU 112 identifies that the front door frame 14 is opened when the 10th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, and when the 10th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level. Can identify that the front door frame 14 has been closed. Then, regardless of whether the tenth signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level or from the HI level to the LOW level, the management side CPU 112 generates an opportunity to store the correspondence information in the history information storage area 125. Identify that. That is, when the 10th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the history information is stored together with not only the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is read from the 10th correspondence area 123j but also the opening start information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the area 125. Further, when the 10th signal changes from the HI level to the LOW level, the history information is stored together with not only the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is read from the 10th correspondence area 123j but also the opening end information. It is stored in the area for storing the correspondence information of the area 125.

As already explained, the main CPU 63 continuously outputs the LOW level 11th signal until the start timing of the game round, and when the start timing of the game round comes, the 11th HI level over a specific period. Output a signal. Therefore, the management side CPU 112 identifies that the game round is started when the 11th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level. That is, when the 11th signal changes from the LOW level to the HI level, the information indicating that the game times are read from the 11th correspondence area 123k is stored in the history information storage area 125. Store in the area of.

The history information storage area 125 can store all the history information generated during the 10 consecutive business days in which the launch of the game ball in the pachinko machine 10 is continued from the opening to the closing of the store. It is provided for several minutes. For example, if history information is generated 60,000 times a day, more than 600,000 history information storage areas 125 are provided. As a result, all the history information can be stored and retained in the history memory 117 for at least 10 days.

The history memory 117 is provided with a pointer area 126 in addition to the history area 124. In the pointer area 126, information for specifying the pointer information currently to be written in the history memory 117 by the management CPU 112 is stored. Specifically, at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, information for designating the pointer information of "0" as the writing target is set in the pointer area 126. Then, each time one history information is newly stored in the history information storage area 125, the information in the pointer area 126 is updated so that the value of the pointer information to be written is incremented by 1. When the pointer information of the last order is the writing target and the history information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information of the last order, the pointer information of "0" is the writing target. The information in the area 126 is updated. As a result, when the number of history information that can be stored is exceeded and an opportunity to store the history information occurs, the new history information is overwritten in order from the history information storage area 125 in which the old history information is stored. Become.

Further, when the history information is read from the history memory 117 by the external device, all the history information storage areas 125 are cleared to "0" and the pointer information of "0" is to be written. The information in the pointer area 126 is updated. This makes it possible to prevent the history information that was once read as the read target from being read again.

Next, a specific processing configuration for managing the game history using the management IC 66 will be described. First, a processing configuration for storing information on the correspondence between the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n provided in the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a recognition process executed by the main CPU 63. The recognition process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 9).

First, "14" is set in the recognition output counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S801). The recognition output counter is the rest of the information output for causing the management CPU 112 to recognize which type of signal the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111 correspond to. It is a counter for specifying the required number of times by the main CPU 63. As described above, 14 of the 1st to 14th buffers 122a to 122n are the recognition targets of the signal type, so “14” is set in the recognition output counter.

After that, the output process of the identification start command is executed (step S802). The main CPU 63 outputs various commands to the management CPU 112 in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize which type of signal the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n correspond to. In this command output, the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used. That is, the first to fourth buffers 122a are used by using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h) used to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information. A command output is performed to make the management CPU 112 recognize which type of signal the ~ 122n corresponds to. As a result, the number of signal paths can be reduced as compared with the configuration in which the signal paths for outputting the command are provided separately from the signal paths 118a to 118p for outputting signals to the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p. It becomes possible to simplify the configuration. The identification start command has an 8-bit data capacity, and the data of each bit is input to the 1st to 8th buffers 122a to 122h as the 1st to 8th signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification start command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing of starting the output of the identification start command in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification start command and the period for maintaining the output state of the ninth signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification start command and the ninth signal. Has been done. Upon receiving the identification start command, the management CPU 112 should start the process for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116. Identify.

After that, the type identification command corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64 (step S803). In this case, the first buffer 122a corresponds to the first buffer 122a to 122n so that the first buffer 122a is the signal type setting target first, and then the n + 1 buffer is the signal type setting target next to the nth buffer. The recognition setting of the signal type to be performed is performed. Therefore, if the recognition output counter is "14" to "12", the general winning opening 31 and the type identification command indicating the number of prize balls are read, and if the recognition output counter is "11", the special electric prize is won. Read the type identification command indicating that the device is 32 and the number of prize balls, and if the recognition output counter is "10", read the type identification command indicating that the device is the first operating port 33 and the number of prize balls. If the recognition output counter is "9", it means that it is the second operating port 34, and if the recognition output counter is "8", it means that it is the out port 24a. Read the indicated type identification command, read the type identification command indicating that it is in the open / close execution mode if the recognition output counter is "7", and read the high frequency support mode if the recognition output counter is "6". If the recognition output counter is "5", the type identification command indicating that the front door frame is 14 is read, and if the recognition output counter is "4", the game is played. Is read, and if the recognition output counter is "3" to "1", the type identification command indicating that the counter is blank is read.

After that, the output process of the read type identification command is executed (step S804). The type identification command has an 8-bit data capacity like the identification start command, and the data of each bit is input to the 1st to 8th buffers 122a to 122h as the 1st to 8th signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification type command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing when the output of the identification type command is started in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification type command and the period for maintaining the output state of the ninth signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification type command and the ninth signal. Has been done. By receiving the identification type command, the management CPU 112 corresponds to the identification type command in the corresponding related areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the buffers to be set this time among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n. Store information to be used.

After that, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S805), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the subtraction is "0" (step S806). When the value of the recognition output counter is 1 or more (step S806: NO), the process for outputting the type identification command corresponding to the value of the recognition output counter after 1 subtraction is executed (step S803 and Step S804).

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S806: YES), the output process of the identification end command is executed (step S807). The identification end command has an 8-bit data capacity, and the data of each bit is input to the 1st to 8th buffers 122a to 122h as the 1st to 8th signals, respectively. Further, in the output processing of the identification end command, the output state of the ninth signal is switched to the HI level at the timing when the output of the identification end command is started in order to make the management CPU 112 recognize that the new command has been transmitted. Further, the output period of the identification end command and the period for maintaining the output state of the ninth signal at the HI level are set to a period sufficient for the management side CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the identification end command and the ninth signal. Has been done. By receiving the identification end command, the management CPU 112 identifies that the process for storing the information on the correspondence between the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n and the signal type in the correspondence memory 116 has been completed. do.

Next, the management process executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started. The processing speed of the management side CPU 112 is faster than the processing speed of the main side CPU 63, and the next timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is performed after one timer interrupt processing (FIG. 11) is started in the main side CPU 63. Is started, the combination of the processes after step S908 in the management process is executed 16 times or more.

First, it is determined whether or not the identification start command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S901). If the identification start command has not been received (step S901: NO), the process returns to step S901 after executing the setting update recognition process (step S902). In the setting update recognition process, although the details will be described later, when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made by the main CPU 63, the corresponding process is executed.

When the identification start command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S901: YES), the value of the setting target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S903). The setting target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the types of buffers 122a to 122n for which the signal type is set. The first buffer 122a is the signal type setting target first, and then the n + 1 buffer is the signal type setting target after the nth buffer.

After that, on condition that the type identification command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S904: YES), the correspondence setting process is executed (step S905). In the correspondence setting process, the type identification received this time in the correspondence area corresponding to the current value in the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 among the first to 14th correspondence areas 123a to 123n of the correspondence memory 116. Stores information on the signal type set in the command. After that, the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S906).

When a negative determination is made in step S904, or when the process of step S906 is executed, it is determined whether or not an identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S907). If the identification end command has not been received (step S907: NO), the process returns to step S904, and on condition that a new type identification command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S904: YES), steps S905 and S906 are performed. Execute the process again.

When the identification end command is received from the main CPU 63 (step S907: YES), the processes of steps S908 to S910 are repeatedly executed. Although the details will be described later in step S908, the history setting process for storing the history information corresponding to the type of the signal received from the main CPU 63 in the history memory 117 is executed. In step S909, although details will be described later, various parameters are calculated using the history information stored in the history memory 117, and the calculation results are notified by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Display output processing for. In step S910, although details will be described later, an external output process for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to the reading terminal 68d is executed.

FIG. 24 is a time chart showing how the correspondence relationship information between the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122n is stored in the correspondence relationship memory 116. FIG. 24A shows a period in which a command is output from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths 118a to 118h), and is shown in FIG. 24 (a). b) shows the period during which the output state of the ninth signal is at the HI level, and FIG. 24 (c) shows the types of signals input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n and these buffers 122a to 122n. The execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the correspondence relationship is executed is shown, and FIG. 24D shows the timing when the correspondence relationship setting process (step S905) is executed by the management side CPU 112.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, the output of the identification start command using the first to eighth signals is started at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 24 (a). NS. Further, at the timing of t1, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). After that, at the timing of t2, which is the situation where the output of the identification start command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command is transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By confirming the information in, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the identification start command has been received, the management side CPU 112 enters the identification state by making an affirmative determination in step S901 of the management process (FIG. 23). After that, at the timing of t3, the output of the identification start command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24 (a).

After that, at the timing of t4, as shown in FIG. 24A, the output of the first type identification command using the first to eighth signals is started. Further, at the timing of t4, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). After that, at the timing of t5, which is the situation where the output of the type identification command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command has been transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the first type identification command is received, the management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. 24D at the timing of t5. In the correspondence relationship setting process, information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is used and information on the number of prize balls are stored in the first correspondence relationship area 123a of the correspondence relationship memory 116. After that, at the timing of t6, the output of the type identification command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24 (a).

After that, in each of the timing of t7 to t9, the timing of t10 to the timing of t12, the timing of t13 to the timing of t15, and the timing of t16 to the timing of t18, the main timing is the same as the timing of t4 to t6. The management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process corresponding to the type identification command output from the side CPU 63. In this case, the correspondence setting process corresponding to the 14th type identification command is completed from the timing of t16 to the timing of t18.

After that, at the timing of t19, as shown in FIG. 24A, the output of the identification end command using the first to eighth signals is started. Further, at the timing of t19, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the LOW level to the HI level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). After that, at the timing of t20, which is the situation where the output of the identification end command is continued, the output state of the ninth signal is changed from the HI level to the LOW level as shown in FIG. 24 (b). The management side CPU 112 identifies that the command has been transmitted from the main side CPU 63 by confirming that the output state of the ninth signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level, and the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h By checking the information, the content of the command received from the main CPU 63 can be grasped. In this case, since the identification end command is received, the identification state of the management side CPU 112 ends at the timing of t20 as shown in FIG. 24 (c). After that, at the timing of t21, the output of the identification end command is stopped as shown in FIG. 24 (a).

In order to instruct the management side CPU 112 to store the history information by making the management side CPU 112 recognize whether or not the command is being output using the ninth signal as described above. Clearly inform the management CPU 112 that the command is being output even if the command is output using the first to eighth signals (that is, the first to eighth signal paths) to be used. It becomes possible to recognize.

Next, a processing configuration for storing the history information in the history memory 117 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a management output process executed by the main CPU 63. The management output process is executed in step S319 in the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

First, "11" is set in the managed counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1001). The management target counter specifies whether or not there is a management target that is not a specific target of whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed in the current management output process by the main CPU 63. At the same time, it is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the signal output state to the management CPU 112 should be changed for any management target. The management targets for which the main CPU 63 specifies whether or not the signal output state to the management side CPU 112 should be changed in one management output process are the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. There are a total of 11 cases: whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is executed, whether or not the high-frequency support mode is executed, whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened or closed, and whether or not the game round is started. Therefore, first, "11" is set in the managed counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the output state of the signal to the management side CPU 112 for the management target corresponding to the value of the current management target counter is at the HI level (step S1002). When it is not the HI level (step S1002: NO), by determining whether or not the value of the managed target counter is 5 or more, the ball entry detection sensor 42a has seven managed targets corresponding to the value of the managed target counter. It is specified whether it is any of ~ 48a (step S1003).

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1003, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the managed counter (step S1004). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "11" and corresponds to the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the first output flag. When the value of the managed counter is "10" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the second output flag, and the value of the managed counter is determined. Is "9" and corresponds to the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the third output flag, and the value of the managed counter is "8". Yes When the special electric detection sensor 45a is supported, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fourth output flag, the value of the managed counter is "7", and the first operating port detection sensor 46a If it corresponds to, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fifth output flag, and the value of the management target counter is "6", which corresponds to the second operation port detection sensor 47a. In that case, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the 6th output flag, and if the value of the managed counter is "5" and corresponds to the out port 24a, the 7th output flag is set to "1". It is determined whether or not "1" is set. As described above, the first to seventh output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 15).

When "1" is set in the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter (step S1004: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter among the first to seventh signals is set to the HI level. (Step S1005). After that, the output flag corresponding to the value of the managed counter is cleared to "0" (step S1006).

When a negative determination is made in step S1003, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the HI level (step S1007). Specifically, when the value of the managed counter is "4", it is determined whether or not the transition to the open / close execution mode has occurred, and when the value of the managed counter is "3", it is high. It is determined whether or not the transition to the frequency support mode has occurred, and when the value of the managed object counter is "2", it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the open state, and the managed object counter When the value is "1", it is determined whether or not the game round has been started by determining whether or not "1" is set in the 11th output flag. If an affirmative determination is made in step S1007, the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to the HI level (step S1008). If the process of step S1008 is executed when the value of the managed counter is "1", the eleventh output flag is cleared to "0".

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1002, it is determined whether or not an opportunity has occurred to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the LOW level (step S1009). Specifically, when the value of the management target counter is 5 or more or "1" and the current management target is any of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a or the start of the game round, the first to seventh signals And, it is determined whether or not the HI output duration (specifically, 10 msec) has elapsed since the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter among the 11th signals is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This HI output continuation period is set in the management side CPU 112 to be longer than the longest processing interval of the history setting process (step S908) of the management process (FIG. 23), and the output of the signal switched from the LOW level to the HI level is set. It is a period during which the state can be reliably specified by the management side CPU 112. Further, when the value of the management target counter is "4" and the current management target is the open / close execution mode, it is determined whether or not the open / close execution mode has ended, and the value of the management target counter is "3". When the current management target is the high frequency support mode, it is determined whether or not the high frequency support mode has ended, the value of the management target counter is "2", and the current management target is the front door frame 14. In that case, it is determined whether or not the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. When an opportunity to switch the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter to the LOW level has occurred (step S1009: YES), the output state of the signal corresponding to the value of the managed counter is set to the LOW level (step S1009: YES). Step S1010).

When a negative determination is made in step S1004, when the process of step S1006 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S1007, when the process of step S1008 is executed, when a negative determination is made in step S1009, or in step When the process of S1010 is executed, the value of the managed counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1011). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the managed target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S1012). When the value of the management target counter is 1 or more (step S1012: NO), the processes after step S1002 are executed for the management target corresponding to the value of the new management target counter.

Next, the history setting process executed by the management CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The history setting process is executed in step S908 of the management process (FIG. 23).

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 (step S1101). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-relationship memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123n are blank is stored is specified, and the identification thereof is specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. In the pachinko machine 10, information other than the information indicating that the pachinko machine 10 is blank is stored in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k as described above. Therefore, in step S1101, "11" is set in the confirmation target counter. do.

After that, it is confirmed whether or not the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n has been changed from "0" to "1". Then, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S1102). When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth buffers 122a to 122n are the confirmation targets of the numerical information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the 11th buffer 122k is the confirmation target of the numerical information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the 5th buffer 122e is the confirmation target of the numerical information. ..

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1102, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S1103). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1104). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1103 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, the correspondence relation information is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter, and the correspondence relation information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, when the correspondence information is any one of the information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is set, the information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set, and the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is set, the above Not only the correspondence information but also the start information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. When the value of the confirmation target counter is "n", the nth correspondence-related areas 123a to 123n are the targets for reading the correspondence-related information. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the 11th correspondence area 123k is the target for reading the correspondence information, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the 5th correspondence area 123e is the correspondence. Information is to be read out.

By executing the writing process as described above, the value of the counter to be confirmed is any one of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, the second operating port 34, and the game times. In the case of, the RTC information, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 33 are stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. The combination of the operation port 34 and the correspondence information indicating that the game is played is stored as history information. Further, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any of the open / close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, the RTC information is stored in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. The combination of the correspondence information indicating that the mode is one of the open / close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14 and the start information is stored as history information.

After that, the update process of the target pointer is executed (step S1105). In the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

When a negative determination is made in step S1102 or when the process of step S1105 is executed, whether or not the signal output has been switched to the LOW level is determined in the corresponding related areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the values of the current confirmation target counters. It is determined whether or not the correspondence information to be confirmed is stored (step S1106). Specifically, when the value of the current confirmation target counter is "8" to "10", the corresponding correspondence areas 123h to 123j are provided with information indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is used, and the high frequency support mode is used. Since either the information indicating that the door frame is present or the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored, an affirmative determination is made in step S1106.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1106, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is changed from "1" to "0". By confirming whether or not the buffer has been output, it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the HI level to the LOW level (step S1107). If an affirmative determination is made in step S1107, the RTC information is read out in the same manner as in step S1103 (step S1108), and the writing process to the history memory 117 is further executed (step S1109). In the writing process, the RTC information read in step S1108 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, the correspondence relation information is read from the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter, and the correspondence relation information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. Further, not only the correspondence information but also the end information is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. By executing the writing process in this way, when the value of the confirmation target counter is any of the open / close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, the pointer information to be written is supported. In the history information storage area 125 to be stored, a combination of RTC information, correspondence information indicating that the mode is one of the open / close execution mode, the high frequency support mode, and the front door frame 14, and the end information is stored as history information. It will be in the state of being done. After that, the target pointer update process is executed in the same manner as in step S1105 (step S1110).

When a negative determination is made in step S1106, a negative determination is made in step S1107, or the process of step S1110 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S1111). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S1112). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S1112: NO), the processes after step S1102 are executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

Next, the state in which the history information is stored in the history memory 117 will be described with reference to the time chart of FIG. 27. FIG. 27 (a) shows the period during which the HI level signal is input to any of the first to seventh and eleventh buffers 122a to 122g and 122k, and FIG. 27 (b) shows the HI level in the eighth buffer 122h. 27 (c) shows the period during which the HI level signal is input to the ninth buffer 122i, and FIG. 27 (d) shows the period during which the HI level signal is input to the tenth buffer 122j. 27 (e) shows the timing of writing the history information to the history memory 117.

At the timing of t1, as shown in FIG. 27A, the output state of the signal input to any of the first to seventh and eleventh buffers 122a to 122g and 122k is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. Therefore, the history information is written in the history memory 117 at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 27 (e). After that, at the timing of t2, as shown in FIG. 27 (a), the signal switched to the HI level at the timing of t1 is switched to the LOW level. However, since the signal is a signal input to any of the first to seventh and eleventh buffers 122a to 122g and 122k and the switching of the LOW level is not the storage target of the history information, the t2 At the timing, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the writing of the history information is not executed.

After that, at the timing of t3, the timing of t5, the timing of t6, the timing of t9, the timing of t10, the timing of t13 and the timing of t14, as shown in FIG. The output state of the signal input to any of the 11 buffers 122a to 122g and 122k is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. Therefore, history information is written at each of these timings as shown in FIG. 27 (e).

As shown in FIG. 27B, the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h becomes the HI level from the timing of t4 to the timing of t7. The eighth buffer 122h corresponds to the presence / absence of the open / close execution mode. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the timing of t4, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t7. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t4 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t7 includes the end information. As a result, it is possible to grasp the execution period of the open / close execution mode by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, is the history information indicating that a ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 in the open / close execution mode? It is possible to distinguish whether or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the slot is in the open / close execution mode.

As shown in FIG. 27 (c), the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i becomes the HI level from the timing of t8 to the timing of t11. The ninth buffer 122i corresponds to the presence or absence of the occurrence of the high frequency support mode. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the timing of t8, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t11. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t8 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t11 includes the end information. As a result, it is possible to grasp the execution period of the high-frequency support mode by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that a ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is in the high frequency support mode. It is possible to distinguish whether or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the ball is in the high frequency support mode.

As shown in FIG. 27 (d), the output state of the signal input to the 10th buffer 122j becomes the HI level from the timing of t12 to the timing of t15. The tenth buffer 122j corresponds to whether or not the front door frame 14 is opened. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the timing of t12, which is the timing at which the output state of the signal input to the 10th buffer 122j is switched to the HI level, and the timing at which the output state of the signal is switched to the LOW level. History information is written at each of the timings of t15. In this case, the history information written at the timing of t12 includes the start information, and the history information written at the timing of t15 includes the end information. As a result, it is possible to grasp the period during which the front door frame 14 is in the open state by checking the history information of the history memory 117.

Further, history information is written in the history memory 117 in the order of passage of time. Therefore, the history information indicating that a ball has entered any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is being opened in the front door frame 14. It is possible to distinguish whether it is a thing or not. Further, since the history information includes RTC information, any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 can be compared by comparing the RTC information. It is possible to distinguish whether or not the history information indicating that the ball has entered the door is the one in which the front door frame 14 is open.

Next, the output processing of the set value update signal executed when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set by the main CPU 63 will be described. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing an output process of a set value update signal executed by the main CPU 63. The output process of the set value update signal is executed in step S119 in the main process (FIG. 9).

A value corresponding to the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is set in the pulse number counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1201). Specifically, the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is set in the pulse number counter. After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal directed to the management side CPU 112 is at the HI level (step S1202). As described above, the set value update signal is input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 in the management IC 66. Here, the output process of the set value update signal is a process for causing the management CPU 112 to specify the type of the signal input to the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n of the input port 121 in the main process (FIG. 9). It is executed at a timing before a certain recognition process. On the other hand, the input of the set value update signal to the 15th buffer 122o is set in the management IC 66 at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10, so that the set value update signal is output before the recognition process. Even if the processing is executed, it is possible for the management CPU 112 to specify that the signal input to the 15th buffer 122o is the set value update signal.

When a negative determination is made in step S1202, the value of the LOW level counter provided in the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1203), and whether or not the value of the LOW level counter after the subtraction is "0" is set. (Step S1204). The LOW level counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the set value update signal is maintained at the LOW level for a predetermined period while a plurality of pulses at which the set value update signal becomes the HI level are output. Is. When the value of the LOW level counter is "0" (step S1204: YES), it means that it is time to set the set value update signal to the HI level, so that the set value update signal is set to the HI level. Set (step S1205).

After that, "20" is set in the HI level counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S1206). The HI level counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the period for maintaining the set value update signal at the HI level. Since the value set in the HI level counter is decremented by 1 in a cycle of about 10 microseconds, the set value update signal is maintained at the HI level for 200 microseconds when one pulse is output. This HI level maintenance period is a sufficient period for the management CPU 112 to specify that the set value update signal has been changed from the LOW level to the HI level.

When the set value update signal is at the HI level (step S1202: YES), the value of the HI level counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1207), and the value of the HI level counter after the subtraction is "0". It is determined whether or not it is (step S1208). When the value of the HI level counter is "0" (step S1208: YES), it means that it is time to set the set value update signal to the LOW level, so the set value update signal is set to the LOW level. Set (step S1209).

After that, the value of the pulse number counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S1210), and it is determined whether or not the value of the pulse number counter after the 1 subtraction is "0" (step S1211). When the value of the pulse number counter is not "0" (step S1211: NO), the output of the pulse signal by the set value update signal for the number corresponding to the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is completed. Since it means that there is no such thing, "20" is set in the LOW level counter of the main RAM 65 (step S1212). Since the value set in the LOW level counter is decremented by 1 in a cycle of about 10 microseconds, the value is maintained at the LOW level for 200 microseconds between a plurality of pulse outputs by the set value update signal. This LOW level maintenance period is a sufficient period for the management CPU 112 to specify that the set value update signal has been changed from the HI level to the LOW level.

When the value of the pulse number counter is "0" (step S1211: YES), the output of the pulse signal by the set value update signal for the number corresponding to the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is completed. Therefore, the output process of the set value identification end command is executed (step S1213). The set value identification end command is a command for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize that the output of the set value update signal for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time is completed. When outputting the set value identification end command, the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h are used in the same manner as the identification start command, the type identification command, and the identification end command. However, the signal pattern of the set value identification end command is different from the identification start command, the type identification command, and the identification end command.

As described above, in the output processing of the set value update signal, the pulse signal by the set value update signal for several minutes corresponding to the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set at the start of the supply of the operating power this time is output to the management IC 66. do. By executing the setting update recognition process, the management side CPU 112 grasps the number of pulse signals due to the set value update signal, and based on this, grasps the set value of the pachinko machine 10 set this time.

FIG. 29 is a flowchart showing a setting update recognition process executed by the management side CPU 112. The setting update recognition process is executed in step S902 of the management process (FIG. 23).

It is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S1301). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1301, the value of the set value grasping counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is set to "1" (step S1302). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S1303). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1303, the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S1304). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S1303 or when the process of step S1304 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S1305). If a negative determination is made in step S1305, the process returns to step S1303.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1305, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S1306). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1307). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1306 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, both the information for identifying the set value and the value information of the set value grasping counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made, and the information of the set value when the setting is made The combination is stored as history information.

After that, the update process of the target pointer is executed (step S1308). In the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set by executing the setting update recognition process as described above, the setting is made, the date and time when the setting is made, and the setting state. The combination of the set values when the settings are made is stored in the history area 124 as history information. As a result, by reading and analyzing the information stored in the history memory 117 using the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, the date and time when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the setting can be set. It is possible to grasp the contents of the set value when it is performed.

Here, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the information stored in the history memory 117 is maintained as it is. This makes it possible to prevent the history information of the history memory 117 from being erased even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, and the various parameters described later are the timing of changing the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It is calculated using the history information that exists before and after. In this case, since the date and time when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set as described above is stored in the history memory 117, an external device is connected to the reading terminal 68d and stored in the history memory 117. By reading the information, it is possible to calculate various parameters during the period after the set state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the set state is maintained.

Next, the display output process executed by the management CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The display output process is executed in step S909 of the management process (FIG. 23).

First, it is determined whether or not it is the calculation timing (step S1401). If 51 seconds have passed since the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 was started, or if 51 seconds have passed since the previous affirmative determination was made in step S1401, an affirmative determination is made in step S1401. When an affirmative determination is made in step S1401, the number of various balls entered in the normal state is calculated (step S1402). Specifically, first, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the out port 24a is stored is counted, so that the out port 24a can be reached. Calculate the number of balls entered. Further, by counting the number of the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the general winning opening 31 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball is entered into the general winning opening 31. Calculate the number. Further, by counting the number of history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the special electric winning device 32 is stored is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the ball is entered into the special electric winning device 32. Calculate the number. Further, by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the operation port 33 is the first operation port 33 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the first operation port 33 can be reached. Calculate the number of balls entered. Further, by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the second operation port 34 is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the second operation port 34 can be reached. Calculate the number of balls entered.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored and the correspondence relationship indicating that the front door frame 14 is present. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the out port generated in the situation where the front door frame 14 is in the open state. The number of balls entered into each of the 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated (step S1403). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, the correspondence information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, and the correspondence information indicating that the front door frame 14 is used. The period between the end information and the history information storage area 125 is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. Further, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored and the correspondence relationship indicating that the front door frame 14 is used. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the total number of balls entered for each section is calculated. Further, although the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored exists, the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is present. If the history information storage area 125 in which is stored does not store the correspondence information and the end information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored, the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored are stored. All the history information of the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as if the front door frame 14 is in the open state.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1402 and S1403 (step S1404). Specifically, first, from each number of balls entered in step S1402, the number of balls entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1403 is open is subtracted. Then, the following first to eighth parameters are calculated by using each number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1402 and the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1403 is defined as the number of balls entered K1, and the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1402 is entered. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1403 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of balls entered K2, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1403 with respect to the number of balls entered in the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1402. Let the difference in the number of balls entered in 32 be the number of balls K3, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1403 with respect to the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1402. The number of balls K4 is defined, and the difference between the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1402 and the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1403 is defined as the number of balls K5.
1st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K2 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K3 x "number of winning balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "first operating port 33""Number of prize balls for winning a prize" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the skill area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) D1 ")
-Second parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K2 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) -Third parameter: Game balls to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K3 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) ・ Fourth parameter: Total number of game balls ejected into the first operating port 33 K4 / Discharged from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D2")
Fifth parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K5 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K1 + K2 + K3 + K4 + K5) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D3").
6th parameter: D1- (D2 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D3 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
7th parameter: (K3 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K5 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Second operating port 34" 8th parameter: K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric prize device 32" / Total number of game balls paid out (K2 x "For winning the general winning opening 31""Number of prize balls" + K3 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K4 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K5 x "Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34" ”) Ratio In step S1404, the first to eighth parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the normal time storage area in the calculation result memory 131. The first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are stored and retained until the next step S1404 is executed. That is, when the next step S1404 is executed and the first to eighth parameters are calculated, the newly calculated first to eighth parameters are stored in the normal storage area. The previous calculation results of the first to eighth parameters stored in the normal storage area are overwritten.

After that, in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored, the correspondence information indicating the open / close execution mode, and the correspondence information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the out opening 24a and the general winning opening 31 that occur in the open / close execution mode. , The number of balls entered into each of the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated (step S1405). In the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored, and the correspondence information and the end information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored. The period between the history information storage area 125 and the history information storage area 125 is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. In addition, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored, the correspondence information indicating the open / close execution mode, and the correspondence information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the end information is stored, the total number of balls entered for the total number of sections is calculated. Further, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the open / close execution mode is stored exists, the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is available. If the stored history information storage area 125 does not store the correspondence information and the end information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set, the correspondence information and the start information indicating the open / close execution mode are stored. All the history information in the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as in the open / close execution mode.

After that, during the period of the opening / closing execution mode specified in step S1405, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the out port 24a, which occurred when the front door frame 14 was in the open state, The number of balls entering each of the second operating ports 34 is calculated (step S1406). The method of calculating the number of balls entered is the same as that of step S1403, except that the period of the opening / closing execution mode specified in step S1405 is premised.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1405 and S1406 (step S1407). Specifically, first, from each number of balls entered in step S1405, the number of balls entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1406 is open is subtracted. Then, the following 11th to 18th parameters are calculated by using each number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1405 and the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1406 is defined as the number of balls K11, and the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1405 is entered. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1406 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of balls K12, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1406 with respect to the number of balls entered in the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1405. Let the difference in the number of balls entered in 32 be the number of balls K13, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1406 with respect to the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1405. The number of balls K14 is defined, and the difference between the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1405 and the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1406 is defined as the number of balls K15.
11th parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K12 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K13 x "number of winning balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "first operating port 33""Number of prize balls for winning a prize" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) D11 ")
・ 12th parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K12 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) ・ 13th parameter: Game ball to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K13 / ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) ・ 14th parameter: Total number of game balls ejected into the first operating port 33 K14 / ejected from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D12").
Fifteenth parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K15 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K11 + K12 + K13 + K14 + K15) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D13").
16th parameter: D11- (D12 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D13 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
17th parameter: (K13 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K15 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34") / total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "general""Number of prize balls for winning the prize opening 31" + K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K15 x "Second operating port 34" Percentage of prize balls for winning a prize) ・ 18th parameter: K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the special electric winning device 32" / Total number of game balls paid out (K12 x "For winning a prize in the general winning opening 31""Number of prize balls" + K13 x "Number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K14 x "Number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + K15 x "Number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34" ”) Ratio In step S1407, the above 11th to 18th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the storage area for the open / close execution mode in the calculation result memory 131. The 11th to 18th parameters stored in the storage area for the open / close execution mode are stored and retained until the next step S1407 is executed. That is, when the next step S1407 is executed and the 11th to 18th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 11th to 18th parameters are stored in the storage area for the open / close execution mode. , The previous calculation results of the 11th to 18th parameters stored in the storage area for the open / close execution mode are overwritten.

After that, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set in the history area 124 of the history memory 117 and the correspondence relationship indicating that the high frequency support mode is set are stored. By referring to the history information storage area 125 existing in the period between the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the out port 24a generated in the high frequency support mode, general The number of balls entered into each of the winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 is calculated (step S1408). The history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set in the history area 124 of the history memory 117, the correspondence information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set, and the correspondence information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set are stored. The period between the end information and the history information storage area 125 is calculated from the RTC information stored in the history information storage area 125. In addition, in the entire pointer information that is a serial number, the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is stored and the correspondence relationship indicating that the high frequency support mode is used are provided. If there are a plurality of sections with the history information storage area 125 in which the information and the end information are stored, the total number of balls entered for each section is calculated. Further, although there is a history information storage area 125 in which correspondence information and start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is stored exists, RTC information corresponding to a time after the history information storage area 125 is present. If the history information storage area 125 in which is stored does not store the correspondence information and the end information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set, the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is stored are stored. All the history information of the history information storage area 125 in which the RTC information corresponding to the time after the history information storage area 125 is stored is treated as in the high frequency support mode.

After that, during the period of the high frequency support mode specified in step S1408, the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the first operating port 33 that occurred when the front door frame 14 was in the open state. And the number of balls entering each of the second operating ports 34 is calculated (step S1409). The method of calculating the number of balls entered is the same as that of step S1403, except that the period of the high frequency support mode specified in step S1408 is premised.

After that, various parameters are calculated using the calculation results of steps S1408 and S1409 (step S1410). Specifically, first, each number of balls entered while the front door frame 14 calculated in step S1409 is open is subtracted from each number of balls entered calculated in step S1408. Then, the following 21st to 26th parameters are calculated by using each number of balls entered after the subtraction. The difference between the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1408 and the number of balls entered in the out port 24a calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of balls K21, and the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1408 is entered. The difference in the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 calculated in step S1409 with respect to the number of balls is defined as the number of balls K22, and the special electric winning device calculated in step S1409 with respect to the number of balls entered in the special electric winning device 32 calculated in step S1408. Let the difference in the number of balls entered in 32 be the number of balls K23, and the difference in the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1409 with respect to the number of balls entered in the first operating port 33 calculated in step S1408. The number of balls K24 is defined, and the difference between the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1408 and the number of balls entered in the second operating port 34 calculated in step S1409 is defined as the number of balls K25.
21st parameter: Total number of game balls to be paid out (K22 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K23 x "number of winning balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K24 x "first operating port 33""Number of prize balls for winning a prize" + K25 x "Number of prize balls for winning a prize in the second operating port 34") / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) D11 ")
22nd parameter: Total number of game balls entered into the general winning opening 31 K22 / Ratio of total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) ・ 23rd parameter: Game ball to the special electric winning device 32 Total number of balls entered K23 / ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) ・ 24th parameter: Total number of game balls ejected into the first operating port 33 K24 / ejected from the game area PA Ratio of the total number of game balls (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D22").
25th parameter: Total number of game balls entering the second operating port 34 K25 / Ratio of the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA (K21 + K22 + K23 + K24 + K25) (hereinafter, this ratio is referred to as "D23").
26th parameter: D21- (D22 x "number of prize balls for winning the first operating port 33" + D23 x "number of prize balls for winning the second operating port 34")
In step S1410, the 21st to 26th parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the high frequency support mode storage area in the calculation result memory 131. The 21st to 26th parameters stored in the high frequency support mode storage area are stored and retained until the next step S1410 is executed. That is, when the next step S1410 is executed and the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 21st to 26th parameters are stored in the storage area for the high frequency support mode. Then, the calculation result of the previous 21st to 26th parameters stored in the storage area for the high frequency support mode is overwritten.

After that, the frequency of occurrence of the open / close execution mode is calculated and stored (step S1411). Specifically, the open / close execution mode is obtained by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set are stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. Calculates the number of occurrences of. Further, the number of occurrences of the game times is calculated by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the start of the game times is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. .. Then, the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode per unit game round is calculated. The number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode is defined as the number of occurrences K31, and the number of occurrences of the game round is defined as the number of occurrences K32.
-31st parameter: K31 / K32
In step S1411, the 31st parameter, which is the calculation result, is stored in the open / close execution mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. The 31st parameter stored in the open / close execution mode frequency storage area is stored and retained until the next step S1411 is executed. That is, when the next step S1411 is executed and the 31st parameter is calculated, the newly calculated 31st parameter is stored in the open / close execution mode frequency storage area, so that the open / close execution mode is up to that point. The previous calculation result of the 31st parameter stored in the frequency storage area is overwritten.

After that, the frequency of occurrence of the high frequency support mode is calculated and stored (step S1412). Specifically, by counting the number of the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information and the start information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set in the history area 124 of the history memory 117 are stored, the frequency is high. Calculate the number of times the support mode has occurred. Further, the number of occurrences of the game times is calculated by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating the start of the game times is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. .. Then, the ratio of the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode to the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode and the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode per unit game round is calculated. The number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode is defined as the number of occurrences K41, the number of occurrences of game rounds is defined as the number of occurrences K42, and the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode calculated in step S1411 is defined as the number of occurrences K43.
-41st parameter: K41 / K42
-42nd parameter: K41 / K43
In step S1412, the 41st to 42nd parameters, which are the calculation results, are stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area in the calculation result memory 131. The 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area are stored and retained until the next step S1412 is executed. That is, when the next step S1412 is executed and the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, the newly calculated 41st to 42nd parameters are stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area. Then, the calculation result of the previous 41st to 42nd parameters stored in the high frequency support mode frequency storage area is overwritten.

When a negative determination is made in step S1401 or when the process of step S1412 is executed, the display process is executed (step S1413). FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the display processing.

First, the value of the update timing counter provided in the management RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S1501). The update timing counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify that it is the timing to update the display contents of the management result of the game history in the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The management side CPU 112 displays and controls the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c to display and control the first to eighth parameters, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, and the 31st. Notify the parameters and the calculation results of the 41st to 42nd parameters. In this case, the information corresponding to the type of the parameter to be notified is displayed on the first notification display device 69a. Further, among the values obtained by multiplying the parameter to be notified by 100, the number corresponding to the tens place is displayed on the second notification display device 69b, and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed for the third notification. It is displayed on the device 69c. Then, in the 1st to 3rd notification display devices 69a to 69c, the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter and the 41st to 41st parameters are used. The display corresponding to the calculation result of the 42nd parameter is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter, which is the display target of the last order, is displayed, the display target of the first order is displayed. The calculation result of one parameter is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 2 seconds.

Here, the calculation cycle of the various parameters on the management side CPU 112 is 51 seconds. On the other hand, the number of various parameters is 25, and the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 2 seconds. Therefore, the various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are displayed targets on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c at least once.

When the process of step S1501 is executed, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are updated by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after 1 subtraction is "0". It is determined whether or not it is time to perform the operation (step S1502). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1502, the value of the display target counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S1503). Then, when the value of the display target counter after 1 addition exceeds the maximum value "24" (step S1504: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S1505).

The display target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the parameter to be displayed in the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. The 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter, the 41st to 42nd parameters, and the counters to be displayed of "0" to "24". There is a one-to-one correspondence with the possible values. For example, when the value of the display target counter is "0", the first parameter to be displayed first becomes the display target of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and the value of the display target counter is "24". If, the 42nd parameter, which is the last display target, is the display target of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c.

When a negative determination is made in step S1504 or when the process of step S1505 is executed, the first notification display device 69a is displayed so that the information corresponding to the parameter type corresponding to the value of the display target counter is displayed. Control (step S1506). Further, the parameter corresponding to the value of the display target counter is read from the calculation result memory 131, the read parameter is multiplied by 100, and the number corresponding to the tens digit is displayed on the second notification display device 69b. The number corresponding to the ones digit is displayed on the third notification display device 69c (step S1507). The contents displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c in steps S1506 and S1507 are continued until the next update timing or until the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped. NS. After that, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the update timing counter of the management side RAM 114 as a value corresponding to the next update timing (step S1508).

When the supply of operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started by executing the display processing as described above, the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Will be done. The management result of the game history is displayed regardless of whether or not the game is continued, and the game machine main body 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 to open the main control device 60 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. By making the display control of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c executed regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to third notification display devices 69a It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of ~ 69c.

The display of the management result of the game history on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is started after the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started and after the identification end command is received from the main side CPU 63. Will be done. In this case, the information stored in the calculation result memory 131 is stored and retained even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, similar to the information stored in the history memory 117. Therefore, when the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the management result of the game history calculated before the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped is displayed.

When the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the information corresponding to the set value being changed is displayed on the third notification display device 69c. However, while the information corresponding to the set value is displayed before the identification end command is transmitted from the main CPU 63, the game history in the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c The display of the management result of is started after the identification end command is transmitted from the main CPU 63. As a result, even if the third notification display device 69c is also configured as a display device for displaying information corresponding to the set value and displaying the management result of the game history, the display of these displays is performed. It is possible to prevent the periods from overlapping.

Further, when the information corresponding to the set value is displayed, the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b are hidden. On the other hand, when the management result of the game history is displayed, the first notification display device 69a and the second notification display device 69b are not hidden. This makes it possible to identify which of the information corresponding to the set value and the management result of the game history is displayed on the third notification display device 69c.

Next, the processing configuration for outputting the history information stored in the history memory 117 and various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 to an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d of the MPU 62. explain. FIG. 32A is a flowchart showing a data output process executed by the main CPU 63. The data output process is executed in step S112 in the main process (FIG. 9).

In the data output process, first, it is determined whether or not a connection signal indicating that an external device is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d is received from the reading terminal 68d (step S1601). If a negative determination is made in step S1601, the data output process is terminated as it is. In this case, in order to execute the data output process, it is necessary to restart the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63. As a result, in order to externally output the history information and various parameters, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started with the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. Need to be. Since the power switch for stopping and starting the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is provided in the payout mechanism 73 mounted on the back of the back pack unit 15, these stop and start operations can be performed. In order to do so, it is necessary to open the gaming machine main body 12 with respect to the outer frame 11 to expose the back surface of the back pack unit 15. Under such circumstances, in order to externally output the history information and various parameters, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started with the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. By making the configuration necessary, even if an operation for reading the history information and various parameters is performed by a person other than the manager of the game hall, it is possible to make it difficult to perform the operation.

When an affirmative judgment is made in step S1601, it is determined whether or not a signal for confirming control information is received from the reading terminal 68d, so that the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d this time is the main ROM 64. It is determined whether or not it corresponds to the confirmation of the control information (program and data) of (step S1602). The external device has a configuration that allows both confirmation of control information and confirmation of history information and various parameters. If confirmation of control information is selected by manual operation on the external device, the external device can be used. A signal for confirming control information is transmitted, and when confirmation of history information and various parameters is selected by a manual operation on the external device, a signal for confirming history is transmitted from the external device. The configuration is not limited to this, and the external device for checking the control information and the external device for checking the history may be separate. In this case, if an external device for checking control information is electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, a signal for checking control information is transmitted from the external device, and an external device for checking history is sent to the reading terminal 68d. When the device is electrically connected, a history confirmation signal is transmitted from the external device.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1602, output processing for confirming control information is executed (step S1603). In the output process, the program and data are read as control information from the main ROM 64, and the read control information is output to the reading terminal 68d. As a result, the control information can be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and it is confirmed whether or not the control information is legitimate or normal. Can be done.

If a negative determination is made in step S1602, an output instruction signal is transmitted to the management side CPU 112 (step S1604). Specifically, the output state of the output instruction signal is switched from the LOW level to the HI level. This HI level output state is continued for a specific period of time. This specific period is a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to specify that the HI level output instruction signal is input to the 16th buffer 122p. When the output state of the output instruction signal is switched to the HI level, the management side CPU 112 executes a process for outputting history information.

Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32B, when the management side CPU 112 switches the output state of the output instruction signal input to the 16th buffer 122p of the input port 121 from the LOW level to the HI level. (Step S1701: YES), the history information stored in the history memory 117 and various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 are read, and the read history information and various parameters are output to the reading terminal 68d. (Step S1702). As a result, history information and various parameters can be read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and information on the management result of the game history can be analyzed. Further, when the management side CPU 112 outputs the history information to the reading terminal 68d, the history memory 117 is cleared to "0" (step S1703). The history information in the history memory 117 is deleted only when the history information is read by an external device.

Returning to the description of the data output process (FIG. 32 (a)), when the process of step S1603 is executed or the process of step S1604 is executed, the electrical connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d continues. It is determined whether or not it has been performed (step S1605). If it is continued (step S1605: YES), it waits in step S1605 as it is. As a result, it is possible to prevent the processing set in the execution order after the data output processing from being executed until the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is released. When the connection of the external device to the reading terminal 68d is disconnected (step S1605: NO), the data output process ends.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When a game ball enters any of the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34, the game ball is paid out, so that the player can use any of these entry sections. The game will be played while expecting the game ball to enter the ball. In this configuration, the game ball enters any of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 (hereinafter, also referred to as a history target ball entry section). When the occurrence occurs, the corresponding history information is stored in the history memory 117 of the management IC 66. As a result, the pachinko machine 10 can store and retain information for managing the number of game balls entered into each history target entry portion or the entry frequency, and this managed information is used. This makes it possible to appropriately manage the entry mode of the game ball into each history target entry section. Further, since the history information is stored and retained by the pachinko machine 10 itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access and unauthorized modification of the history information.

All the ball entry units that discharge the game ball from the game area PA are subject to execution of the memory processing of the history information and are subject to management using the history information. As a result, it becomes possible to manage the ball entry frequency for any history target ball entry unit by using the history information. Further, it is possible to manage the ratio of the number of game balls to each history target ball to the number of game balls discharged from the game area PA by using the history information.

The history information includes RTC information which is information corresponding to the timing when the game ball enters the history target ball entry portion which triggered the storage of the history information. As a result, by using the history information, it is possible to grasp in detail the ball entry history of the game ball into the history target ball entry section.

In the history memory 117, not only the history information corresponding to the entry of the game ball into the history target entry portion, but also the history information indicating whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in the open / closed execution mode, and the high frequency support mode are in progress. History information indicating whether or not the door frame 14 is open and history information indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open are stored. As a result, it is possible to distinguish whether or not each of these situations is the case, and to manage the ball entry mode of the game ball into the history target ball entry section.

It is possible to output the history information stored in the history memory 117 to an external device which is an external device of the pachinko machine 10. This makes it possible to read the history information with an external device and use the read history information to analyze the ball entry mode of the game ball into the history target ball entry section.

The MPU 62 is provided with a reading terminal 68d, and a program can be read from the main ROM 64 by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to confirm whether or not the program is normal. In this configuration, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is externally output by using the reading terminal 68d for externally outputting the program. This makes it possible to output the history information to the outside while preventing the configuration from becoming complicated.

It is specified which of the program and the history information is the information to be output from the reading terminal 68d, and the information on the side corresponding to the specific result is externally output through the reading terminal 68d. As a result, in a configuration in which history information is output externally using the reading terminal 68d for externally outputting the program, the pachinko machine 10 determines whether the information to be output externally is the program or the history information. It is specified on the side, and the specified information is output to the outside. Therefore, even if the reading terminal 68d is also used, it is possible to read only the necessary information.

Based on the information received from the external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, it is specified which of the program and the history information is the information to be output from the reading terminal 68d. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration related to the selection of information to be output externally from becoming complicated.

The MPU 62 having the main ROM 64 for storing the program in advance has the management IC 66 and the reading terminal 68d. As a result, the signal path for the reading terminal 68d can be integrated in the MPU 62. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the excellent effect as described above while making it difficult to illegally access the signal path to the reading terminal 68d.

The main CPU 63 that executes a process for paying out the game ball based on the entry of the game ball into any of the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Separately, the management side CPU 112 is provided, and the management side CPU 112 executes a process for storing the history information in the history memory 117. As a result, it is possible to manage the ball entry mode of the game ball into each history target ball entry section while preventing the processing load of the main CPU 63 from being extremely increased.

The main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 are provided on the same chip as the MPU 62. This makes it possible to prevent unauthorized access to the communication path between the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112.

The main CPU 63 transmits information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a to each buffer of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 by using the signal path corresponding to each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a. It is transmitted to 122a to 122g. As a result, the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 correspond to the buffers 122a to 122g (that is, each signal path), and the configuration for distinguishing each type of information on the management CPU 112 is simplified. It becomes possible to do.

The main CPU 63 has information corresponding to whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode, information corresponding to whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode, and information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open. And the information corresponding to the start of the game round is transmitted to each buffer 122h to 122k of the input port 121 of the management IC 66 by using the signal path corresponding to each of these situations. As a result, the types of information corresponding to each of these situations correspond to the buffers 122h to 122k (that is, each signal path), and the configuration for distinguishing each type of information on the management side CPU 112 is simplified. It becomes possible.

The main CPU 63 transmits correspondence information indicating which type of information each buffer 122a to 122k (that is, each signal path 118a to 118k) corresponds to, to the management side CPU 112. As a result, it is not necessary to store the correspondence information in the management IC 66 in advance. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, the correspondence information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. As a result, in a situation where a game ball may enter the history target ball entry section, the correspondence relationship between the information transmitted from the main CPU 63 and the history target ball entry section can be specified by the management IC 66. It becomes possible to become.

Correspondence-related information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 by using the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting information indicating whether or not the game ball has entered the history target ball entry unit. This makes it possible to simplify the communication-related configuration as compared with the configuration in which a dedicated signal path for transmitting correspondence information is provided.

The management IC 66 is provided with a correspondence memory 116, and the correspondence information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 is stored in the correspondence memory 116. As a result, every time the main CPU 63 transmits the information of the detection result of each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a, the information that enables the history target ball entry unit corresponding to the transmission target information to be specified by the management IC 66 is transmitted. No need to provide. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the amount of information of the detection result of each of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a transmitted from the main CPU 63.

By switching the output state of the output instruction signal output from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 from the LOW level to the HI level, information is output from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 68d. In this case, the fact that the signal path corresponding to the 16th buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal can be specified by the management side CPU 112 without receiving the correspondence information from the main side CPU 63. .. This makes it possible to prevent the configuration related to the transmission of correspondence information from becoming extremely complicated.

The management IC 66 is provided with a number of buffers 122a to 122p capable of receiving information from the main CPU 63, which is larger than the number of types of information that need to be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. Has been done. As a result, even if the number of types of the information increases or decreases depending on the model of the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to deal with it without changing the configuration of the buffers 122a to 122p. Therefore, it is possible to increase the versatility of the management IC 66.

When the history information is transmitted from the management IC 66 to the reading terminal 68d, each history information includes correspondence information indicating the type of the history target ball entry unit corresponding to the history information. As a result, it is possible to specify the ball entry mode of the game ball into each history target ball entry section by using the read history information.

By using the history information stored in the history memory 117 in the management IC 66, various parameters (first to eighth parameters, eleventh parameters) corresponding to the entry mode of the game ball in the game area PA in a predetermined period are used. ~ 18th parameter, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameters) are calculated. Then, various parameters of the calculated results are sequentially displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. This makes it possible for the pachinko machine 10 to notify various parameters that are the results of calculations using the history information.

Various parameters are calculated in a state where the history information corresponding to the situation where the front door frame 14 is open is excluded. This makes it possible to derive various parameters in a normal situation where the front door frame 14 is in the closed state. In addition, various parameters corresponding to the situation of the open / close execution mode and the situation of the high frequency support mode are calculated. As a result, the manager of the game hall or the like can grasp the entry mode of the game ball according to each situation.

When the history information of the history memory 117 is output to the external device, the history memory 117 is initialized by executing the clearing process of the history memory 117. As a result, history information that exceeds the storage capacity of the history memory 117 becomes a storage target in the history memory 117, and the history information that should be stored and retained is erased by overwriting. Can be made less likely to occur.

History information is stored in the history memory 117 in a configuration in which when a game ball enters the first operating port 33 or the second operating port 34, the corresponding external output is performed through the external terminal plate 97. .. As a result, by using the information output externally through the external terminal plate 97, the history can be easily grasped while the number and frequency of game balls entering the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. By using the history information stored in the memory 117, it is possible to accurately grasp the number of game balls entering the history target entry portion and the entry frequency.

The probability of a jackpot result in the low probability mode varies depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, even with a single pachinko machine 10, it is possible to create a situation in which the probability of a jackpot result is advantageous or disadvantageous in the low probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The probability of a jackpot result in the low probability mode varies depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "Setting 1" to "Setting 6", while the probability of a jackpot result in the high probability mode is the setting of the pachinko machine 10. It does not change depending on the condition. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 on the probability of a jackpot result to the situation in the low probability mode. Further, since it is possible to make the high probability accuracy table 64g referred to in the high probability mode common to any of the setting states of the pachinko machine 10, the accuracy tables 64a to 64g are set in advance in the main ROM 64. It is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity for storage.

The probability of a jackpot result in the low probability mode varies depending on the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6", while the distribution mode of the type of jackpot result changes to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. Does not fluctuate accordingly. This makes it possible to limit the influence of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 to the situation in the low probability mode. Further, since the sorting table 64h referred to when sorting the types of jackpot results can be the same regardless of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the sorting table 64h in the main ROM 64 can be used. It is possible to suppress an increase in the storage capacity for storing in advance.

Even if a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is stored and retained without being erased. As a result, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information up to that point can be continuously stored in the history memory 117, and the history memory can be stored for a long period of time. It is possible to specify the management result of the game history by using the history information accumulated in 117.

Even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is not erased and is stored and held. In the configuration, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. When is performed, the history information corresponding to the above is stored in the history memory 117. This makes it possible to distinguish between the history information before the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed and the history information after the setting state is performed.

When the history information corresponding to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the history information 117 corresponds to the setting state, the information corresponding to the set value is included in the history information. This makes it possible to specify the contents of the set values set in the past by referring to the history information.

When calculating various parameters at the calculation timing, the history information stored after that is used as a reference based on the history information corresponding to the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the history memory 117. It may be configured to calculate various parameters. In this case, it is possible to derive the management result of the game history at the timing after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made as various parameters.

Further, when various parameters are calculated at the calculation timing, the history information corresponding to the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the history memory 117 is referred to as the history information corresponding to the change of the set value. , It may be configured to calculate various parameters by using the history information stored after that. In this case, it is possible to derive the management result of the game history at the timing after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed as various parameters.

Further, although the board box 60a of the main control device 60 is provided with an opening for exposing the reading terminal 68d, the opening is not provided and the reading terminal 69d is provided on the facing wall portion 60b. It may be a structure covered with. In this case, it is necessary to open the board box 60a in order to connect the external device to the reading terminal 68d.

<Second embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the contents of the pass / fail table corresponding to the set state of the pachinko machine 10 are different from those in the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 33 is an explanatory diagram for explaining various tables stored in the main ROM 64 in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 33, the main ROM 64 has an area 161 for setting 1, an area 162 for setting 2, an area 163 for setting 3, an area 164 for setting 4, an area 165 for setting 5, and an area for setting 6. 166 and are provided. The setting 1 area 161 includes a low probability table 161a for setting 1 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 161b for setting 1 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 1" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored. The setting 2 area 162 includes a low probability table 162a for setting 2 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is “setting 2” and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 162b for setting 2 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 2" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored. The setting 3 area 163 includes a low probability table 163a for setting 3 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 3" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 163b for setting 3 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 3" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored.

The setting 4 area 164 includes a low probability table 164a for setting 4 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 4" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 164b for setting 4 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 4" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored. The setting 5 area 165 includes a low probability table 165a for setting 5 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is “setting 5” and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 165b for setting 5 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 5" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored. The setting 6 area 166 includes a low probability table 166a for setting 6 and a pachinko machine 10 which are referred to when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 6" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the low probability mode. The high-probability winning / failing table 166b for setting 6 which is referred to when the setting state of is "setting 6" and the winning / failing lottery mode is the high-probability mode is stored.

The winning probabilities of the jackpot results set in each of the low probability / rejection tables 161a to 166a are different from each other. Specifically, when the low accuracy table 161a for setting 1 is referred to, a big hit result is obtained at about 1/320, and when the low accuracy table 162a for setting 2 is referred to, about 1/310. When the low accuracy table 163a for setting 3 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/300, and when the low accuracy table 164a for setting 4 is referred to, about 1/290. When the low accuracy table 165a for setting 5 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/280, and when the low accuracy table 166a for setting 6 is referred to, about 1/270. Will result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high setting value, a big hit result is likely to occur in the low probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

The winning probabilities of the jackpot results set in each of the high probability hit / fail tables 161b to 166b are different from each other. Specifically, when the high accuracy table 161b for setting 1 is referred to, a big hit result is obtained at about 1/45, and when the high accuracy table 162b for setting 2 is referred to, about 1/40. When the high accuracy table 163b for setting 3 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/35, and when the high accuracy table 164b for setting 4 is referred to, about 1/30. When the high accuracy table 165b for setting 5 is referred to, the big hit result is obtained at about 1/25, and when the high accuracy table 166b for setting 6 is referred to, about 1/20. Will result in a big hit. As a result, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is a high setting value, a big hit result is likely to occur in the high probability mode, which is advantageous for the player.

That is, in the first embodiment, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode becomes higher as the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode is "setting 1". ~ The configuration is the same regardless of the setting state of "Setting 6", but in this embodiment, both the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode and the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode are pachinko. The higher the setting state of the machine 10, the higher the setting value. This makes it possible to increase the player's advantage over the fact that a high set value is set.

Further, even if the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode in the case of "setting 6" which is the highest setting state is, the winning of the jackpot result in the high probability mode in the case of "setting 1" which is the lowest setting state. It is set lower than the probability. This makes it possible to prevent the player's advantage when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting 1" from becoming extremely low, and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is "setting". It is possible to prevent the player's advantage in the case of "6" from becoming extremely high.

On the other hand, as in the first embodiment, only one type of distribution table 64h is provided so as to be common in any of the setting states of "setting 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to prevent an advantage or disadvantage due to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the distribution mode of the jackpot result, and a storage capacity for storing the distribution table 64h in the main ROM 64 in advance. Can be suppressed.

The winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode is higher when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher for the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode. The set value may be lower. In this case, in the low probability mode, the higher the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is for the player, and in the high probability mode, the lower the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is for the player. It becomes possible.

Further, the winning probability of the jackpot result in the high probability mode is higher when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is higher, while the winning probability of the jackpot result in the low probability mode is "setting 1" to "setting 6". The configuration may be constant in the set state of. In this case, in the high probability mode, the higher the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is, the more advantageous it is for the player, and in the low probability mode, it is possible to prevent the advantage or disadvantage due to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 from occurring. Become.

<Third embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the handling of the management result of the game history when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

The management IC 66 is provided with a separate storage memory 171 as a memory for storing information in addition to each memory in the first embodiment. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the separate storage memory 171. The separate storage memory 171 is a memory (that is, non-volatile storage means) that does not require external power supply for storage retention such as a NOR type flash memory and a NAND type flash memory, and is used for both reading and writing.

The separate storage memory 171 is provided with a first separate storage area 172, a second separate storage area 173, a third separate storage area 174, a fourth separate storage area 175, and a fifth separate storage area 176. Information on the management result of the game history calculated when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176, more specifically, the first embodiment described above. The various parameters described in the above (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameters) are sequentially stored. In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, various parameters are first stored in the first separate storage area 172, and then each time the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the nth order is specified. The storage target area is switched so that the storage area 172 to 176 → the n + 1 separate storage area 172 to 176. Then, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set after the various parameters are stored in the fifth separate storage area 176, the various parameters are stored again in the first separate storage area 172. At this time, various parameters already stored in the first separate storage area 172 are deleted. As a result, various parameters up to the time when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed 5 times are stored in the separate storage memory 171, and the oldest various parameters are deleted for the portion exceeding 5 times. It is remembered by that.

Various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be read by the external device by connecting the external device to the reading terminal 68d. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the management result of the game history before the new setting of the setting state is performed in the pachinko machine 10.

Next, the setting update recognition process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 35.

When the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S1801: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S1802). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S1803). When an affirmative determination is made in step S1803, the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S1804). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S1803 or when the process of step S1804 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S1805). If a negative determination is made in step S1805, the process returns to step S1803.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1805, the repeated change monitoring process is executed (step S1806). The details of the repetitive change monitoring process will be described later, but when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 occurs repeatedly in a short period of time, a process for notifying the repetitive change is executed. In the configuration in which various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 each time a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the management result of the game history when the game is played over a predetermined period is intended. It is assumed that new settings of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are repeatedly performed in a short period of time in order to effectively erase the pachinko machines. On the other hand, by repeatedly executing the change monitoring process, when such an act is performed, the corresponding notification is executed.

After that, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S1807). In various arithmetic processes, the processes of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output process (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment are executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter and 41st parameter are used by using the history information stored in the history memory 117 at that time. ~ 42nd parameter) is calculated.

After that, the various parameters calculated in step S1807 are stored in the area of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 that is the current storage target (step S1808). In the separate storage memory 171, a pointer information area is set so that the area to be stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be specified by the management side CPU 112. The information in the pointer information area is changed to the next area when various parameters are stored in the storage target areas of the 1st to 5th separate storage areas 172 to 176. Will be updated to. By executing the process of step S1808, various parameters at that time are stored in the separate storage memory 171 for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 this time.

After that, the history memory 117 is cleared to "0" (step S1809). That is, in the present embodiment, the history memory is not only when the history information is read by the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, but also when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. The 117 history information is deleted.

After that, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S1810). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S1811). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S1810 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, both the information for identifying the set value and the value information of the set value grasping counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made, and the information of the set value when the setting is made The combination is stored as history information.

After that, the update process of the target pointer is executed (step S1812). In the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

Next, the monitoring process of the repetitive change executed in step S1806 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was set last time is within the reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) (step S1901). Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 is set by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the game is started is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. The number of game times executed since the state was set last time is grasped, and it is determined whether or not the number of game times grasped is within the reference number of times (specifically, 100 times).

When an affirmative determination is made in step S1901, the value of the repetitive change counter provided in the separate storage memory 171 is added by 1 (step S1902). As described above, the separate storage memory 171 is a memory that does not require an external power supply for storage and retention, so that an external power supply is not required for storage and retention of the value of the repetitive change counter.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the repetitive change counter after 1 addition exceeds the notification reference value "5" (step S1903). The notification reference value corresponds to the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 provided in the separate storage memory 171. Therefore, in step S1903, the number of times the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated without interposing the execution of the game times exceeding the reference number is the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176. It is judged whether or not it has been exceeded.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S1903, the display process of repeated changes is executed (step S1904). In the display process of repeated changes, the display contents of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c correspond to the fact that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated a number of times exceeding the notification reference value in a short period of time. The displayed content of repeated changes. The display content of the repeated change is a display content that displays "E" in all of the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, and this display content does not occur in other situations. Further, the state in which the display contents of the repeated changes are displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c is continued until the repeated change flag provided in the separate storage memory 171 is cleared to "0". .. The repetitive change flag is a flag for the management side CPU 112 to specify that the display contents of the repetitive changes should be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. Further, when "1" is set in the repeat change flag and the display contents of the repeat change are displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the display process in the first embodiment is described above. (Fig. 31) is not executed. After that, "1" is set in the repeat change flag of the separate storage memory 171 (step S1905).

If a negative determination is made in step S1901, the value of the repetitive change counter of the separate storage memory 171 is cleared to "0" (step S1906). After that, on condition that "1" is set in the repetitive change flag of the separate storage memory 171 (step S1907: YES), the display contents of the repetitive changes in the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are displayed. The display is terminated (step S1908), and the repeat change flag is cleared to "0" (step S1909).

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

When a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is deleted. As a result, it is possible to leave the history information of the game executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made in the history memory 117.

When a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, various parameters are calculated as a management result of the game history by using the history information of the history memory 117 at that time. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the new setting of the setting state is performed in the pachinko machine 10. Further, even if the history information of the history memory 117 is deleted when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history based on the history information to be deleted. It will be possible.

In a configuration in which various parameters are calculated using the history information of the history memory 117 at that time when a new setting state is made in the pachinko machine 10, the calculated various parameters are stored separately. It is stored in 171. As a result, even if a new setting of the setting state is made in the pachinko machine 10, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the setting is made at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Since the separate storage memory 171 is provided with a plurality of separate storage areas 172 to 176, it is possible to store various parameters corresponding to the setting timings of the setting states for a plurality of times. As a result, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods based on the timing when the new setting of the setting state is performed. Further, even if new settings of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are repeated in a situation where the game is not performed, various parameters calculated by using the history information of the situation in which the game is actually performed are displayed. It is possible to increase the possibility that the memory 171 for separate storage remains.

Various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be read by the external device by connecting the external device to the reading terminal 68d. As a result, it becomes possible to grasp the management result of the game history before the new setting of the setting state is performed in the pachinko machine 10.

In the configuration in which various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171 each time a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the management result of the game history when the game is played over a predetermined period is intended. It is assumed that new settings of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 are repeatedly performed in a short period of time in order to effectively erase the pachinko machines. On the other hand, by repeatedly executing the change monitoring process, when such an act is performed, the corresponding notification is executed. As a result, it is possible to notify the administrator or the like that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

Notification that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time is performed by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. As a result, new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was repeatedly performed in a short period of time by using the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c for notifying the management result of the game history. It becomes possible to perform notification.

In a situation where it is necessary to notify that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time, the display contents of the repeated changes are continuously displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. , The notification of the management result of the game history in the normal time is not performed by the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c. This makes it possible to emphasize the notification that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

In addition, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number of times, the event in which the new setting is made continues beyond the notification reference value. However, the configuration is such that the notification corresponding to the above is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, when the event for which the new setting is made continues to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be executed. Further, after a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, any one of the predetermined ball entry portions (for example, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, or a predetermined one) Even if the total number of gaming balls that have entered the combination) is within the reference number and the events for which the new setting is made continue to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. In addition, an event is notified that the new setting is performed in a situation where the total number of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is within the reference number. When the reference value is exceeded and continuous, the corresponding notification may be executed.

Further, when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 exceeds the notification reference value within the monitoring reference period (for example, 600 seconds), the corresponding notification may be executed.

In addition, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number of times, the event in which the new setting is made continues beyond the notification reference value. However, the setting value was changed in the situation where the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was made is within the reference number. When the events exceed the notification reference value and continue, the corresponding notification may be executed.

In addition, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number of times, the event in which the new setting is made continues beyond the notification reference value. However, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number, the new setting is triggered. When the events in which the various parameters are calculated continue to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be executed.

In addition, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number of times, the event in which the new setting is made continues beyond the notification reference value. In addition to or instead of the configuration in which the notification corresponding to the notification is executed, the progress of the game may be restricted over a predetermined period (for example, one hour).

<Fourth Embodiment>
This embodiment is different from the third embodiment in that the monitoring process of repeated changes is executed by the main CPU 63. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 37 is a flowchart showing a monitoring process of repeated changes executed by the main CPU 63. The repetitive change monitoring process is executed when the set value update process (step S118) is executed in the main process (FIG. 9). That is, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the change monitoring process is repeatedly executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be configured in which the monitoring process of repeated changes is executed when the set value is changed.

First, it is determined whether or not the number of game times executed since the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 was set last time is within the reference number of times (specifically, 100 times) (step S2001). The main RAM 65 is provided with a game counter for measuring the number of game times executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, and the main CPU 63 newly executes the game times. The value of the game count counter is added by 1 each time. The game count counter is excluded from the target of "0" clearing even when the clearing process (step S105, step S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2001, the value of the repetitive change counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S2002). The repetitive change counter is excluded from the target of "0" clearing even when the clearing process (step S105, step S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the repetitive change counter after 1 addition exceeds the notification reference value "5" (step S2003). The notification reference value corresponds to the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 provided in the separate storage memory 171. Therefore, in step S2003, the number of times the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeated without interposing the execution of the game times exceeding the reference number is the number of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176. It is judged whether or not it has been exceeded.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2003, "1" is set in the repeat change flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S2004). The repetitive change flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the situation should be such that the repetitive change is notified. The repetitive change flag is excluded from the target of "0" clearing even when the clearing process (step S105, step S117) of the main RAM 65 is executed.

When a negative determination is made in step S2001, the value of the repetitive change counter of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S2005). After that, on condition that "1" is set in the repeat change flag of the main RAM 65 (step S2006: YES), the repeat change flag is cleared to "0" (step S2007).

In the repetitive change monitoring process, when "1" is set in the repetitive change flag of the main RAM 65 (step S2008: YES), the repetitive change notification command is transmitted to the voice emission control device 81 (step S2009). When the voice emission control device 81 receives the notification command of the repeated change, the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54 are made to notify the repeated change. The notification of the repeated change is continued until the supply of the operating power to the voice emission control device 81 is stopped.

According to the above configuration, it is possible to notify that the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been repeatedly performed in a short period of time based on the control by the main CPU 63. Further, since the notification is performed by the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, and the speaker unit 54, the pachinko machine 10 is in the set state without opening the game machine main body 12 forward with respect to the outer frame 11. It is possible to make the administrator aware that the new setting has been repeated in a short period of time.

When a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, in addition to or instead of the configuration in which the notification command for the repeated change is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the voice emission control device 81, The configuration may be such that the corresponding external output is performed.

Further, the main CPU 63 may execute the repetitive change monitoring process according to the present embodiment, and the management CPU 112 may execute the repetitive change monitoring process according to the third embodiment. As a result, it becomes possible to strictly monitor whether or not the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the setting update recognition process in the management side CPU 112 is different from the third embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the third embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the third embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart showing a setting update recognition process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112.

When the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S2101: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S2102). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S2103). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2103, the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2104). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S2103 or when the process of step S2104 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2105). If a negative determination is made in step S2105, the process returns to the process of step S2103.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2105, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number or more of predetermined history information exists in the history memory 117 (step S2106). Specifically, the pachinko machine 10 is set by counting the number of the history information storage areas 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the game is started is stored in the history area 124 of the history memory 117. The number of game times executed since the state was set last time is grasped, and it is determined whether or not the number of game times grasped exceeds the reference number (specifically, 100 times). However, the number is not limited to this, and the number of the history information storage area 125 in which the correspondence information indicating that the game ball has been discharged from the game area PA is stored is the reference number (specifically, 1000). May be configured to determine in step S2106 whether or not the above amount is exceeded. Correspondence-related information indicating that the game ball has entered a predetermined ball entry portion (for example, any one of the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, or a predetermined combination). In step S2106, it may be determined whether or not the number of history information storage areas 125 in which is stored exceeds the reference number (specifically, 1000). Further, it may be configured in step S2106 to determine whether or not the total number of history information stored in the history memory 117 exceeds the total reference number (specifically, 1000).

In addition, when the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made is within the reference number of times, the event in which the new setting is made continues beyond the notification reference value. However, the configuration is such that the notification corresponding to the above is executed, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the total discharge of the game balls discharged from the game area PA after the new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made. In a situation where the number is within the reference number, when the event for which the new setting is made continues to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification may be executed. Further, after a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, any one of the predetermined ball entry portions (for example, the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, or a predetermined one) Even if the total number of gaming balls that have entered the combination) is within the reference number and the events for which the new setting is made continue to exceed the notification reference value, the corresponding notification is executed. good. In addition, an event is notified that the new setting is performed in a situation where the total number of history information newly stored in the history memory 117 after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is within the reference number. When the reference value is exceeded and continuous, the corresponding notification may be executed.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2106, various arithmetic processes are executed (step S2107). In various arithmetic processes, the processes of steps S1402 to S1412 of the display output process (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment are executed. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter and 41st parameter are used by using the history information stored in the history memory 117 at that time. ~ 42nd parameter) is calculated.

After that, the various parameters calculated in step S2107 are stored in the area of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 that is the current storage target (step S2108). In the separate storage memory 171, a pointer information area is set so that the area to be stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 can be specified by the management side CPU 112. The information in the pointer information area is changed to the next area when various parameters are stored in the storage target areas of the 1st to 5th separate storage areas 172 to 176. Will be updated to. By executing the process of step S2108, various parameters at that time are stored in the separate storage memory 171 for the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 this time.

When a negative determination is made in step S2106, or when the process of step S2108 is executed, the history memory 117 is cleared to "0" (step S2109). That is, in the present embodiment, the history memory is not only when the history information is read by the external device connected to the reading terminal 68d, but also when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. The 117 history information is deleted.

After that, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC115 (step S2110). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S2111). In the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 currently being written is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117, and the pointer information corresponding to the pointer information to be written is specified. The RTC information read in step S2110 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124. Further, both the information for identifying the set value and the value information of the set value grasping counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made, and the information of the set value when the setting is made The combination is stored as history information.

After that, the update process of the target pointer is executed (step S2112). In the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

According to the above configuration, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is stored in the history memory 117 on condition that a predetermined number or more of the history information is stored in the history memory 117. Various parameters are calculated using the history information, and the various parameters are stored in the separate storage memory 171. As a result, even if the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, the information of the management result of the game history as a result of the game being substantially performed is stored in the separate storage memory 171. It is possible to store it.

The process of step S2109 may be executed on the condition that the process of step S2107 and step S2108 is executed. That is, the history information stored in the history memory 117 is deleted on condition that a predetermined number or more of the history information is stored in the history memory 117. As a result, even if a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time, it is possible to prevent the history information of the history memory 117 from being erased.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the history memory 117 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in the present embodiment.

The history memory 117 is provided with a total area 141, a first state area 142, a second state area 143, and a third state area 144. Each of these areas 141 to 144 is provided with first to 14th counters 141a to 141n, 142a to 142n, 143a to 143n, 144a to 144n. The first counters 141a to 144a of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The second counters 141b to 144b of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The third counters 141c to 144c of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fourth counters 141d to 144d of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fourth signal input to the fourth buffer 122d is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The fifth counters 141e to 144e of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the fifth signal input to the fifth buffer 122e is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The sixth counters 141f to 144f of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the sixth signal input to the sixth buffer 122f is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. Information on the number of times the output state of the seventh signal input to the seventh buffer 122g is changed from the LOW level to the HI level is stored in the seventh counters 141g to 144g of each area 141 to 144. The eighth counters 141h to 144h of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the eighth signal input to the eighth buffer 122h is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The ninth counters 141i to 144i of the areas 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the ninth signal input to the ninth buffer 122i is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The tenth counters 141j to 144j of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the tenth signal input to the tenth buffer 122j is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 11th counters 141k to 144k in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 11th signal input to the 11th buffer 122k is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 12th counters 141l to 144l of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 12th signal input to the 12th buffer 122l is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 13th counters 141m to 144m in each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 13th signal input to the 13th buffer 122m is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. The 14th counters 141n to 144n of each area 141 to 144 store information on the number of times the output state of the 14th signal input to the 14th buffer 122n is changed from the LOW level to the HI level.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart showing a history setting process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112.

First, the number of buffers to be confirmed by the management CPU 112 among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is set in the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 (step S2201). Specifically, the number of correspondence-related areas in the correspondence-relationship memory 116 in which information other than the information indicating that the correspondence-related areas 123a to 123n are blank is stored is specified, and the identification thereof is specified. Set the information of the specified number in the confirmation target counter. Since the pachinko machine 10 stores information other than the information indicating that it is blank in the first to eleventh correspondence areas 123a to 123k, "11" is set in the confirmation target counter in step S2201.

After that, it is determined whether or not the buffers 122a to 122n corresponding to the current confirmation target counters are buffers to which the state information signal is input (step S2202). Specifically, in the corresponding relation areas 123a to 123n corresponding to the values of the current confirmation target counters, as the correspondence relation information, information indicating that the open / close execution mode is set, information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set, and information indicating that the high frequency support mode is set. It is determined whether or not any of the information indicating that the front door frame 14 is stored is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2202, the state information setting process is executed (step S2203). In the setting process, when the output state of the eighth signal indicating whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the management side manages the information of the first state indicating that the opening / closing execution mode is in progress. It is stored in the RAM 114, and when the output state of the eighth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information of the first state is erased from the management side RAM 114. Further, when the output state of the ninth signal indicating whether or not the high frequency support mode is in progress is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the second state indicating that the high frequency support mode is in progress is stored in the management side RAM 114. When the output state of the ninth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information of the second state is erased from the management side RAM 114. Further, when the output state of the tenth signal indicating whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is switched from the LOW level to the HI level, the information of the third state indicating that the front door frame 14 is open. Is stored in the management side RAM 114, and when the output state of the tenth signal is switched from the HI level to the LOW level, the information of the third state is erased from the management side RAM 114.

When a negative determination is made in step S2202 or when the process of step S2203 is executed, the numerical information stored in the buffer corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th buffers 122a to 122n is displayed. By confirming whether or not the value has been changed from "0" to "1", it is determined whether or not the output state of the input signal from the main CPU 63 to the buffer has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level ( Step S2204). If the numerical information stored in the 8th buffer 122h is changed from "0" to "1" in a situation where the current value of the check target counter is a value corresponding to the 8th buffer 122h, step S2203 is performed. The information of the first state is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the 9th buffer 122i is changed from "0" to "1" in the situation where the value of the current confirmation target counter is the value corresponding to the 9th buffer 122i, the step S2203 is performed. The information in the second state is stored in the management RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204. Further, when the numerical information stored in the 10th buffer 122j is changed from "0" to "1" in the situation where the value of the current confirmation target counter is the value corresponding to the 10th buffer 122j, step S2203 is performed. The information of the third state is stored in the management side RAM 114, and an affirmative determination is made in step S2204.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2204, the corresponding total counter addition process is executed (step S2205). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the current value of the confirmation target counter among the first to 14th counters 141a to 141n for totalization in the totalization area 141 of the history memory 117 is added by one. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the 11th counter 141k for total is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the 5th counter 141e for total is the addition target. If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 141a for totaling is the addition target.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the first state, that is, whether or not it is in the open / close execution mode (step S2206). In the case of the first state (step S2206: YES), the counter addition processing for the corresponding first state is executed (step S2207). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th counters 142a to 142n for the first state in the first state area 142 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the 11th counter 142k for the first state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 142e for the first state is added. If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the first counter 142a for the first state is the addition target.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the second state, that is, whether or not it is in the high frequency support mode (step S2208). If it is in the second state (step S2208: YES), the counter addition process for the corresponding second state is executed (step S2209). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th counters 143a to 143n for the second state in the second state area 143 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the 11th counter 143k for the second state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 143e for the second state is the addition target. If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the addition target is the first counter 143a for the second state.

After that, by referring to the state information of the management side RAM 114, it is determined whether or not it is in the third state, that is, whether or not the front door frame 14 is open (step S2210). In the case of the third state (step S2210: YES), the counter addition processing for the corresponding third state is executed (step S2211). In the addition process, the value of the counter corresponding to the value of the current confirmation target counter among the first to 14th counters 144a to 144n for the third state in the third state area 144 of the history memory 117 is added by one. .. For example, if the value of the confirmation target counter is "11", the eleventh counter 144k for the third state is the addition target, and if the value of the confirmation target counter is "5", the fifth counter 144e for the third state is added. If the value of the confirmation target counter is "1", the addition target is the first counter 144a for the third state.

When a negative determination is made in step S2204, a negative determination is made in step S2210, or the process of step S2211 is executed, the value of the confirmation target counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S2212). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the confirmation target counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S2213). When the value of the confirmation target counter is 1 or more (step S2213: NO), the processing of step S2202 and subsequent steps is executed for the confirmation target corresponding to the value of the new confirmation target counter.

By executing the history setting process as described above, the number of times the game ball is inserted into the out port 24a, the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, and the opening / closing execution are executed. The number of times the mode is generated, the number of times the high-frequency support mode is generated, and the number of times the game is played are stored as number-of-times information instead of being stored as history information as in the first embodiment. As a result, the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 can be suppressed as compared with the configuration in which each history information is individually stored.

Since the configuration is such that the number of times information is stored instead of the history information, it is not necessary to execute the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for calculating various parameters.

Next, the setting update recognition process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 41.

When the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S2301: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is set to "1". Set (step S2302). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S2303). When an affirmative determination is made in step S2303, the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2304). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S2303 or the process of step S2304 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2305). If a negative determination is made in step S2305, the process returns to step S2303.

When an affirmative judgment is made in step S2305, opening / closing execution is executed in the 11th counter 141k for total, which measures the number of times the game is executed in the total area 141 in the history memory 117, and in the total area 141 in the history memory 117. Each of the 8th counter 141h for total measuring the number of occurrences of the mode and the 9th counter 141i for total measuring the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode in the total area 141 in the history memory 117 are used. Clear "0" (step S2306 to step S2308). As a result, the information on the number of times the game is executed, the number of times the open / close execution mode is generated, and the number of times the high-frequency support mode is generated is cleared to "0" when the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Will be done. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode per unit game, the 41st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode per unit game, and the high frequency support mode for the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game content after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. In a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter, and the 42nd parameter are the set state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. By making it correspond to the game content after the new setting of, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter, and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current setting value. It becomes possible to judge whether or not.

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the 8th counter 141h for totaling, the 9th counter 141i for totaling, and the 11th counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0 "is not cleared. As a result, the number of game balls entered into each history target entry portion or the entry frequency is managed based on the long-term game history without being affected by the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It becomes possible.

According to the above configuration, the number of times the game ball enters the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, the number of times the opening / closing execution mode occurs, and the high frequency support. The number of times the mode is generated and the number of times the game is generated are stored as the number of times information, not as the history information as in the first embodiment. As a result, the storage capacity required in the history memory 117 can be suppressed as compared with the configuration in which each history information is individually stored.

Further, since the configuration is such that the number of times information is stored instead of the history information, it is not necessary to execute the process of deriving the number of times information from the history information when calculating various parameters. This makes it possible to reduce the processing load for calculating various parameters.

The information on the number of times the game is executed, the number of times the open / close execution mode is generated, and the number of times the high-frequency support mode is generated is cleared to "0" when the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Therefore, the 31st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode per unit game, the 41st parameter indicating the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode per unit game, and the high frequency support mode for the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode. The calculation result of the 42nd parameter indicating the ratio of the number of occurrences corresponds to the game content after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. In a configuration in which the winning probability of the jackpot result is changed when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter, and the 42nd parameter are the set state of the pachinko machine 10 as described above. By making it correspond to the game content after the new setting of, the calculation results of the 31st parameter, the 41st parameter, and the 42nd parameter are appropriate based on the current setting value. It becomes possible to judge whether or not.

On the other hand, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the counters other than the 8th counter 141h for totaling, the 9th counter 141i for totaling, and the 11th counter 141k in the history memory 117 are " 0 "is not cleared. As a result, the number of game balls entered into each history target entry portion or the entry frequency is managed based on the long-term game history without being affected by the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It becomes possible.

The configuration of the history memory 117 as in the present embodiment may be applied to the first to fifth embodiments described above and the embodiments described after the present embodiment. For example, when applied to the first embodiment, the information in the history memory 117 is maintained as it is even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. Further, when applied to the third embodiment, when a new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the entire history memory 117 is cleared to "0".

Further, when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the processes of steps S2306 to S2308 may be executed in the setting update recognition process (FIG. 41). As a result, even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, if the set value is not changed before and after that, the information on the number of times the game is executed, the information on the number of times the open / close execution mode is generated, and high frequency support are provided. The information on the number of times the mode is generated is not cleared to "0", and when the set value of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the information on the number of times the game is executed, the information on the number of times the open / close execution mode is generated, and the high-frequency support mode It is possible to make the information on the number of occurrences of "0" clear.

Further, in the setting update recognition process (FIG. 41), various parameters are calculated and calculated by using the counters 141 to 144 of the history memory 117 before the processes of steps S2306 to S2308 are executed. Various parameters may be stored in the calculation result memory 131.

<7th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the history memory 117 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in the present embodiment.

As the history memory 117, history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to each of "setting 1" to "setting 6", which are the setting states of the pachinko machine 10, are provided. Specifically, the history memory 181 for setting 1 is provided corresponding to "setting 1", and the history memory 182 for setting 2 is provided corresponding to "setting 2". The history memory 183 for setting 3 is provided corresponding to "setting 3", and the history memory 184 for setting 4 is provided corresponding to "setting 4", and corresponds to "setting 5". A history memory 185 for setting 5 is provided, and a history memory 186 for setting 6 is provided corresponding to the “setting 6”.

Each of the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6 is provided with a combination of the history area 124 and the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 according to the first embodiment. As a result, it is possible to store the history information corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machines 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the set value for which the new setting is made are stored as the storage target of the history information. , It is possible to store the history information separately for each set value without erasing the history information at the time of new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. Further, since various parameters are calculated using the history information corresponding to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 currently set, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each set value.

In addition, in each of the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6, the total area 141, the first state area 142, the second state area 143, and the third state area 144 in the sixth embodiment are described. The configuration may be such that the combination of is set.

Next, the setting update recognition process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 43.

When the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S2401: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter provided in the calculation result memory 131. Is set to "1" (step S2402). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6". Further, in the present embodiment, it is assumed that the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped because the set value grasping counter is provided in the calculation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require external power supply for memory retention. However, the value stored in the set value grasping counter is stored and retained.

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S2403). When an affirmative determination is made in step S2403, the value of the set value grasping counter of the calculation result memory 131 is added by 1 (step S2404). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S2403 or when the process of step S2404 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2405). If a negative determination is made in step S2405, the process returns to step S2403.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2405, the history memories 181-186 corresponding to the value of the set value grasping counter of the calculation result memory 131 are set as the storage target of the history information and the reference target at the time of calculation of various parameters ( Step S2406). Specifically, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means that the value is set to "setting 1". Therefore, the history memory 181 for setting 1 is used as the history information storage target and various parameters. Set as a reference target during calculation. Further, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "2", it means that the value is set to "setting 2". Therefore, the history memory 182 for setting 2 is used when the history information is stored and various parameters are calculated. Set as a reference target. Further, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "3", it means that the value is set to "setting 3". Therefore, the history memory 183 for setting 3 is used when the history information is stored and various parameters are calculated. Set as a reference target. Further, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "4", it means that the value is set to "setting 4". Therefore, the history memory 184 for setting 4 is used when the history information is stored and various parameters are calculated. Set as a reference target. Further, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "5", it means that the value is set to "setting 5". Therefore, the history memory 185 for setting 5 is used when the history information is stored and various parameters are calculated. Set as a reference target. Further, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that the value is set to "setting 6". Therefore, the history memory 186 for setting 6 is used when the history information is stored and various parameters are calculated. Set as a reference target.

After that, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S2407). Then, the writing process to the history memory 117 is executed (step S2408). In the writing process, among the history memories 181-186 for the settings 1 to 6, the history memories 181-186 set as the storage target of the history information in step S2406 are selected. Then, by referring to the pointer area 126 in the history memory 181 to 186 that is the storage target, the pointer information of the history area 124 that is the current write target is specified, and the pointer information becomes the write target. The RTC information read in step S2407 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the existing pointer information. Further, the information for identifying the set value is written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the combination of the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set and the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made is stored as the history information.

After that, the update process of the target pointer is executed (step S2409). In the update process, the history memories 181 to 186 set as the storage target of the history information in step S2406 are selected from the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6, and the history memories 181 to 186 are selected. The numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 is read out and added by 1. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

According to the above configuration, as the history memory 117, the history memories 181 to 186 for the settings 1 to 6 are provided so as to correspond to each of the "settings 1" to "setting 6". As a result, it is possible to store the game history corresponding to each of the setting states of the pachinko machines 10 of "setting 1" to "setting 6". In this case, when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history memories 181 to 186 corresponding to the set value for which the new setting is made are stored as the storage target of the history information. , It is possible to store the history information separately for each set value without erasing the history information at the time of new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. Further, since various parameters are calculated using the history information corresponding to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 currently set, it is possible to appropriately derive various parameters corresponding to each set value.

The history memory 117 is not limited to a configuration in which six memories of the history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6 are provided, and one memory is used for setting 1. Corresponds to the area corresponding to the history memory 181 of the setting 2, the area corresponding to the history memory 182 for the setting 2, the area corresponding to the history memory 183 for the setting 3, and the history memory 184 for the setting 4. An area, an area corresponding to the history memory 185 for setting 5, and an area corresponding to the history memory 186 for setting 6 may be set.

<8th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the history memory 117 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 44 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the history memory 117 in the present embodiment.

As the history memory 117, a first history memory 191 and a second history memory 192 are provided. Each of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 is provided with a combination of the history area 124 and the pointer area 126 of the history memory 117 according to the first embodiment. In this case, in a situation where history information is stored using one of the history memories 191 and 192 of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192, a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. When is performed, the history information of one of the history memories 191, 192 is left without being erased until a predetermined number or more of the history information is stored in the other history memories 191, 192. It is possible to newly store the history information in both the history memories 191 and 192 until a predetermined number or more of the history information is stored in the other history memory 191 and 192. Become.

Next, the setting update recognition process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 45.

When the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 is switched from the LOW level to the HI level (step S2501: YES), the value of the set value grasping counter provided in the management RAM 114 is set to ". 1 ”(step S2502). The set value grasping counter is a counter for specifying the set value of the pachinko machine 10 by the management side CPU 112. For example, if the value of the set value grasping counter is "1", it means "setting 1". If the value of the set value grasping counter is "6", it means that it is "setting 6".

After that, it is determined whether or not the set value update signal input to the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 has been switched from the LOW level to the HI level again (step S2503). If an affirmative determination is made in step S2503, the value of the set value grasping counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2504). As a result, the set value of the pachinko machine 10 specified by the management side CPU 112 is increased by one step.

When a negative determination is made in step S2503 or when the process of step S2504 is executed, based on the input state of the first to eighth signals input to the first to eighth buffers 122a to 122h of the input port 121. , It is determined whether or not the set value identification end command has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2505). If a negative determination is made in step S2505, the process returns to step S2503.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S2505, "1" is set in the setting change occurrence flag provided in the calculation result memory 131 (step S2506). The setting change occurrence flag has been set as the storage target of the history information among the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. It is a flag for the management side CPU 112 to specify whether or not not only the history memory 191 and 192 but also the other history memory 191 and 192 are the situations in which the history information is to be stored. Further, since the setting change occurrence flag is provided in the calculation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require external power supply for storage, the setting change occurs even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped. The value stored in the flag is stored in memory.

After that, the RTC information which is the date information and the time information is read from the RTC 115 (step S2507). Then, the writing process to each history memory 191 and 192 is executed (step S2508). In the writing process, first, the pointer information of the history area 124 that is the current writing target is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the first history memory 191, and the pointer information that is the writing target is specified. The RTC information read in step S2507 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the above. Further, both the information for identifying the set value and the value information of the set value grasping counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made, and the information of the set value when the setting is made The combination is stored in the first history memory 191 as history information. Further, in the writing process, the pointer information of the history area 124 that is the current writing target is specified by referring to the pointer area 126 of the second history memory 192, and the pointer that is the writing target is specified. The RTC information read in step S2507 is written in the history information storage area 125 of the history area 124 corresponding to the information. Further, both the information for identifying the set value and the value information of the set value grasping counter are written in the history information storage area 125 corresponding to the pointer information to be written. As a result, the information indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, the RTC information corresponding to the date and time when the setting is made, and the information of the set value when the setting is made The combination is stored in the second history memory 192 as history information.

After that, the update process of each target pointer is executed (step S2509). In the update process, first, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the first history memory 191 is read and 1 is added. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information. Further, in the update process, the numerical information stored in the pointer area 126 of the second history memory 192 is read and added by 1. It is determined whether or not the pointer information after the 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of the pointer information in the history area 124. If the maximum value is not exceeded, the pointer information after 1 addition is overwritten in the pointer area 126 as the pointer information to be newly written. If the maximum value is exceeded, the pointer area 126 is cleared to "0" so that the pointer information to be written becomes the first pointer information.

Next, the history setting process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

When "1" is not set in the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 (step S2601: NO), the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that is the storage target Only means that the situation is such that history information should be stored. In this case, first, the history memories 191 and 192, which are the current storage targets, are grasped (step S2602). The operation result memory 131 is provided with a storage target flag. When the value of the storage target flag is "0", the first history memory 191 becomes a storage target, and the value of the storage target flag is "1". If this is the case, the second history memory 192 is the storage target. Since the storage target flag is provided in the calculation result memory 131, which is a memory that does not require external power supply for storage retention, the storage target flag is stored even if the supply of operating power to the management IC 66 is stopped. The value of is stored in memory.

After that, the history setting execution process is executed for the history memories 191 and 192 that are the storage targets (step S2603). Specifically, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed for one of the history memories 191 and 192 that are to be stored. As a result, the history information is stored in one of the history memories 191, 192 which is the storage target.

On the other hand, when "1" is set in the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 (step S2601: YES), it is a storage target of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192. This means that the history information should be stored not only on the side but also on the other side. In this case, the history setting execution process is executed for both the history memories 191 and 192 (step S2604). Specifically, first, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed on the first history memory 191. As a result, the history information is stored in the first history memory 191. After that, the processes of steps S1101 to S1112 of the history setting process (FIG. 26) in the first embodiment are executed on the second history memory 192. As a result, the history information is stored in the second history memory 192.

When the process of step S2603 is executed or the process of step S2604 is executed, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 (step S2605). When an affirmative determination is made in step S2605, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number or more of ball discharge histories exist in the non-storage target history memories 191 and 192 (step S2606). Specifically, when the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is "0", the first history memory 191 is the storage target, so that the game area PA is stored in the second history memory 192. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more of history information indicating that the game ball has been ejected is stored. Further, when the value of the storage target flag of the calculation result memory 131 is "1", the second history memory 192 is the storage target, so that the first history memory 191 is stored in the game area PA from the game area PA. It is determined whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more of the history information indicating that the is discharged is stored. It should be noted that the game round was executed instead of determining whether or not the history information indicating that the game ball was discharged from the game area PA is stored in a predetermined number (specifically, "1000") or more. It may be configured to determine whether or not a predetermined number (specifically, "100") or more of the history information indicating the above is stored.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2606, the storage target change process is executed (step S2607). In the storage target change process, the value of the storage target flag of the operation result memory 131 is set to a value different from the current value between the two values, so that the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 Change the side to be stored. Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag is "0", the storage target is changed from the first history memory 191 to the second history memory 192 by setting the storage target flag to "1". If the value of the storage target flag is "1", the storage target is changed from the second history memory 192 to the first history memory 191 by clearing the storage target flag "0". As a result, the history memories 191 and 192 in which only the history information of the game executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set is set as the storage target. Then, various parameters are calculated using the history information of the newly stored history memories 191 and 192, so that the pachinko machine 10 is executed after the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set. It is possible to derive various parameters from the game.

After that, the clearing process of the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that has been stored until then is executed (step S2608). Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag is "0", the second history memory 192 is cleared to "0", and if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the first history memory 191 is set to "0". "0" is cleared. After that, the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131 is cleared to "0" (step S2609).

Next, the display output process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 47.

When the calculation timing is set (step S2701: YES), the side of the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 that is to be stored is grasped (step S2702). Specifically, if the value of the storage target flag of the operation result memory 131 is "0", the first history memory 191 is grasped as a storage target, and if the value of the storage target flag is "1", the second history memory 131 is grasped as a storage target. The history memory 192 is grasped as a storage target. After that, step S1402 to step S1412 of the display output process (FIG. 30) in the first embodiment is executed by using the history information stored in the history memory 191 and 192 of the storage target grasped in step S2702. As a result, various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter, 41st to 42nd parameters) are calculated, and the calculated various parameters are calculated. It is stored in the result memory 131 (step S2703). In this case, the history information is stored in both the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 because "1" is set in the setting change occurrence flag of the calculation result memory 131. Even if there is, various parameters are calculated using one of the history memories 191 and 192 that are to be stored.

When a negative determination is made in step S2701, or when the process of step S2703 is executed, the display process is executed (step S2704). The processing content of the display processing is the same as the display processing (FIG. 31) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the first history memory 191 and the second history memory 192 are provided as the history memory 117, and when a new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, until then. While the history memories 191 and 192 that were the storage targets are stored as they are, the history information is also stored in the history memories 191 and 192 on the side that is not the storage target. Then, when a predetermined number or more of the history information corresponding to the ejection of the game ball from the game area PA is stored in the history memories 191 and 192 on the side that is not the storage target, the storage target is not set. The history memory 191, 192 on the side is set as the storage target as it is, and the history memory 191, 192 on the side that has been the storage target until then is cleared to "0". As a result, when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, it is possible to calculate various parameters using only the history information of the game played at the newly set setting value. Become.

On the other hand, according to the above configuration, even if the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly performed in a short period of time in order to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being performed appropriately, it is for the history to be stored. The memories 191 and 192 are maintained unchanged. As a result, even if a new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is repeatedly set in a short period of time, it is possible to appropriately derive the management result of the game history up to that point.

The history memory 117 is not limited to a configuration in which two memories, a first history memory 191 and a second history memory 192, are provided, and the first history is not limited to one memory. A configuration may be configured in which a first history area corresponding to the memory 191 and a second history area corresponding to the second history memory 192 are set.

Further, the configuration may be such that only one history memory 117 is provided. In this case, when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds a predetermined number after the new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set, the new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is set. The history information before the timing is deleted, and the history information after the timing when the setting is made may be stored and retained without being deleted. As a result, at the timing when a predetermined number or more of the history information is accumulated after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history before the timing when the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made. It is possible to make the information erased. Further, by making the history information corresponding to the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 stored in the history memory 117, the new setting of the above setting state is performed in the history memory 117. It is possible to distinguish between the history information before the timing when the above is performed and the history information after the timing.

Further, the timing of erasing the history information is limited to the case where the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes a predetermined number or more after the new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made. Instead, the number of game times executed after the new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made may be a predetermined number or more.

Further, even if a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, if the setting value is not changed before and after that, the change of the history memory 191 and 192 of the storage target and the history information as described above are performed. Erasing is not performed, and when a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made and the setting value is changed before and after that, the history memory 191 and 192 of the storage target as described above are used. The configuration may be such that the change of the above and the deletion of the history information are performed.

<9th embodiment>
In the present embodiment, among the first to 16th buffers 122a to 122p of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111, the type of buffer whose input signal type is determined at the design stage of the management IC 66 is described above. It is different from the first embodiment. Further, the processing configuration executed by the main CPU 63 in order to make the management CPU 112 specify the type of the input signal is different from the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 48 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the input port 121 of the management side I / F 111 in the present embodiment.

Signals of the same type as those in the first embodiment are input to the first to seventh buffers 122a to 122g and the 16th buffer 122p. Specifically, the first signal corresponding to the detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the first buffer 122a, and the second buffer 122b corresponds to the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a. Two signals are input, a third signal corresponding to the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the third buffer 122c, and a fourth signal corresponding to the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the fourth buffer 122d. A signal is input, a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the first operating port detection sensor 46a is input to the fifth buffer 122e, and a fifth signal corresponding to the detection result of the second operating port detection sensor 47a is input to the sixth buffer 122f. The sixth signal is input, the seventh signal corresponding to the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the seventh buffer 122g, and the output instruction signal is input to the sixteenth buffer 122p.

On the other hand, in the first embodiment, the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is input to the eighth buffer 122h as the eighth signal, and the signal corresponding to the high frequency support mode is input to the ninth buffer 122i as the ninth signal. The signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is input to the 10th buffer 122j as the 10th signal, the signal corresponding to the start of the game round is input to the 11th buffer 122k as the 11th signal, and the set value update signal is the 15th buffer. Although it is configured to be input to 122o, in the present embodiment, the buffers to which these signals are input are different. Specifically, the signal corresponding to the start of the game round is input to the 11th buffer 122k as the game round signal, the set value update signal is input to the 12th buffer 122l, and the signal corresponding to the open / close execution mode is in the open / close execution mode. The signal corresponding to the 13th buffer 122m is input as a signal, the signal corresponding to the high frequency support mode is input to the 14th buffer 122n as the high frequency support mode medium signal, and the signal corresponding to the front door frame 14 is the 15th door opening signal. It is input to the buffer 122o.

The game round signal is input to the 11th buffer 122k, the set value update signal is input to the 12th buffer 122l, the open / close execution mode signal is input to the 13th buffer 122m, and the 14th buffer 122n is input. It was decided at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the high frequency support mode signal was input, the door opening signal was input to the 15th buffer 122o, and the output instruction signal was input to the 16th buffer 122p. The management side CPU 112 can specify that each of the above signals corresponding to the 11th to 16th buffers 122k to 122p is input to the 11th to 16th buffers 122k to 122p without receiving an instruction from the main side CPU 63. On the other hand, what kind of signal is input to the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j is not determined at the design stage of the management IC 66, and the type of these signals receives an instruction from the main CPU 63. This is specified by the management side CPU 112. The process for specifying the type of the signal is executed when the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 49 is a flowchart showing the recognition process of the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63. The recognition process is executed in step S111 in the main process (FIG. 9) as in the first embodiment.

First, "10", which is the number of the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j to be recognized for the signal type, is set in the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 (step S2801). After that, the output processing of the identification start signal is executed (step S2802). In the output process, the output states of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a, the open / close execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high frequency support mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n, respectively. Is set to the HI level to start the output of the identification start signal. The period for maintaining these signals at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

After that, the information on the number of outputs corresponding to the current value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64, and the information on the number of outputs read is set in the output counter provided in the main RAM 65 ( Step S2803). The output count counter is a counter for specifying the output count of the type identification signal by the main CPU 63.

In the present embodiment, when the management side CPU 112 is made to recognize the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j, the number of prize balls set for the ball entry unit corresponding to the signal type. Outputs the type identification signal the same number of times as. The management side CPU 112 stores information corresponding to the number of times the type identification signal is received for each of the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j in the first to tenth correspondence relation areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence relation memory 116. .. That is, the type of the signal input to the first buffer 122a to the tenth buffer 122j is grasped as the number of prize balls set for the ball entry unit corresponding to the signal type.

In step S2803, when the value of the recognition output counter is any of "10", "9", and "8", "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the general winning opening 31 is set in the output count counter. .. When the value of the recognition output counter is "7", "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric winning device 32 is set in the output number counter. When the value of the recognition output counter is "6", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the first operating port 33 is set in the output number counter. When the value of the recognition output counter is "5", "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is set in the output count counter. Further, when the value of the recognition output counter is "4", the output number counter is not executed even if the game ball enters the out port 24a although it corresponds to the out port 24a. Set to "0". Further, when the value of the recognition output counter is any of "3" to "1", the corresponding ball entry portion does not exist and the ball is blank, so "0" is set in the output count counter.

After that, the output processing of the start trigger signal is executed (step S2804). In the output process, the output of the start trigger signal is started by setting the output state of the first signal input to the first buffer 122a to the HI level. The period for maintaining the first signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the first signal.

After that, on the condition that the value of the output count counter of the main RAM 65 is not "0" (step S2805: YES), that is, on the condition that a value of 1 or more is set in the output count counter in step S2803. The process proceeds to step S2806. In step S2806, the output processing of the type identification signal is executed. In the output process, the output of the type identification signal is started by setting the output state of the second signal input to the second buffer 122b to the HI level. The period for maintaining the second signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the second signal.

After that, the value of the output count counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S2807), and it is determined whether or not the value of the output count counter after the subtraction is "0" (step S2808). If the value of the output count counter is 1 or more (step S2808: NO), the process returns to step S2806.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S2805, or if an affirmative determination is made in step S2808, the end trigger signal output process is executed (step S2809). In the output process, the output of the end trigger signal is started by setting the output state of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c to the HI level. The period for maintaining the third signal at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of the third signal.

After that, the value of the recognition output counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S2810), and it is determined whether or not the value of the recognition output counter after the subtraction is "0" (step S2811). If the value of the recognition output counter is 1 or more (step S2811: NO), the process returns to step S2803 and the process for recognizing the signal type corresponding to the value of the recognition output counter after 1 subtraction is executed. do.

On the other hand, when the value of the recognition output counter is "0" (step S2811: YES), the output processing of the identification end signal is executed (step S2812). In the output process, the output states of the third signal input to the third buffer 122c, the open / close execution mode signal input to the thirteenth buffer 122m, and the high frequency support mode signal input to the fourteenth buffer 122n, respectively. Is set to the HI level to start the output of the identification end signal. The period for maintaining these signals at the HI level is set to a period sufficient for the management CPU 112 to recognize the output state of these signals.

Next, the management process in the present embodiment executed by the management side CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The management process is started when the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started as in the first embodiment.

First, it is determined whether or not the reception of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 has been completed (step S2901). If the identification start signal has not been received, the setting update recognition process is executed in step S2902, and then the process of step S2901 is executed again. The processing content of the setting update recognition process is the same as that of the first embodiment.

When the reception of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2901: YES), the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is cleared to "0" (step S2903). After that, on condition that the start trigger signal is received from the main CPU 63 (step S2904: YES), the process proceeds to step S2905. In step S2905, it is determined whether or not the type identification signal is received from the main CPU 63. When the type identification signal is received (step S2905: YES), the value of the reception count counter provided in the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2906). The reception count counter is a counter for the management CPU 112 to specify the number of times the type identification signal has been received from the main CPU 63. The value of the reception count counter is cleared to "0" when an affirmative determination is made in step S2904.

When a negative determination is made in step S2905 or when the process of step S2906 is executed, it is determined whether or not an end trigger signal has been received from the main CPU 63 (step S2907). When the end trigger signal is not received (step S2907: NO), the process returns to step S2905, and when the end trigger signal is received (step S2907: YES), the correspondence setting process is executed (step S2908). In the correspondence setting process, the reception count is set in the correspondence area corresponding to the current value in the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 among the first to tenth correspondence areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence memory 116. Stores the value that has been set. In this case, "10" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the general winning opening 31 is set in the first correspondence area 123a, the second correspondence area 123b, and the third correspondence area 123c, and the fourth correspondence area 123d is set. Is set to "15" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the special electric winning device 32, and "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls of the first operating port 33 is set in the fifth correspondence area 123e, and the sixth correspondence relationship. In the area 123f, "1" corresponding to the number of prize balls in the second operating port 34 is set. Further, "0" is set in the 7th to 12th correspondence related areas 123g to 123l. After that, the value of the setting target counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S2909).

When a negative determination is made in step S2904, or when the process of step S2909 is executed, it is determined whether or not the reception of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2910). If the reception of the identification end signal is not completed (step S2910: NO), the process returns to step S2904, and the processing after step S2905 is performed on condition that the start trigger signal is received from the main CPU 63 (step S2904: YES). Run. When the reception of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 is completed (step S2910: YES), the history setting process of step S2911, the display output process of step S2912, and the external output process of step S2913 are repeatedly executed.

FIG. 51 is a time chart showing how the correspondence relationship information between the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j and the types of signals input to these buffers 122a to 122j is stored in the correspondence relationship memory 116. FIG. 51 (a) shows a period during which the output state of the first signal is at the HI level, and FIG. 51 (b) shows a period during which the output state of the second signal is at the HI level. ) Indicates the period during which the output state of the third signal is at the HI level, FIG. 51 (d) indicates the period during which the output state of the signal during the open / close execution mode is at the HI level, and FIG. 51 (e) shows the period. The period during which the output state of the signal during the high frequency support mode is at the HI level is shown, and FIG. 51 (f) shows the types of signals input to the first to tenth buffers 122a to 122j and these buffers 122a to 122j. FIG. 51 (g) shows the execution period of the identification state in which the process for identifying the correspondence is executed, FIG. 51 (g) shows the timing when the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1, and FIG. 51 (h) shows the timing. Indicates the timing at which the correspondence setting process (step S2908) is executed by the management side CPU 112.

When the supply of the operating power to the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112 is started, the first signal is shown at the timing of t1 as shown in FIGS. 51 (a), 51 (d) and 51 (e). , The output state of the signal in the open / close execution mode and the signal in the high frequency support mode is changed from the LOW level to the HI level. As a result, the output of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is started. After that, at the timing of t2, the output states of the first signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high frequency support mode signal are changed from the HI level to the LOW bell. As a result, the output of the identification start signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing of t2, the management side CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2901 of the management process (FIG. 50), so that the identification state is entered as shown in FIG. 51 (f).

After that, the output state of the first signal is maintained at the HI level from the timing of t3 to the timing of t4 as shown in FIG. 51 (a). As a result, the start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the output state of the second signal is maintained at the HI level from the timing of t5 to the timing of t7. As a result, the type identification signal is output once to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t6, the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1 as shown in FIG. 51 (g).

After that, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level from the timing of t8 to the timing of t10 as shown in FIG. 51 (c). As a result, the end trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t9, the management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. 51 (h). Since the value of the reception count counter is "1" at the timing when the correspondence relationship setting process is executed, "1" is provided as the correspondence relationship information in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence relation memory 116 to be set this time. ”Information is stored.

After that, the output state of the first signal is maintained at the HI level as shown in FIG. 51 (a) from the timing of t11 to the timing of t12. As a result, the start trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. Then, as shown in FIG. 51 (b), the timing of t13 to the timing of t15, the timing of t16 to the timing of t18, the timing of t19 to the timing of t21, and the timing of t22 to the timing of t24 are second. The signal output state is maintained at the HI level. As a result, the type identification signal is output once to the management side CPU 112. In this case, the value of the reception count counter of the management side RAM 114 is incremented by 1 at each of the timing of t14, the timing of t17, the timing of t20, and the timing of t23, as shown in FIG. 51 (g).

After that, the output state of the third signal is maintained at the HI level from the timing of t25 to the timing of t27 as shown in FIG. 51 (c). As a result, the end trigger signal is output to the management side CPU 112. In this case, at the timing of t26, the management side CPU 112 executes the correspondence setting process as shown in FIG. 51 (h). Since the value of the reception count counter is "10" at the timing when the correspondence relationship setting process is executed, "10" is provided as the correspondence relationship information in the correspondence relation areas 123a to 123j of the correspondence relation memory 116 to be set this time. ”Information is stored.

After that, at the timing of t28, as shown in FIGS. 51 (c), 51 (d), and 51 (e), the output states of the third signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high frequency support mode signal are LOW. The level is changed to the HI level. As a result, the output of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is started. After that, at the timing of t29, the output states of the third signal, the open / close execution mode signal, and the high frequency support mode signal are changed from the HI level to the LOW bell. As a result, the output of the identification end signal from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112 is stopped. At the timing of t29, the management side CPU 112 makes an affirmative determination in step S2910 of the management process (FIG. 50), so that the identification state is released as shown in FIG. 51 (f).

Since the information on the number of prize balls is stored as the correspondence information in the present embodiment, the history information stored in the history memory 117 includes the prize balls corresponding to the ball entry portion that triggered the storage of the history information. Information on the number of pieces is included as correspondence information. In this configuration, when there are a plurality of types of ball entry portions having the same number of prize balls, it is not possible to distinguish between the ball entry portions in the history information. Specifically, since the number of prize balls is one in each of the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34, it is possible to distinguish between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 in the history information. Can not. Under such circumstances, the number of prize balls may be different between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34. Thereby, even in the configuration in which the history information is stored as in the present embodiment, it is possible to distinguish between the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 in the history information.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, not only the set value update signal and the output instruction signal, but also the information corresponding to whether or not the game round has been started, and the information corresponding to whether or not the opening / closing execution mode is in progress. The main CPU 63 also indicates that the information corresponding to whether or not the high frequency support mode is in and the information corresponding to whether or not the front door frame 14 is open is a signal path corresponding to such information. It is possible for the management side CPU 112 to specify the correspondence even if the correspondence information of the above is not received. In this case, only the information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is the information that the main CPU 63 needs to make the management CPU 112 recognize the correspondence relationship between each information and each signal path 118a to 118j. Become. Then, when the management side CPU 112 is made to recognize the correspondence information, the same number of pulse signals as the number of prize balls corresponding to the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are generated from the main side CPU 63 to the management side CPU 112 by using the second signal. Is output to. This makes it possible to simplify the configuration related to the transmission of correspondence information.

<10th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration for providing the information of each ball entry result to the management IC 66 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 52 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of a signal path for inputting the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a to the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66.

The detection result of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a is input to the main CPU 63 through the first signal path SL11. Further, the detection result of the second winning opening detection sensor 43a is input to the main CPU 63 through the second signal path SL12. Further, the detection result of the third winning opening detection sensor 44a is input to the main CPU 63 through the third signal path SL13. Further, the detection result of the special electric detection sensor 45a is input to the main CPU 63 through the fourth signal path SL14. Further, the detection result of the first operating port detection sensor 46a is input to the main CPU 63 through the fifth signal path SL15. Further, the detection result of the second operating port detection sensor 47a is input to the main CPU 63 through the sixth signal path SL16. Further, the detection result of the out port detection sensor 48a is input to the main CPU 63 through the seventh signal path SL17.

The first branch path SL21 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the first signal path SL11, and the first branch path SL21 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the second branch path SL22 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the second signal path SL12, and the second branch path SL22 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the third branch path SL23 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the third signal path SL13, and the third branch path SL23 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the fourth branch path SL24 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the fourth signal path SL14, and the fourth branch path SL24 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the fifth branch path SL25 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the fifth signal path SL15, and the fifth branch path SL25 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the sixth branch path SL26 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the sixth signal path SL16, and the sixth branch path SL26 is electrically connected to the management IC 66. Further, the 7th branch path SL27 is formed so as to branch from an intermediate position of the 7th signal path SL17, and the 7th branch path SL27 is electrically connected to the management IC 66.

With the above configuration, the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a are input to the management IC 66 without intervening processing by the main CPU 63. As a result, the main CPU 63 executes a process for causing the management side CPU 112 to recognize the ball entry results of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the main CPU 63.

Further, the branch points of the branch paths SL21 to SL27 from the signal paths SL11 to SL17 exist in the MPU 62. As a result, it becomes possible to make it difficult to access the branch point and each branch route SL21 to SL27 from the outside, and it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts in which an abnormal ball entry result is input only to the management IC 66. ..

<11th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the configuration of the display device for displaying the management result of the game history is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 53 is a front view of the main control device 60 in this embodiment.

In the first embodiment, the main control device 60 is provided with the first notification display device 69a, the second notification display device 69b, and the third notification display device 69c, but in the present embodiment, the first notification display device 69c is provided. A display device 201, a second notification display device 202, a third notification display device 203, and a fourth notification display device 204 are provided. These first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided side by side on the element mounting surface of the main control board 61.

The first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are all segment display devices in which seven LED display segments are arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a single multicolor light emitting type is used. It may be a light emitting body, a liquid crystal display device, or an organic EL display. All of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are installed so that their display surfaces face the direction in which the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces, and the facing wall portion 60b of the board box 60a provides. It is covered. In this case, since the substrate box 60a is transparently formed, the display surfaces of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 housed in the substrate box 60a are visually inspected from the outside of the substrate box 60a. It becomes possible. Further, since the main control device 60 is mounted on the back surface of the resin base 21 in the board box 60a so that the facing wall portion 60b facing the element mounting surface of the main control board 61 faces the rear of the pachinko machine 10. When the main body 12 is opened to the front of the pachinko machine 10 with respect to the outer frame 11 and the back surface of the resin base 21 is exposed to the front of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 are exposed through the facing wall portion 60b. It becomes possible to visually check the display surface of ~ 204.

Alphabets such as "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" are displayed on the display surface of the first notification display device 201. On the other hand, in the second notification display device 202, the third notification display device 203, and the fourth notification display device 204, numbers are displayed in the range of "0" to "9". The management result of the game history is notified by using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. In this case, the management result of the game history that is the target of notification in the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 (the first to eighth parameters in the first embodiment, the eleventh to the eighteenth). Display corresponding to the types of parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameters, 41st to 42nd parameters) is performed, and the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204 are notification targets. The display corresponding to the content of the management result of the game history of the type is displayed.

Specifically, as the types of game history management results, the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters in the first embodiment are described. Exists. In the first notification display device 201, a display corresponding to the type of the parameter group to be notified is performed. Specifically, when any of the first to eighth parameters is the notification target, "A" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and any of the eleventh to eighteenth parameters is displayed. When it is a notification target, "E" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and when any of the 21st to 26th parameters is a notification target, the first notification display device When "H" is displayed in 201 and any of the 31st parameters is the notification target, "L" is displayed in the first notification display device 201, and the 41st to 42nd parameters are notified. If it is the target, "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201.

The second notification display device 202 displays the order corresponding to the type of the management result of the game history that is the notification target among the arrangement order of the management results of the game history in the parameter group that is the notification target. Explaining the parameter group of the first to eighth parameters as an example, when the first parameter is the notification target, "1" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and the second parameter is If it is a notification target, "2" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and if the third parameter is a notification target, "3" is displayed on the second notification display device 202. Is displayed, "4" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 when the fourth parameter is the notification target, and when the fifth parameter is the notification target, the second notification is displayed. When "5" is displayed on the display device 202 and the sixth parameter is the notification target, "6" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 and the seventh parameter is the notification target. If so, "7" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and "8" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 when the eighth parameter is the notification target. Further, explaining the parameter group of the 21st to 26th parameters as an example, when the 21st parameter is the notification target, "1" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and the 22nd parameter is displayed. When the parameter is the notification target, "2" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the 23rd parameter is the notification target, "2" is displayed on the second notification display device 202. 3 ”is displayed, and when the 24th parameter is the notification target,“ 4 ”is displayed on the second notification display device 202, and when the 25th parameter is the notification target, the second "5" is displayed on the notification display device 202, and "6" is displayed on the second notification display device 202 when the 26th parameter is the notification target.

Regarding the display contents of the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204, the number corresponding to the tens place among the values obtained by multiplying the parameters to be notified by 100 is for the third notification. It is displayed on the display device 203, and the number corresponding to the ones digit is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204.

In the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201 to 204, the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter, and the 41st to 42nd parameters are present. The display corresponding to the parameter calculation result is sequentially switched according to a predetermined order, and after the calculation result of the 42nd parameter, which is the display target of the last order, is displayed, the first parameter, which is the display target of the first order, is displayed. The calculation result of is displayed. In this case, the period during which the calculation result of one parameter is continuously displayed is 2 seconds. On the other hand, the calculation cycle of the various parameters in the management side CPU 112 is 51 seconds, and the number of various parameters is 25. Therefore, the various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 are to be notified by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 202 at least once.

In the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, not only the notification of the management result of the game history but also the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed is possible as in the first embodiment. In, the value corresponding to the current set value is displayed. Specifically, in the changeable state, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off, whereas the side-by-side first to fourth notification display devices 204 are present at the right end. A value corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. That is, when "setting 1" is selected in the changeable state, "1" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and when "setting 2" is selected in the changeable state, "setting 2" is selected. "2" is displayed on the 4th notification display device 204, and when "Setting 3" is selected in the changeable state, "3" is displayed on the 4th notification display device 204 and can be changed. When "setting 4" is selected in the state, "4" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and when "setting 5" is selected in the changeable state, the fourth notification is used. “5” is displayed on the display device 204, and “6” is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 when “setting 6” is selected in the changeable state.

Next, an electrical configuration for performing various displays on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 based on the control of the MPU 62 will be described. FIG. 54 is a block diagram for explaining an electrical configuration for performing various displays in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 based on the control of the MPU 62.

As described above, the main control board 61 is provided with the MPU 62 and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Further, the main control board 61 is provided with a first display IC 205, a second display IC 206, a third display IC 207, and a fourth display IC 208.

The first display IC 205 is provided corresponding to the first notification display device 201, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 by the signal path SL31 and electrically connected to the first notification display device 201 by the signal path SL32. It is connected. The first display IC 205 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the first notification display device 201, that is, each display, is performed according to the display data stored in the storage buffer. Controls the light emission of the segment. The first display IC 205 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied, and the display content corresponding to the stored display data is displayed on the first notification display device. It is continuously displayed on 201. Then, when the display data is changed by the MPU 62, the display of the first notification display device 201 is changed to the display content corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in the situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of the operating power to the first display IC 205 is started, the display data becomes all "0" data, but in this case, The first notification display device 201 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, the configuration is not limited to this, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped due to the backup power being supplied to the first display IC 205, the first display IC 205 displays the data. The data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display displayed on the first notification display device 201 immediately before the supply of the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the relevant display. It will be started by the first notification display device 201.

The second display IC 206 is provided corresponding to the second notification display device 202, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 by the signal path SL33 and electrically connected to the second notification display device 202 by the signal path SL34. It is connected. The second display IC 206 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the second notification display device 202, that is, each display, is performed according to the display data stored in the storage buffer. Controls the light emission of the segment. The second display IC 206 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied, and the display content corresponding to the stored display data is displayed on the second notification display device. It is continuously displayed on 202. Then, when the display data is changed by the MPU 62, the display of the second notification display device 202 is changed to the display content corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in the situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of the operating power to the second display IC 206 is started, the display data becomes all "0" data, but in this case, The second notification display device 202 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, the configuration is not limited to this, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped due to the backup power being supplied to the second display IC 206, the second display IC 206 displays the data. The data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display displayed on the second notification display device 202 immediately before the supply of the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the relevant display. It will be started by the second notification display device 202.

The third display IC 207 is provided corresponding to the third notification display device 203, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 by the signal path SL35 and electrically connected to the third notification display device 203 by the signal path SL36. It is connected. The third display IC 207 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the third notification display device 203, that is, each display, is performed according to the display data stored in the storage buffer. Controls the light emission of the segment. The third display IC 207 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied, and displays the display contents corresponding to the stored display data in the third notification display device. It is continuously displayed on 203. Then, when the display data is changed by the MPU 62, the display of the third notification display device 203 is changed to the display content corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in the situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of the operating power to the third display IC 207 is started, the display data becomes all "0" data, but in this case, The third notification display device 203 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, the configuration is not limited to this, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped due to the backup power being supplied to the third display IC 207, the third display IC 207 displays the data. The data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display displayed on the third notification display device 203 immediately before the supply of the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the relevant display. It will be started by the third notification display device 203.

The fourth display IC 208 is provided corresponding to the fourth notification display device 204, and is electrically connected to the MPU 62 by the signal path SL37 and electrically connected to the fourth notification display device 204 by the signal path SL38. It is connected. The fourth display IC 208 is provided with a storage buffer for storing the display data received from the MPU 62, and the display control of the fourth notification display device 204, that is, each display, is performed according to the display data stored in the storage buffer. Controls the light emission of the segment. The fourth display IC 208 can store and hold the display data stored in the storage buffer when the operating power is supplied, and the display content corresponding to the stored display data is displayed on the fourth notification display device. It is displayed continuously on 204. Then, when the display data is changed by the MPU 62, the display of the fourth notification display device 204 is changed to the display content corresponding to the changed display data. Further, in the situation where the display data is not set by the MPU 62 after the supply of the operating power to the fourth display IC 208 is started, the display data becomes all "0" data, but in this case, The fourth notification display device 204 is in a non-display state, that is, in a light-off state.

However, the configuration is not limited to this, and even if the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped due to the backup power being supplied to the fourth display IC 208, the display is displayed on the fourth display IC 208. The data may be stored and retained. In this case, when the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, the display displayed on the fourth notification display device 204 immediately before the supply of the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped is the relevant display. It will be started by the fourth notification display device 204.

The output of the display data to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 is performed by the MPU 62, and the output setting of the display data is performed by the main CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112, respectively. That is, the main CPU 63 executes the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the management side CPU 112 executes the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. In this case, the period for which the display data output setting is performed is adjusted so that the main CPU 63 and the management side CPU 112 do not perform the display data output setting at the same time. Specifically, the output setting of the display data is performed by the main CPU 63 in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started. However, the management side CPU 112 does not set the output of the display data. On the other hand, in the state where the set value cannot be changed, the management side CPU 112 sets the display data output, whereas the main side CPU 63 does not set the display data output.

If the display data output setting by the main CPU 63 and the display data output setting by the management CPU 112 are performed at the same time, the display data output setting by the main CPU 63 has priority. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the output setting of the display data by the management CPU 112 may be prioritized.

Next, the display process in the present embodiment executed by the management CPU 112 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 55.

First, the value of the update timing counter of the management side RAM 114 is subtracted by 1 (step S3001). The update timing counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify that it is the timing to update the display contents of the management result of the game history in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. After that, by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter after 1 subtraction is "0", it is time to update the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Is determined (step S3002).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3002, the value of the display target counter of the management side RAM 114 is added by 1 (step S3003). Then, when the value of the display target counter after 1 addition exceeds the maximum value "24" (step S3004: YES), the value of the display target counter is cleared to "0" (step S3005). The display target counter is a counter for the management side CPU 112 to specify the type of the parameter to be displayed in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter, the 41st to 42nd parameters, and the counters to be displayed of "0" to "24". There is a one-to-one correspondence with the possible values. For example, when the value of the display target counter is "0", the first parameter to be displayed first becomes the display target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and the value of the display target counter is "24". If, the 42nd parameter, which is the last display target, is the display target of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

When a negative determination is made in step S3004 or the process of step S3005 is executed, the display data corresponding to the parameter type corresponding to the value of the display target counter is read from the management side ROM 113 (step S3006). Then, the display data setting process corresponding to the first notification display device 201 is executed (step S3007), and the display data setting process corresponding to the second notification display device 202 is executed (step S3008). For example, if the value of the display target counter is "0" and the first parameter is the display target, the display data for displaying "A" on the first notification display device 201 is displayed on the first display IC 205. At the same time, the display data for displaying "1" on the second notification display device 202 is output to the second display IC 206. Further, for example, if the value of the display target counter is "24" and the 42nd parameter is the display target, the display data for displaying "O" on the first notification display device 201 is first displayed. In addition to outputting to the IC 205, display data for displaying "2" on the second notification display device 202 is output to the second display IC 206.

After that, the parameter corresponding to the value of the display target counter is read from the calculation result memory 131, and the display data corresponding to the tens place and the display data corresponding to the ones place as a result of multiplying the read parameter by 100 are read. Read from the management side ROM 113 (step S3009). Then, the display control of the third notification display device 203 is controlled so that the number corresponding to the tens place of the result is displayed (step S3010), and the number corresponding to the ones place is displayed. Display control of the notification display device 204 (step S3011). For example, when the result of multiplying by 100 is "53", the display data for displaying "5" on the third notification display device 203 is output to the third display IC 207 and is output to the fourth notification display device 204. The display data for displaying "3" is output to the fourth display IC 208.

After that, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the update timing counter of the management side RAM 114 as a value corresponding to the next update timing (step S3012).

By executing the display processing as described above, the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The management result of the game history is displayed regardless of whether or not the game is continued, and the game machine main body 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11 to open the main control device 60 from the front of the pachinko machine 10. It is done regardless of whether it is visible or not. By making the display control of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 executed in this way regardless of the game situation and the state of the pachinko machine 10, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 It is possible to simplify the processing configuration for controlling the display of ~ 204.

The display of the management result of the game history in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is started after the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started and after the identification end command is received from the main side CPU 63. Will be done. In this case, the information stored in the calculation result memory 131 is stored and retained even when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is stopped, similar to the information stored in the history memory 117. Therefore, when the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is started, the management result of the game history calculated before the supply of the operating power to the management side CPU 112 is stopped is displayed.

The first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 store and hold the display data output from the MPU 62 while the operating power is being supplied, and the corresponding display devices for the first to fourth notifications 2001 to 204 according to the display data. Display control. Therefore, after the display of the management result of the game history is started, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not turned off (that is, hidden), and are turned on (that is, hidden) corresponding to some display. That is, it is in the display state).

Next, the set value update process in the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 56.

First, the extinguishing process of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is executed (step S3101). Specifically, the display data that is all "0" is output to the first to third display ICs 205 to 207. As a result, all the display segments of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off, and the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in the non-display state. Immediately after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started, all the display segments of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the off state, and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 ~ 204 is a hidden state. Therefore, step S3101 is a process for maintaining the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 in the non-display state, and at the same time, any one of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 may have some influence. If it is in the display state, it is a process to hide it.

After that, "1" is set in the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3102). The set value counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify which set value the set state of the pachinko machine 10 is. By setting "1" in the set value counter, when the set value update process is executed, the set value becomes "setting 1" regardless of the set values up to that point.

After that, the display start processing of the set value in the fourth display notification device 204 is executed (step S3103). In the display start processing of the set value, the display data for displaying "1" is output to the fourth display IC 208. As a result, the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204.

After that, on condition that the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S3104: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3105). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S3105, the process returns to the process of step S3104, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off.

When the update button 68b is pressed once (step S3105: YES), the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3106). When the value of the set value counter after 1 addition exceeds "6" (step S3107: YES), "1" is set in the set value counter (step S3108). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, it is updated to the set value one step higher, and when the update button 68b is pressed once in the situation of "setting 6", it is set to "setting 1". I will be back.

When a negative determination is made in step S3107, or when the process of step S3108 is executed, the display update process of the set value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3109). In the display update process of the set value, the display data for displaying the numerical value corresponding to the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is output to the fourth display IC 208. As a result, the number corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. By checking the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after pressing the update button 68b.

After executing the process of step S3109, the process returns to step S3104, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S3104: NO), the processes after step S3105 are executed again. When the OFF operation is performed (step S3104: YES), the display start processing of the management result in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed (step S3110).

In the display start process, a management result display start command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112. The management CPU 112 that has received the management result display start command executes a process for displaying the first parameter among the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131. The processing content in this case is the same as in steps S3006 to S3012 in the display processing (FIG. 55). As a result, the display corresponding to the first parameter calculated immediately before the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped last time is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

Next, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 will be described when the management result of the game history is displayed and when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is updated. FIG. 57 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 when the management result of the game history is displayed, and FIG. 57 (b) is a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display mode of the 1st to 4th notification display devices 201-204 when the setting state of 10 is changed.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, at least one display segment is in the light emitting state in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 as shown in FIG. 57 (a). That is, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in the display state. And this is the same even if any of the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters is to be notified. .. As a result, the manager of the game hall visually inspects that all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the display state, so that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be used. It is possible to grasp that the management result of the game history is displayed.

On the other hand, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, all the display segments of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are turned off as shown in FIG. 57 (b). That is, each of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is in a non-display state. Further, any one of "1" to "6" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. In this way, any one of "1" to "6" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204, and each of the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 is hidden. The manager of the game hall can grasp that the display corresponding to the set value is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and clearly grasps the current set value. It becomes possible.

Next, a state in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the display state will be described with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 58 (a) to 58 (h). FIG. 58 (a) shows the period of the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, and FIG. 58 (b) shows the update of the setting display in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The timing is shown, FIG. 58 (c) shows a period for displaying the management result of the game history on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, and FIG. 58 (d) shows the first to fourth notification display devices. The display update timing corresponding to the management result of the game history in 201 to 204 is shown, FIG. 58 (e) shows the period during which the first notification display device 201 is in the display state, and FIG. 58 (f) shows the th. 2 The period in which the notification display device 202 is in the display state is shown, FIG. 58 (g) shows the period in which the third notification display device 203 is in the display state, and FIG. 58 (h) shows the fourth notification. Indicates the period during which the display device 204 is in the display state.

When the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started while the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned on, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed at the timing of t1 as shown in FIG. 58 (a). Is in a changeable state. At the timing of t1, the setting display is updated as shown in FIG. 58 (b), the fourth notification display device 204 is in the display state as shown in FIG. 58 (h), and the display state is continued. In this case, since "setting 1" is selected, "1" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. On the other hand, at the timing of t1, as shown in FIGS. 58 (e) to 58 (g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, that is, all display segments are turned off. Be maintained.

After that, the set value is changed by operating the update button 68b at each of the timing of t2, the timing of t3, the timing of t4, and the timing of t5, and as shown in FIG. 58 (b), each of these timings is performed. It becomes the update timing of the set value display. In this case, as shown in FIG. 58 (h), in the fourth notification display device 204, the display content is switched to the number corresponding to the set value after the change at each of these timings. The fourth notification display device 204 is maintained in the display state including each timing at which the above is performed. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 58 (e) to 58 (g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in a non-display state, that is, for all displays, even at each of the update timings of the set value display. The segment remains off.

After that, when the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off at the timing of t6, the changeable state is terminated as shown in FIG. 58 (a). In this case, at the timing of t6, the display period of the management result of the game history is started as shown in FIG. 58 (c). Specifically, the display of the first parameter stored in the calculation result memory 131 is started. Therefore, at the timing of t6, as shown in FIGS. 58 (e) to 58 (g), the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are switched from the non-display state to the display state, and the fourth notification display is displayed. The display content of the device 204 is changed, but the display state is maintained.

After that, the timing of t7, the timing of t8, the timing of t9, the timing of t10, the timing of t11 and the timing of t12 are the update timings of the display of the management result of the game history as shown in FIG. 58 (d). In this case, as shown in FIGS. 58 (e) to 58 (h), in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display contents corresponding to the management result of the game history after the update are displayed at each of these timings. Although it will be switched, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are maintained in the display state including the timing at which the display contents are switched.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the configuration in which the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, and the corresponding display is displayed in the changeable state. This is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be used not only for displaying the management result of the game history but also as a display device for displaying the corresponding display in the changeable state. ..

Corresponds to the period during which the game history management result is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the state in which the set value can be changed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is distinguished from the period during which the display is made. As a result, by grasping the situation in which the display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, any display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether or not it is present.

When the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed so as to be different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. The display is controlled. Thereby, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. This makes it possible to display a wide variety of displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. Further, since a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are present, the display mode is greatly increased depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

When the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203, which are not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history, are in the non-display state. As a result, only by confirming whether or not the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in the non-display state, the display of the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value are displayed. It is possible to clearly specify which of these is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

When the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, the fourth notification display device 204 is in the display state, and the display content is the fourth notification display device 204 when displaying the management result of the game history. It is a display content that can be displayed in. By allowing the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 to be duplicated in this way, the management result of the game history is displayed and the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, respectively. It is possible not to impose restrictions on the display contents of. Further, even if the display contents of the fourth notification display device 204 can be duplicated in this way, if the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, the first to third notification display devices Since 201 to 203 are in the non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is in the display state. As a result, the display modes of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are clearly different between the case where the management result of the game history is displayed and the case where the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed. It becomes possible.

When the game history management result is displayed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are not maintained in the hidden state even if the type of the game history management result to be displayed is changed. .. As a result, it is possible to specify the management result of the game history regardless of the timing at which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are confirmed in the situation where the management result of the game history is displayed. In addition, regardless of the timing at which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are confirmed, the game history management results can be displayed and the set values can be changed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify which of the corresponding displays is being performed.

When the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, only one of the fourth notification display devices 204 is in the display state. This makes it easier to understand whether or not the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed.

In the configuration in which the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are arranged in the horizontal direction, the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is displayed using only the fourth notification display device 204 arranged at the right end. Will be done. This makes it easier to understand whether or not the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed.

When the management result of the game history is displayed, the display corresponding to the type of the management result of the game history to be displayed is displayed by using the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202. The display corresponding to the content of the management result of the game history is performed by using the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204. This makes it easier to grasp the management result of the game history. In this case, in the changeable state of the set value, both the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, which display the type of the management result of the game history, are in the non-display state. As a result, the non-display state of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 for displaying the type corresponds to the changeable state of the set value, and corresponds to the changeable state of the set value. It becomes easier to understand that the display is being performed.

Further, when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, not only the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 that display the type of the management result of the game history, but also the game. The third notification display device 203, which displays the contents of the history management result, is also hidden. This makes it easier to understand that the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed.

Display data is output from the MPU 62 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, and the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 perform predetermined display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 according to the display data. The display data is stored and held in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208 in the configuration. As a result, even if the execution of the process for advancing the game is stopped in the main CPU 63 due to, for example, a radio wave detection abnormality or a vibration detection abnormality (when an affirmative determination is made in step S306). It is possible to maintain the display of the management result of the game history in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

Among the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the targets that are in the non-display state (all off state) in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed are the first to first. It is not limited to the third notification display devices 201 to 203, and may be the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202. In this case, a predetermined display (for example, "5") different from the content of the current set value is displayed on the third notification display device 203, and the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. The number corresponding to the above may be displayed, and the fourth notification display device 204 performs a predetermined display (for example, display of “5”) different from the content of the current set value, and the third notification is displayed. The display device 203 may be configured to display a number corresponding to the current set value. Further, the first notification display device 201 and the third notification display device 203 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the second notification display device 202 and the fourth notification display device 204 are in a display state. The first notification display device 201 and the fourth notification display device 204 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the second notification display device 202 and the third notification display device 203 are in the display state. The second notification display device 202 and the third notification display device 203 are in a non-display state (all off state), and the first notification display device 201 and the fourth notification display device 204 are displayed. The second notification display device 202 and the fourth notification display device 204 may be in a non-display state (all off state), and the first notification display device 201 and the third notification display device 203 may be in a state. May be configured to be in the display state.

Further, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, only the first notification display device 201 may be in the non-display state (all off state), and the second notification display device 201 may be in the non-display state (all off state). Only the display device 202 may be in a non-display state (all off state), or only the third notification display device 203 may be in a non-display state (all off state), and the fourth notification display device may be in a non-display state. The configuration may be such that only 204 is in the non-display state (all off state).

Further, in the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, only the first notification display device 201 may be in the display state, and only the second notification display device 202 is displayed. The configuration may be such that only the third notification display device 203 is in the display state.

<12th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 in the changeable state of the set value are different from those of the eleventh embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the eleventh embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 59 (a) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the first notification display device 201, and FIG. 59 (b) is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the second notification display device 202.

As shown in FIG. 59 (a), the first notification display device 201 includes seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g. The first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g are all formed in a rod shape, and have a light emitting body such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g are arranged so that the first notification display device 201 becomes a so-called 7-segment display.

As shown in FIG. 59B, the second notification display device 202 includes seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g. The first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g are all formed in a rod shape, and have a light emitting body such as an LED inside. These seven first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g are arranged so that the second notification display device 202 becomes a so-called 7-segment display.

FIG. 60 shows a case where the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and a case where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a changeable state. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the display contents of the 1st notification display device 201 and the 2nd notification display device 202 in the above.

The display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 when displaying the management result of the game history are the same as those in the eleventh embodiment. Therefore, any one of "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201, and "1" to "8" on the second notification display device 202. "Is displayed.

In this case, each of the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g of the first notification display device 201 is "A", "E", "H", "L", in the first notification display device 201. At least one of the "O" indications is the target of light emission. That is, the display segments 201a to 201g that are not subject to light emission regardless of which of "A", "E", "H", "L", and "O" is displayed on the first notification display device 201 Does not exist.

Similarly, for the second notification display device 202, each of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g of the second notification display device 202 is "1" to "8" in the second notification display device 202. It is a light emitting target in at least one kind of display among the displays of. That is, no matter which of "1" to "8" is displayed on the second notification display device 202, the display segments 202a to 202g that are not the target of light emission do not exist.

In the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in the light emitting state in the first notification display device 201. As described above, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e may be in a light emitting state when the game history management result is displayed on the first notification display device 201. Furthermore, in any case where the management result of the game history is displayed on the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in the light emitting state. On the other hand, the display content of the first notification display device 201 in which only the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in the light emitting state among the first to seventh display segments 201a to 201g is the management of the game history. It does not exist when displaying the result. As a result, in the state where the set value can be changed, the display that is not displayed when the game history management result is displayed while using the display segments 201b and 201e that can be in the light emitting state when the game history management result is displayed. The mode can be displayed on the first notification display device 201. Therefore, while the display segments 201a to 201g used when displaying the management result of the game history are also used, the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value can be displayed on the first notification display device 201. It will be possible.

In the state where the set value can be changed, the third display segment 202c is in the light emitting state in the second notification display device 202. As described above, the third display segment 202c may be in a light emitting state when the game history management result is displayed on the second notification display device 202. On the other hand, the display content of the second notification display device 202 in which only the third display segment 202c out of the first to seventh display segments 202a to 202g is in the light emitting state exists when displaying the management result of the game history. Not done. As a result, in the state where the set value can be changed, the display mode that is not displayed when the game history management result is displayed while using the display segment 202c that can be in the light emitting state when the game history management result is displayed. It becomes possible to display on the second notification display device 202. Therefore, while the display segments 202a to 202g used when displaying the management result of the game history are also used, the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value can be displayed on the second notification display device 202. It will be possible.

Next, the set value update process in the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, the start processing of the set value display in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3201). Specifically, regarding the first notification display device 201, the second display segment 201b and the fifth display segment 201e are in the light emitting state, and the other display segments 201a, 201c, 201d, 201f, and 201g are in the off state. Display data is output to the first display IC 205. Further, regarding the second notification display device 202, the display data in which the third display segment 202c is in the light emitting state and the other display segments 202a, 202b, 202d to 202g are in the off state is output to the second display IC 206. As a result, the display for notifying that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is in a changeable state is started by the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202.

After that, the extinguishing process of the third notification display device 203 is executed (step S3202). Specifically, the display data that is all "0" is output to the third display IC 207. As a result, all the display segments of the third notification display device 203 are turned off, and the third notification display device 203 is in a non-display state.

After that, "1" is set in the set value counter of the main RAM 65 (step S3203). The set value counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify which set value the set state of the pachinko machine 10 is. By setting "1" in the set value counter, when the set value update process is executed, the set value becomes "setting 1" regardless of the set values up to that point.

After that, the display start processing of the set value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3204). In the display start processing of the set value, the display data for displaying "1" is output to the fourth display IC 208. As a result, the number "1" corresponding to "setting 1" is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204.

After that, on condition that the setting key insertion unit 68a has not been turned off (step S3205: NO), it is determined whether or not the update button 68b has been pressed once (step S3206). Specifically, it is determined whether or not the signal from the sensor that detects the pressing operation of the update button 68b has switched from the LOW level to the HI level. If a negative determination is made in step S3206, the process returns to the process of step S3205, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off.

When the update button 68b is pressed once (step S3206: YES), the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3207). When the value of the set value counter after 1 addition exceeds "6" (step S3208: YES), "1" is set in the set value counter (step S3209). As a result, each time the update button 68b is pressed once, it is updated to the set value one step higher, and when the update button 68b is pressed once in the situation of "setting 6", it is set to "setting 1". I will be back.

When a negative determination is made in step S3208, or when the process of step S3209 is executed, the display update process of the set value in the fourth notification display device 204 is executed (step S3210). In the display update process of the set value, the display data for displaying the numerical value corresponding to the value of the set value counter of the main RAM 65 is output to the fourth display IC 208. As a result, the number corresponding to the current set value is displayed on the fourth notification display device 204. By checking the fourth notification display device 204, the manager of the game hall can grasp the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 after pressing the update button 68b.

After executing the process of step S3210, the process returns to step S3205, and it is determined whether or not the setting key insertion unit 68a is turned off. If the OFF operation has not been performed (step S3205: NO), the processes after step S3206 are executed again. When the OFF operation is performed (step S3205: YES), the display start processing of the management result in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is executed (step S3211).

In the display start process, a management result display start command is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management CPU 112. The management CPU 112 that has received the management result display start command executes a process for displaying the first parameter among the various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131. The processing content in this case is the same as in steps S3006 to S3012 in the display processing (FIG. 55). As a result, the display corresponding to the first parameter calculated immediately before the operating power of the pachinko machine 10 is stopped last time is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

The set value can be changed by setting the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, which can be in the light emitting state when the management result of the game history is displayed, in the light emitting state. The display corresponding to the status is performed. This makes it possible to minimize restrictions on the content of the display corresponding to the management result of the game history in order to diversify the display of the management result of the game history. On the other hand, for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the display segments 201a to 201g, 202a to be in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed. The combination of 202 g is a combination that does not exist when the management result of the game history is displayed. As a result, by grasping the combinations of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g that are in the light emitting state for each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, the management result of the game history is displayed. It is possible to grasp which of the displays corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is being performed.

For each of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, there are display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g that do not emit light even if all patterns of display of the game history management result are performed. Not done. As a result, in order to diversify the display corresponding to the management result of the game history, it is possible to minimize the restriction on the display content of the management result of the game history.

When the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed, the third notification display device 203, which is not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history, is in the non-display state. As a result, not only the display contents of the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202 but also the game history can be confirmed by checking whether or not the third notification display device 203 is in the non-display state. It is possible to clearly specify which of the display of the management result and the display corresponding to the changeable state of the set value is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

It should be noted that the configuration is limited to a configuration in which only one type of display content corresponding to the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 in the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 can be changed is set. It may be configured in which a plurality of types are set. In this case, the display order of the plurality of types of display contents is predetermined, and the display contents to be displayed may be changed according to the display order each time the changeable state is newly executed. Even if there are a plurality of types of display contents corresponding to the changeable state of the set value in this way, those display contents are in the display segment 201a which is in the light emitting state when displaying the management result of the game history. The display content is displayed using ~ 201 g and 202a to 202 g, and is not displayed when displaying the management result of the game history.

Further, in one of the case of displaying the management result of the game history and the case of displaying the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed, the first and second notification display devices are used. A blinking display may be performed at 201 and 202, and a display that maintains lighting may be performed on the other side. In this case, since the manager of the game hall can specify which of the display of the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the changeable state depending on whether the display is blinking or lit, the change is made. The combination of the display segments 201a to 201g and 202a to 202g, which are in the light emitting state in the display corresponding to the possible state, may be the combination used when displaying the game history management result, and the game history management. It may be a combination that is not used when displaying the result. Further, the lighting period and the extinguishing period in the blinking display may be configured to coincide with each other in the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202, or may be completely deviated from each other. , It may be configured so that only a part of it overlaps.

<13th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, when an abnormal state occurs in the pachinko machine 10, the corresponding display is performed using the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, which is different from the eleventh embodiment. There is. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the eleventh embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the eleventh embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 62 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of the abnormality display area 211 provided in the main RAM 65.

The abnormality display area 211 is an area for storing information on an abnormal state to be displayed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. The abnormality display area 211 is provided with a plurality of unit areas 211a to 211d. Specifically, the first unit area 211a, the second unit area 211b, the third unit area 211c, and the fourth unit area 211d are provided. It is possible to store one piece of information on the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 in each of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d. That is, in the abnormality display area 211, up to four pieces of information on the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 can be stored and held.

Here, in the present embodiment, all the information of the abnormal state generated in the pachinko machine 10 is specified by the main CPU 63. For example, when an abnormality related to the payout of the game ball (for example, the lower plate 56a is full, the tank 75 has no ball, or the payout device 76 has an abnormality in payout) occurs, the command corresponding to the occurrence of the abnormality is issued to the payout side CPU 92. Is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, the pachinko machine 10 is provided with a radio wave detection sensor and a vibration detection sensor (not shown), and when the radio wave detection sensor detects an illegal radio wave, an abnormal signal corresponding to the radio wave detection sensor is transmitted to the main CPU 63, resulting in an abnormality. When the vibration detection sensor detects the vibration, the corresponding abnormal signal is transmitted to the main CPU 63. Further, based on specifying that normal signals are not transmitted from the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a, the occurrence of disconnection abnormality of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a is specified.

The type of abnormal state specified by the main CPU 63 is a number larger than the maximum number of information on the abnormal state that can be stored in the abnormality display area 211. Then, when a large number of abnormal states occur at the same time, it is assumed that new abnormal states are generated even though the maximum number of abnormal state information is already stored in the abnormality display area 211. On the other hand, for the information on the abnormal state, the storage priority is set at the setting stage of the pachinko machine 10, and the information on the abnormal state is newly stored in the abnormality display area 211 in the situation where the maximum number of information on the abnormal state is already stored. When an abnormal state occurs in the above, information on the abnormal state having a high memory priority is left in the abnormality display area 211. As a result, it is possible to give priority to the notification of the abnormal state having a high memory priority.

Next, the abnormality setting process executed by the main CPU 63 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 63. The abnormality setting process is executed as the first process of the timer interrupt process (FIG. 11).

First, it is determined whether or not an abnormality display target has occurred (step S3301). The types of abnormality display targets include a full tank of the lower plate 56a, no ball in the tank 75, a payout abnormality by the payout device 76, a radio wave detection abnormality, a vibration detection abnormality, and a disconnection abnormality of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a. The number of types of the abnormality display target is larger than the number of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormality display area 211.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3301, whether or not the information on the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target generated this time is already stored in any of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211. Is determined (step S3302). If it is already stored, the information on the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target generated this time is not stored in the abnormal display area 211. As a result, it is possible to prevent information on the same type of abnormal state from being duplicately stored in the abnormal display area 211.

When a negative determination is made in step S3302, it is determined whether or not the value of the abnormality target counter provided in the main RAM 65 is the maximum value (specifically, “4”) (step S3303). The abnormality target counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the number of areas in which the information on the abnormal state is stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d in the abnormality display area 211.

When the value of the abnormality target counter is the maximum value (step S3303: YES), the priority comparison process is executed (step S3304). In the priority comparison process, first, among the information on the abnormal state stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211, the information on the abnormal state having the lowest storage priority is specified. The memory priority is predetermined at the design stage of the pachinko machine 10. Specifically, the lower plate 56a is full → there is no ball in the tank 75 → vibration detection abnormality → payout abnormality by the payout device 76 → ball entry detection sensor 42a. The memory priority increases in the order of disconnection abnormality of ~ 49a → radio wave detection abnormality. In the priority comparison process, either the information of the abnormal state having the lowest storage priority stored in the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d and the abnormality display target generated this time has the higher memory priority. Is compared and judged.

When the storage priority of the abnormal display target generated this time is lower (step S3305: NO), the information of the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target generated this time is not stored in the abnormal display area 211. As a result, in a configuration in which the number of types of abnormal display targets is larger than the number of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d provided in the abnormal display area 211, information on the abnormal state having a high storage priority can be obtained. It is possible to leave it in the abnormality display area 211.

When the memory priority of the abnormality display target generated this time is higher (step S3305: YES), the setting process of the abnormality display area 211 is executed (step S3306). In the setting process of the abnormality display area 211 executed when the affirmative determination is made in step S3305, this time occurs in the unit areas 211a to 211d specified to store the information of the abnormality state having the lowest storage priority. Overwrites the information of the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target.

On the other hand, when the value of the abnormality target counter of the main RAM 65 has not reached the maximum value (step S3303: NO), after adding 1 to the value of the abnormality target counter (step S3307), the setting process of the abnormality display area 211 is performed. Is executed (step S3306). In the setting process, one area is selected from the unit areas 211a to 211d in which the abnormal state information is not stored in the abnormal display area 211, and the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target generated this time in the selected area is selected. Store information about.

In step S3306, when there is only one abnormal state information stored in the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a, and the abnormal state information 211 is stored in the first unit area 211a. When there are a plurality of abnormal state information stored in, the abnormal state information is stored in order from the area where the value of "n" in the nth unit areas 211a to 211b is small.

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not a cancellation event of the abnormality display target has occurred (step S3308). For example, whether or not a command has been received from the payout side CPU 92 indicating that the lower plate 56a has been cleared, that the tank 75 has no balls, or that the payout abnormality by the payout device 76 has been cleared. judge. In addition, whether or not the abnormality release operation was performed for the occurrence of the radio wave detection abnormality, whether or not the abnormality release operation was performed for the occurrence of the vibration detection abnormality, or whether or not the abnormality release operation was performed for the occurrence of the disconnection abnormality. judge.

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3308, the abnormality display area 211 is erased (step S3309). In the erasing process, it is specified whether or not the information on the abnormal state corresponding to the abnormal display target to be released this time is stored in any of the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormal display area 211. , If it is stored, the information of the abnormal state is deleted by clearing the stored area to "0". In this case, if there is only one abnormal state information stored in the abnormal display area 211 after erasing, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a, and the abnormal state is stored after erasing. When there are a plurality of abnormal state information stored in the display area 211, the abnormal state information is stored in order from the area where the value of "n" in the nth unit areas 211a to 211b is small. Further, the value of the abnormality target counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3310).

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not the operation to start the abnormality display has occurred (step S3311). To start the abnormality display, press the update button 68b with the gaming machine main body 12 opened forward with respect to the outer frame 11 in a situation where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 cannot be changed. It is done by manipulating.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3311, it is determined whether or not one or more abnormal state information is stored in the abnormality display area 211 (step S3312). If the information on the abnormal state is not stored, the abnormal display on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is not started. This makes it possible to prevent the abnormal display from starting even though the information on the abnormal state to be notified does not exist.

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3312, "1" is set in the abnormality display flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3313). The abnormality display flag stops the display corresponding to the management result of the game history, and displays the display corresponding to the abnormal state information stored in the abnormality display area 211 from the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. This is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify that the situation should be performed in. Even if the abnormality display start operation is performed in a situation where the abnormality display flag is already set to "1", a negative determination is made in step S3311.

After that, the cancellation setting process of displaying the management result is executed (step S3314). In the stop setting process, by transmitting a display stop command to the management side CPU 112, the update of the display of the game history management result in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is temporarily stopped. Upon receiving the display stop command, the management CPU 112 stops the execution of the display process (FIG. 55). However, even if the management side CPU 112 receives the display stop command, the management side CPU 112 does not set the display data which is all "0" data in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208. Therefore, until the display data is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, the display of the management result of the game history at that time is continued in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. NS.

In the abnormality setting process, it is determined whether or not an operation to end the abnormality display has occurred (step S3315). To end the abnormality display, press the reset button 68c with the gaming machine main body 12 opened forward with respect to the outer frame 11 in a situation where the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 cannot be changed. It is done by manipulating. If an affirmative determination is made in step S3315, the error display flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3316). Even if the abnormality display end operation is performed in a situation where the value of the abnormality display flag is already "0", a negative determination is made in step S3315.

After that, the cancellation / cancellation process of displaying the management result is executed (step S3317). In the cancel release process, by transmitting a cancel release command to the management side CPU 112, the update of the display of the game history management result in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 is stopped. unlock. Upon receiving the cancel release command, the management CPU 112 resumes the execution of the display process (FIG. 55). However, even if the management side CPU 112 receives the cancel release command, the management side CPU 112 does not set the display data which is all "0" data in the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208. Therefore, until the display data is transmitted from the management side CPU 112 to the first to fourth display ICs 205 to 208, the abnormality display at that time is continued in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Further, the management side CPU 112 continues to store the history information and calculate various parameters even when the update of the display of the management result of the game history is stopped, and the result of calculating the various parameters is calculated. It is stored in the result memory 131. Therefore, when the state in which the update of the display of the game history management result is canceled is canceled, the display of the latest game history management result is immediately displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It will be restarted.

In the abnormality setting process, when "1" is set in the abnormality display flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3318: YES), the abnormality display process is executed (step S3319). FIG. 64 is a flowchart showing the abnormality display process.

First, the extinguishing process of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 is executed (step S3401). Specifically, the display data that is all "0" is output to the first and second display ICs 205 and 206. As a result, all the display segments of the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are turned off, and the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are hidden.

After that, the value of the update timing counter provided in the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3402). The update timing counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify that it is the timing to update the display content of the abnormality display in the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. If the value of the update timing counter is already "0", that state is maintained. After that, by determining whether or not the value of the update timing counter is "0", it is determined whether or not it is time to update the display contents of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 (. Step S3403).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3403, the display target counter provided in the main RAM 65 is updated (step S3404). In the update process, if this is the first process of the error display process after the error display flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1", the display target counter is set to "0". The value of the display target counter corresponds to the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211, and specifically, the value of "0" of the display target counter corresponds to the first unit area 211a. The value of "1" of the display target counter corresponds to the second unit area 211b, the value of "2" of the display target counter corresponds to the third unit area 211c, and the value of the display target counter "3". The value of "corresponds to the fourth unit area 211d. In the update process, if this is not the first process of the error display process after the error display flag of the main RAM 65 is set to "1", the value of the display target counter is added by 1.

After that, it is determined whether or not the abnormal state information is stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the display target counter among the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d (step S3405). Here, as described above, when only one abnormal state information is stored, the abnormal state information is stored in the first unit area 211a, and a plurality of abnormal state information is stored. In this case, the information on the abnormal state is stored in order from the area where the value of "n" in the nth unit areas 211a to 211b is small. Therefore, if the abnormal state information is not stored in the area corresponding to the current value of the display target counter, the abnormal state information is also stored in the area corresponding to the value larger than the value of the display target counter. There will be no. If the value of the display target counter after 1 addition exceeds the maximum value of "3", the corresponding area does not exist in the first place, and the information on the abnormal state is treated as not being stored. ..

When an affirmative determination is made in step S3405, the value of the display target counter of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3406). Here, it is assumed that all the abnormal states that are the targets of the abnormal display are released in the situation where the abnormal display is performed. In this case, even if the abnormality display processing is executed, the abnormality display area 211 does not store the information on the abnormality state. In such a situation, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 display that the information on the abnormal state is not stored.

When a negative determination is made in step S3405 or the process of step S3406 is executed, the display target display data corresponding to the value of the display target counter of the main RAM 65 is read from the main ROM 64 (step S3407). Specifically, the information stored in the area corresponding to the value of the display target counter of the main RAM 65 is read out from the first to fourth unit areas 211a to 211d of the abnormality display area 211. Then, the display data corresponding to the information is read from the main ROM 64. The display data is set so as to have a one-to-one correspondence with the abnormal state information, and the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 based on the display data are set for each type of abnormal state information. It is different. In addition, there is display data corresponding to the absence of the abnormal state information, and this display data is different from the display data corresponding to the abnormal state information. Therefore, when the information on the abnormal state does not exist, the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are different from the display contents when the information on the abnormal state exists.

On the other hand, the display contents of the display corresponding to the information of the abnormal state in the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 and the display contents of the display corresponding to the absence of the information of the abnormal state are the third and third. 4. The display content when the game history management result is displayed on the notification display devices 203 and 204 and the display content of the set value on the fourth notification display device 204 overlap. On the other hand, when displaying the management result of the game history, all of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are in the display state, and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. In the state, the first to third notification display devices 201 to 203 are in the non-display state, and the fourth notification display device 204 is in the display state. When an abnormality is displayed, the first and second notification display devices are displayed. Since 201 and 202 are in the non-display state and the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are in the display state, any situation is supported even if the display contents are duplicated as described above. It becomes possible for the manager of the game hall to grasp whether it is a display.

After that, the display control of the third notification display device 203 is performed according to the display data read in step S3407 (step S3408), and the display control of the fourth notification display device 204 is performed (step S3409). In this case, the display device 203 for the third notification and the display device for the fourth notification are used regardless of whether the display corresponds to the information of the abnormal state or the display corresponding to the absence of the information of the abnormal state. None of the display devices 204 are in the non-display state (that is, they are not in the all-off state), and are in some display state.

After that, a value corresponding to 2 seconds is set in the update timing counter of the main RAM 65 as a value corresponding to the next update timing (step S3410).

According to the present embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

In the configuration in which the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. Is done. As a result, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 can be used not only for displaying the management result of the game history but also as a display device for displaying the abnormal state.

When the pachinko machine 10 does not have an abnormal state and the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 display the display corresponding to the abnormal state, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 A display corresponding to the fact that no abnormal condition has occurred is displayed. This makes it possible to clearly identify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred in the pachinko machine 10 by checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

The period during which the management result of the game history is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 and the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed. It is distinguished from the period of time. As a result, by grasping the situation in which the display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, any display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It is possible to identify whether or not it is present.

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are displayed so as to be different from the display mode when the management result of the game history is displayed. The display is controlled. Thereby, by grasping the display mode of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify which display is performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204. It becomes possible.

A plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided. This makes it possible to display a wide variety of displays corresponding to the management results of the game history. Further, since a plurality of notification display devices 201 to 204 are present, the display mode is greatly increased depending on whether the management result of the game history is displayed or the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed. It is possible to make a difference.

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202, which are not in the non-display state when displaying the management result of the game history, are in the non-display state. As a result, only by confirming whether or not the first and second notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the non-display state, the display of the management result of the game history and the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 are displayed. It is possible to clearly specify which of these is performed by the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

When the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 are in the display state, and the display content is the third when displaying the management result of the game history. , The display contents that can be displayed on the fourth notification display devices 203 and 204. By allowing the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 to be duplicated in this way, the display corresponding to the management result of the game history and the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 can be displayed. It is possible not to impose restrictions on each display content when it is performed. Further, even if the display contents of the third and fourth notification display devices 203 and 204 can be duplicated in this way, if the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed, the first and first displays are performed. (2) Since the notification display devices 201 and 202 are in the non-display state, it is possible to specify which display is being performed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204.

If the operation to start the abnormal display is performed in a situation where the abnormal state information is not stored in the abnormal display area 211, the abnormal state information is displayed on the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 at that time. It may be configured so that the display corresponding to the fact that is not stored may be performed.

<14th Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the processing configuration of the management output process executed by the main CPU 63 is different from that of the first embodiment. Hereinafter, a configuration different from the first embodiment will be described. The description of the same configuration as that of the first embodiment is basically omitted.

FIG. 65 is a flowchart showing a management output process in the present embodiment executed by the main CPU 63.

First, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the management start flag provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3501). The management start flag is a flag for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the history information should be stored in the history memory 117. In the present embodiment, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started) is the management start reference. When the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds the number corresponding to the management start reference value without storing the history information in the history memory 117 until the number corresponds to the value or more. The storage of the history information in the history memory 117 is started. At the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 may be checked before shipping. At that time, a game ball is maintained at each entry portion and the subsequent operation is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds the management start reference value after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10. By setting this, it is possible to prevent the ball entry result and the like at the time of the above-mentioned operation check from being stored as history information.

If a negative determination is made in step S3501, "7" is set in the start-time management counter provided in the main RAM 65 (step S3502). The start-time management counter determines which of the seven ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is in a situation where the detection state of the game ball is specified in a situation where "1" is not set in the management start flag. It is a counter for specifying by the main CPU 63.

After that, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the output flag of the main RAM 65 corresponding to the value of the start time management counter (step S3503). Specifically, when the value of the start management counter is "7" and corresponds to the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the first output flag. , When the value of the start time management counter is "6" and corresponds to the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the second output flag, and the start time management is performed. When the value of the counter is "5" and corresponds to the third winning opening detection sensor 44a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the third output flag, and the value of the start management counter is set. When it is "4" and corresponds to the special electric detection sensor 45a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fourth output flag, and the value of the start management counter is "3" and the first When it corresponds to the operation port detection sensor 46a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the fifth output flag, and the value of the start management counter is "2", and the second operation port detection sensor. When it corresponds to 47a, it is determined whether or not "1" is set in the sixth output flag, and when the value of the start management counter is "1" and it corresponds to the out port 24a. Determines whether or not "1" is set in the seventh output flag. As described above, the first to seventh output flags are set to "1" in the ball entry detection process (FIG. 15).

If an affirmative determination is made in step S3503, the output flag corresponding to the value of the start management counter is cleared to "0" (step S3504). After that, the value of the discharge number counter provided in the main RAM 65 is added by 1 (step S3505). The discharge number counter is a counter for the main CPU 63 to specify the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA in a situation where "1" is not set in the management start flag of the main RAM 65.

After that, it is determined whether or not the value of the discharge number counter is equal to or higher than the management start reference value (step S3506). The management start reference value is set to "300", but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number may be less than "300" or more than "300". ..

When a negative determination is made in step S3503 or a negative determination is made in step S3506, the value of the start-time management counter of the main RAM 65 is subtracted by 1 (step S3507). Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the start-time management counter after the subtraction of 1 is "0" (step S3508). If a negative determination is made in step S3508, the process returns to step S3503, and if an affirmative determination is made in step S3508, the management output process is terminated as it is.

On the other hand, when the value of the discharge number counter of the main RAM 65 is equal to or higher than the management start reference value (step S3506: YES), “1” is set in the management start flag of the main RAM 65 (step S3509). After that, the management process is executed (step S3510). Further, even when "1" is set in the management start flag and an affirmative determination is made in step S3501, the management process is executed (step S3510). The processing content of the management process is the same as that of steps S1001 to S1012 of the management output process (FIG. 25) in the first embodiment.

According to the above configuration, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is managed after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started (that is, after the supply of the operating power to the MPU 62 is started). The total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is equal to or greater than the number corresponding to the management start reference value without storing the history information in the history memory 117 until the number corresponds to the start reference value or more. In this case, the storage of the history information in the history memory 117 is started. At the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10, the operation of the pachinko machine 10 may be checked before shipping. At that time, a game ball is maintained at each entry portion and the subsequent operation is checked. On the other hand, the history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA exceeds the management start reference value after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10. By setting this, it is possible to prevent the ball entry result and the like at the time of the above-mentioned operation check from being stored as history information.

Here, for history until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started as described above becomes equal to or more than the number corresponding to the management start reference value. In the configuration in which the history information is not stored in the memory 117, the management result of the game history during that period cannot be calculated. Therefore, in such a situation, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 may be configured to perform the display corresponding to the situation. For example, in each of the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, all the display segments may be in a light emitting state. The display content is not displayed in either the case of displaying the management result of the game history or the case of displaying the changeable state in which the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed. By checking the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204, it is possible to specify whether or not the history information is not stored as described above.

It should be noted that the setting mode of the management start flag information of the main RAM 65 differs depending on whether or not the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 can be changed after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10. It may be configured to be used. FIG. 66 is a flowchart showing the main process in the other form executed by the main CPU 63. In steps S3601 to S3609, the same processes as in steps S101 to S109 of the main process (FIG. 9) in the first embodiment are executed, and in steps S3611 to S3620, the main process in the first embodiment (FIG. 9). The same process as in steps S110 to S119 of 9) is executed. On the other hand, in the present alternative mode, when an affirmative determination is made in step S3608, the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is cleared to "0" (step S3610), the process of step S3620 is executed, and then the management start flag of the main RAM 65 is executed. Is set to "1" (step S3621). According to this configuration, when the process for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is not executed, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10. The history information is not stored in the history memory 117 until the value exceeds the management start reference value, and when the process for newly setting the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is executed, the pachinko machine 10 is moved to. History information is stored in the history memory 117 regardless of the number of game balls ejected after the start of supply of operating power. As a result, in a situation where there is a high possibility that the operation check at the shipping stage of the pachinko machine 10 does not apply, it is possible to manage the game history immediately after the start of supplying the operating power to the pachinko machine 10.

Further, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. Instead of the configuration without the history memory 117, an area for storing history information may be provided until the total number of game balls exceeds the management start reference value. This makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in the situation.

Further, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. As a condition for the occurrence of such a situation, a condition may be added in which the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in a situation where the history information is not stored in the history memory 117. In this case, when the supply of operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started in the situation where the history information is already stored in the history memory 117, the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA is the management start reference. The history information is stored in the history memory 117 from the beginning regardless of whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the value.

Further, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. In addition to or instead of the configuration that does not exist, when an abnormal state such as a radio wave detection abnormality or a vibration detection abnormality occurs, the history information may not be stored in the history memory 117 until the abnormal state is cleared. This makes it possible to prevent the history information from being stored for the event that occurred in the abnormal state.

Further, the history information is stored in the history memory 117 until the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA becomes equal to or more than the management start reference value after the supply of the operating power to the pachinko machine 10 is started. In addition to or instead of the above configuration, the history information may not be stored in the history memory 117 in the situation where the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open. As a result, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored for the event that occurred in the situation where the gaming machine main body 12 or the front door frame 14 is open.

<Other embodiments>
It should be noted that the description is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and improvements can be made within a range that does not deviate from the gist of the present invention. For example, it may be changed as follows. Incidentally, the following configuration of another embodiment may be applied individually or in combination to the configuration of the above embodiment.

(1) As a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the open / close execution mode, the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode per unit game round is calculated. The result of dividing by the total number of game balls discharged from the PA may be calculated. Further, in addition to or instead of this, the result of dividing the number of occurrences of the opening / closing execution mode by the total number of balls entering the first operating port 33 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 is calculated. May be.

(2) As a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence of the high-frequency support mode, the ratio of the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode to the number of occurrences of the high-frequency support mode and the number of occurrences of the open / close execution mode per unit game is calculated. However, in addition to or instead of this, the result of dividing the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode by the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA may be calculated. In addition to or instead of this, the result of dividing the number of occurrences of the high frequency support mode by the total number of balls entering the first operating port 33 and the number of balls entering the second operating port 34 is calculated. It may be configured.

(3) Not only the big hit result but also the small hit result may exist as the game result that triggers the occurrence of the open / close execution mode. If a small hit result is obtained, the open / close execution mode is generated, but the win / fail lottery mode and the support mode are not changed before and after the open / close execution mode. In addition, the open / close execution mode that results in a small hit may be configured to be a low-frequency winning mode. In this case, when the big hit result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the big hit result is stored in the history memory 117, and when the small hit result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the small hit result is history. It may be configured to be stored in the memory 117. Further, in the configuration, a parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the big hit result and a parameter indicating the occurrence frequency of the small hit result may be calculated by using the history information stored in the history memory 117.

Further, the probability of winning the small hit result may be changed according to the set state of the pachinko machine 10, or may not be changed. In the case of a configuration in which the probability of winning a small hit result changes according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning the small hit result. It may be configured with a low probability of doing so.

Further, in the configuration in which the small hit result exists, the hold information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33 and the hold information acquired when the game ball enters the second operating port 34. The distribution ratio of the type of jackpot result is different from that of the hold information when the jackpot result is obtained, and when aiming to enter the first operating port 33, the variable display unit 36 is used in the game area PA. The firing operation is performed so that the game ball flows down in the area on the left side, and when aiming to enter the second operating port 34, the game ball flows down in the area on the right side of the variable display unit 36 in the game area PA. The firing operation may be performed so as to be performed, and a small hit result may be generated based on the hold information acquired when the game ball enters the first operating port 33.

In this configuration, the following 51st parameter may exist as a result of managing the game history. The normal period is the sum of the execution period of the open / close execution mode triggered by the small hit result based on the entry into the first operating port 33 and the execution period of the low frequency support mode instead of the open / close execution mode. do. Further, the number of balls entered into the out port 24a in the normal period is defined as the number of balls entered K51, and the number of balls entered in the general winning opening 31 in the normal period is defined as the number of balls entered K52. The number of balls entered is K53, the number of balls entered into the first operating port 33 during the normal period is K54, and the number of balls entered into the second operating port 34 during the normal period is K55.
51st parameter: Total number of game balls paid out during the normal period (K52 x "number of prize balls for winning the general winning opening 31" + K53 x "number of prize balls for winning the special electric winning device 32" + K54 x "first Ratio of the total number of game balls (K51 + K52 + K53 + K54 + K55) discharged from the skill area PA during the normal period (K51 + K52 + K53 + K54 + K55) In the configuration in which the 51st parameter is calculated, if the winning probability of the small hit result fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. It becomes. Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is deleted when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed. On the other hand, when the winning probability of the small hit result does not change according to the set state of the pachinko machine 10, the normal value of the 51st parameter does not change according to the set state of the pachinko machine 10. Therefore, it is preferable that the history information used for calculating the 51st parameter is not deleted even if the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed.

(4) Regardless of which type of jackpot result occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the open / close execution mode is stored in the history memory 117 instead of the history information corresponding to the type of jackpot result. May be stored in the history memory 117. In this case, a parameter indicating the frequency of occurrence may be calculated for each type of jackpot result.

(5) Various parameters (1st to 8th parameters, 11th to 18th parameters, 21st to 26th parameters, 31st parameter and 41st to 42nd parameters) are periodically calculated. The present invention is not limited to this, and for example, various parameters may be calculated when the total number of game balls discharged from the game area PA reaches the number of calculation triggers (for example, 10,000). Various parameters may be calculated when the supply of operating power is stopped, or various parameters may be calculated when the number of times the game is executed reaches the number of calculation triggers (for example, 1000 times). good. In this case, the history memory 117 may be cleared to "0" at the timing when various parameters are calculated.

(6) Every time the calculation timing of various parameters is reached, all of the 1st to 8th parameters, the 11th to 18th parameters, the 21st to 26th parameters, the 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and only a part of the above various parameters is the calculation target at one calculation timing, and the parameter group of the calculation target is sequentially changed each time the calculation timing is reached. It may be configured. For example, at one calculation timing, the first to eighth parameters are calculated, at the next calculation timing, the eleventh to eighteenth parameters are calculated, at the next calculation timing, the 21st to 26th parameters are calculated, and the next calculation is performed. In the timing, the 31st parameter and the 41st to 42nd parameters are calculated, and after that, the calculation target may be repeatedly changed in the above order each time the calculation timing is reached. As a result, it is possible to reduce the processing load for calculating the parameter when one calculation timing is reached.

(7) The operation of various parameters using the history information of the history memory 117 may be executed on condition that the game is being played. For example, the calculation of various parameters may be executed on condition that the game ball is supplied to the game area PA. As a result, it is possible to prevent the calculation of various parameters from being unnecessarily repeated even though the game is not performed.

(8) The configuration is not limited to the configuration in which the management IC 66 is provided separately from the main CPU 63, and the function of the management IC 66 may be fulfilled by the main CPU 63. In this case, the correspondence information is stored in the main ROM 64 in advance. Further, the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be provided separately from the main RAM 65, and the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be provided in the main RAM 65. The configuration may be such that the function of the storage memory 171 is fulfilled. In a configuration in which the functions of the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 are fulfilled in the main RAM 65, when the main RAM 65 clear processing (step S105, step S117) is executed, the history is used. A part or all of the area corresponding to each of the memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be cleared to "0", and the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 may be saved separately. The area corresponding to each of the memory 171 is excluded from the target of "0" clearing, and may be configured to be cleared by "0" when the corresponding clearing conditions in each of the above embodiments are satisfied. Further, even if the main RAM 65 has a configuration in which the manual operation content for executing the clear process is different between the area corresponding to each of the history memory 117, the calculation result memory 131, and the separate storage memory 171 and the other areas. good. Further, the function of the management IC 66 may be fulfilled by the voice emission control device 81.

(9) When a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, the history information in the history memory 117 is stored and retained without being erased, while various types stored in the calculation result memory 131. The parameter may be erased. This makes it possible to prevent the notification of various parameters calculated before the setting is made after the new setting of the setting state is made.

(10) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made (that is, even if the setting value update process is executed by the main CPU 63), the said If the set value is not changed before and after the setting, the clearing process of the history memory 117 may not be executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the history information of the history memory 117 from being deleted even though the set value has not been changed.

In this configuration, the area for storing the set value in the main RAM 65 is excluded from the target of "0" clear even if the clear process (step S117) is executed, so that the set value update process (set value update process) It is possible for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the set value has been changed before and after step S118). In this case, when it is specified that the set value has not been changed by the main CPU 63, a signal is output to the management CPU 112 so that the setting update recognition process is not executed by the management CPU 112, and the main CPU 63 When it is specified that the set value has been changed, the management side CPU 112 may output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the setting update recognition process is executed.

Further, when a signal indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set is received from the main CPU 63, the management side CPU 112 can refer to the history information stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to specify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when it is specified that the set value has not been changed by the management side CPU 112, the clearing process of the history memory 117 is not executed, and it is specified that the set value has been changed by the management side CPU 112. In that case, it is possible to execute the clearing process of the history memory 117.

(11) In the third to fifth embodiments, even if a new setting of the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is performed (that is, even if the setting value update process is executed by the main CPU 63), the said If the set value is not changed before and after the setting, the arithmetic processing of various parameters triggered by the new setting of the setting state may not be executed. As a result, even though the set value has not been changed, it is possible to prevent various parameters from being calculated as a result of the new setting in the set state.

In this configuration, the area for storing the set value in the main RAM 65 is excluded from the target of "0" clear even if the clear process (step S117) is executed, so that the set value update process (set value update process) It is possible for the main CPU 63 to specify whether or not the set value has been changed before and after step S118). In this case, when it is specified that the set value has not been changed by the main CPU 63, a signal is output to the management CPU 112 so that the setting update recognition process is not executed by the management CPU 112, and the main CPU 63 When it is specified that the set value has been changed, the management side CPU 112 may output a signal to the management side CPU 112 so that the setting update recognition process is executed.

Further, when a signal indicating that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 has been newly set is received from the main CPU 63, the management side CPU 112 can refer to the history information stored in the history memory 117. It may be configured to specify whether or not the set value has been changed. In this case, when it is specified that the set value has not been changed by the management side CPU 112, the calculation of various parameters triggered by the new setting of the current setting state is not executed, and the management side CPU 112 sets the setting value. When it is specified that the value has been changed, it is possible to execute the calculation of various parameters triggered by the new setting of the current setting state.

(12) In the third to fifth embodiments, when a new setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is made, various parameters may be calculated in various arithmetic processes (step S1807) at that time. Instead, various parameters stored in the calculation result memory 131 at that time are stored in the storage target area of the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 and the calculation is performed. The information stored in the result memory 131 may be cleared to "0". In this case, since it is not necessary to calculate various parameters under the condition that the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set, it is possible to complete the storage of various parameters in the separate storage memory 171 at an early stage. Become.

(13) In the third to fifth embodiments, the contents of various parameters stored in the first to fifth separate storage areas 172 to 176 of the separate storage memory 171 are displayed by performing a predetermined display start operation. It may be configured to be displayed on the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c or other display devices. The predetermined display start operation may be performed by operating a dedicated operation unit, or may be performed by performing a predetermined dedicated operation on the operation unit for performing other operations. This makes it possible to easily check various parameters stored in the separate storage memory 171.

(14) The out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34 are all configured to store history information (or ball entry history). The history information is stored only in a part of the out port 24a, the general winning port 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33, and the second operating port 34. May be. For example, the configuration may be such that only the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, and the second operating port 34 are the storage targets of the history information, and only the general winning opening 31 is the storage target of the history information. Good. Even in this case, it is possible to grasp the ball entry mode of the game ball in a predetermined period for the ball entry portion for which the history information is stored.

(15) A signal path for transmitting information corresponding to the entry result of the game ball in correspondence with each of the first winning opening detection sensor 42a, the second winning opening detection sensor 43a, and the third winning opening detection sensor 44a. Although 118a to 118c are set, the configuration is not limited to this, and the information corresponding to the ball entry result for the same type of ball entry section includes a plurality of ball entry sections of the same type. In addition, even if a plurality of ball entry detection sensors are present in accordance with the configuration, the information may be transmitted as one type of information. This makes it possible to reduce the number of types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66.

(16) Correspondence-related information indicating the type of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122o is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. The configuration is not limited to this, and the correspondence information may be stored in advance in the management IC 66. In this case, it is not necessary to execute the process for causing the management IC 66 to recognize the correspondence information, so that the processing load on the main CPU 63 can be reduced.

(17) The transmission of the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the types of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 is sent to the main CPU 63. The configuration is performed when the supply of operating power is started, but the configuration is not limited to this. For example, the main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 can be bidirectionally communicated, and the management IC 66 requests transmission of correspondence information. When a signal is received, the correspondence information may be transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. In this case, the correspondence memory 116 is provided as a non-volatile memory and is used for both reading and writing, and the correspondence information provided from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 after the shipment of the pachinko machine 10 is sent to the main CPU 63. Even if the supply of operating power is stopped, the memory 116 for correspondence is stored and held. This makes it possible to reduce the frequency with which correspondence information is transmitted.

(18) Each ball entry detection sensor transmits the correspondence information indicating the correspondence between the type of information transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66 and the buffers 122a to 122o from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. The configuration is such that the signal paths 118a to 118g for transmitting the detection result information of 42a to 48a are used, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the correspondence information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66. A configuration may be configured in which a dedicated signal path for transmission is provided. As a result, the management IC 66 can grasp which type of information is being received from the main CPU 63 by the types of buffers 122a to 122o that receive the information.

(19) Information is transmitted from the main CPU 63 to the management IC 66, while information is not transmitted from the management IC 66 to the main CPU 63. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the management IC 66 does not transmit information to the main CPU 63. Information may be transmitted to the side CPU 63. For example, various parameters calculated by the management side CPU 112 based on the history information may be transmitted to the main side CPU 63. In this case, the main CPU 63 may be configured to directly execute the notification control of the notification means in order to perform the notification corresponding to the contents of the various received parameters, and the main CPU 63 may receive various types of notifications. By transmitting a command corresponding to the content of the parameter to the voice emission control device 81, the notification corresponding to the content of various parameters is executed by using the symbol display device 41, the display light emission unit 53, and the speaker unit 54. It may be configured to be used.

(20) When the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is started, various parameters are calculated by the main CPU 63 or the management CPU 112 based on the history information stored in the history memory 117, and the parameters are calculated. The contents of various parameters may be notified by using the symbol display device 41, the display light emitting unit 53, the speaker unit 54, and the like. In this case, it is possible to confirm whether or not the ball entering mode of the game ball in the game area PA on the immediately preceding business day is normal at the start of business of the game hall.

(21) If various parameters calculated based on the history information stored in the history memory 117 are abnormal results, the pachinko machine 10 cannot start the game until the prohibition release operation is performed. May be. As a configuration for preventing the start of the game, for example, the launch of the game ball may be prohibited, the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 49a may be disabled, and the first operating port may be disabled. Even if a prize is won in the 33 or the second operating port 34, the winning / failing determination process may not be executed. Further, the prohibition release operation may be an operation of turning on the power of the pachinko machine 10 again while the reset button 68c is pressed, and can be operated when the game machine main body 12 is opened with respect to the outer frame 11. It may be the operation of the operating means. This makes it possible to prevent the game from being played as it is in a situation where the ball entering mode of the game ball in the game area PA is an abnormal mode. In addition, it is possible to prevent the game from being played as it is in a situation where the frequency of occurrence of the opening / closing execution mode is abnormal.

(22) Although the history information corresponding to the detection results of the ball entry detection sensors 42a to 48a is stored in the history memory 117, the calculation of various parameters using the history information is performed by either the main CPU 63 or the management CPU 112. May not be executed. In this case, the history information is read by an external device electrically connected to the reading terminal 68d, and the operator of the reading operation executes the calculation of various parameters using the read history information. Often, the external device may be configured to execute calculations of various parameters using the read history information. In this case, it is possible to reduce the processing load of the main CPU 63 and the management CPU 112.

(23) The management IC 66 is provided with a power supply separate from the main CPU 63, and even if the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped, the management IC 66 calculates various parameters using the history information. Alternatively, the configuration may be such that history information or information of various parameters can be output. As a result, history information and various parameters can be read by an external device even when the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped.

(24) The reading terminal 68d used for reading the program from the main ROM 64 is also used as a terminal used for reading history information or various parameters by an external device, but the configuration is limited to this. The terminal used for reading the history information or various parameters by the external device may be provided separately from the reading terminal 68d for reading the program from the main ROM 64. In this case, the terminal used for reading the history information or various parameters may be provided in the MPU 62, or may be provided in a position different from the MPU 62 in the main control board 61.

(25) The correspondence-related memory 116, the history memory 117, and the calculation result memory 131 are not limited to the configuration provided as the non-volatile storage means such as the flash memory. For example, these memories 116, 117, 131. Is provided as a volatile storage means that requires power supply to store and hold information, and when backup power is supplied to the memory, the supply of operating power to the main CPU 63 is stopped. However, the configuration may be such that the information is stored in memory. In this case, a dedicated backup power device may be provided for the memory, and the backup power is supplied to the memory from the power supply / emission control device 78 that supplies the backup power to the main RAM 65. May be good.

(26) The management IC 66 is not limited to a configuration in which the management side CPU 112 is provided as a general-purpose CPU and the history information storage process and various parameter calculation processes are executed based on the programs and data stored in the management side ROM 113. A hard circuit designed to have these functions may be formed in the management IC 66. Specifically, for example, in the case of the first embodiment, the hardware circuit receives a signal from the main CPU 63 indicating that the game ball has been detected by any of the detection sensors 42a to 48a. , The correspondence information corresponding to the buffer that received the signal is stored in the history memory 117 from the correspondence memory 116, and the information of the RTC 115 at that time is stored in the history memory 117. do. Further, for example, in the sixth embodiment, when the hardware circuit receives a signal from the main CPU 63 indicating that the game ball has been detected by any of the detection sensors 42a to 48a, the hardware circuit receives the signal. The value of the counter corresponding to the buffer is added by 1. Further, when the calculation trigger in the first embodiment or the like occurs, the hardware circuit calculates various parameters by using the history information at that time. Further, when an external output trigger to the reading terminal 68d occurs, the hardware circuit externally outputs various parameters as calculation results and externally outputs history information.

(27) The main CPU 63 and the management IC 66 may be provided as separate chips, may be provided as separate substrates, or may be provided as separate control devices.

(28) Regarding the entry of game balls into the out port 24a, the number of balls entered is measured, while the number of the game balls such as the general winning opening 31, the special electric winning device 32, the first operating port 33 and the second operating port 34 The history information including the RTC information may be stored for the ball entering the privilege-triggered ball section that triggers the payout of the prize ball and the winning / failing determination process. This makes it possible to extract the entry history of the game ball into the privilege trigger entry section, and calculate the frequency of entry of the game ball into each privilege trigger entry section with respect to the total number of game balls discharged. Become.

(29) The configuration may include events other than those in each of the above embodiments as predetermined events that trigger the storage of historical information. For example, at least one of the timing when the lower plate 56a is full, the timing when the full tank is started, and the timing when the full tank is released may be stored as history information, and the tank 75 may be stored. At least one of the timing when the ball-free state is started, the timing when the ball-free state is released, and the timing when the ball-free state is released may be stored as history information, and the payout device 76 is in an abnormal state. That is, at least one of the timing at which the abnormal state of the payout device 76 is started and the timing at which the abnormal state of the payout device 76 is released may be stored as history information. In this case, it is possible to grasp the frequency of occurrence of these events.

(30) In the first embodiment, the configuration is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the 16th buffer 122p of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111 corresponds to the output instruction signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the 16th buffer 122p corresponds to the output instruction signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 when the type identification command is transmitted from the main CPU 63. May be. Further, in the first embodiment, the configuration is set in advance at the design stage of the management IC 66 that the 15th buffer 122o of the input port 121 on the management side I / F 111 corresponds to the set value update signal. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the fact that the 15th buffer 122o corresponds to the set value update signal is also recognized by the management IC 66 when the type identification command is transmitted from the main CPU 63. It may be configured. In this case, it is not necessary to set in advance the correspondence between the buffers 122a to 122p and the types of signals input to the buffers 122a to 122p in the management IC 66.

(31) The management IC 66 may be configured to transmit a normal operation signal to the main CPU 63 when it is operating normally. In this case, the main CPU 63 can monitor whether or not the management IC 66 is operating normally.

(32) The display device that displays the set value being updated in the set value update process (FIG. 10) is not limited to the third notification display device 69c, and may be the symbol display device 41, which is dedicated. It may be a display device of.

(33) The operation unit operated to update the set value in the set value update process (FIG. 10) is not limited to the update button 68b, and may be the reset button 68c. Further, a position corresponding to each of "setting 1" to "setting 6" is set as the rotation operation position when the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion unit 68a and the rotation operation is performed, and the setting key is inserted. A set value corresponding to the rotation operation position of the portion 68a may be set. In addition, the setting key insertion unit 68a is configured to be able to rotate further than the ON position, and each time a rotation operation exceeding the ON position is performed, the set value in the middle of updating is changed to the set value in the next order. The configuration may be updated.

(34) In the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c are provided side by side, but the display devices 69a to 69c may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction. It may be arranged diagonally side by side, or it may be arranged side by side so as to have two upper and lower stages. Further, in the above-mentioned 11th to 14th embodiments, the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204 are provided side by side, but they may be arranged side by side in the vertical direction, and may be obliquely arranged. It may be arranged side by side, or it may be arranged side by side so as to have two upper and lower stages.

(35) The history information (hereinafter referred to as the history information of the fluctuation target) used for calculating the parameter whose normal value fluctuates according to the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 and the setting state of the pachinko machine 10. The history information (hereinafter, referred to as non-variable target history information) used for calculating the parameter in which the normal value does not fluctuate may be stored in different areas in the history memory 117. In this case, when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is newly set or when the setting state of the pachinko machine 10 is changed, the area in which the history information of the fluctuation target is stored in the history memory 117 is “0”. On the other hand, the area in which the history information of the non-variable target is stored in the history memory 117 may be configured to be "0" and not cleared. As a result, the calculation of the parameter whose normal value fluctuates according to the set state of the pachinko machine 10 can be accurately performed even after the set value is changed, and the normal value does not fluctuate according to the set state of the pachinko machine 10. The accuracy of parameter calculation can be improved.

(36) Display control based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60 instead of the configuration in which the display control device 82 is controlled by the voice emission control device 81 based on the command transmitted from the main control device 60. The device 82 may be configured to control the voice emission control device 81. Further, instead of the configuration in which the voice emission control device 81 and the display control device 82 are separately provided, a configuration in which both control devices are provided as one control device may be used, and the function of one of the two control devices may be provided. May be integrated in the main control device 60, and both functions of both control devices may be integrated in the main control device 60. Further, the configuration of the command transmitted from the main control device 60 to the voice emission control device 81 and the configuration of the command transmitted from the voice emission control device 81 to the display control device 82 are also arbitrary.

(37) Other types of pachinko machines different from the above embodiments, for example, pachinko machines in which the electric accessory is opened a predetermined number of times when the game ball enters a specific area of the special device, or a game ball in a specific area of the special device. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine, which is a big hit when a right is entered, a pachinko machine equipped with other accessories, an arrange ball machine, a game machine such as a sparrow ball, and the like.

In addition, a non-ballistic gaming machine, for example, a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols attached in the circumferential direction is provided, the reels are started to rotate by inserting medals and operating the start lever, and the stop switch is operated. After the reels have stopped after a predetermined time has passed, if a specific symbol or a combination of specific symbols is established on the effective line that can be seen from the display window, a privilege such as a medal payout is given to the player. The present invention can also be applied to slot machines.

In addition, the gaming machine body supported by the outer frame so as to be openable and closable is provided with a storage unit and a take-in device, and the start lever is operated after a predetermined number of game balls stored in the storage unit are taken in by the take-in device. The present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, which starts the rotation of the reel.

Historical information on the result of the lottery process of the winning combination executed when the present invention is applied to a slot machine or a game machine in which a pachinko machine and a slot machine are fused, for example, when one game is started based on the operation of the start lever. It may be configured to calculate the actual winning probability of each role by using the history information, and when a transition to a special game state such as a bonus game occurs, it is stored as history information and the history. The information may be used to calculate the actual transition probability to the special gaming state, or the ratio of the number of staying games in the special gaming state to the total number of digested games may be calculated. Then, the history information and various parameters may be readable by an external device, or the gaming machine itself may perform notification corresponding to the calculation results of the various parameters. Further, a configuration in which a plurality of stages of setting states such as "setting 1" to "setting 6" exist, and the winning probability in the winning combination in the lottery process may be changed according to the setting state. In this case, the configuration in each of the above embodiments may be applied with respect to the handling of history information, the calculation of various parameters, and the handling of repeated changes when the setting of the setting state is newly set or the set value is changed. ..

(38) The characteristic configurations of the first to fourteenth embodiments may be applied to each other in any combination. For example, the characteristic configuration of the first embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the sixth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the tenth embodiment may be combined, and the second embodiment may be combined. A combination of the characteristic configuration of the embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the fourth embodiment, the characteristic configuration of the eighth embodiment, and the characteristic configuration of the eleventh embodiment. May be good. Further, the configuration of the other embodiment may be applied in any combination to the configuration in which the characteristic configurations of the first to 14th embodiments are applied in a predetermined combination.

<About the invention group extracted from each of the above embodiments>
Hereinafter, the characteristics of the invention group extracted from each of the above-described embodiments will be described while showing the effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for the sake of easy understanding, the corresponding configurations in each of the above embodiments are appropriately shown in parentheses or the like, but the present invention is not limited to the specific configurations shown in the parentheses or the like.

<Characteristic A group>
Features A1. A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
Information erasing means (third) for erasing at least a part of the history information stored in the history storage means, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means. In the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1809 in the management side CPU 112, in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2109 in the management side CPU 112, and in the sixth embodiment, steps S2306 to steps in the management side CPU 112. A function of executing the process of S2308, a function of executing the process of step S2608 in the management side CPU 112 in the eighth embodiment), and
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature A1, since the setting value to be used is set from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the advantage of the player, the player can use the more advantageous setting value. You will expect it to be. Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification.

In this case, at least a part of the history information stored in the history storage means is deleted on condition that at least one condition is that the set value to be used is newly set. This makes it possible to adjust the contents of the history storage means so that the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in a situation after a new setting value to be used is set can be appropriately managed. ..

Feature A2. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
The gaming machine according to feature A1, wherein the probability of the granting response result changing in the granting determination varies depending on the set value.

According to the feature A2, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability of a grant correspondence result according to a set value. In this case, by providing the configuration of the above feature A1, the history storage means can suitably manage the occurrence frequency of a predetermined event in the situation after the probability of the grant response result is changed. It is possible to adjust the contents.

Feature A3. The information erasing means is characterized in that all the history information stored in the history storage means is erased on condition that at least one condition is that the set value to be used has been set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to the feature A1 or A2.

According to the feature A3, the setting value to be used is set by deleting all the history information stored in the history storage means when the setting value to be used is newly set. It is possible to specify the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event based on the newly performed timing.

Feature A4. The information erasing means erases a part of the history information stored in the history storage means, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means, at least one condition. The gaming machine according to feature A1 or A2, characterized in that a part of the history information stored in the history storage means is left.

According to the feature A4, when the set value to be used is newly set, the history information unnecessary for the management of the subsequent occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is deleted, and the subsequent management of the occurrence frequency of the predetermined event is performed. It is possible to leave the necessary history information. As a result, it is possible to preferably manage the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event after the set value to be used is newly set.

Feature A5. The history information stored in the history storage means includes the first history information (history indicating that the opening / closing execution mode has occurred) in which the probability of occurrence of the predetermined event corresponding to the history information varies according to the set value. Information) and second history information (history information indicating that the game ball has been ejected from the game area PA) that does not change according to the set value are included.
The information erasing means erases the first history information stored in the history storage means, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means, and the information erasing means erases the first history information stored in the history storage means. The gaming machine according to feature A4, characterized in that the second history information stored in the history storage means is left.

According to the feature A5, when the set value to be used is newly set, the first history information corresponding to the predetermined event whose occurrence probability fluctuates according to the set value is deleted, and the occurrence probability is the set value. The second history information corresponding to the predetermined event that does not change according to the above is not deleted. As a result, when the first history information before the setting value to be used is newly set is taken over after the setting value is newly set, a predetermined event corresponding to the first history information occurs. The first history information, which is not preferable for specifying the frequency, can be deleted when the set value is newly set. On the other hand, the second history information is referred to when specifying the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event corresponding to the second history information by not deleting the setting value to be used even if it is newly set. Since it is possible to secure a large number of second history information, it is possible to accurately identify the occurrence frequency of a predetermined event corresponding to the second history information.

Feature A6. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
It is a configuration in which the probability of the grant correspondence result in the grant determination changes according to the set value.
The first history information includes information corresponding to the grant of the privilege.
The gaming machine according to feature A5, wherein the second history information includes information corresponding to the ejection of a gaming ball from the gaming area in a predetermined manner.

According to the feature A6, since the probability of granting the privilege changes according to the set value, the first history information should be deleted when the set value to be used is newly set. Then, it becomes possible to specify the frequency of granting the privilege under the situation of the newly set set value. On the other hand, since the frequency with which the game ball is ejected from the game area does not change according to the set value, the second history information is not deleted even if the set value to be used is newly set. It is possible to accurately identify the frequency with which the game ball is ejected from the game area in a predetermined manner.

Feature A7. The information erasing means has at least the history information when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means and the history storage means stores a predetermined amount or more of the history information. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A6, which comprises erasing a part of the gaming machine.

According to the feature A7, when a predetermined amount of history information is not stored in the history storage means, the history information is not deleted even if a new setting value to be used is set. As a result, even if new setting of the set value is repeated in a situation where the game is not performed, it is possible to prevent the history information of the history storage means from being repeatedly deleted.

Feature A8. The history information stored in the history storage means is used to correspond to the result of the game in a predetermined period, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means. The information derivation means for deriving the mode information to be performed (in the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112, and in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112) is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A7.

According to the feature A8, at least a part of the history information stored in the history storage means is provided with the configuration of the feature A1 and at least one condition is that a new setting value to be used is set. In the configuration to be erased, a mode corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means when a new setting value to be used is set. Information is derived. As a result, even if at least a part of the history information is deleted when the set value is changed, the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in the situation before the set value is changed can be grasped. It becomes possible to do.

Feature A9. The gaming machine according to feature A8, which comprises an aspect information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the aspect information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature A9, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means triggered by the new setting of the set value to be used. Is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, even if the set value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the set value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature A10. The gaming machine according to feature A9, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the feature A10, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing when the set value is newly set. It becomes possible to do. Further, even if new setting of the set value is repeated in a situation where the game is not performed, the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation in which the game is substantially performed is the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in.

Feature A11. The aspect information storage means can store a predetermined number of the aspect information.
The gaming machine is means for executing special processing when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means more than the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 The gaming machine according to feature A9 or A10, which comprises a function of executing a repetitive change monitoring process, and a function of executing a repetitive change monitoring process in the main CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature A11, the set value is set in a situation where the game is not performed so that the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation where the game is substantially performed is not left in the mode information storage means. If the new setting of is repeated, special processing is executed for it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature A12. The gaming machine according to any one of features A8 to A11, wherein the information deriving means derives the aspect information when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. ..

According to the feature A12, since the mode information is derived when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being unnecessarily derived. ..

Feature A13. The information erasing means erases the history information from the time when the set value to be used is set by the setting means until the predetermined amount or more of the history information is stored in the history storage means. Before the setting value is set when the predetermined amount or more of the history information is stored in the history storage means after the setting value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A12, characterized in that the history information stored in the history storage means is erased.

According to the feature A13, until a specific amount of predetermined history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a new setting value to be used is set, it is stored before the setting is made. The history information that has been saved is not deleted. As a result, even if a new set value is set, it is possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period.

Feature A14. The history storage means includes a first history storage means (first history memory 191) and a second history storage means (second history memory 192).
The history storage execution means is
When the predetermined event occurs in a predetermined period from the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means to the establishment of the cancellation condition, the corresponding history information is stored in the first history storage means and the first history storage means. A means for storing in both of the second history storage means (a function of executing the process of step S2604 in the management side CPU 112) and
When the predetermined event occurs in a period other than the predetermined period, the means for storing the corresponding history information on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means set as the storage target. (Function to execute the process of step S2603 in the management side CPU 112) and
With
When the cancellation condition is satisfied, the information erasing means erases the history information stored in the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that has been set as the storage target. The gaming machine according to any one of features A1 to A13.

According to the feature A14, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a new setting value to be used is set, it is stored before the setting is made. The history information is not deleted. As a result, even if a new set value is set, it is possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period. Further, the effect can be produced only by appropriately changing the history storage means for storing the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature A15. Using the history information stored on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means set as the storage target, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature A14, characterized in that it includes information derivation means (a function of executing the process of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to the feature A15, even if the history information is stored in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means by newly setting the set value, the mode in which the history information is used is used. Information can be derived appropriately.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features A1 to A15, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic B group>
Feature B1. A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
With
The predetermined history information stored in the history storage means before the setting value to be used is set by the setting means is set to the setting value to be used by the setting means. A gaming machine characterized in that it is stored in the history storage means even after it has been stored.

According to the feature B1, since the setting value to be used is set from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the player can use the more advantageous setting value. You will expect it to be. Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification.

In this case, even if the set value to be used is newly set, the history information stored in the history storage means is stored and retained without being erased. As a result, even if the set value to be used is set, the history information up to that point can be continuously stored in the history storage means, and is accumulated in the history storage means over a long period of time. It is possible to specify the management result of the game history by using the history information.

Feature B2. When the setting value to be used is set by the setting means, the history storage executing means stores the corresponding history information in the history storage means at the time of setting (first). The game according to feature B1, characterized in that the embodiment has a function of executing the process of step S1307 in the management side CPU 112, and the seventh embodiment has a function of executing the process of step S2408 in the management side CPU 112). Machine.

According to the feature B2, even if the set value to be used is newly set, the set value to be used is newly set in the configuration in which the history information is not erased and is stored and retained. The history information corresponding to this is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible to distinguish between the history information before the setting value to be used is newly set and the history information after the setting value is newly set.

Feature B3. When the setting value to be used is set by the setting means, the storage executing means at the time of the setting stores the information corresponding to the set setting value in the history storage means as the history information. The gaming machine according to feature B2.

According to the feature B3, it is possible to specify the content of the set value set in the past by referring to the history information.

Feature B4. The history storage means includes a plurality of corresponding history storage means (history memories 181 to 186 for settings 1 to 6) corresponding to each of a plurality of types of setting values that can be set by the setting means. Characteristic The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B3.

According to the feature B4, since the correspondence history storage means is provided corresponding to each of the set values, it is possible to store the history information separately for each set value.

Feature B5. When the set value to be used is set by the setting means, the corresponding history storage means corresponding to the set value for which the setting is made is set as the subsequent means for storing the history information (management side). The gaming machine according to feature B4, which comprises a function of executing the process of step S2406 in the CPU 112).

According to the feature B5, when the set value to be used is newly set, the corresponding history storage means corresponding to the set value is set as the storage target of the subsequent history information. Therefore, for each set value. It is possible to distinguish and store history information.

Feature B6. Information deriving means (display output processing in the management side CPU 112) for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the corresponding history storage means which is the storage target. The gaming machine according to the feature B5, which is characterized by having a function of executing the above.

According to the feature B6, in the configuration in which the history information is stored separately for each set value, it is possible to derive the mode information corresponding to the currently set set value.

Feature B7. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features B1 to B6, wherein the probability of the granting response result changing in the granting determination varies depending on the set value.

According to the feature B7, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability that the grant correspondence result will be obtained according to the set value.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features B1 to B7, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic C group>
Feature C1. A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
After the setting value to be used is set by the setting means, the history information is not deleted until at least a specific amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. (A function of executing the processes of steps S2506 and S2605 to S2609 on the management side CPU 112).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature C1, since the setting value to be used is set from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the player can use the more advantageous setting value. You will expect it to be. Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification.

In this case, until a specific amount of predetermined history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a new setting value to be used is set, it is stored before the setting is made. The history information is not deleted. As a result, even if a new set value is set, it is possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period.

Feature C2. The post-setting response means sets the set value when the predetermined amount of the history information is stored in the history storage means after the set value to be used is set by the setting means. The gaming machine according to feature C1, wherein the history information stored in the history storage means is erased before the operation is performed.

According to the feature C2, when a specific amount of history information that makes it possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period after the new setting value is set is stored in the history storage means. Deletes the history information stored in the history storage means before the new setting value is set. This makes it possible to prevent unnecessary history information from being continuously stored in the history storage means.

Feature C3. The history storage means includes a first history storage means (first history memory 191) and a second history storage means (second history memory 192).
The history storage execution means is
When the predetermined event occurs, a means for storing the corresponding history information on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means set as a storage target (step S2603 in the management side CPU 112). (Function to execute the processing of) and
After the set value to be used is set by the setting means, the predetermined history information is stored on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is not set as the storage target. Means for storing the history information corresponding to the occurrence of the predetermined event in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means (management side CPU 112) until the specified amount or more is stored. (Function to execute the process of step S2604) in
With
The corresponding means after the setting is
After the set value to be used is set by the setting means, the predetermined history information is stored on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is not set as the storage target. When the specified amount or more is stored, a means for changing the storage target between the first history storage means and the second history storage means (a function of executing the process of step S2607 in the management side CPU 112) and
After the set value to be used is set by the setting means, the predetermined history information is stored on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that is not set as the storage target. When the specified amount or more is stored, the means for erasing the history information on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means that has been set as the storage target (step S2608 in the management side CPU 112). (Function to execute the processing of) and
The gaming machine according to the feature C1 or C2, which comprises the above-mentioned feature C1 or C2.

According to the feature C3, until a specific amount of history information is newly stored in the history storage means, even if a new setting value to be used is set, it is stored before the setting is made. The history information is not deleted. As a result, even if a new set value is set, it is possible to specify the management result of the game history in a predetermined period. Further, the effect can be produced only by appropriately changing the history storage means for storing the history information between the first history storage means and the second history storage means.

Feature C4. Using the history information stored on the side of the first history storage means and the second history storage means set as the storage target, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived. The gaming machine according to feature C3, characterized in that it includes information derivation means (a function of executing the process of step S2703 in the management side CPU 112).

According to the feature C4, even if the history information is stored in both the first history storage means and the second history storage means by newly setting the set value, the mode in which the history information is used is used. Information can be derived appropriately.

Feature C5. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features C1 to C4, wherein the probability of the granting response result changing in the granting determination varies depending on the set value.

According to the feature C5, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability that the grant correspondence result will be obtained according to the set value.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features C1 to C5, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature D group>
Feature D1. A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
Special execution means for executing special processing on the condition that the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means is executed in a special situation (in the third embodiment, monitoring of repeated changes in the management side CPU 112). A function of executing a process, a function of executing a process of monitoring repeated changes in the main CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment, and a function of making a negative determination in step S2106 of the management CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature D1, since the setting value to be used is set from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage, the player can use the more advantageous setting value. You will expect it to be. In this case, the special processing is executed on the condition that the new setting of the setting value to be used is executed in the special situation at least one condition. This makes it possible to deal with new setting of the set value under unfavorable circumstances.

Feature D2. The special executing means is characterized in that the special processing is executed on the condition that the setting of the set value to be used by the setting means is executed a specific number of times or more in the special situation. The gaming machine described in.

According to the feature D2, even if a new setting of the set value to be used is executed in the special situation, the special process is not executed if the number of executions is less than the specific number of times. This makes it possible to prevent the special processing from being executed even when a legitimate worker executes a new setting of the set value less than a specific number of times in a special situation.

Feature D3. In the special execution means, as the special situation, the game has not been performed since the setting value to be used has been set by the setting means, or the setting value to be used has been set by the setting means. The special process is to be executed on the condition that the setting of the set value to be used is executed by the setting means in a situation where the game has not been played more than the predetermined reference since the above. Characteristic The gaming machine according to feature D1 or D2.

According to the feature D3, special processing is executed when a new setting value to be used is set in a situation where the game is not performed or the game is not substantially performed. If such an act is performed, it will be possible to deal with it.

Feature D4. The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D3, wherein the special execution means executes a notification process as the special process.

According to the feature D4, the notification process is executed under at least one condition that the new setting of the set value to be used is executed in the special situation. This makes it possible to urge the user to deal with a new setting of the set value under an unfavorable situation.

Feature D5. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
The history information stored in the history storage means is used to correspond to the result of the game in a predetermined period, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means. Information derivation means for deriving the mode information (a function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment).
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D4.

According to the feature D5, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification.

In this case, when a new setting value to be used is set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is provided by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Derived. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in the situation before the set value is changed.

Feature D6. The special executing means derives the aspect information by the information deriving means as the special processing, provided that the setting of the set value to be used is executed by the setting means in the special situation. The gaming machine according to the feature D5, which is characterized in that the above-mentioned game is not performed.

According to the feature D6, even if a new setting value to be used is set, the mode information is not derived if the setting is made in an unfavorable situation. This makes it possible to prevent the aspect information from being unnecessarily derived.

Feature D7. The gaming machine according to feature D5 or D6, which comprises an aspect information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the aspect information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature D7, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means triggered by the new setting of the set value to be used. Is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, even if the set value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the set value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature D8. The gaming machine according to feature D7, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the feature D8, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing when the set value is newly set. It becomes possible to do. Further, even if new setting of the set value is repeated in a situation where the game is not performed, the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation in which the game is substantially performed is the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in.

Feature D9. The aspect information storage means can store a predetermined number of the aspect information.
The special executing means is characterized in that the special processing is executed when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means more than the predetermined number in the special situation. Or the gaming machine according to D8.

According to the feature D9, the set value is set in a situation where the game is not performed so that the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation where the game is substantially performed is not left in the mode information storage means. If the new setting of is repeated, special processing is executed for it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature D10. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features D1 to D9, wherein the probability of the granting response result changing in the granting determination varies depending on the set value.

According to the feature D10, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability that the grant correspondence result will be obtained according to the set value.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features D1 to D10, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature E group>
Feature E1. A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
The history information stored in the history storage means is used to correspond to the result of the game in a predetermined period, provided that the set value to be used is set by the setting means. Information derivation means for deriving the mode information (a function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112 in the third embodiment, a function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112 in the fifth embodiment).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature E1, since the setting value to be used is set from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the advantage of the player, the player can use the more advantageous setting value. You will expect it to be. Further, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the occurrence is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification.

In this case, when a new setting value to be used is set, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is provided by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Derived. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event in the situation before the set value is changed.

Feature E2. The gaming machine according to feature E1, characterized in that it includes an aspect information storage means (separate storage memory 171) for storing the aspect information derived by the information derivation means.

According to the feature E2, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means triggered by the new setting of the set value to be used. Is derived, the mode information is stored in the mode information storage means. As a result, even if the set value is changed, it is possible to grasp the management result of the game history in the situation before the set value is changed at an arbitrary timing thereafter.

Feature E3. The gaming machine according to feature E2, wherein the mode information storage means can store a plurality of the mode information.

According to the feature E3, since it is possible to store a plurality of mode information in the mode information storage means, the management result of the game history in a plurality of periods can be grasped based on the timing when the set value is newly set. It becomes possible to do. Further, even if new setting of the set value is repeated in a situation where the game is not performed, the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation in which the game is substantially performed is the mode information storage means. It is possible to increase the possibility of remaining in.

Feature E4. The aspect information storage means can store a predetermined number of the aspect information.
The gaming machine is means for executing special processing when the setting value to be used is set by the setting means more than the predetermined number under predetermined conditions (in the third embodiment, the management side CPU 112 The gaming machine according to feature E2 or E3, characterized in that it has a function of executing a repetitive change monitoring process, and a function of executing a repetitive change monitoring process in the main CPU 63 in the fourth embodiment).

According to the feature E4, the set value is set in a situation where the game is not performed so that the mode information derived by using the history information of the situation where the game is substantially performed is not left in the mode information storage means. If the new setting of is repeated, special processing is executed for it. This makes it possible to deal with the act.

Feature E5. The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E4, wherein the information deriving means derives the aspect information when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means. ..

According to the feature E5, since the mode information is derived when a predetermined amount or more of the predetermined history information is stored in the history storage means, it is possible to prevent the mode information from being unnecessarily derived. Become.

Feature E6. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Functions for executing the processes of S409 to S412),
The gaming machine according to any one of features E1 to E5, wherein the probability of the granting response result changing in the granting determination varies depending on the set value.

According to the feature E6, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability that the grant correspondence result will be obtained according to the set value.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features E1 to E6, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature A group, the feature B group, the feature C group, the feature D group, and the feature E group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a dish storage section for storing game balls given to a player is provided on the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the dish storage section are guided to a game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration in which an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit are provided as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the excess game balls in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means operates. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the winning combination.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to manage the gaming machine preferably, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic F group>
Features F1. A ball entry means (first operating port 33, second operating port 34) capable of entering a game ball flowing down the game area, and
Information acquisition means (a function of executing the process of step S401 in the main CPU 63) for acquiring special information based on the fact that a game ball has entered the ball entry means, and
Grant determination means (a function of executing the processes of steps S503 and S504 in the main CPU 63) for determining whether or not the special information corresponds to the grant information, and
A privilege granting means (step in the main CPU 63) for granting a privilege (opening / closing execution mode) to the player based on the granting result that the special information corresponds to the granting information in the grant determination. (Function to execute the processes of S409 to S412) and
A setting means (a function to execute a setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting a setting value to be used from a plurality of stages of setting values corresponding to the player's advantage, and
With
The grant determination means has a high probability mode and a low probability mode as the grant determination mode so that the probability of the grant correspondence result is relatively high or low.
A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of the grant correspondence result fluctuates at least in the low probability mode according to the set value.

According to the feature F1, in a so-called pachinko machine, it is possible to change the probability of a grant correspondence result at least in a low probability mode according to a set value. As a result, even with a single gaming machine, it is possible to create a situation in which there is an advantage or disadvantage in the probability that the grant response result will be obtained in the low probability mode. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Feature F2. The gaming machine according to feature F1, wherein the probability that the granting response result is obtained in the high probability mode does not fluctuate according to the set value.

According to the feature F2, the probability of the grant correspondence result in the low probability mode is changed according to the set value, while the probability of the grant correspondence result in the high probability mode is not changed according to the set value. By doing so, it is possible to limit the influence of the set value to the situation in the low probability mode.

Feature F3. There are multiple types of the above benefits,
The gaming machine according to feature F1 or F2, wherein the selection mode of the privilege does not change according to the set value.

According to the feature F3, the probability that the grant response result is obtained in the low probability mode is changed according to the set value, while the selection mode of the privilege is not changed according to the set value, so that the influence of the set value is obtained. Can be limited to situations in low probability mode.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features F1 to F3, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the invention according to the above-mentioned feature F group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a dish storage section for storing game balls given to a player is provided on the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the dish storage section are guided to a game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration in which an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit are provided as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the excess game balls in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means operates. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the winning combination.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to improve the interest of the game, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

<Characteristic G group>
Features G1. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
Information deriving means for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means (in the first embodiment, steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112). In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112, and in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112).
Information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to first th) so that the display corresponding to the aspect information derived by the information derivation means is performed. In the 14th embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) for displaying and controlling the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204), and
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, steps S202 and step S208 in the main CPU 63) display and control the information display means so that the display corresponds to different information different from the mode information. In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S3101, step S3103 and step S3109 in the main CPU 63, and in the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, step S3202 and step S3204 in the main CPU 63. And the function of executing the process of step S3210, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the function of executing the error display process in the main CPU 63).
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature G1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification. In addition, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed by the information display means. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to another information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature G2. The description in feature G1 is characterized in that the period in which the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed in the information display means and the period in which the display corresponding to the other information is performed in the information display means are distinguished. Game machine.

According to the feature G2, by grasping the situation in which the information display means is displaying, which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed in the information display means. Can be identified.

Feature G3. The second information display control means displays and controls the information display means so that the display mode is different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, so that the display corresponding to the other information can be displayed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that it is to be performed.

According to the feature G3, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed in the information display means. It will be possible.

Feature G4. As the information display means, individual information display means capable of displaying a plurality of types (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to the twelfth). The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G3, characterized in that the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) are provided in the embodiment.

According to the feature G4, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by performing the display corresponding to the mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means. Further, since there are a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make a large difference in the display mode depending on whether the display corresponding to the mode information is performed or the display corresponding to another information is performed. ..

Feature G5. The second information display control means is a predetermined individual that does not become a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201, second notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments). A feature G4 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are hidden. The game machine described in.

According to the feature G5, the display does not become a hidden state when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the different information, the hidden state is obtained. As a result, it is possible to clearly identify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means that is in the hidden state. Is possible.

Feature G6. The second information display control means is a specific individual information display means (first) that is in a display state when displaying the mode information among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. The third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, the fourth notification display device 204 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments, and the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification in the thirteenth embodiment. Display device 204) is set to the display state.
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the other information is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. The gaming machine according to the feature G5.

According to the feature G6, in the specific individual information display means, the display content that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed can be displayed even when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. It is possible to prevent restrictions on the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. Further, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration in which the same display content can be obtained, the display does not become a non-display state when the configuration of the above feature G5 is provided and the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means displays the information corresponding to the other information, the display is hidden. Therefore, it is possible to specify which display is performed by the plurality of individual information display means.

Feature G7. The gaming machine according to feature G5 or G6, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying the mode information.

According to the feature G7, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, so that the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to another information in the non-display state. It is possible to clearly distinguish it from the case where the display is performed.

Feature G8. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information in the information display means, and even when the display of the mode information is changed, the predetermined individual information display means is in a non-display state. The gaming machine according to any one of features G5 to G7, which is characterized in that it is not maintained in.

According to the feature G8, when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, regardless of the timing when the plurality of individual information display means are confirmed, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed in the plurality of individual information display means. Is possible.

Feature G9. The second information display control means is one specific individual information display means among the plurality of individual information display means (third notification display device 69c, eleventh, twelfth in the first to tenth embodiments). In the embodiment of the above, any of the features G5 to G8, characterized in that the fourth notification display device 204) is made to display corresponding to the other information, and the remaining individual information display means is hidden. The gaming machine described in 1 or 1.

According to the feature G9, when the display corresponding to the different information is performed, only one individual information display means is displayed, so that it is easy to grasp whether or not the display corresponding to the different information is performed. Become.

Feature G10. The plurality of individual information display means are arranged in a predetermined direction, and the plurality of individual information display means are arranged in a predetermined direction.
The gaming machine according to feature G9, wherein the specific individual information display means exists at an end of the plurality of individual information display means arranged in the predetermined direction in the predetermined direction.

According to the feature G10, since one individual information display means for displaying the other information exists at the end in a predetermined direction, it is possible to grasp whether or not the display corresponding to the other information is performed. It becomes easier to do.

Feature G11. The first information display control means is an individual information display means for a type display target that is a part of the plurality of individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, eleventh. In the fourteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are arranged so that the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed, and the plurality of individual information display means. Individual information display means for displaying the result, which is a part of the above (the second notification display device 69b and the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments, the first 3 The notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are arranged so that the display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed.
The gaming machine according to any one of features G5 to G10, wherein the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the individual information display means of the type display target.

According to the feature G11, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means of the type display target, and the individual information display of the result display target is performed. In the means, the display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed. In this case, when the display corresponding to the different information is performed, the individual information display means of the type display target is in the hidden state, so that the state in which the type display is hidden corresponds to the different information. If other information is displayed, it will be easier to understand.

Feature G12. The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting units (display segments 201a to 201 g, 202a to 202 g), and performs a predetermined display by combining the unit light emitting units that are in the light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting units. It is a possible configuration,
The second information display control means corresponds to the other information by setting the unit light emitting unit which can be in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting units. It is intended to be displayed, and does not exist when the combination of the unit light emitting units that is in a light emitting state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed is displayed corresponding to the mode information. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G11, characterized in that they are to be combined.

According to the feature G12, the display corresponding to the mode information is performed by setting the unit light emitting unit which can be in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed to the light emitting state, thereby performing the display corresponding to the other information. In order to diversify the information, it is possible to minimize restrictions on the content of the display corresponding to the mode information. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light emitting units that is in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Thereby, by grasping the combination of the unit light emitting units that are in the light emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed.

Feature G13. There are a plurality of display modes of the display corresponding to the mode information in the information display means.
The game according to feature G12, wherein the plurality of unit light emitting units do not have a unit light emitting unit that does not enter a light emitting state even if all the displays corresponding to the above-mentioned aspect information of the plurality of modes are displayed. Machine.

According to the feature G13, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the unit light emitting unit of any combination is set to the light emitting state. Therefore, the mode is to diversify the display corresponding to the mode information. It is possible to minimize restrictions on the content of the display corresponding to the information.

Feature G14. Specific individual information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the fourth notification display devices 204 and 13 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments), which are the information display means. In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided.
The second information display control means is a predetermined individual that does not become a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201, second notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments). A feature G12 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are hidden. Or the game machine according to G13.

According to the feature G14, the display does not become a hidden state when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the different information, the hidden state is obtained. As a result, it is possible to clearly identify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means that is in the hidden state. Is possible.

Feature G15. It is equipped with a setting means (a function to execute the setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting the setting value to be used from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage.
The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G14, wherein the second information display control means causes a display corresponding to the other information in a situation where the set value can be changed.

According to the feature G15, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as a display means for notifying that the set value can be changed.

Feature G16. The gaming machine according to feature G15, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to a set value currently selected as a display corresponding to the other information.

According to the feature G16, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for displaying the set value in the process of being changed.

Feature G17. The gaming machine according to any one of features G1 to G16, wherein the second information display control means causes a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine as a display corresponding to the other information.

According to the feature G17, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for displaying the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine.

Feature G18. The second information display control means is characterized in that when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the absence of the abnormal state is performed. The gaming machine according to the feature G17.

According to the feature G18, it is possible to clearly identify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features G1 to G18, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic H group>
Features H1. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
Information deriving means for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means (in the first embodiment, steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112). In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112, and in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112).
Information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to first th) so that the display corresponding to the aspect information derived by the information derivation means is performed. In the 14th embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) for displaying and controlling the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204), and
Second information display control means (in the first to tenth embodiments, steps S202 and step S208 in the main CPU 63) display and control the information display means so that the display corresponds to different information different from the mode information. In the eleventh embodiment, the function of executing the processes of step S3101, step S3103 and step S3109 in the main CPU 63, and in the twelfth embodiment, steps S3201, step S3202 and step S3204 in the main CPU 63. And the function of executing the process of step S3210, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the function of executing the error display process in the main CPU 63).
With
The information display means has a plurality of unit light emitting units (display segments 201a to 201 g, 202a to 202 g), and performs a predetermined display by combining the unit light emitting units that are in the light emitting state among the plurality of unit light emitting units. It is a possible configuration,
The second information display control means corresponds to the other information by setting the unit light emitting unit which can be in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of unit light emitting units. It is intended to be displayed, and does not exist when the combination of the unit light emitting units that is in a light emitting state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed is displayed corresponding to the mode information. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a combination.

According to the feature H1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification. In addition, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed by the information display means. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to another information is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

In addition, by setting the unit light emitting unit that can be in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the other information is performed, so that the display corresponding to the mode information can be diversified. It is possible to minimize restrictions on the content of the display corresponding to the mode information. On the other hand, the combination of the unit light emitting units that is in the light emitting state when the display corresponding to the other information is performed is a combination that does not exist when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. Thereby, by grasping the combination of the unit light emitting units that are in the light emitting state, it is possible to grasp which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed.

Feature H2. There are a plurality of display modes of the display corresponding to the mode information in the information display means.
The game according to feature H1, wherein the plurality of unit light emitting units do not have a unit light emitting unit that does not enter a light emitting state even if all the displays corresponding to the plurality of modes of the mode information are displayed. Machine.

According to the feature H2, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the unit light emitting unit of any combination is set to the light emitting state. Therefore, the mode is to diversify the display corresponding to the mode information. It is possible to minimize restrictions on the content of the display corresponding to the information.

Feature H3. Specific individual information display means (the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the fourth notification display devices 204 and 13 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments), which are the information display means. In the embodiment, a plurality of individual information display means including the third notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are provided.
The second information display control means is a predetermined individual that does not become a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the other information is performed. Information display means (first notification display device 69a and second notification display device 69b in the first to tenth embodiments, first notification display device 201, second notification display device 201 in the eleventh and twelfth embodiments). A feature H1 characterized in that the display device 202 and the third notification display device 203, and in the thirteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are hidden. Or the game machine described in H2.

According to the feature H3, it does not become a hidden state when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to another information, it becomes a hidden state. As a result, it is possible to clearly identify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means that is in the hidden state. Is possible.

Feature H4. The gaming machine according to feature H3, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying the mode information.

According to the feature H4, when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, so that the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to another information in the non-display state. It is possible to clearly distinguish it from the case where the display is performed.

Feature H5. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information in the information display means, and even when the display of the mode information is changed, the predetermined individual information display means is in a non-display state. The gaming machine according to feature H3 or H4, characterized in that it is not maintained in.

According to the feature H5, when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, regardless of the timing when the plurality of individual information display means are confirmed, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the other information is performed in the plurality of individual information display means. Is possible.

Feature H6. It is equipped with a setting means (a function to execute the setting value update process in the main CPU 63) for setting the setting value to be used from the setting values of a plurality of stages corresponding to the player's advantage.
The gaming machine according to any one of features H1 to H5, wherein the second information display control means causes a display corresponding to the other information in a situation where the set value can be changed.

According to the feature H6, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for notifying that the set value can be changed.

Feature H7. The gaming machine according to feature H6, wherein the second information display control means displays information corresponding to a set value currently selected as a display corresponding to the other information.

According to the feature H7, the information display means for displaying the mode information can also be used as the display means for displaying the set value in the process of being changed.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features H1 to H7, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Feature I group>
Feature I1. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
Information deriving means for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means (in the first embodiment, steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112). In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112, and in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112).
The first information display control means (management side) that displays and controls the information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) so that the display corresponding to the mode information derived by the information derivation means is performed. Function to execute display processing in CPU 112) and
A second information display control means (a function of executing an abnormality display process in the main CPU 63) that displays and controls the information display means so that a display corresponding to an abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by being equipped with.

According to the feature I1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification. In addition, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed by the information display means. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event. Further, in the information display means, not only the display corresponding to the mode information but also the display corresponding to the abnormal state of the gaming machine is performed. This makes it possible to effectively use the information display means.

Feature I2. The second information display control means is characterized in that when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in a situation where the abnormal state has not occurred, the display corresponding to the absence of the abnormal state is performed. The gaming machine according to the feature I1.

According to the feature I2, it is possible to clearly identify whether or not an abnormal state has occurred by checking the information display means.

Feature I3. The feature I1 or I2 is characterized in that the period in which the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed in the information display means and the period in which the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in the information display means are distinguished. Described gaming machine.

According to the feature I3, by grasping the situation in which the information display means is displaying, which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in the information display means. Can be identified.

Feature I4. The second information display control means displays and controls the information display means so that the display mode is different from the display mode when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, so that the display corresponding to the abnormal state can be displayed. The gaming machine according to feature G1 or G2, characterized in that it is to be performed.

According to the feature I4, by grasping the display mode of the information display means, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in the information display means. It will be possible.

Feature I5. The features I1 to I4 are characterized in that, as the information display means, a plurality of individual information display means (first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) capable of displaying a plurality of types are provided. The gaming machine according to any one of.

According to the feature I5, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by performing the display corresponding to the mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means. Further, since there are a plurality of individual information display means, it is possible to make a large difference in the display mode depending on whether the display corresponding to the mode information is performed or the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. ..

Feature I6. The second information display control means is a predetermined individual that does not become a non-display state when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. The gaming machine according to feature I5, wherein the information display means (first notification display device 201 and second notification display device 202) is hidden.

According to the feature I6, it does not become a hidden state when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means corresponds to the abnormal state, it becomes a hidden state. As a result, it is possible to clearly identify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed only by grasping the type of the individual information display means in the hidden state. Is possible.

Feature I7. The second information display control means is a specific individual information display means (first) that is in a display state when displaying the mode information among the plurality of individual information display means when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. 3 The notification display device 203 and the fourth notification display device 204) are set to the display state.
The display content of the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed can be displayed on the specific individual information display means when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed. The gaming machine according to the feature I6.

According to the feature I7, in the specific individual information display means, the display content that can be displayed when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed can be displayed even when the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed. It is possible to prevent restrictions on the display contents when the display corresponding to the information is performed. Further, even if the specific individual information display means has a configuration in which the same display content can be obtained, the display does not become a non-display state when the configuration of the above feature I7 is provided and the display corresponding to the mode information is performed. When the predetermined individual information display means displays the display corresponding to the abnormal state, the display is hidden. Therefore, it is possible to specify which display is performed by the plurality of individual information display means.

Feature I8. The gaming machine according to feature I6 or I7, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying the mode information.

According to the feature I8, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, so that it corresponds to the abnormal state in which the predetermined individual information display means is in the non-display state. It is possible to clearly distinguish it from the case where the display is performed.

Feature I9. The first information display control means sequentially changes the display of the mode information in the information display means, and even when the display of the mode information is changed, the predetermined individual information display means is in a non-display state. The gaming machine according to any one of features I6 to I8, characterized in that it is not maintained in.

According to the feature I9, when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed, the predetermined individual information display means is not maintained in the non-display state. Thereby, regardless of the timing at which the plurality of individual information display means are confirmed, it is possible to specify which of the display corresponding to the mode information and the display corresponding to the abnormal state is performed in the plurality of individual information display means. Is possible.

In addition, with respect to the composition of the features I1 to I9, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic J group>
Features J1. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )When,
Information deriving means for deriving the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period by using the history information stored in the history storage means (in the first embodiment, steps S1402 to S1412 in the management side CPU 112). In the third embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S1807 in the management side CPU 112, and in the fifth embodiment, the function of executing the process of step S2107 in the management side CPU 112).
Information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to first th) so that the display corresponding to the aspect information derived by the information derivation means is performed. In the 14th embodiment, the first information display control means (function for executing display processing in the management side CPU 112) for displaying and controlling the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204), and
With
The first information display control means sequentially changes the display corresponding to the mode information in the information display means, and the information display means is hidden even when the display corresponding to the mode information is changed. A gaming machine characterized in that it is not maintained in a state.

According to the feature J1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification. In addition, the mode information corresponding to the result of the game in a predetermined period is derived by using the history information stored in the history storage means. Then, the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed by the information display means. This makes it possible to grasp the management result of the game history such as the frequency of occurrence of a predetermined event. Further, when the display corresponding to the aspect information is performed, the information display means is not maintained in the hidden state. This makes it possible to specify the display corresponding to the mode information regardless of the timing at which the information display means is confirmed.

Feature J2. As the information display means, individual information display means capable of displaying a plurality of types (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first to third notification display devices 69a to 69c, the eleventh to the twelfth). The gaming machine according to the feature J1, wherein the first to fourth notification display devices 201 to 204) are provided in the embodiment.

According to the feature J2, it is possible to display a wide variety of mode information by displaying the mode information by using a plurality of individual information display means.

Features J3. The gaming machine according to feature J2, wherein the first information display control means puts each of the plurality of individual information display means into a display state when displaying the mode information.

According to the feature J3, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, each of the plurality of individual information display means is in the display state, and even when the display corresponding to the mode information is changed, the display state is set. Be maintained. This makes it easier to grasp the aspect information.

Features J4. The first information display control means is an individual information display means for a type display target that is a part of the plurality of individual information display means (in the first to tenth embodiments, the first notification display device 69a, eleventh. In the fourteenth embodiment, the first notification display device 201 and the second notification display device 202) are arranged so that the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed, and the plurality of individual information display means. Individual information display means for displaying the result, which is a part of the above (the second notification display device 69b and the third notification display device 69c in the first to tenth embodiments, and the eleventh to fourteenth embodiments, the first 3. The gaming machine according to feature J2 or J3, characterized in that the display device 203 for notification and the display device 204 for notification 4) display the information corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed.

According to the feature J4, when the display corresponding to the mode information is performed, the display corresponding to the type of the mode information to be displayed is performed in the individual information display means of the type display target, and the individual information display of the result display target is performed. In the means, the display corresponding to the content of the mode information to be displayed is performed. This makes it easier to grasp the mode information to be displayed.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features J1 to J4, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

<Characteristic K group>
Features K1. A function of executing history setting processing in the history storage execution means (management side CPU 112) that stores the history information of the game corresponding to a predetermined event in the history storage means (history memory 117) when a predetermined event occurs due to the execution of the game. )
The history storage executing means is a means for preventing the history information from being stored in the history storage means even if the predetermined event occurs in a restricted situation (a function of making a negative determination in step S3501 in the main MPU 63). ) Is provided.

According to the feature K1, when a predetermined event occurs, the history information corresponding to the event is stored in the history storage means. This makes it possible for the gaming machine to store information for managing the number of occurrences or frequency of occurrence of predetermined events, and it is preferable to manage the occurrence frequency of predetermined events by using this managed information. It becomes possible to do it. Further, since the history information is stored in the gaming machine itself, it is possible to prevent unauthorized access to the history information and unauthorized modification. Further, in the restricted situation, the history information is not stored even if a predetermined event occurs, so that it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored in a situation where it is not preferable to store the history information. ..

Feature K2. The gaming machine according to feature K1, wherein the restriction situation can occur as a situation from the start of supplying the operating power to the history storage execution means to the occurrence of the restriction release event.

According to the feature K2, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of a predetermined event due to the operation check immediately after the start of supply of the operating power from being stored as history information.

Feature K3. When the supply of the operating power to the history storage executing means is started and the limiting condition is satisfied, the means for setting the limiting status (the function of executing the process of step S3610 in the main MPU 63) ,
Means that do not set the restriction status when the supply of operating power to the history storage execution means is started and the restriction condition is not satisfied (function of executing the process of step S3621 in the main MPU 63). When,
The gaming machine according to the feature K2, which is characterized by having.

According to the feature K3, there are cases where the restriction status is set and cases where the restriction status is not set, depending on whether or not the restriction condition is satisfied. This makes it possible to prevent the restricted situation from being set as needed.

Features K4. The limitation situation is characterized in that it can occur as a situation from the start of supplying the operating power to the history storage execution means until the number of game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or more than a predetermined reference number. The gaming machine according to any one of K1 to K3.

According to the feature K4, it is possible to prevent the history information from being stored from the start of the supply of the operating power until the number of the game balls discharged from the game area becomes equal to or more than the predetermined reference number.

It should be noted that, with respect to the configuration of the features K1 to K4, the features A1 to A15, the features B1 to B7, the features C1 to C5, the features D1 to D10, the features E1 to E6, the features F1 to F3, the features G1 to G18, and the features H1 to H1 One or a plurality of configurations of H7, features I1 to I9, features J1 to J4, and features K1 to K4 may be applied. This makes it possible to produce a synergistic effect due to the combined configuration.

According to the inventions relating to the feature G group, the feature H group, the feature I group, the feature J group, and the feature K group, the following problems can be solved.

Pachinko game machines and slot machines are known as game machines. For example, in a pachinko gaming machine, a dish storage section for storing game balls given to a player is provided on the front portion of the game machine, and the game balls stored in the dish storage section are guided to a game ball launcher. , Is fired toward the game area according to the player's firing operation. Then, for example, when the game ball enters the ball entry section provided in the game area, the game ball is dispensed from the payout device to the dish storage section, for example. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine, a configuration in which an upper plate storage unit and a lower plate storage unit are provided as a plate storage unit is also known. In this case, a game ball stored in the upper plate storage unit launches a game ball. Guided by the device, the excess game balls in the upper dish storage section are discharged to the lower dish storage section.

Further, in the slot machine, when the start lever is operated and a new game is started in the situation where the medal is bet, the lottery process is executed by the control means. Further, when the lottery process is executed, the rotation start control is executed by the control means to start the rotation of the reel, and when the stop button is operated during the rotation of the reel, the control means operates. The rotation of the reel is stopped by executing the rotation stop control. Then, when the stop result after the reel rotation is stopped corresponds to the winning combination in the lottery process, the player is given a privilege corresponding to the winning combination.

Here, in a gaming machine such as the above example, it is necessary to manage the gaming machine preferably, and there is still room for improvement in this respect.

The basic configuration of the gaming machine to which each of the above features can be applied or applied to each feature is shown below.

Pachinko game machine: An operating means operated by a player, a game ball launching means for launching a game ball based on the operation of the operating means, a ball passage for guiding the launched game ball to a predetermined game area, and a game. A gaming machine that includes each gaming component arranged in an area and gives a privilege to a player when a gaming ball passes through a predetermined passing portion of each gaming component.

Rotating machine such as a slot machine: Equipped with a picture display device that variably displays a plurality of pictures, the variable display of the plurality of pictures is started due to the operation of the start operation means, and is caused by the operation of the stop operation means. A gaming machine in which the variable display of the plurality of symbols is stopped after a lapse of a predetermined time, and a privilege is given to the player according to the symbols after the stop.

10 ... Pachinko machine, 33 ... 1st operation port, 34 ... 2nd operation port, 63 ... Main side CPU, 112 ... Management side CPU, 117 ... History memory, 171 ... Separate storage memory, 181 to 186 ... Setting 1 History memory for ~ 6, 191 ... 1st history memory, 192 ... 2nd history memory, 69a ... 1st notification display device, 69b ... 2nd notification display device, 69c ... 3rd notification display device , 201 ... 1st notification display device, 201a to 201g ... Display segment, 202 ... 2nd notification display device, 202a to 202g ... Display segment, 203 ... 3rd notification display device, 204 ... 4th notification display device Display device.

Claims (1)

A predetermined detection means for detecting a game ball and
A game value-adding means that is electrically connected to the predetermined detection means and executes a process for adding a game value to the game.
A process execution means that is electrically connected to the game value-adding means and executes a predetermined process,
In a gaming machine equipped with
The game value-adding means is
A first reference information storage means that stores reference information that is information used in the process for imparting the game value and is information that is referred to for the detection of the predetermined detection means.
The reference stored in the first reference information storage means after the predetermined supply of power to the game machine is started and before the execution of the predetermined process for advancing the game is started. A first transmission means for transmitting a reference information signal corresponding to the information to the processing execution means, and
A second transmission means that transmits a predetermined information signal based on the ball entry information, which is information acquired based on the detection by the predetermined detection means, to the processing execution means.
A means for transmitting a predetermined transition signal to the processing execution means when the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state in a situation where the game is being performed, and a means for transmitting the predetermined transition signal to the processing execution means.
A means for executing a process for externally outputting a specific signal to the outside of the gaming machine when the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state in a situation where a game is being played.
With
The processing execution means is
A second reference information storage means for storing reference information corresponding to the reference information signal transmitted from the game value-adding means, and a second reference information storage means.
An execution means that executes the predetermined process based on the predetermined information signal transmitted from the second transmission means and the reference information stored in the second reference information storage means.
A processing result information storage means for storing processing result information which is information on the processing result of the predetermined processing by the execution means, and a processing result information storage means.
When the predetermined transition signal is received, the means for storing the corresponding information and
A means for erasing the processing result information stored in the processing result information storage means and a means for erasing the processing result information stored in the processing result information storage means when a predetermined opportunity occurs based on a predetermined operation.
Equipped with a,
The execution means executes the predetermined process when a predetermined execution trigger other than the execution instruction from the game value adding means occurs.
The gaming machine is provided with a power supply means for supplying operating power to the game value-adding means.
The power supply means supplies operating power to the processing execution means.
The game value-adding means is a main control means for controlling the progress of the game.
The processing execution means is an effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect.
The predetermined process is a process corresponding to the state of the game machine and is different from the process of paying out the game ball .

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